As far as biographies go, the two men in charge of the delicate negotiations between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program couldn’t be more different …
US-China Military Rivalry Flares in the Middle East
In another sign of China’s growing presence in the Middle East, it recentlycarried out military drills in the Gulf of Aden as well as joint naval drills with Russia and Iran in the Gulf of Oman. China …
Former FAA contractor pleads guilty to sharing US airport files with Iran
A former Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) contractor pleaded guilty Wednesday to working as an agent of Iran and sharing sensitive U.S. airport data with Iranian intelligence officers. Abouzar Rahmati,
Chinese company supplying Houthis with satellite imagery for attacks, US says
A Chinese company is supplying Yemen’s Houthis with satellite imagery that the Iran-backed rebel group is using as it conducts attacks on American interests, the US State Department said on Thursday.
Trump warns Iran it will be in ‘great danger’ if nuclear talks fail
US President Donald Trump said American officials will hold direct talks with Iran about its nuclear program, while warning the Iranians they would be in “great danger” if the talks don’t succeed in …
US strikes destroy key Yemen port, ‘economic source of power’ of Iran-backed Houthis
The US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the destruction of Yemen’s Ras Isa Port, aiming to weaken the Houthis’ economic power. According to CENTCOM, the Houthis exploit fuel resources to …
Opinion: More sanctions on Iran won’t work — Trump can rewrite the playbook
Just as only Nixon, a staunch anti-communist, could go to China, only Trump can chart a new course with Tehran. But only if he chooses to trade bravado for statecraft.
Saudi defense minister visits Iran in highest-level trip in decades as nuclear talks proceed
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman Al Saud arrived in Tehran on Thursday, in a rare visit for a senior Saudi royal to the Islamic Republic.
Israel Called Off Iran Strikes After Trump Intervened: Report
Israel was preparing to launch military strikes against multiple nuclear targets in Iran—until U.S. President Donald Trump intervened, according to a New York Times report citing administration officials and other briefed on the discussions.
Former FAA contractor pleads guilty to spying for Iran, sharing private info on US airports, energy industry
A naturalized U.S. citizen working as an FAA contractor pleaded guilty this week to spying in the U.S. on behalf of Iran, while providing them with information on U.S. airports.