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Iranian Missiles On Small Boats Spotted In Persian Gulf: U.S. Official

A U.S. official said Thursday that Iranian missiles loaded on small boats in the Persian Gulf were among the "threats" that have triggered a beefed-up military deployment in the region.

German, Dutch Armies Halt Iraq Training Amid Iran Tensions

Germany and the Netherlands said Wednesday they were halting their training of soldiers in Iraq as tensions rise between neighboring Iran and the United States.

U.S. Orders Non-Emergency Embassy Staff To Leave Baghdad, Arbil

The U.S. State Department on Wednesday ordered all non-emergency staff to leave its embassy in Baghdad and consulate in Arbil, as tensions mount between the United States and Iraq's neighbor Iran.

Riyadh Says Oil Facility Attacks Target World Supplies

Saudi Arabia said Wednesday that attacks on two of its oil tankers and a major pipeline targeted not only its own security but that of the world's supplies.

Pompeo Puts Off Greenland Stop In Second Cancellation In Week

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday put off a visit to Greenland, citing pressing business in Washington -- just two days after he also ditched a trip to Germany to fly to Iraq amid soaring tensions with Iran.

Moscow Urges Signatories Of Iran Nuclear Deal To 'fulfill obligations'

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday called on signatories to abide by the Iran nuclear deal, during a press conference in Moscow with his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif.

End Of Iran Sanctions Waivers To Hit Indian Economy: Analysts

The end on Thursday of US sanctions waivers for purchases of Iranian oil is likely to hit India's economy hard, increasing fuel costs and quickening inflation, analysts say.

No Progress On Syrian Constitutional Committee At Talks In Kazakhstan

Two-day talks on Syria backed by Iran, Russia and Turkey concluded in Kazakhstan Friday without notable progress on forming a constitutional committee to drive a political settlement in the war-wracked country.

UK Dismisses Iran Prison Swap Offer As 'Vile'

British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt on Thursday dismissed the suggestion of a prisoner swap for a British-Iranian mother being held in Tehran as a "vile" diplomatic ploy, while her husband told AFP the idea was "almost impossible".

Saudi Calls For Pressure On Iran After U.S. Ends Oil Exemptions

Saudi Arabia on Tuesday called for international pressure to be kept up on Tehran after a US decision to end sanction exemptions for Iran's oil customers.

Leader Of 'Deviant' Iran Sect Freed After Years In Prison

The leader of a "deviant" spiritual movement whose repeated death sentences drew international condemnation has been freed after almost eight years in prison, Iran's Judiciary said Tuesday.

U.S. Puts Up $10 Million Reward For Hezbollah Information

The United States on Monday offered a $10 million reward for information that would disrupt the finances of Lebanon's Shiite militant movement Hezbollah.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan Makes First Visit To Iran

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan began his first official visit to Iran on Sunday for talks set to focus on strengthening ties and countering terrorism, state media reported.

Iraq Parliament To Host Regional Rivals In Baghdad

Iraq will host senior officials from neighbouring countries including regional arch-rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran on Saturday, as it carves out a role as a mediator in the deeply divided region.

Israel Air Raid In Central Syria Reportedly Kills Iranian Fighters

An Israeli air strike in central Syria wounded three combatants early Saturday, the official SANA news agency reported.

U.S. Slaps Sanctions On Lebanese 'Money Laundering' Group

U.S. officials on Thursday announced it has sanctioned a Lebanese network accused of laundering millions of dollars for "drug kingpins" and helping finance Hezbollah, the Iran-backed Shiite movement that Washington labels a terrorist organization.

Britain, France, Germany Seek Full UN Report Of Iran Missile Activity

Iran Looks To Remote Port To Beat U.S. Sanctions

Pompeo Urges Lebanon To Move Away From 'Dark' Iran

Pakistan Army: Four Iranian Soldiers Rescued From Militant Group