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Coalition of Hope: ‘Tehran No Longer Considers Saudi Arabia as Its Regional Rival’ – Mid East Expert

Posted on September 29, 2019November 17, 2019By Editor

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is set to present a plan aimed at ensuring peace in the Persian Gulf region at this week’s UN General Assembly session. … Read More >Coalition of Hope: ‘Tehran No Longer Considers Saudi Arabia as Its Regional Rival’ – Mid East Expert

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UK Prime Minister Johnson Says It’s ‘Very Likely Indeed’ Iran Was Behind Attacks on Saudi Aramco

Posted on September 28, 2019November 17, 2019By Editor

Two drones attacked Saudi Aramco oil facilities on 14 September, causing a major fire and partially disrupting oil production. The incident was claimed by Yemen’s Houthis … Read More >UK Prime Minister Johnson Says It’s ‘Very Likely Indeed’ Iran Was Behind Attacks on Saudi Aramco

Yemen offers Saudi Arabia peace, but SA bombs them in response

Posted on September 27, 2019October 31, 2019By Editor

he Saudis made a big mistake in bombing Hudaydah and breaking the truce there after the Houthis had unilaterally stopped its missile and drone strikes, attempting to start talks. … Read More >Yemen offers Saudi Arabia peace, but SA bombs them in response

US ‘Trying to Build Coalition’ With UK for ‘Some Form of Action Against Iran’ – Report

Posted on September 27, 2019October 31, 2019By Editor

UK Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Dominic Raab said that based on the information made available to him, the idea that Yemen’s Houthi militia could be responsible for last week’s attacks on Saudi oil facilities was “entirely implausible and lacking in credibility.” … Read More >US ‘Trying to Build Coalition’ With UK for ‘Some Form of Action Against Iran’ – Report

Revolutionary Guards Chief Warns Any Country Attacking Iran Will Be ‘Main Battlefield’

Posted on September 27, 2019October 31, 2019By Editor

Washington recently announced that it would send troops to Saudi Arabia for defensive purposes. The move came after drone attacks on Saudi Aramco oil fields. … Read More >Revolutionary Guards Chief Warns Any Country Attacking Iran Will Be ‘Main Battlefield’

US destroyer famous for ‘self-defense strikes’ on Yemen redeploys to Saudi coast as Pentagon prepares more purely defensive assets

Posted on September 27, 2019October 31, 2019By Editor

The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Nitze, armed with surface-to-air and Tomahawk cruise missiles, was redeployed off the northeast coast of Saudi Arabia, as part of the US effort to “plug the holes” in its ally’s air defenses. … Read More >US destroyer famous for ‘self-defense strikes’ on Yemen redeploys to Saudi coast as Pentagon prepares more purely defensive assets

We blame Iran, because Iranian arms were used! Saudis double down on claim as origin of oil-plant attack remains unclear

Posted on September 26, 2019October 3, 2019By Editor

Saudi Arabia holds Tehran “responsible” for attacks on oil plants since “Iranian weaponry” was used, the Saudi foreign minister has said. An investigation into the attack is ongoing and Riyadh is discussing a response with allies. … Read More >We blame Iran, because Iranian arms were used! Saudis double down on claim as origin of oil-plant attack remains unclear

Even Saudis don’t believe fiction of Iranian attacks on oil plants – Zarif

Posted on September 26, 2019October 31, 2019By Editor

Saudi Arabia may have joined the US in blaming Iran for last week’s attack on its oil facilities, but the kingdom’s response clearly shows it doesn’t believe it to be true, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said. … Read More >Even Saudis don’t believe fiction of Iranian attacks on oil plants – Zarif

Can the U.S. accept that there is a new strategic balance in the Middle East?

Posted on September 26, 2019October 31, 2019By Editor

The intricate war dance among the U.S., the Saudis and Iran on the Houthi attack on Aramco oil installations may still not lead to a shooting war in West Asia. … Read More >Can the U.S. accept that there is a new strategic balance in the Middle East?

We stop, you stop! Houthis offer Saudi Arabia mutual halt to strikes in wake of devastating oil-plant attacks

Posted on September 26, 2019October 3, 2019By Editor

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have announced a halt on strikes against Saudi Arabia, adding that they expect reciprocal steps from Riyadh. The ceasefire offer comes days after a major attack on Saudi oil refineries claimed by the Houthis. … Read More >We stop, you stop! Houthis offer Saudi Arabia mutual halt to strikes in wake of devastating oil-plant attacks