France 24: US releases video accusing Iran of tanker attack, Tehran blasts ‘Iranophobic campaign’
The US military on Friday released a video it said shows Iran's Revolutionary Guards removing an unexploded mine from one of the oil tankers targeted in the Gulf of Oman. Tehran denied involvement, accusing the US of waging an "Iranophobic campaign".
"It is the assessment of the United States that the Islamic Republic of Iran is responsible for the attacks," US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told reporters.
Appearing on Fox News television later on Friday, President Donald Trump claimed Iran's responsibility for the attacks had been "exposed" by the United States."Iran did do it," he added, describing the Islamic Republic as “a nation of terror”.
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MIDDLE EAST
Trump says tanker attack 'has Iran written all over it' as Tehran denies involvement.
Iran rejects US blame for tanker attacks in Gulf of Oman.
Saudi air defence intercepts five Houthi drones: SPA.
Yemen’s Houthis target Saudi airports.
We will take ‘reciprocal steps’: Turkish FM warns US against any penalties for buying S-400.
Israeli military says it has targeted militant sites in Gaza.
World Court rejects UAE's request of measures against Qatar.
ASIA
Hong Kong government working to defuse extradition bill crisis, ‘considering pause rather than withdrawal’.
Hong Kong police say they're 'trapped in the middle' by polarising extradition bill.
Donald Trump says sanctions hurting North Korea, he is in no rush for deal with Kim Jong-un.
China’s state media tells US it picked the ‘wrong rival at the wrong time’.
Philippines protests sinking of boat in disputed waters.
Hundreds arrested in Kazakhstan over election protests.
India may slap retaliatory tariffs on American goods ahead of Pompeo’s visit next week.
AFRICA
Mali's President Keita visits site of massacre of ethnic Dogons.
Boko Haram kills 'several' soldiers in Nigeria base attack.
Sudan's military claims to have thwarted coup attempts amid crackdown.
Sudan military admits dispersing sit-in, regrets ‘mistakes’.
Uganda: Three new Ebola cases confirmed.
WHO holds emergency meeting after Ebola deaths spread to Uganda.
South Sudan: Record number of people face severe hunger.
Algeria’s ex-PM Sellal remanded in custody over corruption allegation.
EUROPE
Russia tried to undermine the European elections using bots, fake social media accounts and news sites to promote 'divisive content', EU says.
Russia starts giving passports to Ukrainians from Donetsk, Luhansk.
Boris Johnson pledges to drop backstop in 'orderly' Brexit plan.
Albanian parliament censures president for cancelling local polls.
Spanish court blocks jailed Catalan leader from joining EU parliament.
Assange extradition trial set for February 2020.
Swiss women strike to protest gender pay gap, inequality.
AMERICAS
Trump: 'Of course' you look at foreign dirt to 'know if it's bad'.
Trump pins tanker attacks on Iran, dismisses shipping lane threat.
Many Americans say their financial situation is worse since the Great Recession.
Confusion over Mexico's National Guard deployment to south border.
Colombia 'torture' defence minister wins no-confidence vote.
New York bans religious exemptions for vaccines amid measles outbreak.
Toronto Raptors defeat Golden State Warriors to become the first Canadian team to win an NBA Championship.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Senior al Qaeda official praises Taliban’s ‘victory’ in Afghanistan.
Afghan government unconditionally releases hundreds of Taliban prisoners.
Islamic State attacks Nigeria military base in Kareto, killing commander.
Christchurch mosque attack suspect pleads not guilty.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Nations must protect spending on the vulnerable, says IMF chief.
Maritime industry roiled by tanker attacks.
US loses billions as Chinese tourists stay away over trade war.
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