Author: Steven Sahiounie

The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry gave an assurance that Tehran is not seeking an escalation of tensions in the region after its retaliatory operation against the Israeli regime’s military targets in the occupied territories. Speaking to reporters at a press conference on Monday, Nasser Kanaani emphasized that Iran is not looking for the escalation of tensions in the region. He described the ‘Operation True Promise’ that the Iranian military forces carried out early Sunday in retaliation for the Israeli airstrike on the consular section of the Iranian embassy in Damascus as a “necessary and proportional” punitive mission that…

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Monday discussed bilateral relations and the humanitarian situation in Gaza. In a phone call, the leaders talked about Türkiye-Qatar ties, global and regional issues, Israel’s ongoing offensive on Gaza, and the humanitarian situation in the Palestinian enclave, according to a statement by the Turkish Communications Directorate. For his part, Erdogan underlined the need for unity in the Islamic world to step up efforts toward stopping Israel’s attacks on the Gaza Strip and punish crimes against humanity it has committed throughout the ongoing offensive. The Turkish…

Syria’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Qussai al-Dahhak, held the Israeli occupation entity and the US administration fully responsible for the Israeli attacks and for any additional escalation in the region that threatens peace and security there. Al-Dahhak’s remarks came during a session of the Security Council Sunday on the threats to international peace and security. The Syrian diplomat added that the time has come for serious action in which Western countries review their destructive policies towards the region and its people and take the immediate initiative to stop the Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people and end…

Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah has appointed Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah as prime minister, state news agency KUNA reported on Monday. The Kuwaiti ruler also tasked the new prime minister to form a government. The Kuwaiti ruler last week accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammad Al-Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, after elections were held to choose new members of the National Assembly. He also instructed the cabinet to act as caretakers until the formation of a new government Source: ARAB NEWS

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani called for restraint in the Middle East on Monday during talks in Washington as tensions soar between Iran and Israel after Tehran’s weekend strikes.“We encourage all the efforts of stopping the expansion of the area of conflict, especially the latest development,” Sudani said at the White House at the start of a meeting with President Joe Biden.The meetings come as US ally Israel weighs its response to Iran’s missile and drone attack, with the United States and Europe urging restraint.Iraq is a rare ally of both Washington and Tehran. Iraqi airspace was a main…

A recent poll by Politico shows the shifting stance of the US public on Biden’s policy toward “Israel” and the constant flow of military aid to the occupation. Democratic voters were shown to be increasingly critical of Joe Biden’s policy toward “Israel”, revealing that the President should employ harsher tactics against the occupation. A poll by Politico, published on Sunday, showed that 33% of Democratic voters believed Biden should be stricter when it comes to “Israel’s” conduct, while 8% said he was already being “too tough”. 42% of voters, on the other hand, stated that Biden’s policy was “just right”. In contrast,…

UAE President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, held telephone discussions on Monday with regional leaders, including Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Emir of Qatar, King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan, and King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa of Bahrain. They addressed pressing regional issues, particularly the escalating crisis in the Gaza Strip, and the urgency of achieving a ceasefire and safeguarding civilian lives in accordance with international humanitarian laws. They emphasized the imperative of preventing further regional escalation, they reiterated support for a just, comprehensive, and lasting peace through a two-state solution, crucial for ensuring stability and security across the region. Coordination…

John Kirby expressed that Iran’s response does not mean the US “should just accept a constant rising regional escalation White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby emphasized Monday morning that President Joe Biden is committed to steering clear of a larger regional war after Iran’s retaliatory attack on “Israel.” Kirby told CNN’s Kate Bolduan Monday morning that Iran’s response does not mean the US “should just accept a constant rising escalation in the region. The President is not going to accept that he wants to see things de-escalate.” When asked if the White House believes “Israel” should not react, Kirby said that the…

RIYADH: Saudi car rental firm United International Transportation Co. is set to acquire a 70 percent stake in the UAE’s freight forwarder Overseas Development through a recent deal. The company, also known as Budget Saudi Arabia, said in a Tadawul statement that the purchase amount was based on the financial evaluation of the acquisition and came in at 13.34 million dirhams ($3.63 million). The new sale and purchase agreement comes following the company’s announcement in March that it will procure 70 percent of Overseas Development LLC’s shares in its subsidiaries in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Kuwait as part of…

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s inflation eased to 1.6 percent in March, down from 1.8 percent the previous month, driven by changes in the food and beverage sector.