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Trump prepared to talk to Iran but says always a chance of military action
Middle East
June 5, 2019
Trump prepared to talk to Iran but says always a chance of military action
LONDON (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump said he was prepared to talk to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani but that…
US shared nuclear power info with Saudi Arabia after Khashoggi killed
Middle East
June 5, 2019
US shared nuclear power info with Saudi Arabia after Khashoggi killed
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Trump administration granted two authorizations to US companies to share sensitive nuclear power information with Saudi…
Second Israeli strikes hit Syria as Trump calls for bombs to stop
Middle East
June 3, 2019
Second Israeli strikes hit Syria as Trump calls for bombs to stop
Israel launched a second round of strikes against Syria in 24 hours on Sunday, state media reported, as US President…
Iran stays within nuclear deal’s main limits while testing another
Middle East
June 1, 2019
Iran stays within nuclear deal’s main limits while testing another
VIENNA (Reuters) – Iran has stayed within the main restrictions of its nuclear deal, a quarterly report by the UN…
Lebanon’s Hezbollah vows to confront US Middle East plan
Middle East
June 1, 2019
Lebanon’s Hezbollah vows to confront US Middle East plan
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Lebanon’s Iran-backed Hezbollah pledged on Friday to confront the US Middle East plan that President Donald Trump…
Saudi king warns attacks could threaten oil supplies
Middle East
June 1, 2019
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…
US Army Twitter question highlights toll of America’s wars
World
May 27, 2019
US Army Twitter question highlights toll of America’s wars
Days ahead of an annual holiday when Americans remember those who died while serving in the armed forces, the US…
Iran will defend itself against any aggression, says foreign minister
Middle East
May 26, 2019
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 sanctions on Iran felt in Iraqi Shia tourist shops
Middle East
May 26, 2019
US sanctions on Iran felt in Iraqi Shia tourist shops
BAGHDAD (AP) — For years, Karar Hussein has sold sweets in his shop near the entrance to one of Shia…
Pakistan PM warns against war in region amid Iran tensions with US, Saudi
Middle East
May 25, 2019
Pakistan PM warns against war in region amid Iran tensions with US, Saudi
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan warned against the risk of conflict in the region, following a visit…