The rise of China over the past two decades represents an opportunity for the Persian Gulf states as they seek to diversify their economies, increase trade and locate investment opportunities in emerging markets.
US officials: Iranian FM Zarif's suggestion that Tehran could immediately ratify a document prescribing more intrusive inspections of its nuclear program if US abandons sanctions is a disingenuous effort to get sanctions relief.
Isaac Herzog, chairman of the Jewish Agency, said that Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn has crossed the line from criticism of Israel into anti-Semitism.
US Middle East envoy Jason Greenblatt tells "PBS NewsHour" that Israel is trying its best to succeed, despite facing terrorism "from the moment of its formation."
"This is the latest of many provocative and hostile actions by Iran against vessels operating in international waters. The United States reserves the right to defend our personnel, facilities and interests," Trump says.
