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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
Middle East

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…
US orders new troops to Middle East to counter Iran ‘threat’
Middle East

US orders new troops to Middle East to counter Iran ‘threat’

The United States said it was deploying 1,500 additional troops to the Middle East to counter “credible threats” from Iran…
US troop move to Middle East ‘dangerous for international peace’: Iran’s Zarif
Middle East

US troop move to Middle East ‘dangerous for international peace’: Iran’s Zarif

DUBAI (Reuters) – A US move to send troops to the Middle East after accusing Tehran of being behind attacks…
For Iranians, economic crisis looms larger than US tensions
Middle East

For Iranians, economic crisis looms larger than US tensions

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Across Iran’s capital, the talk always seems to come back to how things may get worse.…
Saudi Arabia says it seeks to avert war, ball in Iran’s court
Middle East

Saudi Arabia says it seeks to avert war, ball in Iran’s court

RIYADH (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia said on Sunday that it wants to avert war in the region but stands ready…
Once again, Iraq caught up in tensions between US and Iran
Middle East

Once again, Iraq caught up in tensions between US and Iran

BAGHDAD (AP) — When US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sat down with Iraqi officials in Baghdad last week as…
Coptic pope: Displacing Christians is bad for Middle East, Europe
Middle East

Coptic pope: Displacing Christians is bad for Middle East, Europe

DW: What is the significance of inaugurating a new Coptic church in Düsseldorf? Pope Tawadros II: The inauguration of the…
Egypt officially requests registering Rod al-Farag Axis Bridge on Guinness World Records
Egypt

Egypt officially requests registering Rod al-Farag Axis Bridge on Guinness World Records

The Arab Contractors Company has officially requested that Egypt’s Rod al-Farag Axis Bridge be registered as the widest suspension bridge…
Iran may attack Israel if US standoff escalates: Israeli minister
Middle East

Iran may attack Israel if US standoff escalates: Israeli minister

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – An Israeli cabinet minister warned on Sunday of possible direct or proxy Iranian attacks on Israel should…
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