Iran
Coalition allows evacuation of wounded Houthis before Sweden hosts Yemen talks
Middle East
December 3, 2018
Coalition allows evacuation of wounded Houthis before Sweden hosts Yemen talks
DUBAI (Reuters) – The Saudi-led coalition said it approved evacuating wounded Houthi fighters from Yemen for treatment on Monday,…
Iran backs Yemen peace talks, wants end of crisis: state TV
Middle East
December 3, 2018
Iran backs Yemen peace talks, wants end of crisis: state TV
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran backs UN-sponsored Yemen peace talks, Iranian state TV reported on Monday, saying Tehran was ready…
Oil prices surge on output cut pledge, US-China deal
World
December 3, 2018
Oil prices surge on output cut pledge, US-China deal
Oil prices soared on Monday after Russia and Saudi Arabia renewed a pact to cap output, while the US agreed…
Pompeo condemns Iran missile test
Middle East
December 2, 2018
Pompeo condemns Iran missile test
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Saturday condemned what he described as Iran’s testing of a…
UN says Astana meeting on Syria a missed opportunity, no progress
Middle East
November 29, 2018
UN says Astana meeting on Syria a missed opportunity, no progress
GENEVA/ASTANA (Reuters) – Russia, Turkey and Iran failed to make any tangible progress in setting up a Syrian constitutional…
Japan buyers may not load Iran oil after April without waiver extension
Business
November 27, 2018
Japan buyers may not load Iran oil after April without waiver extension
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese buyers are unlikely to load Iranian oil after April 1 without an extension of the…
Iran earthquake injures more than 700
Middle East
November 26, 2018
Iran earthquake injures more than 700
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said no effort should be spared to help victims of a 6.3 magnitude…
America targets Middle East as it fears Islamic strengthening: Iran leader
Middle East
November 25, 2018
America targets Middle East as it fears Islamic strengthening: Iran leader
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Sunday the United States is targeting the Middle…
Iran says US bases and aircraft carriers within missile range
Middle East
November 22, 2018
Iran says US bases and aircraft carriers within missile range
LONDON (Reuters) – An Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander said on Wednesday that US bases in Afghanistan, the UAE and…
Yemen peace talks likely in early December: Mattis
Middle East
November 22, 2018
Yemen peace talks likely in early December: Mattis
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Wednesday that peace talks between Yemen’s warring parties were…