Iran tension
Iran’s relations with the US and its allies in the Middle East have never been easy. Exchanges of accusations, wary statements, and an environment of mutual suspicion – all spiced up by US sanctions – have taken their toll on ties between the key regional players
- Iranian bank cleared to start operations in India – minister
The Indian government has granted permission to an Iranian bank to open a branch in the country. The move comes as Iranian and European leaders struggle to find a way to continue trading in the face of US sanctions.Jan 8, 2019 22:32Business News - Iranian warships in US’ backyard? Tehran to deploy navy to western Atlantic – commanderIran will send warships to the western Atlantic Ocean starting in March, a move likely designed to counter US aircraft carriers stationed in the Persian Gulf.Jan 4, 2019 12:40World News
- US targets within Iranian missiles’ striking range, commander warnsIranian missiles can now reach numerous US military targets throughout the Middle East, including aircraft carriers and military bases, a Revolutionary Guard commander has warned.Nov 21, 2018 23:40World News
- ‘Strongest US sanctions ever’ targeting Iran’s oil go into effect… with ‘temporary’ concessionsTouted by Donald Trump as the “strongest” ever imposed by the US, the embargo on Iranian oil has just gone into effect. Washington, however, had to grant several waivers to countries that refused to cut economic ties with Tehran.Nov 5, 2018 05:17Business News
- Netanyahu finds Khashoggi murder ‘horrendous’, but says Riyadh’s stability too importantThe Israeli PM has somewhat condemned the murder of Jamal Khashoggi though he stressed that Saudi Arabia is way too important as a counterbalance to Iran, which he sees as a far “larger problem” than one assassinated journalist.Nov 3, 2018 03:27World News
- Bolton promises not to hurt ‘friends & allies’ after Trump reaffirms Iran oil embargoAfter Donald Trump issued a memorandum reaffirming his Iran oil embargo plans, his National Security Advisor has rushed to reassure allies that the measure is not intended to hurt them and even dangled the possibility of waivers.Nov 1, 2018 05:09USA News
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