Merkel Says All Gulf Nations, Iran, Turkey Must Work to Ease Qatar Crisis
June 9, 2017
By Andreas Rinke and Dave Graham
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Friday she was concerned about the situation in Qatar, adding that all Gulf nations, and also Iran and...
Iran Attacks Expose Security Gaps, Fuel Regional Tension
June 9, 2017
By Parisa Hafezi
ANKARA (Reuters) - When Islamic State called on members of Iran's Sunni Muslim minority in March to wage a religious war on their Shi'ite rulers, few people took the threat seriously....
Iraq’s Kurds Say “No Turning Back” on Independence Vote
June 9, 2017
By Maher Chmaytelli
ERBIL, Iraq (Reuters) - Iraq's Kurds said on Friday a referendum on independence will go ahead despite warnings internationally that a vote in favour of secession could trigger conflict with...
Thousands mourn Tehran attack victims, chant Death to Saudi
June 9, 2017
By Parisa Hafezi
ANKARA (Reuters) - Thousands packed Tehran’s streets on Friday to mourn the victims of two suicide bomb and gun attacks, and joined their supreme leader in accusing regional rival Saudi...
Germany urges Iran to avoid any moves to exacerbate tensions in [Persian] Gulf
June 9, 2017
BERLIN (Reuters) - A German government spokesman on Friday urged Iran to avoid any actions that could further exacerbate tensions in the Gulf after key Arab states cut off ties with Qatar, and...
Turkey Says Iraqi Kurdish Independence Vote a Terrible Mistake
June 9, 2017
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey called a plan by Iraqi Kurds to hold a referendum on independence a "terrible mistake", saying on Friday that Iraq's territorial integrity and political unity was a fundamental...
Iran arrests two suspects linked to attacks in Tehran – media
June 9, 2017
ANKARA (Reuters) - Iranian authorities have arrested two suspects linked to attacks in Tehran this week that killed 17 people, Iranian media reported on Friday.
"Two suspects with links to the terrorist raids in Tehran...
Turkey’s Erdogan Approves Troop Deployment to Qatar
June 9, 2017
By Daren Butler
ISTANBUL(Reuters) - President Tayyip Erdogan has approved legislation on deploying Turkish troops in Qatar, signalling support for the Gulf state as it faces isolation imposed by fellow Arab states over...
Amid Qatar crisis, China tells Iranthat Gulf stability is best
June 9, 2017
BEIJING(Reuters) - China's foreign minister has told his Iranian counterpart that maintaining peace and stability in the Gulf is best for everyone, after several Arab states cut off ties with Qatar accusing it...
UAE President Offers Condolences to Iran After Deadly Attacks
June 8, 2017
DUBAI (Reuters) - The president of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has sent condolences to his Iranian counterpart after at least 13 people were killed in militant attacks on Iran's parliament and...
