For Iran’s Rulers, Refusing U.S. Demands Is a Risk Worth Taking
The government in Tehran sees capitulating to Washington’s demands on uranium enrichment and ballistic missiles as riskier to its survival than going to war, analysts say.
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Syrian TV dramas are a Ramadan staple. Assad’s fall could change that
Syria’s TV dramas are returning to Ramadan screens after years of war
Trump Considers Targeted Strike Against Iran, Followed by Larger Attack
The top negotiators plan to meet in Geneva on Thursday for last-ditch talks, debating a new proposal that could create an off-ramp as two carrier groups massed within striking distance of Iran.
Trump Considers Targeted Strike Against Iran, Followed by Larger Attack
The top negotiators plan to meet in Geneva on Thursday for last-ditch talks, debating a new proposal that could create an off-ramp as two carrier groups massed within striking distance of Iran.
US-Iran nuclear talks to take place this week as Trump says he’s ‘considering’ military strikes
President Trump is said to be confused why Iran has not ‘capitulated’ after a heavy military buildup in the region
Iran Could Direct Proxies to Attack U.S. Targets Abroad, Officials Warn
Security officials are monitoring increasingly worrisome signs as President Trump considers another military campaign against Iran.
Pakistan claims to have killed 70 militants during Afghanistan border strike
The Afghan Defence Ministry condemned the strikes as a violation of Afghanistan’s airspace and sovereignty
Arab Leaders Condemn Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to Israel
The ambassador, Mike Huckabee, seemed to endorse Israeli control of lands stretching from Egypt to Iraq. He said his comments were taken out of context.
US-Iran talks expected on Thursday amid fears of strikes
Talks between the US and Iran are expected to take place on Thursday in Geneva “with a positive push to go the extra mile towards finalising the deal,” Badr Albusaidi, foreign minister of regional mediator Oman said on Sunday. Iranian officials held o…
Arab, Muslim nations slam ‘inflammatory’ remarks by US ambassador to Israel
Several members of the Arab League, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Sunday issued a joint statement condemning remarks by the US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, that it “would be fine” if Is…