Middle East
Key events raising tensions in the Persian Gulf
June 14, 2019
Key events raising tensions in the Persian Gulf
Tensions between the United States and Iran have soared in recent weeks, with Washington dispatching warships and bombers around the…
Arab League: Israel-Palestinian peace must have 2 states
June 14, 2019
Arab League: Israel-Palestinian peace must have 2 states
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The head of the Arab League is warning against any peace plan that ignores a two-state…
Jordan says still undecided on Mideast peace conference
June 14, 2019
Jordan says still undecided on Mideast peace conference
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Jordan says it has not decided whether to attend the Trump administration’s Mideast peace conference, appearing…
Israeli military says it has targeted militant sites in Gaza
June 14, 2019
Israeli military says it has targeted militant sites in Gaza
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military says it struck several militant sites in the Gaza Strip after a Palestinian rocket…
Iraqi Shi’ite groups deepen control in strategic Sunni areas
June 13, 2019
Iraqi Shi’ite groups deepen control in strategic Sunni areas
MOSUL, Iraq (Reuters) – The only sign that Sunni-majority Mosul’s newest and busiest marketplace is in Shi’ite Muslim hands is…
Iran supreme leader says he has no intention to make or use nuclear weapons
June 13, 2019
Iran supreme leader says he has no intention to make or use nuclear weapons
TOKYO (Reuters) – Iran has no intention of making or using nuclear weapons, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was…
Britain “deeply concerned” about reports of explosions on vessels in Gulf of Oman
June 13, 2019
Britain “deeply concerned” about reports of explosions on vessels in Gulf of Oman
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain said on Thursday it was deeply concerned by reports of explosions and fires on vessels in…
Iran’s Zarif calls oil tanker incidents “suspicious”, wants regional talks
June 13, 2019
Iran’s Zarif calls oil tanker incidents “suspicious”, wants regional talks
LONDON (Reuters) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said two oil tanker incidents in the Gulf of Oman on…
US Navy assisting 2 tankers targeted in Gulf of Oman
June 13, 2019
US Navy assisting 2 tankers targeted in Gulf of Oman
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, near the strategic Strait of Hormuz,…
In Tehran, Japan’s Abe urges Iran to play ‘constructive role’
June 13, 2019
In Tehran, Japan’s Abe urges Iran to play ‘constructive role’
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe urged Tehran to play a “constructive role” for Middle East peace Wednesday during a rare…