We want Iran cooperation, not meddling, Gulf Arabs tell Kerry
By David Brunnstrom and Noah Browning Iran’s nuclear deal should bring stability and “good neighbourliness” rather than interference, Gulf Arab states told US Secretary of...
US Secretary of State John Kerry
Iran’s Zarif says differences remain in nuclear talks with major powers (Updated)
By Parisa Hafezi and Louis Charbonneau Iran’s foreign minister said on Monday some differences still remained between Iran and six powers over the country’s disputed...
Letter urges Kerry to pressure Turkey over Cyprus’ missing persons
The Chicago-based Hellenic American Leadership Council (HALC) has launched a campaign to gather signatures for a letter addressed to US Secretary of State John Kerry,...
Iraq PM says allies not doing enough to counter Islamic State
By John Irish Iraq’s prime minister on Tuesday accused the international coalition fighting Islamic State of not doing enough to tackle the group, and said...
Shi’ite forces move in on Iraqi city taken by Islamic State (Update 5)
By Giles Elgood A column of Shi’ite militia fighters arrived at a military base near Ramadi on Monday as Baghdad moved to retake the western...
Saudi-led air strikes hit Yemen after truce expires (Updated)
By Mohammed Mukhashaf and Angus McDowall Saudi-led forces resumed military operations in Yemen after a five-day ceasefire ended late on Sunday, and Yemen’s foreign minister...
Iran stresses end-June deadline as nuclear talks press on
Tehran’s top nuclear negotiator said on Tuesday he hoped diplomacy resuming this week will yield results before a self-imposed deadline for a final deal to...
Kerry to explore Putin’s flexibility on Ukraine, Syria
By Arshad Mohammed and Denis Dyomkin US Secretary of State John Kerry hopes to explore Russia’s willingness to curb its involvement in Ukraine and its...
Lavrov, Kerry to discuss Ukraine on Tuesday in Sochi, Russia
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State John Kerry will discuss the Ukraine crisis and other global conflicts on Tuesday in Russia’s...
Saudi Arabia mulling land operations on Yemen border
By Mohammed Ghobari and Lesley Wroughton Saudi Arabia said all options were open including ground operations to stop mortar attacks on its border towns by...
