Middle-East
Iran's top diplomat presses efforts to save nuclear deal
Tehran, May 18 (AP/UNB) — Iran's foreign minister traveled Friday to China on his Asian tour aimed at keeping world markets open to Tehran amid an intense sanctions campaign from the U.S. as tensions across the Persian Gulf remain high.
Iran tests President Trump's 'America First' pledge
Washington, May 18 (AP/UNB) — President Donald Trump won the White House pledging to wind down the nation's many foreign entanglements and put "America First." But as his administration in recent days has sent mixed signals on the prospects of a military conflict with Iran, Trump's campaign trail promise is being put to the test.
Once again, Iraq caught up in tensions between US and Iran
Baghdad, May 18 (AP/UNB) — When U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sat down with Iraqi officials in Baghdad last week as tensions mounted between America and Iran, he delivered a nuanced message: If you're not going to stand with us, stand aside.
Satellite image shows Saudi pump station after drone attack
Dubai, May 15 (AP/UNB) — A satellite image obtained by The Associated Press shows one of the two pumping stations attacked by drones in Saudi Arabia apparently intact.
Satellite images show no major damage to 'sabotaged' ships
Dubai, May 14 (AP/UNB) — Four oil tankers anchored in the Mideast were damaged by what Gulf officials described as sabotage, though satellite images obtained by The Associated Press on Tuesday showed no major visible damage to the vessels.
Data shows Israeli settlements boosted after Trump election
Jerusalem, May 14 (AP/UNB) — Israel's government went on a spending binge in its West Bank settlements following the election of President Donald Trump, according to official data obtained by The Associated Press.
Tankers reported damaged off UAE on major oil trade route
Fujairah, May 14 (AP/UNB) — As many as four oil tankers anchored in the Mideast were damaged in what Gulf officials described Monday as a "sabotage" attack off the coast of the United Arab Emirates.
Saudi Arabia says 2 oil tankers damaged by sabotage attacks
Fujairah, May 13 (AP/UNB) — Saudi Arabia said Monday two of its oil tankers were sabotaged off the coast of the United Arab Emirates in attacks that caused "significant damage" to the vessels, one of them as it was en route to pick up Saudi oil to take to the United States.
Saudi forces kill 8 in shootout in mostly Shiite town
Dubai, May 12 (AP/UNB) — Saudi Arabia's Interior Ministry says eight alleged terrorists have been killed in a shootout with security forces in the predominantly Shiite eastern region of Qatif.
US moving Patriot missile battery to Mideast to counter Iran
Washington, May 11 (AP/UNB) — The U.S. will move a Patriot missile battery into the Middle East to counter threats from Iran, the Pentagon said Friday, reflecting ongoing concerns that Tehran may be planning to attack America forces or interests in the region.