Cairo, May 5 (IANS) Countries in the Middle East and regional organizations condemned Iran’s attacks on the United Arab Emirates (UAE), saying the attacks represent a dangerous escalation threatening regional security and stability.Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman spoke by phone with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, condemning the latest Iranian attacks, Xinhua news agency reported quoting Saudi Press Agency (SPA).The Saudi crown prince expressed the kin…
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Moscow, April 13 (IANS) Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Monday admitted that the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is likely to impact international markets negatively. “Most likely, such actions will continue to negatively impact international markets; this can be assumed with a high degree of certainty,” the Kremlin spokesman was quoted as saying by Russia’s leading Tass news agency during a regular media briefing in Moscow.Responding to another question, he asserted that …
Washington, April 3 (IANS) With tensions still simmering in the Gulf, U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday suggested the Strait of Hormuz could be reopened for oil gains, describing it as a chance to “MAKE A FORTUNE,” as maritime traffic shows early signs of revival. “With a little more time, we can easily OPEN THE HORMUZ STRAIT, TAKE THE OIL, & MAKE A FORTUNE. IT WOULD BE A ‘GUSHER’ FOR THE WORLD???,” Trump said in a social media post.His remarks come as new data indicate…