Sunday, April 29, 2018

US Secretary of State Pompeo Starts His Mideast Tour In Saudi Arabia



DW: Secretary fo State Mike Pompeo kicks off Mideast tour in pursuit of new Iran sanctions

US Secretary of State Pompeo is in the Middle East to gain support from Saudi Arabia for new sanctions on Tehran. President Trump has vowed to take action after labeling the Iran nuclear agreement the "worst deal ever."

Barely two days after being sworn in as the new US secretary of state, Mike Pompeo arrived in Saudi Arabia on Saturday to urge support for a new plan to restrain Iran's military clout in the region.

The Middle East visit, which will also take in Israel and Jordan, aims to muster support for new sanctions against Tehran or the renegotiation of a landmark 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers, including the United States, to limit Iran's nuclear program.

Washington's top diplomat was due to meet with the Saudi king, crown prince and foreign minister later on Sunday.

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WNU Editor: He is traveling to Israel, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia .... the three countries that are on the frontlines when it comes to Iran and Syria.

More News On US Secretary of State Pompeo Starting His Mideast Tour In Saudi Arabia

Pompeo starts Mideast tour with call for new Iran sanctions -- Reuters
Pompeo briefs Saudi, Israel on Trump plans for Iran deal -- AFP
Pompeo Arrives in Saudi Arabia, Pushes Hard Line On Iran -- RFE
Pompeo Arrives in Saudi Arabia on First Stop of Mideast Trip -- VOA
Pompeo kicks off Mideast leg of first trip as top US envoy -- Los Angeles Times
Pompeo takes aim at Iranian missiles ahead of talks with Netanyahu -- Times of Israel/AFP
Pompeo meets Saudi officials on tour through Middle East -- The Hill
Pompeo Kicks off Mideast Leg of First Trip as Top US Envoy -- AP
US: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrives in Riyadh -- Al Jazeera
Netanyahu, Pompeo to Discuss Iran's Presence in Syria, Nuke Deal in Sunday Meeting -- Haaretz

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