Donald Trump’s threat in response to drone attack on Saudi Arabia’s Aramco oil plant raises regional tensions with Iran
5 years, 3 months ago

Donald Trump’s threat in response to drone attack on Saudi Arabia’s Aramco oil plant raises regional tensions with Iran

Firstpost  

A weekend drone attack on Saudi Arabia that cut into global energy supplies and halved the kingdom’s oil production threatened Sunday to fuel a regional crisis, as the US released new evidence to back up its allegation that Iran was responsible for the assault amid heightened tensions over Tehran’s collapsing nuclear deal. Dubai: A weekend drone attack on Saudi Arabia that cut into global energy supplies and halved the kingdom’s oil production threatened Sunday to fuel a regional crisis, as the US released new evidence to back up its allegation that Iran was responsible for the assault amid heightened tensions over Tehran’s collapsing nuclear deal. President Donald Trump said the US had reason to believe it knew who was behind the attack — his secretary of state had blamed Iran the previous day — and assured his Twitter followers that “we are … locked and loaded” depending on verification and were waiting to hear from the Saudis as to who they believe was behind the attack and “under what terms we would proceed!” The tweets followed a National Security Council meeting at the White House that included Vice President Mike Pence, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense Secretary Mark Esper. But Trump seemed to reject that idea Sunday night, tweeting: “The Fake News is saying that I am willing to meet with Iran, ‘No Conditions.’ That is an incorrect statement.” In fact, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told reporters last week that “the president has said that he is prepared to meet with no conditions.” If Iran had a hand in Saturday’s attack, it could be to bolster their position ahead of any talks, analysts say.

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Analysis: At dueling Mideast forums, officials ask what will happen when Donald Trump takes office
1 month ago

Analysis: At dueling Mideast forums, officials ask what will happen when Donald Trump takes office

Associated Press  

MANAMA, Bahrain — At glittering ballrooms in the Mideast this weekend, discussions of the wars and chaos gripping the region gave way to one central question: What’s going to happen when U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office next month? At the Doha Forum in Qatar, Norway’s Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide referred to the Mideast before the Oct. 7 attack …

Iran's foreign minister visits Saudi Arabia's powerful crown prince as tensions between rivals ease
1 year, 4 months ago

Iran's foreign minister visits Saudi Arabia's powerful crown prince as tensions between rivals ease

The Independent  

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Iran’s foreign minister visits Saudi Arabia’s powerful crown prince as tensions between rivals ease
1 year, 4 months ago

Iran’s foreign minister visits Saudi Arabia’s powerful crown prince as tensions between rivals ease

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran’s foreign minister met Friday with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as part of his visit to the kingdom, a sign of how the two countries are trying to ease tensions after years of turmoil. But since reaching a Chinese-mediated détente in March, Iran and Saudi Arabia have moved toward reopening diplomatic missions …

From erratic disruptor to pragmatic power player: The Iran deal reflects a ‘sea change’ in Saudi prince
1 year, 9 months ago

From erratic disruptor to pragmatic power player: The Iran deal reflects a ‘sea change’ in Saudi prince

Firstpost  

Riyadh: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman once compared Iran’s supreme leader to Hitler, but has now green-lit a reconciliation deal intended to usher in a new era of regional prosperity. “Our vision is a prosperous Middle East,” one Saudi official said, “because without your region developing with you, there are limits to what you can achieve.” ‘Vision’ under threat …

With Saudi deals, U.S., China battle for influence in Mideast
1 year, 9 months ago

With Saudi deals, U.S., China battle for influence in Mideast

The Hindu  

In a matter of days, Saudi Arabia carried out blockbuster agreements with the world’s two leading powers — China and the United States. But China's involvement in facilitating a resumption of Iran-Saudi diplomatic ties and the major Boeing contract — one the White House said it advocated for — have added a new twist to Mr. Biden's roller-coaster relationship with …

Countries that could be impacted by renewed Iran-Saudi ties
1 year, 9 months ago

Countries that could be impacted by renewed Iran-Saudi ties

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia to resume diplomatic ties has wide-reaching effects across the Middle East and beyond, and reduces the chance of armed conflict between regional rivals. Here’s a look at some of the countries that could be affected by the deal, struck this week in China: — YEMEN: Both Saudi Arabia …

Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to restore relations
1 year, 10 months ago

Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to restore relations

Al Jazeera  

The regional rivals are expected to reopen embassies within two months as they re-establish ties and a security agreement after Beijing talks. Iranian state media posted images and video of Ali Shamkhani, secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, with Saudi national security adviser Musaad bin Mohammed al-Aiban and Wang Yi, China’s most senior diplomat. “China fully supports …

Iran summons Ukraine’s envoy over drone attack comments
1 year, 11 months ago

Iran summons Ukraine’s envoy over drone attack comments

Al Jazeera  

The move comes after Zelenskyy adviser appeared to directly link Ukraine with an attack on a military facility in central Iran. Tehran, Iran – The Iranian foreign ministry has summoned the Ukrainian charge d’affaires in the country over comments made by a top presidential adviser, who appeared to link a recent drone attack in central Iran to the war in …

Officials: Saudis tell US that Iran may attack the kingdom
2 years, 2 months ago

Officials: Saudis tell US that Iran may attack the kingdom

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Saudi Arabia has shared intelligence with American officials that suggests Iran could be preparing for an imminent attack on the kingdom, three U.S. officials said Tuesday. Iran’s mission to the United Nations told The Associated Press on Wednesday the U.S. claims are “baseless.” “Western and Zionist regimes spread biased news aimed at creating a negative mood towards the …

Saudi Arabia, US on high alert after warning of imminent Iranian attack
2 years, 2 months ago

Saudi Arabia, US on high alert after warning of imminent Iranian attack

Live Mint  

Saudi Arabia has shared intelligence with the U.S. warning of an imminent attack from Iran on targets in the kingdom, putting the American military and others in the Middle East on an elevated alert level, said Saudi and U.S. officials In response to the warning, Saudi Arabia, the U.S. and several other neighboring states have raised the level of alert …

Iran to attack Saudi Arabia within 48 hrs? Intel shared with US, says report
2 years, 2 months ago

Iran to attack Saudi Arabia within 48 hrs? Intel shared with US, says report

Live Mint  

The increasing tension between Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United States that also includes Russia waging war against Ukraine, has escalated to an extent that three officials have informed the United States that Iran might attack Saudi Arabia ‘soon or at least within the next 48 hours’, according to a report by AP. One of the officials who confirmed the …

Amid anti-hijab protests Iran may be planning attack, Saudi Arabia tells US
2 years, 2 months ago

Amid anti-hijab protests Iran may be planning attack, Saudi Arabia tells US

Hindustan Times  

The United States expressed concerns about threats from Iran against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday warning that it will not hesitate to respond if necessary. Earlier Wall Street Journal had reported that Saudi Arabia has shared intelligence with the United States warning of an imminent attack from Iran. The report also said that the planned attacks on Saudi Arabia are an …

Saudis tell US that Iran may attack the kingdom: Officials
2 years, 2 months ago

Saudis tell US that Iran may attack the kingdom: Officials

Al Jazeera  

United States says threats are concerning, and that it will defend Saudi Arabia and other Middle East allies. “We will not hesitate to act in the defence of our interests and partners in the region.” The Wall Street Journal newspaper first reported on Saudi Arabia sharing the intelligence with the US earlier on Tuesday. In October, the commander of Iran’s …

Saudi Arabia tells U.S. that Iran is prepping attack on kingdom
2 years, 2 months ago

Saudi Arabia tells U.S. that Iran is prepping attack on kingdom

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabia has shared intelligence with American officials that suggests Iran could be preparing for an imminent attack on the kingdom, three U.S. officials confirmed on Tuesday. “We will not hesitate to act in the defense of our interests and partners in the region.” One of the officials who confirmed the intelligence sharing described it as a credible threat of …

US and Saudi Arabia concerned that Iran may be planning attack on energy infrastructure in Middle East
2 years, 2 months ago

US and Saudi Arabia concerned that Iran may be planning attack on energy infrastructure in Middle East

CNN  

CNN — United States and Saudi Arabia have shared intelligence with each other that indicates that Iran may be planning an imminent attack on energy infrastructure in the Middle East, particularly in Saudi Arabia, a US official tells CNN. He said that he was not aware of any public warnings issued through the embassy about a threat and confirmed that …

Biden considers telling American business to stop investing and expanding in Saudi Arabia
2 years, 2 months ago

Biden considers telling American business to stop investing and expanding in Saudi Arabia

Daily Mail  

One of the potential 'consequences' for Saudi Arabia backing an oil production cut is coming into focus, with a report the Biden administration may urge U.S. businesses not to invest in Saudi Arabia. After President Joe Biden vowed there would be 'consequences' for Saudi Arabia's decision to back an OPEC+ cut in oil production, the Biden administration is considering urging …

Saudis say US sought 1 month delay of OPEC+ production cuts
2 years, 2 months ago

Saudis say US sought 1 month delay of OPEC+ production cuts

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia said Thursday that the U.S. had urged it to postpone a decision by OPEC and its allies — including Russia — to cut oil production by a month. Rising oil prices — and by extension higher gasoline prices — have been a key driver of inflation in the U.S. and around the world, …

Saudis angrily say U.S. oil accusations are political, unfounded
2 years, 2 months ago

Saudis angrily say U.S. oil accusations are political, unfounded

LA Times  

The spat between the United States and Saudi Arabia and its fellow OPEC members over the management of petroleum supplies intensified Thursday when Riyadh accused Washington of “politicizing oil” and declared it would not submit to “dictates” from supposedly friendly countries. “The Kingdom affirms that outcomes of the OPEC+ meetings are adopted through consensus among member states, and that they …

A bump and a miss: Saudi oil cut slaps down Biden’s outreach
2 years, 3 months ago

A bump and a miss: Saudi oil cut slaps down Biden’s outreach

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Thursday effectively acknowledged the failure of one of his biggest and most humiliating foreign policy gambles: a fist-bump with the de facto leader of Saudi Arabia, the crown prince associated with human rights abuses. That fist bump three months ago was followed by a face slap this week from Prince Mohammed: a big oil …

Saudi Arabia says it’s not responsible for high oil prices
2 years, 9 months ago

Saudi Arabia says it’s not responsible for high oil prices

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia said Monday that it “won’t bear any responsibility” for a shortage in global oil supplies after a fierce barrage of attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels affected production in the kingdom, the world’s largest oil exporter. The salvo of rebel attacks on Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities marked a serious escalation in the war, which …

Saudi oil refinery attacked by drone, sparking small fire
2 years, 9 months ago

Saudi oil refinery attacked by drone, sparking small fire

India TV News  

Highlights An oil refinery in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh was attacked by drone It caused a small fire that did not cause injuries or affect supplies, said the energy ministry The statement did not specify where the drone strike was launched from An oil refinery in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, was attacked by drone, causing a small fire that did …

Saudi Arabia, UAE Snub Biden For Putin. They Are Irked Regarding Iran Nuclear Program, Houthis
2 years, 10 months ago

Saudi Arabia, UAE Snub Biden For Putin. They Are Irked Regarding Iran Nuclear Program, Houthis

News 18  

White House officials said that they were unsuccessful in arranging a phone call between US president Joe Biden and the leaders of the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, according to a report by news agency the Wall Street Journal. Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman as well as UAE’s Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan criticised the US’ stand …

Saudi Arabia: 12 hurt in attack targeting airport near Yemen
2 years, 10 months ago

Saudi Arabia: 12 hurt in attack targeting airport near Yemen

Associated Press  

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen said 12 people were injured by falling debris from an attempted drone attack Thursday on an airport in the southern Saudi region of Abha, near the kingdom’s border with Yemen. Saudi Arabia has been involved in Yemen’s civil war since 2015, fighting against the rebel Houthis who overran the capital, …

Iran, Saudi sides continue tension-easing talks in Baghdad
3 years, 3 months ago

Iran, Saudi sides continue tension-easing talks in Baghdad

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Representatives from Iran and Saudi Arabia have held a new …

Saudi forces intercept three ballistic missiles, blame Houthis
3 years, 4 months ago

Saudi forces intercept three ballistic missiles, blame Houthis

Al Jazeera  

Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen’s Houthis say the rebels fired three ballistic missiles at cities in the kingdom’s east and south. Authorities in Saudi Arabia say they have intercepted three ballistic missiles targeting the country’s oil-rich eastern region as well as the cities of Najran and Jazan in the south. Shrapnel from the missile scattered over the Dammam Suburb neighbourhood, injuring …

Iran, Saudis hold talks in Baghdad, few expect quick results
3 years, 8 months ago

Iran, Saudis hold talks in Baghdad, few expect quick results

Associated Press  

BAGHDAD — A first round of direct talks between regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran signaled a possible de-escalation following years of animosity that often spilled into neighboring countries and at least one still-raging war. “We would be happy if Iraq could be able to play any role in the direction of Iran’s closeness with nations that we have some …

Iran, Saudis hold talks in Baghdad, few expect quick results
3 years, 8 months ago

Iran, Saudis hold talks in Baghdad, few expect quick results

The Hindu  

A first round of direct talks between regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran signaled a possible de-escalation following years of animosity that often spilled into neighboring countries and at least one still-raging war. “We would be happy if Iraq could be able to play any role in the direction of Iran’s closeness with nations that we have some challenges with.” …

Saudi, Iranian officials held direct talks in Iraq: Report
3 years, 8 months ago

Saudi, Iranian officials held direct talks in Iraq: Report

Al Jazeera  

Media report says first round of talks held in Baghdad earlier this month with the Iraqi PM facilitating the process. Senior Saudi and Iranian officials held direct talks in a bid to repair relations between the two regional rivals, according to a report in the Financial Times which quoted officials briefed on the discussions. The first round of the reported …

Battle for Yemen desert city now a key to Iran, US tension
3 years, 9 months ago

Battle for Yemen desert city now a key to Iran, US tension

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The battle for an ancient desert city in war-torn Yemen has become a key to understanding wider tensions now inflaming the Middle East and the challenges facing any efforts by President Joe Biden’s administration to shift U.S. troops out of the region. When Saudi Arabia entered Yemen’s war in 2015 on the side of its …

‘Bullet in the head’: Battle for Yemen key to Iran-US tension
3 years, 9 months ago

‘Bullet in the head’: Battle for Yemen key to Iran-US tension

Al Jazeera  

The battle for Marib will likely determine the outline of any political settlement in Yemen’s second civil war since the 1990s. Biden early in his term announced the US would halt support for Saudi Arabia’s offensive combat operations in Yemen, saying: “This war has to end.” He also removed the Houthis from a list of “foreign terrorist organizations”. “Iran is …

Houthis launch attacks on Saudi oil facilities, military sites
3 years, 9 months ago

Houthis launch attacks on Saudi oil facilities, military sites

Al Jazeera  

Saudi Arabia says it plans to take action after Yemen’s Houthis launch drone and missile attacks on sixth anniversary of Saudi intervention. Yemen’s Houthi rebels say they have launched drone and ballistic missile attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting oil facilities owned by the state-run Saudi Aramco company and military sites, coinciding with the sixth anniversary of the kingdom’s military intervention …

Saudi Arabia: Drones attack Riyadh oil facility, no damage
3 years, 9 months ago

Saudi Arabia: Drones attack Riyadh oil facility, no damage

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A drone attack struck an oil installation in Saudi Arabia’s capital of Riyadh on Friday, the Saudi state-run news agency reported, igniting a blaze at the facility deep in the kingdom’s territory. Most recently, drones struck Ras Tanura, the country’s largest crude oil refinery with capacity of 550,000 barrels a day, raising concerns about the …

Fire at Saudi Arabia oil facility after drone attack
3 years, 9 months ago

Fire at Saudi Arabia oil facility after drone attack

Al Jazeera  

Saudi Arabia condemns attack, saying it targeted ‘the security and stability of the world’s energy supplies’. Saudi Arabia said drones struck an oil facility in the capital of Riyadh on Friday, igniting a fire at the installation. Saudi Arabia condemned the attack saying the assault targeted “the security and stability of the world’s energy supplies”. “We condemn the Houthis’ attempts …

U.S. presses Saudi Arabia over killing of Khashoggi
3 years, 10 months ago

U.S. presses Saudi Arabia over killing of Khashoggi

The Hindu  

The U.S. on Monday pressed Saudi Arabia to take further measures after the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi as Washington faced growing criticism that it did not directly target Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The report — classified under former president Donald Trump, a close ally of the Saudis — found that seven of the 15 members of the hit …

Recent drone attack on Saudi royal palace launched from Iraq
3 years, 10 months ago

Recent drone attack on Saudi royal palace launched from Iraq

The Hindu  

Explosive-laden drones that targeted Saudi Arabia’s royal palace in the kingdom’s capital last month were launched from inside Iraq, a senior Iran-backed militia official in Baghdad and a U.S. official said. Speaking to The Associated Press this week, the militia official said three drones were launched from Iraqi-Saudi border areas by a relatively unknown Iran-backed faction in Iraq and crashed …

‘Capture or kill’: U.S. report says Saudi crown prince targeted Jamal Khashoggi
3 years, 10 months ago

‘Capture or kill’: U.S. report says Saudi crown prince targeted Jamal Khashoggi

LA Times  

The Biden administration Friday sanctioned Saudi officials, but not the kingdom’s crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, for the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, after releasing an intelligence report concluding he was responsible for the grisly murder. The report “shines a bright light” on Khashoggi’s murder, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said, but the administration’s response was not intended to …

White House to communicate with Saudi King instead of crown prince as US reassesses relationship
3 years, 10 months ago

White House to communicate with Saudi King instead of crown prince as US reassesses relationship

CNN  

CNN — President Joe Biden is working to “recalibrate” the American relationship with Saudi Arabia, White House press secretary Jenn Psaki said Tuesday, and plans to communicate with Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud instead of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. “We’ve made clear from the beginning that we’re going to recalibrate our relationship with Saudi Arabia,” Psaki said during …

Why oil makes Gulf countries vulnerable to Iran
4 years ago

Why oil makes Gulf countries vulnerable to Iran

Al Jazeera  

The brazen attack that led to the death of Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh has undoubtedly angered Tehran. Due to certain changes in the oil market and US foreign policy priorities, Arab countries in the Gulf find themselves in a more vulnerable position today. Up until a few years ago, the Iranian go-to retaliatory threat was closing the Strait of Hormuz …

Pompeo touts Iran policy in Gulf ahead of Biden presidency
4 years, 1 month ago

Pompeo touts Iran policy in Gulf ahead of Biden presidency

Hindustan Times  

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday defended his tour of Gulf Arab states and the Trump administration’s continued efforts to squeeze Iran, even as a new US administration led by Joe Biden prepares to enter the White House in January. We’ll do that to the very last minute.” In what was likely his final tour of the Persian …

Saudi king points to Iran as top threat in policy speech
4 years, 1 month ago

Saudi king points to Iran as top threat in policy speech

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Saudi Arabia’s King Salman slammed rival Iran and hailed his country’s efforts at combating the coronavirus and stabilizing oil supplies in an annual speech delivered early Thursday. The speech, which outlined the country’s policy priorities and achievements, was delivered virtually by the 82-year-old monarch to the advisory Shura Council in the presence of Crown Prince …

Pompeo is trying to do another arms deal with Saudi Arabia. Congress must stop him. (Opinion)
4 years, 7 months ago

Pompeo is trying to do another arms deal with Saudi Arabia. Congress must stop him. (Opinion)

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Bob Menendez represents New Jersey in the US Senate, where he is the ranking Democrat on the Foreign Relations Committee. The administration is currently trying to sell thousands more precision-guided bombs to the President’s “friend,” Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The administration’s attempt to carry out this arms deal comes on the heels of Trump’s firing of …

Pompeo ordered officials to find a way to justify Saudi arms sale being probed by fired watchdog
4 years, 7 months ago

Pompeo ordered officials to find a way to justify Saudi arms sale being probed by fired watchdog

CNN  

Washington CNN — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pushed State Department officials to find a way to justify the emergency declaration that he had already decided to implement in order to fast-track the $8 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia last year – stunning career diplomats, four sources have told CNN. “They seemed to have a game plan and it …

Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles in attack claimed by Yemen’s Houthis
4 years, 9 months ago

Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles in attack claimed by Yemen’s Houthis

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabia said its air defences intercepted two ballistic missiles on Saturday night in an attack that Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group on Sunday said it had launched towards the capital Riyadh and southern areas near the Yemeni border. Yemen’s Houthis battling the Saudi-led coalition have launched hundreds of missiles and drones across the border, mostly at nearby military and civilian …

Pompeo in Saudi Arabia for visit focused on Iranian threats
4 years, 10 months ago

Pompeo in Saudi Arabia for visit focused on Iranian threats

Associated Press  

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and the crown prince on Thursday to discuss shared security interests in the Gulf and threats from Iran. He also toured a sprawling desert air base in Saudi Arabia where a few thousand U.S. troops are deployed as part of a wider effort by …

Faultlines deepen in Gulf: What’s Trump gameplan?
4 years, 11 months ago

Faultlines deepen in Gulf: What’s Trump gameplan?

Deccan Chronicle  

The January 3 killing of Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani, commander of the Al Quds Force of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps, in a US drone attack at Baghdad airport have had multiple consequences, in Iran and abroad. In order to exacerbate domestic Iranian civil unrest, which was manifest preceding the Soleimani killing, US President Donald Trump ramped up sanctions, while …

Risky Gulf Arab strategy tested by killing of Iran general
5 years ago

Risky Gulf Arab strategy tested by killing of Iran general

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirate — U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf have loudly pushed for hawkish policies by Washington to pressure, isolate and cripple Iran, but this high-stakes strategy is now being put to the test by the unexpected U.S. strike that killed Iran’s most powerful military commander last week, thrusting the region closer to full-blown conflict. The UAE and …

Saudi Arabia and Iran may finally be ready for rapprochement
5 years, 2 months ago

Saudi Arabia and Iran may finally be ready for rapprochement

Al Jazeera  

The October 11 attack on an Iranian oil tanker in Red Sea waters off the coast of Saudi Arabia stoked further friction in a region rattled by attacks on tankers and oil installations since May and increased fears of war between Riyadh and Tehran. The Saudi leadership cannot ignore the US president’s reluctance to take on Iran and his betrayal …

Iran’s capacity to strike back should even make a politically desperate Trump think twice
5 years, 3 months ago

Iran’s capacity to strike back should even make a politically desperate Trump think twice

Salon  

On CBS’s “60 Minutes,” the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the architect of his kingdom’s brutal war on Yemen, suggested that a war against Iran would be a bad idea. It could, he said, lead to a “total collapse of the global economy.” The region that includes Saudi Arabia and Iran contains about a third of the world’s energy …

A year on from Jamal Khashoggi’s murder, and Saudi Arabia is lurching towards hysterical chaos
5 years, 3 months ago

A year on from Jamal Khashoggi’s murder, and Saudi Arabia is lurching towards hysterical chaos

The Independent  

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Saudi oil attack: All the latest updates
5 years, 3 months ago

Saudi oil attack: All the latest updates

Al Jazeera  

Turkish President Erdogan says Ankara will continue its relations with Tehran despite US sanctions on Islamic Republic. Iran’s foreign minister Javad Zarif warns of ‘all-out war’ Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that the result of any US or Saudi military attack against his country would result in an “all-out war”. US, UK agree on ‘unified response’ to Aramco …

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