Oman joins ‘other parties’ to reduce US-Iran tensions
The Omani Foreign Ministry tweeted on Friday that they are trying “with other parties” to decrease the ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran, Reuters reported.
Middle East
US may send thousands more troops to Mideast as tensions grow
The US Department of Defense is expected to present new plans to the White House on Thursday aiming at increasing American troops in the Middle East as tensions with Iran escalated, DW reported.
Turkey obeys US sanctions on Iran, close ports
Ankara is fully complied with Washington over Iran, despite its frequent criticism of US sanctions against Tehran, Reuters reported.
Turkey to arrest 249 Foreign Ministry staff over 2016 coup allegation
Ankara order the arrest of 249 personnel of foreign ministry, accusing them of having participated in the 2016 failed coup, Reuters reported.
US deploys reinforcement along Iraq amid tensions with Iran
The United States has deployed reinforcement and ammunition in several military bases in Iraq as tension with Iran escalated.
Breaking: Katyusha rocket targets US embassy in Baghdad
Iraqi media reported late on Sunday a rocket attack on the United States embassy in Baghdad amid raising tensions with Iran.
Iraqi police said no casualties were reported and confirmed that the rocket hit a zone near the embassy.
Katyusha rocket targets US embassy in Baghdad
Iraqi media reported late on Sunday a rocket attack on the United States embassy in Baghdad amid raising tensions with Iran.
Bahrain urges its citizens to leave Iran, Iraq ‘immediately’
Bahrain has warned its citizens in Iran and Iraq to “immediately” leave for their safety amid US and Iran tensions.
Saudi Arabia to hold urgent regional meetings on Iran
Riyadh has called on Saturday for emergency meetings of the regional Gulf Cooperation Council and the Arab League aim at discussing Iran threats and tensions, the Kingdom’s official news agency reported.
Iran’s threats: Germany, Netherland halt mission as US extracts personnel from Iraq
Germany and Netherland have stopped missions as the United States ordered on Wednesday all non-emergency staff to leave Iraq due to increasing threats from Iranian forces and their proxies, Gulf Today reported.