US will support efforts to restore unity in Libya — top diplomat
The US administration intends to work with partners to support efforts to restore unity in Libya, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said following a meeting with Deputy Commander of…
Iranian and French foreign ministers discuss MoU
Iran’s foreign minister has discussed the memorandum of understanding and its implementation during a phone call with his French counterpart, according to Iranian state media. – Abbas Araghchi and Jean-Noel…
Oman opposes ‘transit fees’ on ships in Hormuz
Oman’s foreign minister says Muscat “does not support imposing transit fees” on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz while also appearing open to charges for “maritime, environmental and navigational services”.…
US, Germany Review Middle East Security and NATO Burden Sharing
Met with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul today to discuss the situation in the Middle East and reiterated our shared commitment to ensuring Iran never obtains or develops a nuclear…
Syria slams Israeli incursions after violence in south
Syria’s foreign ministry on Monday condemned Israeli incursions and bombardment in the country’s south a day after violence near the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights that state media and locals said caused…
Iraq sets September 30 deadline for pro-Iran militias to disarm
Iraq’s government has given pro-Iran armed groups in the country until September 30 to disarm, coinciding with the end of the US-led anti-extremist coalition’s mission, its spokesman said on Monday.…
Top US admiral in Beirut to discuss US-backed deal with Israel
CENTCOM chief Adm. Brad Cooper met with Lebanon’s president and army commander on Monday to discuss the recent framework agreement between the US, Lebanon, and Israel. – President Joseph Aoun…
Turkey must be ‘included’ in European security structures: Erdogan ahead of NATO summit
Turkey must be included in all of Europe’s defense and security structures, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Monday, a week ahead of a key NATO summit in Ankara. – His…
UAE lifts Lebanon travel ban
The United Arab Emirates has announced that its citizens can travel to Lebanon again, ending a two-month ban imposed due to security concerns triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran.…
Traffic in Strait of Hormuz ‘continues amid security threats’
MarineTraffic, a global provide of ship tracking, says vessel movements in the Strait of Hormuz continued over the weekend despite security concerns, including attacks on two ships on Friday and…