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119 articles about 72 events for “Middle East Diplomatic Efforts”.
“Later this month, Beijing’s Middle East envoy will head to Iran, Oman, and Saudi Arabia as China also looks to build up oil buffers at home: Its energy regulator told oil and gas majors last month to “do everything possible” to expand supply under a 10-year…”
“China has held a flurry of meetings with Gulf leaders in a sign that Beijing is stepping up its diplomatic efforts in the Middle East.”
“China is stepping up its diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, including over the US-Israel war on Iran, following a lapse in activity.”
““But I can’t get people’s cost of living pressures down until the conflict in the Middle East is resolved.””
““But I can’t get people’s cost of living pressures down until the conflict in the Middle East is resolved.””
“He warned the Middle East war would widen if Iran was attacked.”
“It comes as urgent diplomatic efforts continue to avoid a new all-out Iran war, which would have devastating consequences for the Middle East and beyond.”
“The directive comes amid growing fears of renewed war in the Middle East, with the supreme leader now declaring Tehran will no longer limit itself to the region.”
“Khamenei has not been publicly seen since he became supreme leader, following his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s assassination in US-Israeli strikes at the start of the Middle East war in February.”
“The Middle East and beyond have been on edge about the prospects of the U.S. resuming full-scale operations against Iran for the first time in almost two months.”
“In the first attack since June on Qeshm Island, which serves as the primary platform for Iran’s “asymmetric” naval power, according to analysts, the US strikes come as both sides continue to adopt military and diplomatic postures.”
“The back-channel efforts are playing out as Israel and some Middle East allies lobby Trump on the way ahead in the eight-month-old war that’s rattled global markets and wreaked havoc on Iran.”
“A Trumpian air of menace is beginning to coalesce over the Middle East.”
“An extra Patriot missile defense system is being flown to Israel from Texas, while US troops have been moved off Middle East bases left exposed to Iranian fire.”
“A Middle East war that President Donald Trump said would be over in a matter of weeks now looks set to escalate as it enters its eighth month.”
“Instead, the dominant mood among the Middle East diplomats, defense officials and experts assembled last weekend was fear over the consequences of another bout of U.S.-Iran fighting.”
“Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei had granted the government “certain powers” to pursue talks with the United States aimed at ending the Middle East war.”
“…ns of people gathered in the square waving red flags and carrying banners reading: “There will be blood”, while calling for revenge for slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli attacks on Feb 28, triggering the Middle East…”
“…people gathered in the square waving red flags and carrying banners reading: “There will be blood” while calling for revenge for slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in U.S.-Israeli attacks on February 28, triggering the Middle East…”
“The two officials said diplomatic efforts have made progress, with Qatari mediators holding two rounds of talks last week with Iranian officials.”
“Asked how long the US would allow diplomatic efforts to continue before considering military action, Rubio declined to set a deadline or assess the progress of negotiations.”
“Diplomatic efforts to end the Middle East war have been punctuated by repeated threats from the United States and Israel to resume bombardments as they hold crucial elections.”
“Diplomatic efforts to end the Middle East war have been punctuated by repeated threats from the US and Israel to resume bombardments as they hold crucial elections.”
“The AP has also reported that another aircraft carrier and additional troops are heading towards the Middle East.”
“…uence can’t secure its line to Gulf oil The conflict has made clear the limits of China’s efforts to cultivate commercial and diplomatic clout among its energy suppliers in the Middle East China is becoming increasingly important to the Gulf’s economic…”
“Trump’s disastrous Middle East war fractured his coalition and doomed the country to a year (or more!) of terrible economic vibes.”
“…hange bloc of Zionist parties led by the retired general Gadi Eisenkot has ruled out forming a unity government with Netanyahu, but also put conditions on any potential coalition with Arab parties. - What are the latest diplomatic efforts over the US-Iran…”
“…practised slavery on a vast scale over hundreds of years yet, so far as I am aware, no one is asking modern-day Turkey to pay reparations to countries in Europe and the Middle East, from where millions of inhabitants were captured and enslaved by the…”
“…terparts in the G20 group of nations were increasingly concerned that the Middle East conflict, as well as the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, were translating into political and economic disorder, primarily manifesting in youth-led protests in…”
“Could Iran withdraw from the NPT, and what would that mean for diplomatic efforts to end the war?”
“Their campaigns come amid growing controversy over Washington’s Middle East policy.”
“Turkic states set out plans to deepen cooperation on transport, energy and trade at a summit in Ankara as the ongoing crisis in the Middle East continues raising new opportunities for the Turkic states.”
“Can diplomatic efforts hold off a return to strikes?”
“One damning indictment summed up our efforts as “less foreign, more office”; another concluded, “much of Canada’s diplomatic presence is a Potemkin village.””
“The reported correspondence comes as diplomatic efforts to end the war have yet to produce a lasting agreement.”
“During the first half of October, flows from the Middle East, excluding Iran, rose to about 16.5 million barrels a day, close to pre-war levels, according to Vortexa, a commodity intelligence firm.”
“He thanked Washington for its willingness to organise a trilateral meeting but warned that prioritising the Middle East would slow efforts to end Russia's war.”
“The United States has reduced personnel from Middle Eastern embassies as intelligence officials warned that Iran had 'substantially increased efforts to target US personnel' in an unclassified memo.”
“"The lethal plotting efforts by the Iranians against US citizens have reached advanced stages in both the Middle East and certain other countries," he added.”
“"The lethal plotting efforts by the Iranians against US citizens have reached advanced stages in both the Middle East and certain other countries," he added.”
“"And sooner or later, I think the West, the Middle East, are going to have to figure out a way to deal with it," he said.”
“…s since last week, the incident has exposed vulnerabilities in the kingdom's defense structure while signaling a dangerous turn in an expanding Middle East conflict that began more than seven months ago when the U.S. and Israel launched their war against…”
“Speaking at a conference in Abu Dhabi focused on the postwar future of the Middle East, former U.S.”
“With Israel’s election yielding no clear winner, President Donald Trump could face prolonged uncertainty over who will lead Washington’s closest Middle East ally as he confronts challenges from Iran and Gaza across the region.”
“WASHINGTON, Oct 28 - With Israel's election yielding no clear winner, President Donald Trump could face prolonged uncertainty over who will lead Washington's closest Middle East ally as he confronts challenges from Iran and Gaza across the region.”
“The election is widely seen as a referendum on Netanyahu's leadership since the Hamas-led October 7 attacks of 2023, as well as the wars which have since shaken the Middle East.”
“Gulf countries have stepped up diplomacy with Iran in a bid to de-escalate tensions across the Middle East, amid fears of renewed US strikes on Tehran and intensifying hostilities between Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and Saudi Arabia.”
“Senior military and security officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey are holding talks with Iranian officials in Tehran as diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between Iran and the United States continue.”
“Krimly described the visit as “part of the continued efforts by the Makkah Defence Alliance members for de-escalation between parties involved in the ongoing crisis, and promoting dialogue and diplomatic solutions, in support of the mediation efforts carried…”
“…igence memo sent on Friday by Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran had “substantially increased efforts to target US personnel”, with lethal plots reaching “advanced stages” in the Middle East and…”
“Those rounds of fighting drove up energy prices and inflation around the world, eroded security in the Middle East and severely strained the Pentagon’s supply of missile interceptors.”
“Those rounds of fighting drove up energy prices and inflation around the world, eroded security in the Middle East and severely strained the Pentagon’s supply of missile interceptors.”
“Both Pakistan and Oman have been engaged in efforts for de-escalation after US-Israeli strikes on Iran in late February resulted in a conflict that has now expanded further into the Middle East.”
“He commended Albusaidi’s leadership and efforts towards regional peace in the Middle East.”
“He commended Albusaidi’s leadership and efforts towards regional peace in the Middle East.”
“The wider Middle East adds another layer of uncertainty.”
“He also spoke of Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts in the international community, taking note of the appreciation Pakistan has received for mediation in the Middle East conflict.”
“He also spoke of Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts in the international community, taking note of the appreciation Pakistan has received for mediation in the Middle East conflict.”
“He added this is part of a coordinated approach with China to isolate Japan at a time when the US is preoccupied with domestic issues and the conflict in the Middle East.”
“He added this is part of a coordinated approach with China to isolate Japan at a time when the US is preoccupied with domestic issues and the conflict in the Middle East.”
““They expressed their commitment to continue contributing towards diplomatic efforts aimed at promoting peace and stability in the region and beyond, and addressing the security, economic and trade implications of these issues,” it added.”
“The ministers reviewed developments in the region since their last meeting in New York in September, with “particular focus on the situation in the Middle East and related security challenges and conflicts”, the FO said.”
“Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday and promised to “do everything” to help end the Middle East conflict, Russian news agencies reported.”
“In a call on Wednesday, Putin told Pezeshkian that Moscow is prepared to mediate efforts to end the war in the Middle East, Iran’s IRNA news agency reported.”
“… relationship between Christians and Jews rests on three foundations: a shared biblical heritage; a commitment to ensuring Jews can live free from antisemitism and fear; and the right of Christians in the Middle East and elsewhere to live without…”
“It was an orgy of violence and nihilism that would ultimately cause not only the reordering of the entire Middle East but also the transformation of one of America’s political parties.”
“The Russian president, speaking at a summit with African leaders in Moscow, was comparing the Earth-orbiting network built by Musk’s SpaceX with Russia’s gradual efforts to build its own Rassvet constellation.”
“A renewed partnership would also advance the Government of Canada’s objectives internationally in contributing to peace in the Middle East and boosting resilience at home.”
“Pezeshkian also met his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Oct 27 where he said the Middle East can solve its problems without the involvement of the United States.”
“Secondly, diplomatic efforts appear to have hit a wall.”
“…o publish an inflammatory book excerpt accusing President Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner of overseeing secret bank accounts funded by Middle Eastern leaders to the tune of at least $2 billion — as questions about the piece’s accuracy and credibility…”
“At a time when armed conflict and threats of war are the bedrock of U.S. policy, from the Western Hemisphere to the Middle East, a shift toward diplomacy seems daunting.”
“…ft carrier group, have been sent to the region, though U.S. diplomatic staffing levels have been reduced, and sources told CBS News last week that the overall American military footprint in the Middle East was also .CBS/AFP Iran says outcome of Israeli…”
“…fficials have reached ‘advanced stages,’ intel memo warns Iran has stepped up efforts to target U.S. personnel in the Middle East and elsewhere, according to a memo Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton sent to Secretary of State Marco Rubio on…”
“The Justice Department is stepping up its efforts to intervene with a series of legal challenges.”
“Trump also referred to US warships returning from the Middle East and suggested they could stop near Cuba before sending Secretary of State Marco Rubio to pursue diplomatic objectives.”
“MOROCCAN ROOTS A son of Moroccan immigrants, Eisenkot would be the first prime minister from Israel’s Mizrahi community, Jews who trace their roots to the Middle East and North Africa.”
“The Gulf countries and the wider Middle East are bracing for a possible resumption of hostilities in the Iran war amid multiple simultaneous warnings and media reports of increasing intensity and detail, coupled with a massive US military build-up in the Gulf…”
“During the lecture, Thiel also highlighted his strong opposition to neoconservatives and the wars in the Middle East.”
“…der Mousa Al-Saif, an associate fellow with Chatham House’s Middle East and North Africa Programme and an assistant professor at Kuwait University, the initiative reflects Gulf countries increasingly looking towards the Global South and fellow Muslim…”
“…ickly returning to Turkey after announcing the launch of free trade talks during the July NATO leader’s summit in Ankara “shows how much importance he gives to this relationship and building a relationship with as a pivotal state in the Middle East,” she…”
“King Charles III praised Oman’s peacemaking attempts in the Middle East, paying tribute to Muscat’s “noble efforts” to help reopen the choked Strait of Hormuz.”
“Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, arrived in Tehran on Tuesday evening for talks with Iranian officials, as diplomatic efforts ramp up to prevent a new round of fighting with the United States and Israel.”
“…at home are feeling in their pockets and at the pumps the price of regional instability and conflict in the Middle East, and that’s why the UK is responding to protect civilians and to try and bring an end to this conflict through diplomatic means,…”
“The conflict involving Iran and the United States created serious risks not only for the Middle East, but for the entire world,””
“…mit in Bangkok, he met Indonesia’s President Suharto and broached the politically sensitive topic of East Timor, offering to restore diplomatic relations (severed since the 1975 invasion) in exchange for the release of Timorese resistance leader Xanana…”
“The US must also refrain from initiating more wars in the Middle East, along with reining in its bloodthirsty ally Israel.”
““Iran was the bully of the Middle East,” he said, adding that the country was no longer as powerful as it had been.”
“…UN Grynspan, 70, a former vice-president of Costa Rica, called for a more proactive UN after the 193-member body was largely sidelined in wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and as it faces pressure from US President Donald Trump’s administration to cut…”
“Tyranny was safely contained in the lands to the east of the bitter fences that cut across the middle of Europe.”
“The United States’ embroilments in the Middle East have limited forces available for the Indo-Pacific, just as our alienation of Ukraine limits our own ability to adapt to the drone age of warfare and assuage Europe, and our financial and diplomatic support…”
“…-law and one of the administration’s top negotiators in the Middle East, have also raised questions, as Kushner has been tied to Russian oil negotiations amid talks on how to end the war with Ukraine and reportedly tried to raise money for his private firm…”
“Ben’s view On May 13, 2022, then-White House Middle East envoy Brett McGurk asked his boss how he liked his job.”
“Andreas Krieg, a Middle East security analyst at King’s College London, told Al Jazeera.”
“Kilmeade responded by pointing to the wider Middle East conflict, arguing that disruptions to fuel supplies had been driven by Iranian attacks on energy infrastructure in Gulf states.”
“WASHINGTON — US special envoy Jared Kushner Thursday issued a lengthy “fact check” to a New Yorker piece that takes up “familiar accusations” linking his diplomatic efforts in the Trump administration to his own private equity firm’s bottom line.”
“The letter cited a congressional investigation into 'the unprecedented and dangerous ways in which President Trump and his family have profited directly from their access to power' as Kushner, 45, works on diplomatic efforts in the Middle East.”
“But the argument for Trump begins with a question traditional diplomacy has failed to answer: How can the Middle East achieve lasting peace while Iran retains the ability to threaten its neighbors, finance terrorism, and hold international commerce hostage?”
“In September, one of the major conflicts in the Middle East came within sight of Africa, as Iran-backed Houthi rebels captured Yemen's Perim Island.”
“The BBC's Middle East correspondent Yolande Knell says the UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband "sees this as being a good outcome".”
“AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett will this month travel to Japan to meet with law enforcement counterparts as part of efforts to strengthen diplomatic ties with the country – a key partnership for Australia in the Pacific and South-East Asia.”
“In the meantime, the renewed flow of oil and gas out of the Middle East will soon drive down global prices, further cutting into the Kremlin’s energy revenues.”
“The action by Washington highlights the ongoing battle for influence in the region, albeit with the international community focused on events in the Middle East.”
“…a shopkeeper in Nyala why the banknotes in his drawer became worthless overnight, or a father in Kordofan why his newborn has no birth certificate, and the answer is the same: not a truce, but a decision by the SAF-appointed authorities in the middle of a…”