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Who stands to gain from the tanker attacks in the Gulf?

The origins of the attacks in the Gulf of Oman remain a mystery, but the message behind the attack is as clear as day.

Tanker wars: Who is behind the attacks in the Gulf of Oman?

Experts say Iran and its adversaries could benefit from the ongoing naval escalation and also question the timing of Thursday's attacks on oil tankers as Japan's PM Shinzo Abe was having a meeting with Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei.

Khamenei tells Abe he has no reply to message from Trump

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says Iran will never repeat its "bitter experience of previous negotiations with America in the framework of the JCPOA,” the nuclear deal.

Trump’s new Iran strategy: fire Bolton and engage international mediators?

Donald Trump and John Bolton are on different tracks when it comes to foreign policy, and that is particularly problematic when the US is beating the drums of war.

Japan becomes latest state to play mediator between US and Iran

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visits Iran in first visit by a Japanese leader to the country since the 1979 revolution.

'Whoever starts a war with Iran will not be the one to finish it' – Zarif

German FM Heiko Maas holds "frank" and "serious" talks with Iran's FM Javad Zarif in Tehran, with the latter warning US "cannot expect to stay safe" after its "economic war" against Tehran.

Qatar seeks thaw in US-Iran row

Qatari FM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al Thani urges both sides to find a compromise and begin negotiations, warns against imposing US-led "deal of the century" on the Palestinians.

Japan prime minister to visit Tehran, with energy security the main concern

As Japan looks to ensure security in the region, it could play a vital role in negotiating between Iran and the US.

UAE probe of tanker attacks points to 'state actor'

Initial findings of an investigation led by the United Arab Emirates of May 12 attacks on oil tankers point to the likelihood that a state was behind the bombings, the UAE says.

OIC summit slams US embassy move to Jerusalem

The Saudi-hosted summit condemned the "transfer of embassies of the United States and Guatemala to Jerusalem" and urged all members to "boycott" countries that have opened diplomatic missions in the city, a statement said.

Iraq leads with neutrality in a deeply partisan Middle East

Navigating the divergent agendas of its neighbours, Iraqi leaders caution regional players against escalating tensions.

Mideast protests in Iran, elsewhere mark 'Jerusalem Day'

Quds Day was launched by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the leader of Iran's 1979 revolution, and is held on the last Friday of the Muslim month of fasting Ramadan.