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Iran’s supreme leader: No talks with the US at any level
Middle East
September 17, 2019
Iran’s supreme leader: No talks with the US at any level
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s supreme leader announced on Tuesday that “there will be no talks with the US at…
US singles out Iran, readies response to Saudi oil attacks
Middle East
September 17, 2019
US singles out Iran, readies response to Saudi oil attacks
The United States readied its response Monday to the “unprecedented” attack on Saudi oil facilities as President Donald Trump said…
Japan foreign minister expresses concern over global economy from attacks on Saudi
Middle East
September 16, 2019
Japan foreign minister expresses concern over global economy from attacks on Saudi
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Monday that he agreed with US Secretary of State Mike…
Erdogan hosts Putin, Rouhani for Syria summit
Middle East
September 16, 2019
Erdogan hosts Putin, Rouhani for Syria summit
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will host his Russian and Iranian counterparts on Monday for their latest summit on Syria,…
Iran dismisses US allegation it was behind Saudi oil attacks
Middle East
September 15, 2019
Iran dismisses US allegation it was behind Saudi oil attacks
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran denied on Sunday it was involved in Yemen rebel drone attacks the previous…
Syrian government artillery pounds south Idlib: rescuers
Middle East
September 15, 2019
Syrian government artillery pounds south Idlib: rescuers
BEIRUT (Reuters) – Syrian troops shelled the south of Idlib on Sunday, according to rescuers and residents in the rebel…
FIFA organises Iran visit to ‘assess preparations’ for female fans
Middle East
September 12, 2019
FIFA organises Iran visit to ‘assess preparations’ for female fans
FIFA said on Wednesday it will send officials to Iran “shortly” to look at the possibility of allowing female spectators…
Iran urges US to ‘put warmongers aside’ after Bolton firing
Middle East
September 11, 2019
Iran urges US to ‘put warmongers aside’ after Bolton firing
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president urged the U.S. on Wednesday to “put warmongers aside” as tensions roil the Persian…
Oil climbs after bigger-than-expected fall in U.S. stockpiles
Middle East
September 11, 2019
Oil climbs after bigger-than-expected fall in U.S. stockpiles
TOKYO (Reuters) – Oil prices traded higher on Wednesday after an industry report said U.S. crude stockpiles fell last week…
With Bolton’s departure, an Iran hawk leaves the chessboard
Middle East
September 11, 2019
With Bolton’s departure, an Iran hawk leaves the chessboard
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – John Bolton’s departure from the White House removes an obstacle to the possibility of U.S.-Iranian nuclear talks,…