Russia may introduce visa-free regime with three more countries
Russia is discussing the introduction of a visa-free regime with Malaysia, Kuwait and Bahrain, the Economic Development Ministry's press service said on Monday.
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US submits draft UNSC resolution on Strait of Hormuz navigation
The United States has submitted to the UN Security Council a draft resolution on protecting freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, under the pretext of combating an alleged threat emanating from Iran.
Saudi Arabia boosts revenue due to Hormuz blockade
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is creating an economic split among oil exporters in the Persian Gulf, with Saudi Arabia and Oman set for a windfall and others including the UAE seeing a drop in petrodollar income, Bloomberg reported.
Iran may cause digital catastrophe in Middle East - report
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is prepared to damage undersea internet cables lying on the seabed of the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could trigger severe economic consequences for the countries of the Middle East.
Russia and China put forward alternative Strait of Hormuz resolution
Russia and China have proposed an alternative and well-balanced draft UN Security Council resolution on the situation around Iran, including in the Strait of Hormuz, Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya said.
UN rejects resolution on Strait of Hormuz
11 Security Council members voted in favor of the resolution, while Russia and China voted against it
Lavrov comments on UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz
The draft resolution on the safety of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz proposed by Bahrain cannot be approved by the UN Security Council, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said following talks with top Egyptian diplomat Badr Abdel Aaty.
Russia intends to expand visa-free travel with countries
Maxim Reshetnikov, the Minister of Economic Development, stated that Russia aims to expand its visa-free travel agreements with other countries.
Persian Gulf states are Russia's friends - Kremlin
Russia sees Saudi Arabia and other Gulf nations as good friends and would like to boost cooperation with them, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Hotels in Middle East may be targeted by Iran - media
Iran has issued a warning regarding potential attacks on hotels located in the Persian Gulf. This alert specifically targets hotels accommodating US military personnel, according to Fars news agency.
Riyadh meeting participants urge Iran to stop attacks on Persian Gulf states
The foreign ministers of the 12 Arab and Islamic countries, who met in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh, described Iran’s strikes on Arab countries of the Persian Gulf as unjustified, and urged it to stop attacks in a joint communique.
Drones attack Citibank branches in UAE, Bahrain
Iran has not claimed responsibility for the attack
Iraqi oil ports suspend operations
Oil terminals at Iraqi ports have suspended operations following attacks on tankers, director general of the General Company for Ports of Iraq Farhan al-Fartousi said.
UN Security Council adopts resolution on Middle East
The UN Security Council adopted a resolution condemning Iran's attacks on Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, as well as Jordan.
Iran indiscriminately attacked civilian targets - Bahraini Interior Ministry
Although the IRGC announced the destruction of a US base in Bahrain a week ago, it continues to attack Bahraini targets, striking civilians and facilities not affiliated with the US.
Russian Foreign Ministry urges Russians to refrain from traveling to Persian Gulf
It is dangerous to stay there until the situation in the region stabilizes
More than 200 flights from Russia to Middle East canceled
Russian and foreign airlines have canceled 216 flights from Russia to the Middle East in recent days due to the situation in the region.
Iran strikes at least six US military bases - report
Iran has struck at least six U.S. military facilities around the Middle East since the United States and Israel began attacking the country on Saturday, according to a New York Times analysis of satellite imagery, verified videos and statements by U.S. military officials.
US evacuates servicemen from nearest to Iran bases
The number of troops at bases in these countries has been minimized in anticipation of a US attack on Iran
Azerbaijan lifts visa requirements for citizens of several Gulf states
Azerbaijan has abolished visa requirements for citizens holding ordinary passports from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain, the Azerbaijani State Migration Service reported.