Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman speaks during the Gulf Cooperation Council’s (GCC) 41st Summit in Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia January 5, 2021. Bandar Algaloud/Courtesy of Saudi Royal …
Qatar urges dialogue between Persian Gulf states and Iran as Biden heads to White House
Qatar is urging Arab countries in the Persian Gulf to seek dialogue with Iran and says it is willing to act as a regional mediator after mending its own rift with rival neighbors. In an interview with …
Iran Sends Mixed Signals About Nuclear Deal Ahead of Joe Biden Inauguration
Biden was vice president to President Barack Obama when he signed the landmark agreement in 2015, lifting international sanctions on Iran in exchange for curbs on its nuclear program. Trump withdrew …
US, Iraq deny involvement in explosions south of Baghdad
Arab media outlets claimed airstrikes had targeted the Iran-backed Kataib Hizbollah militias in the Jurf al-Sakhar region.
Iran Central Banker Says Still No Sign of South Korea Funds: Q&A
The governor of the Central Bank of Iran, Abdolnaser Hemmati, answered questions put to him by Bloomberg in writing about billions of dollars Iran has trapped in South Korea because of U.S sanctions.
Saudi Overtures to Wary Biden Team Driven by Worries Over Iran, Economy
After months out of the global spotlight, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has swept back to centre stage with eye-catching diplomatic and economic moves aimed at showing the new U.S. president …
Iran Struggling to Pry Trapped Billions From South Korean Banks
South Korean banks wary of U.S. sanctions are holding tight to billions of dollars of Iranian funds, Iran says, apparently unwilling to budge before Joe Biden assumes the U.S. presidency.
Qatar calls on Gulf nations to engage in diplomacy with Iran
Qatar is urging Gulf nations to enter into a dialogue with Iran and has offered to broker negotiations after a three-year blockade on Doha was recently removed by its Arab neighbours. Qatar, which …
B-52 Bombers Fly Over Middle East; Iran Says Spend The Money On Healthcare For Americans
As a show of force against Iran, the U.S. on Sunday flew B-52 bombers over the Middle East, but the Persian nation’s Foreign Minister Javad Zarif seems unperturbed. Zarif quipped …
B-52 US bombers fly over Middle East; Iran condemns intimidation
Iranian foreign minister says US would be better off spending its military billions ‘on your taxpayers’ health.