Reuters: U.S.-Iran tensions rise over oil route as EU tries to save nuclear deal
LONDON (Reuters) - The U.S. Navy stands ready to ensure free navigation and the flow of commerce, the U.S. military’s Central Command said on Thursday, as Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned they would block oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary.
With tensions rising over the strategic waterway, the European Union is proposing a plan for salvaging a multinational nuclear deal with Tehran after Washington withdrew, but Iranian President Hassan Rouhani told leaders in Paris and Berlin on Thursday that the package did not go far enough.
Rouhani and some senior military commanders have threatened in recent days to disrupt oil shipments from the Gulf countries if Washington tries to strangle Tehran’s exports.
Read more ....
MIDDLE EAST
Iran's Guards say Strait of Hormuz is for all or 'no one'.
Rouhani says US unaware about consequences of Iran oil ban.
US vows to keep Gulf waterway open despite Iran's threats.
Russian jets hit Syrian south, U.N. urges Jordan to open border.
Syria war: Warplanes pound south-west after truce talks fail. Syria, Russia resume airstrikes after cease-fire fails.
Syria's war: UN 'deeply alarmed' by violence in southern Deraa.
Fears grow for safety of 270,000 Syrians fleeing fighting in Deraa.
UN: More than 121,000 Yemenis have fled Hodeidah.
Israel ex-minister goes on trial on charges of spying for Iran.
ASIA
'No Nukes, No THAAD': South Korean town calls for missile defense withdrawal.
As Pompeo heads to North Korea, State Department denies softening.
Pompeo's North Korea meeting will 'turn out well,' official says.
Poll: Japanese, South Koreans show gap in views on North Korea.
Communist rebels reject Philippine govt's new demands.
Rohingya crisis: Bangladesh to deploy thousands of police to refugee camps to improve safety.
Under pressure from US, Japan's Shinzo Abe 'cancels Iran trip'.
Malaysia suspends multi-billion dollar China-backed deals.
Thai cave rescue: Authorities debate soccer team's escape routes, but nature may decide.
New Zealand court rejects Kim Dotcom's appeal over US extradition.
AFRICA
Italy wants end to Libyan embargo to help it tackle migrants.
U.S. condemns effort to extend South Sudan president's term.
Djibouti launches 'Africa's biggest free trade zone'.
Ethiopia removes OLF, ONLF and Ginbot 7 from terror list.
E.Guinea opposition hopes for early prisoner release after amnesty.
Zimbabwe election: Army will not influence results.
Mozambique now a key hub in heroin trade: report.
Egypt's top appeals court overturns 'terror list' ruling on Morsi.
Former S.Leone vice-president, minister held for alleged graft.
Anger over charity auction of night in Mandela's cell.
EUROPE
Military veterans to Kremlin: Come clean about Syria mission.
German coalition reaches deal on migration, no transit centers.
Do your Brexit duty, May tells her divided government.
Britain demands Russia answer for new nerve agent attack. UK asks Russia to provide details on nerve agent after two more affected.
Germany, Austria, Italy plan talks to 'shut' southern migrant route.
Macron warning over EU's Africa migrant centre plans.
Merkel defends migration policy after Seehofer showdown.
US ambassador Grenell offers German car bosses tariff solution — report. Merkel says open to international talks on slashing car tariffs.
Call for calm after killing of youth sparks riots in French city.
EU lawmakers reject controversial copyright law.
AMERICAS
Trump says U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods could exceed $500 billion.
Canada's Trudeau, facing groping allegation, says he apologized, did nothing wrong.
Trump closes in on Supreme Court pick; 3 judges top list.
Under fire for ethics scandals, EPA chief Pruitt resigns.
Statue of Liberty climber in court after forcing evacuation.
Ex-Clinton aide: 84 percent of Americans support turning undocumented immigrants over to authorities.
US border guards blasted for trying to stop fisherman after their boat strayed into Canadian waters while they were 'chasing illegal immigrants'.
'The people will protect me': Mexico's president-elect says he doesn't want secret service bodyguards because 'he who fights for justice has nothing to fear'.
Venezuela's Maduro tells military to stay alert after Trump 'invasion' report.
Ecuador court orders ex-president Correa's arrest.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Terror watchdog warning threatens Pakistan with sanctions.
Exclusive: Trump administration debating 'terrorist' label for arm of Iran's military.
'The threat of terrorism is real': Security set to be tight at this year's Tour de France.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
US Fed on lookout for recession but still sees strong economy: minutes.
Wall Street takes some knocks but still standing as Trump tariffs loom.
Boeing strikes aircraft deal with Brazil's Embraer.
UBS: Oil market at risk from supply shocks.
'REDUCE PRICING NOW': Trump says gas prices are up and blames OPEC for 'doing little to help'
U.S tariffs on Chinese goods to come into effect.
No comments:
Post a Comment