Pakistan Urges US to Refrain From Attacking Iran

The situation in the region escalated last week after acting US Defence Secretary Patrick Shanahan ordered the deployment of the USS Arlington, a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock, and additional MIM-104 Patriot missile defence systems to the US Central Command (CENTCOM) region. Pakistani authorities said on Sunday that they had notified the United States that Pakistan […]

U.S. vs. Iran: Britain Warns Major Conflict Could Break Out ‘By Accident’

Tensions have been escalating between Iran and the U.S. after Trump deploymed the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group to the Persian Gulf to counter an alleged threat from Iran The Associated PressMay 13, 2019 12:58 PM Britain warned Monday that conflict might break out “by accident” between the United States and Iran amid […]

Mystery deepens in “sabotage” of oil tankers in Persian Gulf

Conflicting reports and current tensions in the Gulf obscure knowledge of the incident. Seth J. Frantzman May 13, 2019 11:51 As tensions rose over the weekend between the US and Iran in the Persian Gulf, several vessels were “sabotaged” off the coast of the United Arab Emirates.  Both Iranian media and the UAE reported the […]

Iran Warns Against ‘Conspiracy by Ill-Wishers’ Over ‘Sabotage’ at UAE Port

The development comes shortly after the foreign ministry of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) said on Sunday that four commercial vessels had been targeted in “acts of sabotage” in Gulf waters off its coast. Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi has expressed concerns over a “sabotage” attack on several merchant ships off the UAE coast on Sunday, calling the […]

WAR WITH IRAN FORTHCOMING? MOST EXPERTS SAY THEY DON’T THINK SO

War between the US and Iran is probably not in the cards, even as the US ups pressure on Iran via sanctions and a military build-up in the region. BY OMRI NAHMIAS  MAY 13, 2019 11:08     b Iranians burn a U.S. flag during a protest against President Donald Trump’s decision to walk out of a […]

Shtayyeh: Israel Wants to Destroy Our Economy

DIMA ABUMARIA 05/13/2019 Palestinian Authority asks World Bank to monitor Jewish state’s policy of withholding tax transfers over PA payments for attacks against Israelis In a significant change to Palestinian fiscal strategy, the new Palestinian Authority prime minister, Mohammed Shtayyeh, has called on the World Bank to create an effective mechanism to audit financial transactions […]

Iran’s empty tables will lead to social explosion

Nikoo AminiMay 12, 2019 Inflation and prices are increasing on an almost weekly basis in Iran with some goods increasing on a daily basis. The price of basic goods and services such as meat, water and electricity, the subway and gas and many other goods have soared. Despite the very difficult economic conditions that Iranians […]

Turkey’s gas exploration moves off the coast of Cyprus unlikely to yield results

If Turkey continues its policies in the eastern Mediterranean, which is most likely to happen, Erdogan will find himself more isolated and Turkey’s economic crisis will intensify. Sunday 12/05/2019 Turkey started yet another controversy by announcing it would explore for natural gas, 60km west of Cyprus’s Akamas Peninsula and 150km from the Turkish coastline — […]

Qatari envoy arrives in Gaza Strip, transfers $30 million to Hamas

The Qatari envoy Mohammed al-Emadi arrived at the Gaza Strip through the Erez Crossing earlier on Monday. By YASSER OKBI/MAARIV May 13, 2019 09:44 The Qatari envoy Mohammed al-Emadi arrived at the Gaza Strip through the Erez Crossing and handed over $30 million to Hamas on Monday, and families are now being asked to check […]

EU supports Iran nuclear deal, may talk to U.S.’s Pompeo

Mogherini said she was informed during the night of Pompeo’s arrival to Brussels where EU foreign ministers are gathered for a regular monthly meeting. REUTERS May 13, 2019 10:22 BRUSSELS – The European Union fully supports the international nuclear accord with Iran and wants rival powers to avoid any further escalation over the issue, EU […]

US issues warning as Saudi Arabia says 2 oil tankers damaged by sabotage attacks

US Maritime Administration urges shippers to exercise caution after earlier warning that Iran could target commercial sea traffic By JON GAMBRELLToday, 8:16 am  0 22shares FILE – In this Sept. 21, 2016 photo, an oil tanker approaches to the new Jetty during the launch of the new $650 million oil facility in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates (AP […]

Poland cancels Israeli officials’ trip over Holocaust property restitution row

Warsaw says composition of delegation set to visit from Jerusalem suggested talks would focus on restoring Jewish assets By TOI STAFF and AFPToday, 7:49 amUpdated at 8:18 am  3 20shares Far right demonstrators protest against the US Senate’s 447 Holocaust Restitution bill, in Warsaw on May 11, 2019. (Photo by Alik KEPLICZ / AFP) Poland on Monday said it […]