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“We have the right to question any vessels entering the Straits of Hormuz and Iranian territorial waters,” naval commander Admiral Alireza Tangsiri said.
Read More »'No war and no peace' in Syria, analysts say
As key players grapple with domestic issues, Syrian war has been left in temporary stalemate, experts tell Doha Forum.
Read More »New York Times: US 'secretly expelled' Chinese officials who entered 'sensitive' military base
Two Chinese Embassy officials were “secretly expelled” by the US earlier this year after they entered a “sensitive” military base in Virginia, The New York Times reported Sunday, citing conversations with people with knowledge of the episode.
Read More »How is the Lebanese crisis affecting Syria?
On October 17, thousands of protestors took to the streets of Lebanon to voice their anger against corruption, financial cronyism, entrenched political sectarianism and a deteriorating economic situation.
Read More »Turkey Deploys Armed Drones to Northern Cyprus as Tensions Escalate
Turkey has deployed armed drones to northern Cyprus as tensions escalate in the gas-rich eastern Mediterranean over energy resources and control of their distribution. Greek- and Turkish Cypriots remain at loggerheads over the issue with the dispute now drawing in other nations.
Read More »Lebanese army clashes with supporters of Hezbollah, Amal in Beirut
Lebanese troops lobbed tear gas on Tuesday to disperse supporters of Shi’ite groups Hezbollah and Amal who tried to storm a square in Beirut in response to a video that purportedly offended Shi’ite figures, witnesses and media reports said.
Read More »In 3rd night of violence, Hezbollah supporters clash with security forces
Protests and skirmishes come hours after Lebanon’s president postpones talks on naming new prime minister, further prolonging turmoil and unrest Supporters of Lebanon’s two main Shiite groups Hezbollah and Amal clashed with security forces and set fires to cars in the capital early Tuesday, apparently angered by a video circulating …
Read More »Jordan Says Foiled Terrorist ISIS Plot
A Jordanian military court revealed on Sunday that authorities had foiled a terrorist attack by ISIS that had been planned for August.
Read More »Qatar's emir meets Hamas leader Ismail Haniya in Doha
According to Qatar News Agency, Ismail Haniya briefed Sheikh Tamim on the latest developments in Palestinian affairs.
Read More »Turkey doubles region's troubles — first in Syria, and now in Libya
When a country’s diplomatic style is confrontational, what do you get? Confrontations. It has become Turkey’s signature style. But winning confrontations, or giving the appearance of doing so, can be a challenge. And Ankara may have been wrong-footed in a swiftly worsening crisis, prompted by a new stage in the …
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