Iran increased capacity at key oil terminal
Iran says it has increased the capacity of its largest oil terminal to as high as eight million barrels per day (bpd) – another indication…
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Another chemical attack may be in Syria
The White House has warned the Syrian regime it will “pay a heavy price” if claims of the government preparing for another chemical attack prove to be…
Israel is bombing Gaza after rocket fire
The Israeli army has bombed targets in the Gaza Strip overnight after a rocket was fired from the blockaded Palestinian territory. Israeli attacks were recorded…
Iran: Europe should help promote dialogue in Persian Gulf
Iran’s foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, called on Europe on Monday to use its influence to promote dialogue in the Persian Gulf after Saudi Arabia,…
Embassy of Saudi Arabia denies telling citizens to avoid visiting Turkey
Saudi Arabia’s embassy in the Turkish capital Ankara has been forced to deny reports it warned citizens against visiting the country. The ministry denied issuing…
Oil era is gone
Oil and politics go hand in hand. After all, ‘a century of oil wars’ are now documented. Yet, interestingly enough, things are beginning to appear…
Iraqi army takes over IS central hospital in Mosul
Iraqi Federal Police forces took over Islamic State’s main hospital in Mosul’s Old City on Monday as operations near a total recapture of Iraq’s second…
Syrian desert: Iran drew line in the sand
Ali Hashem writes, “The war for the Syrian Desert is in fact a war for the heart of the Middle East. The Iranian-led coalition in…
Russia: Israel attacked terrorists in Syria
Contrary to what the Israeli government explained, the Russian military command made it clear on Sunday that Tel Aviv”s air force destroyed terrorist targets on…
Former army officer of Saddam may become new IS leader
One of two former Iraqi Army officers under Saddam Hussein will likely replace Islamic State (IS) leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi if his death is confirmed,…