The launch is raising concerns about the growing number of nuclear programs in the volatile Middle East.
Tag: Persian Gulf
Virus Forces Persian Gulf States to Reckon With Migrant Labor
The Mideast’s wealthiest countries depend on foreigners to do jobs their citizens won’t. But the virus has hobbled the arrangement and drawn attention to its inequities.
Saudi Arabia’s ‘Um Haroun’ Ignites Arab Debate on Jews and Israel
Fans have praised a hit TV series for promoting religious diversity. Critics say it encourages “normalization” with Israel and betrays the Palestinian cause.
Tehran Launches Military Satellite as Trump Tells Navy to ‘Shoot Down’ Iranian Boats
The president’s statement came a week after the Pentagon accused Iran of sending 11 fast boats to conduct “dangerous and harassing approaches” to six American warships in the Persian Gulf.
Coronavirus Fears Terrify and Impoverish Migrants in the Persian Gulf
Millions of migrant workers in Gulf countries have found themselves locked down, laid off and stranded, with no place to turn for help.
Oil Prices Are Slow to Reflect U.S.-Iran Tensions
The muted initial reaction to last week’s killing of an Iranian general points to confidence that shipping lanes will be unaffected.
Saudi Arabia and Iran Make Quiet Openings to Head Off War
Weeks after the Middle East seemed on the verge of war, Saudi Arabia and Iran are seeking ways to ease tensions. A warming relationship could have far-reaching consequences.
British-Flagged Tanker Leaves Iran, Two Months After It Was Seized
The Stena Impero, which Iranian authorities impounded in July, was heading to Dubai, where crew members will undergo medical checks.
Blackface, Staple of Arab Comedy, Faces Surge of Criticism
The racist comedy trope, unacceptable in the West, is alive and well in mainstream Arab media.
Gibraltar Releases Iranian Tanker, Hours After U.S. Asked to Seize It
The government in the British territory said Thursday morning that the United States had applied to seize the Iranian vessel. By the afternoon, it had been released.