Arab League condemns attacks on Saudi tankers
After Saudi Arabia announces "significant damage" to two of its oil tankers off the coast of the UAE, the U.S. ...
Tag: Middle East
UAE says 4 ships targeted by 'sabotage' off its coast
It remains unclear whether Iran was involved. Announcement comes amid increased tension in Gulf between Iran and the United States.
Minister: Iran may attack Israel if US standoff escalates
Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz says "things are heating up" in the Persian Gulf. Statement comes as U.S. bolsters military presence ...
Pelosi calls Israel 'our most serious friend' in the Middle East
Democratic House speaker tells Washington Post Israel is 'one of the greatest accomplishments of the 20th century.' Jewish state celebrated ...
Prime minister orders troop increase in the wake of deadly rocket attack
Israeli killed by direct hit as Gaza rocket fire persists. The 58-year-old man, identified as Moshe Agadi, was a father ...
Kushner tight-lipped on Trump Middle East peace plan
Senior U.S. adviser acknowledges it might not be "smart money bet" to gamble on success of White House's long-awaited blueprint ...
Qatar says tightening Iran sanctions harms oil consuming nations
"We do not believe unilateral sanctions bring positive effects for crises which must be solved through dialogue and dialogue only," ...
US weighs designating Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist group
Meanwhile, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani signs bill labeling all U.S. troops in Middle East "terrorists" and calling the U.S. government ...
IMF: Iran likely to be among Middle Eastern countries hardest hit by volatile politics, oil prices
International Monetary Fund expects 6% retraction in Iran's economic growth in 2019 – and that does not factor in recent ...
Libyan force slows Tripoli push over concerns for civilians
U.N. refugee agency says that fighting for capital has displaced over 32,000 people as clashes threaten to ignite a new ...