U.S. | Jul 19, 2022 Biden issues executive order on hostages amid pressure from families The executive order will authorize government agencies to impose financial and travel sanctions on those involved in the wrongful detention of Americans.
Iran | Jul 6, 2022 US unveils fresh sanctions on Iranian oil trade network The Biden administration designated 15 individuals and entities located in Iran, Vietnam, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong.
Iran | Jun 27, 2022 Cautious optimism as US, Iran set to resume indirect talks in Qatar A State Department spokesperson confirmed US Special Envoy Robert Malley will travel to Doha, which will serve as the venue for "indirect discussions."
Iran | Jun 24, 2022 Don’t write off the Iran nuclear deal just yet Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi still wants and needs the JCPOA more than Biden.
Iran | Jun 23, 2022 Families of American hostages abroad discouraged after Blinken call Participants don't feel the call made progress toward securing their loved ones' release and hope for a future audience with President Biden.
Gulf | Jun 21, 2022 Iran’s IRGC harasses US Navy in Persian Gulf as nuclear talks stall The "unsafe and unprofessional" encounter was at least the second in just a few months, a Navy official confirmed.
Iran | Jun 20, 2022 US, Iran still trying to close gap on nuclear deal The Biden administration may be considering options for a Plan B if nuclear talks fail, but backchannel diplomacy is continuing.
U.S. | Jun 17, 2022 Biden approach to Saudi Arabia echoes Bush’s China policy after Tiananmen Square Also: Washington and Riyadh seek to break Sudan deadlock; Syrian factions unite against Turkey.
Iran | Jun 16, 2022 US imposes sanctions on Iranian petrochemical network Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the Biden administration “will continue to use our sanctions authorities” if there's no nuclear deal with Iran.
Gulf | Jun 14, 2022 Biden to meet with Saudi crown prince in July visit The president is expected to meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah following a visit to Israel and the West Bank, a senior administration official said.
Boxing star Joshua avoids comment in Saudi as tweeter jailed Agence France-Presse | AFP | Aug 17, 2022
IMF sees Saudi growth soaring 7.6% this year on high oil prices Agence France-Presse | AFP | Aug 17, 2022
Syrian Kurdish leader Salih Muslim says Russia allows Turkish drone strikes but no ground offensive against Syria's Kurds
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