Iran
Bahrain calls pipeline blast ‘terrorism’ linked to Iran
Middle East
November 12, 2017
Bahrain calls pipeline blast ‘terrorism’ linked to Iran
Bahrain said an explosion which caused a fire at its main oil pipeline on Friday was caused by “terrorist” sabotage,…
A political shock throws Lebanon’s economy back into crisis
Middle East
November 11, 2017
A political shock throws Lebanon’s economy back into crisis
Just when things were starting to look up for Lebanon’s economy, a new political crisis threatens to send it crashing…
Saudi-led strikes hit defense ministry in Yemen capital
Middle East
November 11, 2017
Saudi-led strikes hit defense ministry in Yemen capital
The Saudi-led coalition carried out air strikes on the defence ministry in Yemen’s rebel-held capital Sanaa late Friday, witnesses and…
Missile targeting Saudis was Iranian: US Air Force
Middle East
November 10, 2017
Missile targeting Saudis was Iranian: US Air Force
The ballistic missile fired by Yemeni rebels that targeted the Saudi capital was from Iran and bore “Iranian markings,” the…
Egypt’s president backs Saudi purge, urges de-escalation with Iran
Egypt
November 10, 2017
Egypt’s president backs Saudi purge, urges de-escalation with Iran
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Wednesday he was against military strikes on Iran or the Tehran-backed Lebanese group…
Lebanon believes Hariri held in Saudi, wants foreign pressure: top official
Middle East
November 9, 2017
Lebanon believes Hariri held in Saudi, wants foreign pressure: top official
Lebanon believes that Saudi Arabia is holding leading Sunni Muslim politician Saad al-Hariri and plans to work with foreign states…
Iran calls Houthi missile attack targeting Riyadh ‘reaction’ to Saudi aggression
Middle East
November 8, 2017
Iran calls Houthi missile attack targeting Riyadh ‘reaction’ to Saudi aggression
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that missile attacks by Yemen’s Houthis targeting Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh were a…
Oil steadies as Middle East tensions offset concern over China demand
Business
November 8, 2017
Oil steadies as Middle East tensions offset concern over China demand
Oil steadied on Wednesday as Chinese crude imports fell to a one-year low, but losses were offset by investor caution…
US calls for UN action against Iran over Yemen missile
Middle East
November 8, 2017
US calls for UN action against Iran over Yemen missile
The United States accused Iran on Tuesday of supplying Yemen’s Houthi rebels with a missile that was fired into Saudi…
Saudi Crown Prince says Iran supply of rockets is military aggression
Middle East
November 7, 2017
Saudi Crown Prince says Iran supply of rockets is military aggression
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Tuesday Iran supplying militias in Yemen with rockets is considered “direct…