US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
Saudi Arabia says it seeks to avert war, ball in Iran’s court
Middle East
May 19, 2019
Saudi Arabia says it seeks to avert war, ball in Iran’s court
RIYADH (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia said on Sunday that it wants to avert war in the region but stands ready…
Once again, Iraq caught up in tensions between US and Iran
Middle East
May 18, 2019
Once again, Iraq caught up in tensions between US and Iran
BAGHDAD (AP) — When US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sat down with Iraqi officials in Baghdad last week as…
Iran accuses US of ‘unacceptable’ escalation in tensions
Middle East
May 16, 2019
Iran accuses US of ‘unacceptable’ escalation in tensions
Iran Thursday accused the United States of an “unacceptable” escalation of tensions and said Tehran was showing “maximum restraint” despite…
US, Russia see path forward on Syria but clash on election meddling
Middle East
May 15, 2019
US, Russia see path forward on Syria but clash on election meddling
Russia and the United States voiced hope Tuesday for better ties including working together in Syria as President Vladimir Putin…
US, Russia test tense ties as Pompeo visits Putin
World
May 14, 2019
US, Russia test tense ties as Pompeo visits Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday meets US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in the highest-level talks between the rival…
EU foreign ministers talk Iran nuclear deal in Brussels
Egypt
May 13, 2019
EU foreign ministers talk Iran nuclear deal in Brussels
Foreign ministers from Britain, France and Germany were to meet with EU foreign policy chief Frederica Mogherini in Brussels on Monday…
US sends naval strike group as tensions rise with Iran
Middle East
May 11, 2019
US sends naval strike group as tensions rise with Iran
The United States is deploying an amphibious assault ship and a Patriot missile battery to bolster an aircraft carrier and…
Iran scraps ‘some commitments’ to nuclear deal
Middle East
May 8, 2019
Iran scraps ‘some commitments’ to nuclear deal
Iran on Wednesday informed signatories to the 2015 nuclear deal that it no longer plans to adhere to certain “voluntary commitments” made in the…
US still sees ‘path forward’ in N.Korea talks: Pompeo
World
May 6, 2019
US still sees ‘path forward’ in N.Korea talks: Pompeo
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Sunday that the US still sees “a path forward” in its nuclear talks with…
US, Russia butt heads over Venezuela
World
May 6, 2019
US, Russia butt heads over Venezuela
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pressed Sunday for Russia to get out of Venezuela, while his Russian counterpart, Sergei…