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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 -
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 -
Iran Warns Israel against Aiding US Mission in Strait of Hormuz
Iran has warned Israel against aiding a United States-led maritime mission in the Gulf, saying it reserved the right to confront such a “clear threat”.
Wednesday, 14 August , 2019 -
UK Envoy in Iran to Mediate Freeing of Seized Tanker
Britain has sent a mediator to Iran to discuss the freeing of a British-flagged tanker seized by the Islamic Republic last week, the head of the Supreme Leader’s office said on Wednesday, according to the semi-official Tasnim news site.
Monday, 29 July , 2019 -
UK’s FM Says Iran may be on ‘Dangerous Path’ after Seizing Tanker
British foreign minister Jeremy Hunt said on Saturday that he was worried that Iran had taken a “dangerous path” after it seized a British-flagged tanker on Friday in the Strait of Hormuz.
Sunday, 21 July , 2019 -
EU’s Mogherini Cautions Against ‘Dangerous Adventures’ in the Middle East
The European Union fully backs Iraq’s efforts to de-escalate growing tensions between the United States and Iran because conflict will have dire consequences for all sides, EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said on Saturday.
Monday, 15 July , 2019 -
Iran Revolutionary Guard Strikes Terrorist Groups in Northern Iraq
Iran has conducted strikes against targets in neighboring and responded to a recent threat from Israel as the Islamic Republic’s armed forces vowed to defend their country’s borders.
Saturday, 13 July , 2019 -
US Deployed F-22 Fighters to Qatar Amid Tensions with Iran
The United States Air Force has dispatched top-of-the-line F-22 stealth fighters to Qatar for the first time as it beefs up its forces in the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran.
Monday, 1 July , 2019 -
Russia Says it Will Counter New U.S. Sanctions on Iran: Reports
Russia and its partners will take steps to counter new sanctions that Washington has said it will impose on Iran, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov was quoted as saying by Russian news agencies on Monday.
Monday, 24 June , 2019 -
Iran Accuses Saudi Arabia of ‘Sowing Division’
Tehran accused Riyadh Friday of “sowing division” in the region to Israel’s advantage, after the kingdom hosted summits of Gulf and Arab leaders to rally support against the Islamic republic.
Saturday, 1 June , 2019 -
Iranians Bemoans “crazy” Trump’s Mixed messages, a “Confused” President
President Donald Trump is a “crazy president” whose threats against Tehran aren’t going to work, a senior Iranian official said Monday, adding that if the President wants to talk, he’ll not only have to show some respect, but come up with a consistent message.
Tuesday, 21 May , 2019 -
Pakistan ‘Bows Before’ US Pressure, Ditches Joint Pipeline With Iran
The move comes after the US slapped fresh sanctions on Iran related to the Islamic Republic’s iron, steel, aluminium, and copper sectors, with Washington threatening to impose more restrictive measures on Tehran.
Sunday, 12 May , 2019 -
Pompeo Makes a Stealthy Visit to Baghdad
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made an unannounced visit to Baghdad on Tuesday and met with the Iraqi prime minister after telling reporters the United States was concerned about Iraqi sovereignty because of increasing Iranian activity.
Wednesday, 8 May , 2019 -
Iraq Summit Brings Together Rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran
A summit organized by Iraq brought together regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran on Saturday as part of a broader effort by Iraqi leaders to fashion the country’s image as a friend among neighbors.
Tuesday, 23 April , 2019 -
Pakistan’s Khan Arrived in Iran Amid Tense Relations
Pakistan’s Imran Khan will discuss border security and regional issues on his two-days visit with Iranian leaders.
Monday, 22 April , 2019 -
Mocking the Flood
Ariana News Agency- A child gestures for the camera at a flooded house in the city of Hamidiyeh, in Khuzestan province, Iran. Photograph: Atta Kenare/AFP/Getty Images
Saturday, 13 April , 2019 -
Egypt Refuses to Accompany U.S. in Arab NATO against Iran
Egypt has pulled out of the U.S. effort to forge an “Arab NATO” with key Arab allies, according to four sources familiar with the decision, in a blow to the Trump administration’s strategy to contain Iranian power.
Saturday, 13 April , 2019 -
Pompeo Heads Back to Middle East to Urge Action Against Iran with 3 Different Partners
Mike Pompeo is returning to the Middle East to again push for action against Iran, his chief foreign policy foe. But the message of this trip, his second to the region this year, will find three very different audiences, likely with varying degrees of acceptance.
Tuesday, 19 March , 2019 -
Wilkerson Blamed US Policies in Supporting UAE and Saudi Arabia
Lawrence Wilkerson, one of former US Secretary of State chief members lambasted US broad support of UAE and Saudi Arabia and condemned Mike Pompeo of endangering US National Security.
Wednesday, 13 March , 2019 -
What Lies behind bin Salman’s Trip to Pakistan? Money for Missiles?
Out of the public view, access to Islamabad’s nuclear and missile technology could be the main agenda item for a bilateral meeting whose reported purpose is financial support.
Wednesday, 13 February , 2019
