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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…
Yemen crisis among thorny issues at UN meeting: AP Explains
Middle East
September 25, 2019
Yemen crisis among thorny issues at UN meeting: AP Explains
The ongoing conflict in Yemen , which has killed tens of thousands of people and sparked a humanitarian crisis, is among the…
Iran agrees to release British-flagged oil tanker
Middle East
September 24, 2019
Iran agrees to release British-flagged oil tanker
Iranian maritime officials have approved the Stena Impero, a Swedish tanker sailing under the British flag, to exit Iranian waters after…
Oceans, climate report approved after all-night standoff: delegates
Environment
September 24, 2019
Oceans, climate report approved after all-night standoff: delegates
A major report detailing the dire impact of global warming on oceans and Earth’s frozen zones was approved by the…
UK, France Germany blame Iran for Saudi oil attacks
Middle East
September 24, 2019
UK, France Germany blame Iran for Saudi oil attacks
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Britain, France and Germany joined the United States on Monday in blaming Iran for attacks on…
Western countries raise concerns over Saudi rights record
Middle East
September 23, 2019
Western countries raise concerns over Saudi rights record
GENEVA (Reuters) – Two dozen mainly European countries voiced concern on Monday at alleged torture, unlawful detentions and unfair trials…
UK says Iran responsible for attack on Saudi oil facilities
Middle East
September 23, 2019
UK says Iran responsible for attack on Saudi oil facilities
NEW YORK (AP) — Britain has concluded that Iran was responsible for attacks on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, UK…
UN welcomes Yemen rebels’ offer to halt attacks on Saudi Arabia
Middle East
September 22, 2019
UN welcomes Yemen rebels’ offer to halt attacks on Saudi Arabia
The Huthi plan to cease drone and missile attacks in Saudi Arabia “could send a powerful message of the will…
Iran to present plan for Gulf security at UN this week
Middle East
September 22, 2019
Iran to present plan for Gulf security at UN this week
GENEVA (Reuters) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will present a plan for creating security in the Gulf in cooperation with…
Iran accuses foreign forces of raising Gulf ‘insecurity’
Middle East
September 22, 2019
Iran accuses foreign forces of raising Gulf ‘insecurity’
President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday denounced the presence of foreign forces in the Gulf and said Iran will put forward…