‘Fingers on the triggers’: Iran announces near weapons-grade uranium enrichment ‘as soon as possible’

Iran said Saturday it plans to enrich uranium up to 20% at its underground Fordo nuclear facility “as soon as possible,” pushing its program a technical step away from weapons-grade levels as it increases pressure on the West over the … Read More

Guarded optimism for business in the Middle East in 2021

Difficult times caused by the coronavirus are not over as the region pivots for new year. Business owners protest against the nationwide closure in Tel Aviv on October 15, 2020 – (photo credit: FLASH90) 2020 was a vicious year for … Read More

Persian Gulf Buildup By US, Israel Worries Region: ‘A Perfect Storm?’

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Concerns of an imminent confrontation that could take place in the Mideast before Trump exits the White House next January 20 are increasing. USS Georgia transits Strait of Hormuz DUBAI:  Some Middle East officials worry a “perfect storm” may be brewing … Read More

Saudi Arabia extends entry ban amid coronavirus variant fears: state news agency

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CAIRO – (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s interior ministry on Monday extended a ban on entry to the kingdom by air, land, and sea for another week amid concerns over a fast-spreading variant of the new coronavirus, the state news agency … Read More

IDF: Our subs sail everywhere; Iran: Our response to any attack will be strong.

Army spokesman tells Saudi paper Israel is tracking Iran movements in region, days after Israeli submarine said to cross Suez Canal; Revolutionary Guard says ready for any scenario. Illustrative: An Israeli submarine sails during Independence Day celebrations marking 70 years … Read More

Iran’s President Says ‘No Doubt’ U.S. Will Return to Nuclear Deal Commitments

FILE PHOTO: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani speaks during a news conference in Tehran, Iran December 14, 2020. Official Presidential website/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo REUTERS (REUTERS) – IRAN’S President Hassan Rouhani said on Thursday he was certain the incoming U.S. administration will … Read More

Experts say Iran likely to delay retaliation against Israel for assassinated nuclear scientist

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Independent Iran researcher Amir Toumaj said there is both a “general call for immediate retaliation and others pushing for a delayed response, arguing Tehran shouldn’t fall into a trap ahead of talks with the Biden administration.” Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali … Read More

Pope calls for greater cooperation to ensure the right of return of Middle Eastern refugees

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Pope calls for greater cooperation to ensure the right of return of Middle Eastern refugees Pope Francis has launched an appeal to the international community to make “every possible effort” to facilitate the return of refugees from Syria and Iraq … Read More

What the death of Iran’s top nuclear scientist could mean for Biden

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The assassination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, Iran’s leading nuclear weapons scientist, could set off a tinder box of violence between Iran, Israel and the United States — and put the incoming Biden administration in a tight spot when it comes to resetting … Read More

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