Day: June 28, 2020
How US Sanctions Cementing Russia, Iran, and China’s Influence on Syria’s Geopolitical Orientation
US envoy James F. Jeffrey’s remark that Washington is no longer seeking Assad’s ouster should be taken with a grain of salt as regime change in Syria remains America’s priority, argues international affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda, explaining how US sanctions have accelerated the rapprochement between Syria, Russia, Iran, and China. …
Saudi Arabia Says it Fired Warning Shots at Iranian Boats That Refused to Stop
Saudi Arabia’s coastguard has fired warning shots at Iranian boats that refused to stop, said the country’s state news agency SPA. A spokesman for the Saudi coastguard said after the shots were fired, the Iranian vessels retreated. The spokesman added that any violations in the kingdom’s waters would not be tolerated. …