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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

China urges respect for sovereignty of Gulf states, Middle Eastern countries

China’s Vice President Han Zheng told the UN General Assembly on Saturday that “the world wants peace, not war,” urging respect for the sovereignty and security of Middle Eastern countries, including Gulf states. Mr Han called for global trade and supply chains to remain “stable and unimpeded” as he warned against protectionism. “Protectionism produces no winners,” he said adding, “Building walls, erecting barriers, decoupling, and cutting off supply chains disrupt global industrial and supply chains and harm the interests of all parties.” Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Kuwait discuss regional tensions

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has talked to Middle East counterparts on the latest regional developments. The conversations were held in phone calls with the foreign ministers of Egypt, Turkiye, and Kuwait. During the discussions they reviewed “joint efforts to contain tensions in a manner that contributes to maintaining regional security and stability”, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement. Read More…

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Seoul, Washington Discuss Investments and Middle East Role

A South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday as the allies discussed delayed Korean investments in the United States and Seoul’s potential role in regional security. Cho outlined Seoul’s willingness to contribute to efforts protecting navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Both sides also agreed to continue consultations on investment commitments and strategic cooperation. Read More…

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BRICS Urges Restraint Amid Middle East Escalation

NEW DELHI: BRICS members, including China, Russia, Iran and the UAE, called for “maximum restraint” in the Middle East as fighting between the US and Iran continued. A joint statement urged protection of civilians, respect for sovereignty and uninterrupted trade, energy and shipping routes. The bloc condemned attacks on safeguarded nuclear facilities as violations of international law and called for ceasefires and humanitarian access in Gaza, Lebanon, Sudan and Syria. Read More…

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Iran Strikes Back as US Attacks Escalate

Iran launched attacks on American interests across the Middle East on Wednesday, following fresh US strikes and warnings of severe retaliation. Iranian forces reportedly targeted US bases in Jordan, Bahrain and Iraq, while Jordan said it intercepted several missiles. Washington defended its latest strikes as retaliation for attacks linked to the Strait of Hormuz. The escalating conflict has also affected commercial shipping, while Iranian leaders warned that continued US pressure could further derail diplomatic efforts. Read More…

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Saudi crown prince, Omani sultan discuss Middle East developments

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has met Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq in the Saudi city of Jeddah, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The two leaders discussed strengthening cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Oman across various fields, as well as recent developments in the Middle East and ongoing efforts to maintain regional security and stability. They also reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries. Read More…

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Shanghai Cooperation Organization slams US-Israel attack on Iran

In its summit declaration, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization expressed “deep concern over developments in the Middle East and around Iran”. Member nations affirmed their “position condemning military strikes on the territory of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which have resulted in numerous civilian casualties and significant damage to the country’s economy”. “Such actions violate the principles and norms of international law and the UN Charter and create serious risks to international peace, security and stability,” it said. Read More…

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US cannot ‘cut off Iran’s links with the outside world’

The war has changed the strategic landscape in the Middle East and convinced Iran that making concessions to US President Donald Trump would be a mistake, according to Tehran-based analyst, Ali Akbar Dareini. “Iran has learned through war if you give any concessions to someone like Trump, you are done,” Dareini, of the Centre for Strategic Studies, told Al Jazeera. Iran had sought to increase the costs of conflict for the United States, while Washington was now “trying to suffocate Iran economically”. Read More…

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‘Security architecture’ in the Middle East altered following war on Iran

With negotiations appearing to be at a deadlock, regional countries could instead seek workarounds to accommodate the competing demands of Washington and Tehran, military and diplomatic analyst Alexandru Hudisteanu says. “After so many months of war, it starts to look like it might be a new status quo, at least for the shorter period of time,” Hudisteanu told Al Jazeera. He said governments in the region and around the world may already be preparing for such a scenario. Read More…

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