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United Arab Emirates

US blames Iran after attacks on two oil tankers

Iran has categorically rejected claims that the country is behind the attacks on two oil tankers yesterday - saying they are responsible for maintaining the security of the Strait of Hormuz where the incidents took place. But its version of events is strongly disputed by the U.S.

Iran

Germany leads European efforts to ease tensions between US and Iran

Germany is leading European efforts to ease tensions between the United States and Iran, and to rescue Tehran's agreement over its nuclear programme

Europe News

"He loves the people of Europe:" US ambassador on Trump's EU visit

Gordon Sondland and Frederica Mogherini both said they share goals with Trump, but have different approaches to them. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was not as optimistic - saying he will not be "deceived" by Trump.

Switzerland

Mike Pompeo: Iran should behave like 'a normal nation'

Mike Pompeo said the U.S. is prepared to engage with Iran about its nuclear programme but first needs to see the country behaving like "a normal nation."

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Saudi Arabia

Saudi king calls for global action to stop 'escalations' by Iran

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has called for international action to stop "escalations" in Iran following attacks on Gulf oil assets.

USA

Iran blasts 'highly dangerous' U.S. troop boost amid Mideast tensions

The U.S. is sending 1,500 more troops to the region amid simmering tensions, President Donald Trump said Friday.

World News

US tensions with Iran

Tensions between the US and Iran are rising as Trump sends 1,500 troops to the Middle East and pushes through the sale of billions of dollars' worth of arms to Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia

Saudis say they don't want war with Iran, but will defend themselves

President Donald Trump appears to have softened his tone in recent days, saying he expects Iran to seek negotiations with his administration.

United Arab Emirates

Iran plays regional bully role and meddles in Arab affairs, says UAE

The UAE says that four commercial vessels were sabotaged in the incident, two of them Saudi oil tankers.

World News

Euroviews. Business leaders must stop dealing with Iran ǀ View

Business leaders attending conferences in Iran are finally coming to the realisation that doing business with the country means funding terror groups.

Iran

Tensions between US and Iran increase after oil tanker attacks in Gulf

Tensions between the US and Iran increased after Washington accused Iran of masterminding the attacks on two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran

Trump, Pompeo: We don't want war with Iran

President Donald Trump said reports the United States is preparing for war with Iran were “fake news".

World News

Pompeo to hold talks in Brussels

The US Secretary of State will hold talks in Brussels on Monday on Iran.

Yemen

Houthi's begin withdrawing from Yemen ports

Yemen's Houthi movement has begun withdrawing forces from the country’s port of Saleef in Hodeidah province, finally invoking the terms of a United Nations-sponsored peace deal five months after the agreement was made.

Iran

EU rejects 'ultimatums' from Iran over nuclear deal

In a new joint statement, the EU said it rejected 'ultimatums' from Iran over the nuclear deal.

USA

Trump administration slaps new sanctions on Iran's industrial metals

Trump administration slaps new sanctions on Iran's industrial metals.

World

Raw Politics in full: Northern Ireland talks and UK in the EU elections

Catch the full episode of Wednesday's Raw Politics.

United Kingdom

International community slams Tehran plans to restart nuclear programme

The international community reacted strongly to news that Tehran plans to restart parts of its nuclear programme that had been suspended since 2015

Iran

What is the importance of Iran's change of heart on the nuclear deal?

Iran has announced that it will cease complying with several parts of the landmark nuclear deal, with a threat to withdraw further. But what commitments are to be dropped and why is this important?

Iran

Watch: Iranians prepare for Ramadan amid US sanctions

US sanctions have pushed up food prices, making the elaborate meals that break their fast an expensive business.