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Iraqi News
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Iraq, Arab states express frustration over US strikes on Iran
Dubai – Arab countries on Sunday strongly condemned the US air strikes on nuclear facilities in Iran, warning of serious repercussions and calling for a return to diplomacy. Iran's former arch-rival in the region, Saudi Arabia, which has been engaged in a Chinese-brokered detente with Tehran since 2023, expressed 'great concern' over the attacks. Gulf countries have been engaged in a diplomatic frenzy for solutions since Israel launched its air campaign on their neighbour Iran on June 13. Many of the oil-rich countries host major US assets and bases and fear that a spillover from the war could threaten their security and economy. Qatar, host of the biggest US military base in the Middle East, said it feared 'catastrophic consequences' for the region and the entire world. Yemen's Huthi rebels repeated threats to target US vessels and warships in the Red Sea after the overnight strikes, describing them as a 'war declaration' on the Iranian people. On Saturday, the Iran-backed group threatened to resume attacks on US vessels and warships in the Red Sea despite a recent Oman-mediated truce, should Washington strike Iran. US President Donald Trump said the attacks destroyed Iran's main nuclear sites, describing them as a 'spectacular military success'. But his allies in the Gulf, who neighbour Iran, were urging a return to diplomacy. Oman, which was mediating nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran, strongly condemned the US strikes labelling them illegal and calling for immediate deescalation. The United Arab Emirates expressed concern after the attack, calling for 'an immediate end to the escalation'. Bahrain, home to a major US naval base, told most of its government employees to work from home until further notice following the escalation. The US Navy's Fifth Fleet, which covers the region, is based in Bahrain. Kuwait said its finance ministry had activated an emergency plan that includes readying shelters. The Palestinian militant group Hamas condemned what it called 'blatant US aggression' against Iran. Iraq, which also hosts US bases, expressed 'deep concern and strong condemnation' of the attacks, government spokesperson Basim Alawadi said, labelling them 'a grave threat to peace and security in the Middle East'. Fears are growing in Iraq over a possible intervention by Iran-backed armed factions, who have threatened Washington's interests in the region if it were to join Israel in its war against Iran. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, largely seen as close to the United States, urged both sides to resume talks to restore stability in the region. The country has been reeling from a destructive conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group over the Gaza war, which ended with a fragile truce last November despite frequent Israeli attacks on the group. Egypt also condemned the escalation in Iran, warning of 'dangerous repercussions' for the region and calling for diplomacy.
NDTV
4 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Arab States Condemn US Strikes On Iran, Warn Of Regional Escalation
Arab countries on Sunday strongly condemned the US air strikes on nuclear facilities in Iran, warning of serious repercussions and calling for a return to diplomacy. Iran's former arch-rival in the region, Saudi Arabia, which has been engaged in a Chinese-brokered detente with Tehran since 2023, expressed "great concern" over the attacks. Gulf countries have been engaged in a diplomatic frenzy for solutions since Israel launched its air campaign on their neighbour Iran on June 13. Many of the oil-rich countries host major US assets and bases and fear that a spillover from the war could threaten their security and economy. Qatar, host of the biggest US military base in the Middle East, said it feared "catastrophic consequences" for the region and the entire world. Yemen's Huthi rebels repeated threats to target US vessels and warships in the Red Sea after the overnight strikes, describing them as a "war declaration" on the Iranian people. On Saturday, the Iran-backed group threatened to resume attacks on US vessels and warships in the Red Sea despite a recent Oman-mediated truce, should Washington strike Iran. US President Donald Trump said the attacks destroyed Iran's main nuclear sites, describing them as a "spectacular military success". But his allies in the Gulf, who neighbour Iran, were urging a return to diplomacy. Oman, which was mediating nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran, strongly condemned the US strikes labelling them illegal and calling for immediate deescalation. The United Arab Emirates expressed concern after the attack, calling for "an immediate end to the escalation". Bahrain, home to a major US naval base, told most of its government employees to work from home until further notice following the escalation. The US Navy's Fifth Fleet, which covers the region, is based in Bahrain. Kuwait said its finance ministry had activated an emergency plan that includes readying shelters. The Palestinian group Hamas condemned what it called "blatant US aggression" against Iran. Iraq, which also hosts US bases, expressed "deep concern and strong condemnation" of the attacks, government spokesperson Basim Alawadi said, labelling them "a grave threat to peace and security in the Middle East". Fears are growing in Iraq over a possible intervention by Iran-backed armed factions, who have threatened Washington's interests in the region if it were to join Israel in its war against Iran. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, largely seen as close to the United States, urged both sides to resume talks to restore stability in the region. The country has been reeling from a destructive conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group over the Gaza war, which ended with a fragile truce last November despite frequent Israeli attacks on the group. Egypt also condemned the escalation in Iran, warning of "dangerous repercussions" for the region and calling for diplomacy.
Business Recorder
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Arab states erupt in condemnation after US strikes on Iran
DUBAI: Arab countries on Sunday strongly condemned the US air strikes on nuclear facilities in Iran, warning of serious repercussions and calling for a return to diplomacy. Iran's former arch-rival in the region, Saudi Arabia, which has been engaged in a Chinese-brokered detente with Tehran since 2023, expressed 'great concern' over the attacks. Gulf countries have been engaged in a diplomatic frenzy for solutions since Israel launched its air campaign on their neighbour Iran on June 13. Many of the oil-rich countries host major US assets and bases and fear that a spillover from the war could threaten their security and economy. Qatar, host of the biggest US military base in the Middle East, said it feared 'catastrophic consequences' for the region and the entire world. Trump says Iran's key nuclear sites 'obliterated' by US airstrikes Yemen's Houthi rebels repeated threats to target US vessels and warships in the Red Sea after the overnight strikes, describing them as a 'war declaration' on the Iranian people. On Saturday, the Iran-backed group threatened to resume attacks on US vessels and warships in the Red Sea despite a recent Oman-mediated truce, should Washington strike Iran. US President Donald Trump said the attacks destroyed Iran's main nuclear sites, describing them as a 'spectacular military success'. But his allies in the Gulf, who neighbour Iran, were urging a return to diplomacy. Oman, which was mediating nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran, strongly condemned the US strikes labelling them illegal and calling for immediate deescalation. The United Arab Emirates expressed concern after the attack, calling for 'an immediate end to the escalation'. Bahrain, home to a major US naval base, told most of its government employees to work from home until further notice following the escalation. The US Navy's Fifth Fleet, which covers the region, is based in Bahrain. Kuwait said its finance ministry had activated an emergency plan that includes readying shelters. The Palestinian group Hamas condemned what it called 'blatant US aggression' against Iran. Iraq, which also hosts US bases, expressed 'deep concern and strong condemnation' of the attacks, government spokesperson Basim Alawadi said, labelling them 'a grave threat to peace and security in the Middle East'. Fears are growing in Iraq over a possible intervention by Iran-backed armed factions, who have threatened Washington's interests in the region if it were to join Israel in its war against Iran. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, largely seen as close to the United States, urged both sides to resume talks to restore stability in the region. The country has been reeling from a destructive conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group over the Gaza war, which ended with a fragile truce last November despite frequent Israeli attacks on the group. Egypt also condemned the escalation in Iran, warning of 'dangerous repercussions' for the region and calling for diplomacy.
Straits Times
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
Arab states erupt in condemnation after US strikes on Iran
People watching a news broadcast of the US strikes on Iran, in Sanaa, Yemen, on June 22. PHOTO: EPA-EFE Arab states erupt in condemnation after US strikes on Iran Follow our live coverage here. DUBAI - Arab countries on June 22 strongly condemned the US air strikes on nuclear facilities in Iran, warning of serious repercussions and calling for a return to diplomacy. Iran's former arch-rival in the region, Saudi Arabia, which has been engaged in a Chinese-brokered detente with Tehran since 2023, expressed 'great concern' over the attacks. Gulf countries have been engaged in a diplomatic frenzy for solutions since Israel launched its air campaign on their neighbour Iran on June 13. Many of the oil-rich countries host major US assets and bases and fear that a spillover from the war could threaten their security and economy. Qatar, host of the biggest US military base in the Middle East, said it feared 'catastrophic consequences' for the region and the entire world. Yemen's Houthi rebels repeated threats to target US vessels and warships in the Red Sea after the overnight strikes, describing them as a 'war declaration' on the Iranian people. On June 21, the Iran-backed group threatened to resume attacks on US vessels and warships in the Red Sea despite a recent Oman-mediated truce, should Washington strike Iran. US President Donald Trump said the attacks destroyed Iran's main nuclear sites, describing them as a 'spectacular military success'. But his allies in the Gulf, who neighbour Iran, were urging a return to diplomacy. Oman, which was mediating nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran, strongly condemned the US strikes labelling them illegal and calling for immediate deescalation. The United Arab Emirates expressed concern after the attack, calling for 'an immediate end to the escalation'. Bahrain, home to a major US naval base, told most of its government employees to work from home until further notice following the escalation. The US Navy's Fifth Fleet, which covers the region, is based in Bahrain. Kuwait said its finance ministry had activated an emergency plan that includes readying shelters. The Palestinian militant group Hamas condemned what it called 'blatant US aggression' against Iran. Iraq, which also hosts US bases, expressed 'deep concern and strong condemnation' of the attacks, government spokesperson Basim Alawadi said, labelling them 'a grave threat to peace and security in the Middle East'. Fears are growing in Iraq over a possible intervention by Iran-backed armed factions, who have threatened Washington's interests in the region if it were to join Israel in its war against Iran. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, largely seen as close to the United States, urged both sides to resume talks to restore stability in the region. The country has been reeling from a destructive conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group over the Gaza war, which ended with a fragile truce last November despite frequent Israeli attacks on the group. Egypt also condemned the escalation in Iran, warning of 'dangerous repercussions' for the region and calling for diplomacy. AFP Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Intercept
17-03-2025
- Politics
- The Intercept
Trump Reasserts U.S. as the World's Policeman With Massive Yemen Escalation
Houthi supporters at a rally against the U.S. and Israel in Sanaa, Yemen, on March 17, 2025. Photo: Osamah Abdulrahman/AP President Donald Trump launched massive airstrikes on Yemen over the weekend, with a reported toll of 53 people killed and around 100 injured. The salvo marked a revival of a full-fledged unauthorized war by the U.S. against one of the poorest countries in the world. Framed by the U.S. as a move to protect crucial Red Sea shipping lanes, the illegal escalation is a shift from the retaliatory strikes of the Biden administration to what appears to be the return to a full-scale regime change war. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was unequivocal in declaring that the U.S. would be playing policeman to the world. Trump is barreling toward more bloodshed in the Middle East. 'We're doing the world a favor by getting rid of these guys and their ability to strike global shipping,' he said. The escalation makes for awkward politics in America. Trump ran on ending wars, emphasizing his desire to avoid new wars in his inaugural address. In turn, his 'America First' loyalists — whatever their motives — are cheering his deal-making with the aim of ending the war in Ukraine. Yet the administration now barreling toward more bloodshed in the Middle East, where both Trump and Joe Biden have let brutal allies run amok while trying to extricate the U.S. itself from regional conflicts. Now the Trump administration is pushing an explicitly deeper and more involved intervention in Yemen. In an interview on 'Face the Nation' on Sunday, Rubio said the airstrikes are not 'a message' or a 'one-off' and will continue until the U.S. has gotten rid of the Houthis, the Yemeni rebel group that took control of large swaths of the country a decade ago. 'That's the mission here, and it will continue until that's carried out,' Rubio said. 'That never happened before, the Biden administration didn't do that. All the Biden administration would do is they would respond to an attack.' Escalating the Yemen war could set off precisely the kind of regional Middle East conflict that Trump has long said he wants to avoid. And the Yemen war seems likely to escalate further. Experts are saying that it is expected that the U.S.-backed proxy forces in Yemen are likely to restart their ground operations against the Houthis — proxies that will almost certainly be receiving U.S. intelligence and other support. That risk of a full-blown regional conflict too is growing, as Trump himself threatens Iran, a major backer of the Houthi movement and a prime enemy of the U.S.'s top allies, Israel and Saudi Arabia. The Yemen war has in various iterations been part of that larger proxy war. The Houthis' opposition in early phases of the civil war were forces from and backed by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. That conflict slowed down precipitously only when U.S. neglect turned into a Chinese-brokered peace deal. Today, the Houthis' attacks on Red Sea shipping lanes were set off by Israel's brutal attack on Palestinians in the occupied Gaza Strip. When there was a ceasefire and humanitarian aid coming into Gaza, the Houthis followed through with their commitment to stop attacking commercial ships. In Washington, the revived Yemen war could also create an awkward situation for Democrats. Previously, Democratic opposition to the U.S. involvement in the war hadn't swept the party but was a growing force. During Trump's first term, Democrats were vocally against the U.S. supporting the Saudi-led coalition that was bombing Yemen and passed the Yemen war powers resolution in both chambers of Congress with bipartisan support. Once Biden started his tit-for-tat retaliations against the Houthis amid Israel's war on Gaza, however, many Democrats backed off their opposition to the Yemen war. Now, Democrats have a choice: They can rally their caucus against Trump's reckless escalation and take a stance for more restrained foreign policy, or they can back the president's reinvigoration of the idea of being the world's policeman.
