Tag: Persian Gulf
US sends 900 new troops to Saudi Arabia, Qatar amid Iranian threat
The United States has sent 900 new troops to Saudi Arabia and Qatar amid the threat from Iran, announced U.S. Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan on Wednesday.
“I don’t see a change in any behavior,”...
Pressed into a corner, Iran threatens oil exports from Persian Gulf
Recent developments in the Persian Gulf demonstrate that Iran has taken a strategic decision to respond to escalating U.S. financial and diplomatic pressure against it by threatening the ability of Arab Sunni states—bitter rivals...
As tensions increase, Trump warns that Iran will ‘suffer greatly’ if ‘they do anything’
Amid increasing tensions between the United States and Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump warned on Monday that Tehran will “suffer greatly” if “they do anything.”
“We’ll see what happens with Iran. … If they do...
US deploys Patriot battery, extra warship to Persian Gulf
The U.S. Defense Department has announced that the deployment of a Patriot missile battery and an additional warship to the Persian Gulf as tensions between Iran and America ramp up over Pentagon allegations that...
In Oman, Israeli minister promotes cooperation between Israel, Gulf states
Israeli Transportation and Intelligence Minister Yisrael Katz said on Thursday in Oman that Israel and the Gulf states should cooperate on civilian issues such as aviation security and transportation.
“In my view, cooperation … can...
Delegation of American Jewish leaders finds budding ally in the Emirates
A large delegation of American Jewish leaders spent two days in United Arab Emirates this week in search of moderate Arab counterparts working to fight against the forces of radical Islamic extremism, and who...