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Iran Dismisses Israel-UAE-Bahrain Deal as 'Strategic Mistake'
An Iranian government spokesperson said the deal was made "in favor" of President Donald Trump's reelection.
Sudan Ambassador Says Conflict With Israel 'Fruitless,' Warns on Iran
Sudan is among those touted as next in line for a normalization deal with Israel, following the UAE accord agreed last month.
Peace? Sure. End of Conflict? Hardly
As the dust settles from the surprise peace accord between Israel and the Emirates, the new Middle East it promised looks surprisingly like the old.
Pompeo Condemns Iran Silence on China Uyghurs After Khamenei Islam Comments
Iran has led the push back against the Israel-UAE normalization deal, describing it as a betrayal of the Palestinians and Muslims more broadly.
Trump Jr. Says Media Gave 'Almost Zero Coverage' to UAE-Israel 'Peace Deal'
The president's son alleged that the mainstream media is underplaying the administration's successes "because they want to shill for Joe Biden."
Could an Israeli-Saudi Peace be Next? Yes, With One Caveat
The Israel-UAE agreement is an example of how the Jewish state can become accepted in a majority-Muslim region—but peace with the Palestinians needs to be accomplished first.
Israel Could Lose Its Military Edge in Middle East Under Trump Plans
Reports have suggested that the U.S. is willing to sell F-35 fighter jets to the UAE after last week's normalization announcement.
The Israel-UAE Accord is a Mere Sideshow
The accord is not some miracle of biblical proportions. It is political theater in which Palestinians and the remains of their homeland offer a convenient backdrop.
Kushner Touts Israel, UAE Deal, Says Middle East 'Total Mess' until Trump
Kushner said the Middle East "was a total mess" when Trump took office and he's "ending wars," rebuilding alliances destroyed by past presidents.
Israel Denies It Gave Green Light for U.S. F-35 Jet Sale to UAE After Deal
Israel's Ynet news website reported Tuesday that the normalization deal included a secret clause allowing the UAE to purchase advanced U.S. weapons.
Will Saudi Arabia Normalize Relations With Israel?
"We think that there's momentum for some additional parties to join and to normalize relations with Israel," said National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien.
For Saudi Arabia, Recognizing Israel Is Too Great a Risk
The Saudis are unlikely to quickly follow in the footsteps of their Emirati neighbors, who announced the normalization of ties with Israel on Thursday.
Palestinians Accuse UAE of Israel Betrayal. But Bahrain, Oman May Follow
The normalization of ties announced Thursday is the culmination of a trajectory that has brought the Gulf states closer to Israel and sidelined the Palestinians.
Jewish Groups, Palestinians Call Out UAE Normalizing Ties With Israel
"The Palestinian leadership rejects and denounces the UAE, Israeli and U.S. trilateral, surprising announcement," a spokesperson for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said.
How the Middle East Can Hedge Against a Biden Presidency
Immediate peace with Israel would pay dividends for the Sunni Gulf states.
The Gulf Should Normalize Ties With Israeli-Arabs
A clever way for the thawing relations between Israel and the Sunni Gulf states to seep out into the open.
Coronavirus Leaves Foreign Workers in the Gulf Stranded, Advocates Warn
Human rights groups have warned that poor workers in the Gulf cannot properly practise social distancing due to their poor living and working conditions.
Twitter Purges Bot Account Network that Used Coronavirus in its Propaganda
The social network took action yesterday after multiple researchers flagged over 9,000 profiles that appeared to be spreading content promoting the political interests of the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Pentagon Failed to Collect Payment for $1bn in Supplies to Allies: Report
The Government Accountability Office said outstanding bills included those for fuel and bombs provided to Saudi Arabia and the UAE for the war in Yemen.
Yemenis Demand U.S. Arrest American Mercenaries Accused of War Crimes
Two victims of alleged UAE-directed military operations in Yemen have submitted evidence of alleged war crimes to the U.S., U.K. and Turkey.
Trump's New UAE Ambassador is a GOP Megadonor With No Diplomatic Experience
Rakolta is the first non-career diplomat to become United States ambassador to the United Arab Emirates since the U.S. got diplomatic recognition in 1972.
Mysterious 'Anomaly' Causes Vega Rocket Carrying UAE Satellite to Fail
The latest launch was the fifteenth for the Vega rocket since it began operations seven years ago, but the first time one has failed.
Gulf States Are Pushing U.S. And Iran Towards War, Russia Warns
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said a military conflict between Washington and Tehran would be an "international crisis."
Israel Will 'Absolutely' Work With Arab Countries Against Iran
"You have other bad leaders in the world, but they don't finance terrorism. They're not involved in terrorism," UN Ambassador Danny Danon said.
Who Are America's Allies Against Iran? Saudi Arabia, UAE Prepare for Action
President Donald Trump's administration has created a potent anti-Iranian alliance in the Middle East.
John Bolton Says Iran 'Almost Certainly' Bombed Oil Tankers Off UAE
The president's national security adviser also suggested Iran is still seeking a nuclear arsenal despite its adherence to the 2015 nuclear deal.
Saudi Arabia Says Tanker Attack Threatens World Oil Supply
Iran has claimed innocence as regional tensions rise between Washington, its allies and Tehran.
Iran: Bolton, Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE Want Conflict
"They have all shown an interest in dragging the United States into a conflict," Javad Zarif told Fox News Sunday. "I do not believe that President Trump wants to do that. I believe that President Trump ran on a campaign promise of not bringing the United States into another war."
Saudi Arabia 'Made a Mockery' of the U.S., Author Says
"Let's start with the fact that instead of solving Middle East peace, Jared nearly put us into a war in the region," Vicky Ward, author of "Kushner, Inc.," alleged.
U.S. Bombs Killed Hundreds of Yemeni Civilians: Report
American-made weapons were likely used in at least 25 unlawful attacks on civilians between April 2015 and April 2018, according to a new report by human rights groups.