Trump administration is considering “measured responses” to downing of drone by Iran.
TRUMP AFTER DRONE DOWNING: IRAN MADE A VERY BIG MISTAKE
TRUMP AFTER DRONE DOWNING: IRAN MADE A VERY BIG MISTAKE While the comments appeared to suggest Trump was not eager to escalate the latest in a series of incidents with Iran, he also warned that: “This country will not stand for it.” BY REUTERS JUNE 20, 2019 U.S. President […]
Saudi crown prince accuses Iran of twin tanker attacks
Saudi crown prince accuses Iran of twin tanker attacks AFP•June 15, 2019 Riyadh (AFP) – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman accused rival Iran of attacks on two oil tankers in a vital Gulf shipping channel, adding he “won’t hesitate” to tackle any threats to the kingdom, according […]
US planning ‘tactical assault’ on Iran in response to ‘tanker attack’ — report
US planning ‘tactical assault’ on Iran in response to ‘tanker attack’ — report Published time: 17 Jun, 2019 19:57 UN sources believe that the United States is planning to carry out a “tactical assault on Iran” in response to the attack on two oil tankers in the Gulf […]
US sending 1,000 additional troops to Middle East amid Iran tensions. Saudi Arabia, Iran’s regional arch-enemy, has backed and encouraged US steps to confront Iran
US sending 1,000 additional troops to Middle East amid Iran tensions By Nicole Gaouette, CNN Updated 10:27 PM ET, Mon June 17, 2019 Washington (CNN) The US will send 1,000 additional US forces and more military resources to the Middle East amid tensions with Iran, the Pentagon announced Monday. “In […]
Beware! Two ‘black swans’ may come out of nowhere & kill stocks this summer, experts warn
Beware! Two ‘black swans’ may come out of nowhere & kill stocks this summer, experts warn Published time: 16 Jun, 2019 08:21 The aftermath of the spiraling US-China trade war tariffs could be a “clear and present danger” to the markets, according to Barry Knapp, managing partner of […]
Trade War #3: India may slap retaliatory tariffs on American goods ahead of Pompeo’s visit next week
Trade War #3: India may slap retaliatory tariffs on American goods ahead of Pompeo’s visit next week Published time: 14 Jun, 2019 15:01Edited time: 14 Jun, 2019 15:29 New Delhi is preparing to respond against unfriendly US trade policies directed at it, by hiking levies on 29 American […]
Trump accuses Iran over nukes, all the while risking Saudi regime acquiring the bomb
Trump accuses Iran over nukes, all the while risking Saudi regime acquiring the bomb Published time: 13 Jun, 2019 16:13. RT The Trump administration appears to be on a reckless path of sharing sensitive nuclear technology with Saudi Arabia, which could lead to this notorious regime acquiring weapons […]
The world can’t afford new Gulf war, warns UN chief
The world can’t afford new Gulf war, warns UN chief Date of publication: 13 June, 2019. The New Arab. The world cannot afford a major confrontation in the Gulf, UN chief Antonio Guterres warned Thursday, as the Security Council prepared to meet to discuss suspected attacks on two oil tankers […]