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A Year Past, but Aftershocks from Jamal Khashoggi’s Murder Still Shake the Middle East
Reputation of the Saudi Crown Prince may never recover after the assassination a year ago.
Wednesday, 2 October , 2019 -
The US Moves its Qatar Base to South Carolina Says it is ‘Sitting Duck’ for Iran
The problem for the US is that its Middle Eastern central command base is in Doha, Qatar. That’s well within range of Iran’s ability to strike. So the Americans are practicing running their operations from South Carolina, where it’s safer.
Tuesday, 1 October , 2019 -
Yemen: Houthis Claim Capture of Thousands of Troops in Saudi Raid
Yemeni Houthis claim carrying out attack in Saudi region of Najran, but there is no immediate confirmation from Riyadh.
Sunday, 29 September , 2019 -
No peace in the Middle East until US Troops Leave, Iran’s President Tells UN General Assembly
Regional stability in the Middle East cannot be achieved while U.S. troops are still deployed there, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warned on Wednesday at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Saturday, 28 September , 2019 -
Saudi Arabia Agrees to Partial Cease-Fire in War-Shattered Yemen
Saudi Arabia has decided to implement a partial ceasefire in Yemen following a surprise move by Houthi rebels to declare a unilateral ceasefire last week, according to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
Saturday, 28 September , 2019 -
Where are the Borders of State of Israel? Erdoğan asks UNGA
Erdoğan reiterated Turkey’s determination to stand up against Israeli aggression targeting Palestinians, in a passionate speech he made at the 74th General Assembly of the UN in New York on Tuesday.
Wednesday, 25 September , 2019 -
Yemen: UN Welcomes Houthi Offer to End Saudi Arabia Attacks
The UN has welcomed a proposal from Yemen to end all attacks on Saudi Arabia as part of a peace initiative.
Sunday, 22 September , 2019 -
Russia, Turkey and Iran Agree to Move Toward New Constitution for Syria
The leaders of Russia, Iran and Turkey announced Monday that they agreed to form a committee tasked with rewriting Syria’s constitution as part of a political solution to the country’s civil war, now in its ninth year.
Tuesday, 17 September , 2019 -
Saudi Arabia Oil Facilities Ablaze after Drone Strikes
Drone attacks have set alight two major oil facilities run by the state-owned company Aramco in Saudi Arabia, state media say.
Saturday, 14 September , 2019 -
Erdogan Breaks Silence: Says The US Sent 30,000 Truckloads Of Weapons To Syria
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has called out the US for delivering more than 30,000 weapon-laden trucks to Syria to support the PKK-linked People’s Protection Units (YPG) terrorist group.
Wednesday, 11 September , 2019 -
Saudi Arabia has Named Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, a Son of the King, as Energy Minister in a Royal Decree.
The appointment represents the first time a member of the ruling Al Saud family has held the energy minister post in the world’s top oil exporter.
Wednesday, 11 September , 2019 -
It Turns out Everyone Wanted Peace in the Middle East More than John Bolton – Even Donald Trump
President Trump just fired his third National Security Adviser John Bolton, in a move that can help him from present and future wars, and bring him closer to peace and diplomacy with America’s foes – namely Iran, North Korea, and the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Wednesday, 11 September , 2019 -
Iran Reduces Nuclear Deal Compliance, Warns ‘Not Much Time Left’ to Save Accord
Iran accelerating its nuclear activities after accusing European signatories to the deal of failing to provide a solution to the Trump administration’s crippling oil sanctions.
Saturday, 7 September , 2019 -
Hezbollah: Flare-up with Israel over but a ‘New Phase’ has Started
Lebanon’s Hezbollah leader said on Monday that while a flare-up with Israel at the border was over, the episode had launched a “new phase”.
Tuesday, 3 September , 2019 -
Iran Curbs U.N. Probe Into Tehran Nuclear Equipment Site
Iran is preventing the United Nations from carrying out its investigation into the former’s alleged storage of nuclear equipment and radioactive material in Tehran.
Tuesday, 3 September , 2019 -
Iran says Russia and China are Offering Fighter Jets in Show of Support Against US
The head of Iran’s aerospace sector has announced new offers to purchase fighter jets from Russia and China, two countries supporting the Islamic republic as the United States tried to sever its international ties.
Sunday, 1 September , 2019 -
Iraqis, Bristling over Israeli Airstrike, Renew Call for U.S. Troops to Get out
News that Israel was behind airstrikes in Iraq has reinvigorated calls to oust U.S. forces from the country.
Saturday, 24 August , 2019 -
Imran Khan ‘welcomes’ UNSC meeting on Kashmir issue
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday “welcomed” the UN Security Council meeting on the Kashmir issue.
Saturday, 17 August , 2019 -
Gibraltar Releases Iran Supertanker That US Sought to Seize
The British overseas territory of Gibraltar released a seized Iranian supertanker Thursday over last-minute objections from the U.S., potentially easing tensions between London and Tehran, which still holds a British-flagged vessel.
Saturday, 17 August , 2019 -
PM Hariri: Saudi Arabia and UAE Want to Invest in Lebanon
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are looking to invest in infrastructure projects in Lebanon after ties have recovered, Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri said in comments from his office on Friday.
Saturday, 17 August , 2019
