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Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson

UK, France Germany blame Iran for Saudi oil attacks

Britain, France and Germany joined the United States on Monday in blaming Iran for attacks on key oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, but the Iranian foreign minister pointed to claims of responsibility by Yemeni rebels and said: "If Iran were behind this attack, nothing would have been left of this refinery."

By Edith M. Lederer, The Associated Press

4 years ago

Iran claims US wants to overthrow its government as Bolton threatens ‘hell to pay’

Iranian leader says threats and sanctions won't work, urges U.S. to join multilateral talks.

By Edith M. Lederer, The Associated Press

5 years ago

Turkey promises ‘safe zones’ in Kurdish-held parts of Syria

Turkey said Sunday it would take steps to create “safe zones” across northern Syria, including in areas held by Syrian Kurdish fighters who are allied with the United States but who Ankara views as terrorists.

5 years ago

US says Russia supplying missile defense system to Syria would be a ‘significant escalation’

The Trump administration is warning Russia that supplying Syria with an advanced missile defense system would be a “major mistake” and should be reconsidered. It also says U.S. forces will not leave Syria until Iran leaves.

5 years ago

North Korea says 'a nuclear war may break out any moment'

North Korea’s deputy U.N. ambassador warned Monday that the situation on the Korean peninsula “has reached the touch-and-go point and a nuclear war may break out any moment.”

By Edith M. Lederer, The Associated Press

6 years ago

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