Negotiators ‘braced for worst’ over US-Iran talks to reopen strait of Hormuz
Third day of indirect talks as Qatar tries to negotiate release of $6bn in Iranian assets that could lead to waterway’s reopening
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What are the odds of an escalation of the war on Iran in the wake of the US midterms?
What are the odds of an escalation of the war on Iran in the wake of the US midterms? MEE Live’s Mathilda Mallinson asks Trita Parsi, Executive Vice President at the Quincy Institute, whether a vengeful Trump could escalate the war on Iran in the immediate aftermath of the US midterm elections. Parsi believes Trump’s hubris and unpredictability could play a decisive role in escalating the war, much as they did in starting it. MEE Live’s Mathilda Mallinson asks Quincy Institute Executive Vice…
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Saudi civil defence issues emergency alert in Najran
Saudi civil defence issues emergency alert in Najran Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defence issued a warning alert in Najran, later announcing that the danger had passed. It urged residents to continue following guidelines issued by the civil defence, calling on them to avoid gathering or filming.
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Trump hints at wider European security deal after meeting Putin envoy
Trump hints at wider European security deal after meeting Putin envoy