America's provocative deployment of advanced F-22 higher jets to the United Arab Emirates endangers the region, Iran said on Tuesday. "We do not in any way approve the presence of foreign forces in the region. We advise the regional countries against providing a basis...
Saudi Official Calls for Nuclear Weapons-Free Zone in Mideast
A prominent member of the Saudi royal family has called for a nuclear weapons-free zone in the Middle East, warning of the potential for a nuclear arms race in the region. Prince Turki Al Faisal urged the five permanent U.N. Security Council members to guarantee a...
Iran Warns Arab Rivals Not to Interfere With Hormuz, Sanctions Issues
Iran's foreign minister warned Arab neighbors on Thursday not to do Washington's bidding in the escalating controversy over U.S. sanctions and Iran's threat to close the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. has been pressuring its allies to place additional economic sanctions...
US Quietly Surges Troops and Weapons in the Middle East
The Pentagon has quietly surged combat troops and warships in U.S. bases throughout the Middle East after the top American commander in the region warned that he needed additional forces to counter rising potential threats, including Iran. Marine Corps Gen. James...