sanctions
Two killed, 200 wounded in Iraqi protests after police open fire
Middle East
October 2, 2019
Two killed, 200 wounded in Iraqi protests after police open fire
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – At least two people were killed and 200 wounded in clashes in Iraq on Tuesday as security…
After UN visit, Iran faces diminishing choices: analysis
Middle East
September 26, 2019
After UN visit, Iran faces diminishing choices: analysis
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Iran has long prided itself on its forceful defiance of the United States and Israel, a…
Iran president warns of a region ‘on the edge of collapse’
Middle East
September 26, 2019
Iran president warns of a region ‘on the edge of collapse’
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Iran’s president used the world’s stage on Wednesday to warn that security in the Persian Gulf…
No UN breakthrough: Iran rules out talks as US intensifies sanctions
Middle East
September 26, 2019
No UN breakthrough: Iran rules out talks as US intensifies sanctions
Iran’s president on Wednesday closed the door on meeting Donald Trump despite last-minute European efforts to ease tensions as the…
Europeans see last chance for Iran-US meeting
Middle East
September 25, 2019
Europeans see last chance for Iran-US meeting
US President Donald Trump and his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani face their last chance Wednesday for a historic meeting as…
Iraq’s stability on the line as US, Iran tensions soar
Middle East
September 20, 2019
Iraq’s stability on the line as US, Iran tensions soar
BAGHDAD (AP) — As the United States and Israel escalate their push to contain Iranian influence in the Middle East,…
US puts sanctions on N.Korea hacking groups behind major thefts
World
September 14, 2019
US puts sanctions on N.Korea hacking groups behind major thefts
The US Treasury on Friday placed sanctions on three North Korea government-sponsored hacking operations which it said were behind the…
Israeli leader calls for more pressure on Iran, not talks
Middle East
September 5, 2019
Israeli leader calls for more pressure on Iran, not talks
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s prime minister says now is the time to ratchet up pressure on Iran and not the…
Syrian pound falls to record low as economy hit by sanctions: dealers
Economy
September 5, 2019
Syrian pound falls to record low as economy hit by sanctions: dealers
BEIRUT (Reuters) – The Syrian pound fell to a record low on the black market, driven down by lack of…
New US-led patrols in Persian Gulf raise stakes with Iran
Middle East
September 3, 2019
New US-led patrols in Persian Gulf raise stakes with Iran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — As the U.S. tries a new way to protect shipping across the Persian Gulf…