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Saudi says Trump stance on Iran, IS a cause for optimism
Middle East
January 17, 2017
Saudi says Trump stance on Iran, IS a cause for optimism
Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said on Monday he was positive about the way the incoming U.S. administration wanted to…
Bahrain executes three Shi’ites for bombing, sparks outcry
Middle East
January 15, 2017
Bahrain executes three Shi’ites for bombing, sparks outcry
Bahrain on Sunday executed three Shi'ite Muslim men convicted of killing three policemen in a 2014 bomb attack, the first…
US says Navy ship fired warning shots at Iranian vessels
Middle East
January 9, 2017
US says Navy ship fired warning shots at Iranian vessels
A US Navy destroyer fired three warning shots at four Iranian fast-attack vessels, after they closed in at a high…
Iran says it sealed Boeing plane deal at half price
Middle East
December 25, 2016
Iran says it sealed Boeing plane deal at half price
Iran said on Sunday it had negotiated to pay only about half the announced price for 80 new Boeing (BA.N)…
Iran to work on nuclear-powered boats after US ‘violation’ of deal
World
December 13, 2016
Iran to work on nuclear-powered boats after US ‘violation’ of deal
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani ordered scientists on Tuesday to start developing systems for nuclear-powered boats, in reaction to what he…
How Iran closed the Mosul ‘horseshoe’ and changed Iraq war
Middle East
December 7, 2016
How Iran closed the Mosul ‘horseshoe’ and changed Iraq war
In the early days of the assault on Islamic State in Mosul, Iran successfully pressed Iraq to change its battle…
Rouhani says Iran will not let Trump rip up nuclear deal
Middle East
December 6, 2016
Rouhani says Iran will not let Trump rip up nuclear deal
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday he would not let U.S. President-elect Donald Trump rip up a global nuclear…
Netanyahu to discuss ‘bad’ Iran deal with Trump, Kerry stresses settlements
Middle East
December 5, 2016
Netanyahu to discuss ‘bad’ Iran deal with Trump, Kerry stresses settlements
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he would discuss with Donald Trump the West's "bad" nuclear deal with…
Turkey wants trade with China, Russia and Iran in local currencies, Erodgan says
Middle East
December 4, 2016
Turkey wants trade with China, Russia and Iran in local currencies, Erodgan says
Turkey is taking steps to allow commerce with China, Russia and Iran to be conducted in local currencies, President Tayyip…
Iran’s Rouhani proposes budget rise as Trump election threatens growth
Middle East
December 4, 2016
Iran’s Rouhani proposes budget rise as Trump election threatens growth
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani proposed on Sunday a state budget of about $100 billion for next year, loosening the purse…