US Iran Rift
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
US official says possible perpetrators might include Houthi rebels in Yemen and Iran-backed militias based in Iraq.
Updated 16 May, 2019 08:05am
Iran’s Foreign Minister Javad Zarif held talks on the issue with his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj in New Delhi.
Updated 16 May, 2019 08:04am
Energy minister says oil production and exports have not been interrupted.
Updated 16 May, 2019 08:29am
"We don't seek a war, and they don't either," says the supreme leader.
Updated 14 May, 2019 11:06pm
Trump vows Tehran would "suffer greatly" were it to "do anything" to threaten US interests.
Updated 15 May, 2019 05:30pm
Javad Zarif says he will have consultations with the Indian FM on recent regional developments and bilateral relations.
Updated 15 May, 2019 05:16pm
Britain says conflict between the two could break out ‘by accident’
Updated 15 May, 2019 05:29pm
UK foreign secretary says all parties “need a period of calm".
Updated 16 May, 2019 08:05am
Israeli military declines to comment when asked if making preparations for possible threats linked to US-Iran standoff.
Updated 16 May, 2019 08:05am
WASHINGTON: The United States is deploying an amphibious assault ship and a Patriot missile battery to bolster an...
Updated 16 May, 2019 08:05am
John Bolton says deployment is aimed to send "unmistakable" message to Iran about alleged plans to attack US.
Updated 15 May, 2019 05:27pm
