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Pope urges restraint in Gulf after tanker attacks
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Pope urges restraint in Gulf after tanker attacks

CAMERINO, Italy (Reuters) – Pope Francis called for restraint and a lowering of tensions in the Middle East on Sunday…
Damaged tanker arrives at UAE anchorage amid increased regional tensions
Middle East

Damaged tanker arrives at UAE anchorage amid increased regional tensions

A damaged Japanese tanker arrived Sunday at a UAE anchorage site after it was rocked by explosions in Gulf waters…
Iran renews nuclear pact ultimatum amid tensions with US
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Iran renews nuclear pact ultimatum amid tensions with US

DUSHANBE (Reuters) – Iran will continue scaling back compliance with a nuclear deal unless other signatories to the pact show…
Trump blames Iran in tanker blasts, says sea lane not at risk
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Trump blames Iran in tanker blasts, says sea lane not at risk

US President Donald Trump declared Friday that a mysterious attack on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman had…
Iran warns over ‘economic war’ waged through US sanctions
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Iran warns over ‘economic war’ waged through US sanctions

Iran’s foreign minister warned Monday of the consequences of waging “economic war” against the Islamic republic through US sanctions, saying…
Qatar urges de-escalation in US-Iran row
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Qatar urges de-escalation in US-Iran row

LONDON (Reuters) – Qatar and other countries have been talking to both Iran and the United States about de-escalation, Qatari…
Ethiopia attempts to mediate Sudan crisis after bloodshed
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Ethiopia attempts to mediate Sudan crisis after bloodshed

KHARTOUM (Reuters) – Ethiopia’s prime minister on Friday urged Sudan’s military rulers and civilian opposition to exercise “bravery” in trying…
US commander says he believes Iran threat still ‘very real’
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US commander says he believes Iran threat still ‘very real’

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iran has chosen to “step back and recalculate” after making preparations for an apparent attack against US…
Saudi king warns attacks could threaten oil supplies
Middle East

Saudi king warns attacks could threaten oil supplies

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman on Saturday warned that “terrorist” attacks in the region could imperil global oil supplies. “We confirm…
Iran will defend itself against any aggression, says foreign minister
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Iran will defend itself against any aggression, says foreign minister

BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iran will defend itself against any military or economic aggression, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on…
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