US Iran Rift
Zarif accuses the US of “playing a very, very dangerous game”.
Published 21 May, 2019 09:34pm
The foreign minister is attending a two-day SCO Council of Foreign Ministers' moot in Kyrgyzstan.
Published 21 May, 2019 04:09pm
It’s hard to identify any country that benefits from relentless US efforts to tighten the screws on Iran.
Updated 22 May, 2019 04:15pm
It was not clear if there were any injuries.
Published 21 May, 2019 11:24am
"Never threaten an Iranian. Try respect — it works!" tweets Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.
Updated 21 May, 2019 08:24am
"We would ask all parties to lower the rhetoric and lower the threshold of action as well," says a spokesman.
Published 20 May, 2019 11:08pm
"Never threaten the United States again!" Trump tweets after rocket lands near US Embassy in Baghdad.
Updated 20 May, 2019 02:30pm
A balancing act between Iran, Saudi Arabia and the US will no doubt require the deployment of both hard and soft power.
Updated 11 Jun, 2019 04:27pm
The statement comes after the kingdom's energy sector was targeted amid heightened tensions in the Persian Gulf.
Published 20 May, 2019 12:36am
Etihad Airways, Emirates and flydubai say they are monitoring the situation closely.
Updated 19 May, 2019 05:44pm
SPA says King Salman had invited Gulf leaders and Arab states to two emergency summits in Makkah on May 30.
Published 19 May, 2019 11:34am
Washington on Wednesday pulled non-emergency staff members from its embassy in the Iraqi capital Baghdad.
Updated 19 May, 2019 09:40am
Market fundamentals have changed, the Middle East is not the sole driver of the markets.
Updated 19 May, 2019 08:33am
"There will not be a war since neither we want a war nor does anyone have the illusion they can confront Iran."
Published 18 May, 2019 09:25pm
Federal Aviation Administration warns commercial airlines of “heightened military activities" in the area.
Published 18 May, 2019 01:33pm
The sanctions, the arms build-up, the accusations against Iran are all from a B-movie we have seen before.
Published 18 May, 2019 08:52am
A stand-off between Tehran and Washington has ratcheted up in recent days.
Updated 18 May, 2019 10:12am
The president’s statement was meant to apprise his hawkish aides.
Updated 18 May, 2019 08:26am
Riyadh blames Tehran for the drone strike on Aramco installations, which was claimed by Houthi rebels.
Updated 17 May, 2019 02:25pm
It is the only emirate that can bypass the strait, which Iran has threatened to close if confrontation erupts with US.
Published 17 May, 2019 11:19am
US president's tone contrasts with series of moves made by Washington, Tehran that have escalated tensions in ME.
Updated 17 May, 2019 11:22am
"War is not an option," emphasises Foreign Office spokesman Dr Mohammad Faisal.
Updated 17 May, 2019 09:39am
"Any miscalculated move can transmute into a large scale conflict," says FO spokesperson.
Updated 17 May, 2019 08:02am
“We believe that escalation by the US is unacceptable and uncalled for.”
Updated 16 May, 2019 03:33pm
Pakistan is in a sensitive position as deep relations with the US and a long border with Iran.
Updated 31 May, 2019 11:32am
WASHINGTON: The United States on Wednesday ordered the departure of all non-emergency diplomatic staff from Iraq —...
Published 16 May, 2019 07:31am
Latest Houthi strike significant in view of escalation in ME between US, Iran.
Updated 16 May, 2019 08:41am
The events roiling the Persian Gulf can affect everything — from the price of a gallon of gas to the fate of nations.
Updated 15 May, 2019 09:03pm
Normal visa services at both posts to be suspended temporarily, says State Department.
Updated 15 May, 2019 02:40pm
Pompeo warns "if American interests are attacked, we will most certainly respond in an appropriate fashion".
Updated 15 May, 2019 10:10am
