US Iran Rift
White House says both sides discussed KSA role in ME stability and oil market, threat posed by Iranian regime.
Published 21 Jun, 2019 10:38pm
US aviation authority issues NOTAM "prohibiting US-registered aircraft from operating" in the area.
Published 21 Jun, 2019 03:02pm
Revolutionary Guard official says Iran warned unmanned US surveillance drone several times before launching missile.
Updated 22 Jun, 2019 08:01am
Seven Republicans joined Democrats in supporting each of three resolutions that would prevent the controversial sales.
Updated 21 Jun, 2019 08:23am
The security premium built into oil prices could rise further as tensions between the US and Iran heat up.
Updated 21 Jun, 2019 08:50am
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she doesn't think Trump wants war with Iran, and neither do American people.
Updated 21 Jun, 2019 08:04am
US claims "unprovoked attack on US surveillance asset in international airspace".
Updated 20 Jun, 2019 11:26pm
Iran’s defence minister flatly rejects allegations that Iran was behind the two tanker attacks in the Gulf of Oman.
Updated 20 Jun, 2019 08:17am
"There will not be a military confrontation between Iran and America since there is no reason for a war."
Published 19 Jun, 2019 03:26pm
The Iranian leaders won’t be penning any love letters to Trump.
Published 19 Jun, 2019 07:09am
“Following clues in the [US] intelligence services, we recently found new recruits hired and dismantled a new network.”
Published 19 Jun, 2019 12:06am
Rouhani says the US had broken promises by abandoning a landmark nuclear deal that Tehran had continued to honour.
Published 18 Jun, 2019 01:46pm
Fears of a confrontation between Iran and the United States have mounted since last Thursday.
Updated 18 Jun, 2019 12:15pm
"We won't hesitate to deal with any threat to our people, sovereignty, territorial integrity and vital interests.”
Updated 16 Jun, 2019 04:34pm
"Obviously, Iran cannot stick to this agreement unilaterally," Rouhani tells Russian, Chinese and other Asian leaders.
Updated 16 Jun, 2019 08:47am
UAE foreign minister calls on world powers "to secure international navigation and access to energy".
Updated 16 Jun, 2019 08:52am
Russia warns against jumping to conclusions; Iran dismisses US claim.
Updated 15 Jun, 2019 12:24am
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warns that Washington will defend its forces and allies in the region.
Updated 14 Jun, 2019 01:12pm
Khamenei says Iran will not repeat its "bitter experience" of negotiating with US.
Updated 13 Jun, 2019 08:04pm
Yemen's Houthi rebels hit the civilian airport in the popular mountain resort of Abha on Wednesday.
Updated 13 Jun, 2019 01:02pm
Shinzo Abe is the first Japanese prime minister to visit Iran in 41 years.
Updated 13 Jun, 2019 08:33am
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will arrive on Wednesday in Iran after earlier meeting with President Donald Trump.
Updated 10 Jun, 2019 08:36am
"Europeans are not in a position to criticise Iran for issues outside the JCPOA," Zarif was quoted as saying.
Published 09 Jun, 2019 11:45am
Marine Gen Frank McKenzie thinks Iran has been planning some sort of attack on shipping or US forces in Iraq.
Updated 09 Jun, 2019 09:55am
“This action is a warning that we will continue to target holding groups and companies that provide lifelines to IRGC.”
Updated 08 Jun, 2019 09:57am
Attacks required expert navigation of fast boats, trained divers, and coordinated teams of operatives, says report.
Updated 07 Jun, 2019 09:48pm
UAE minister of state for foreign affairs, Anwar Gargash, criticises Doha for being "weak" under pressure.
Updated 04 Jun, 2019 09:07am
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday said his country was ready to hold talks with Iran "with no preconditions".
Updated 04 Jun, 2019 09:57am
"American effort to fundamentally reverse the malign activity of this Islamic Republic is going to continue."
Published 02 Jun, 2019 07:07pm
Saudi Arabia's King Salman calls on Arab states to confront Iran's "criminal" actions.
Published 31 May, 2019 03:15pm
