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Biden orders to draw up military options against Iran

Biden orders to draw up military options against Iran

U.S. President Joe Biden is blaming Iran more explicitly than ever for the deaths of American soldiers and is weighing what the consequences should be, Politico reported, citing sources. Within the administration, top aides are trying …

How will U.S. respond to Jordan base attack?

How will U.S. respond to Jordan base attack?

The White House vowed a "very consequential response" to a drone attack on a base in Jordan, U.S. national security spokesperson John Kirby “We will absolutely do what is required to protect ourselves …

Jordan denies attack on U.S. base within territory

Jordan denies attack on U.S. base within territory

Jordan has refuted US President Joe Biden’s statement that U.S. forces were attacked in Jordan’s territory. "The U.S. [military] base that came under an attack is located outside Jordan," Jordanian …

U.S. preparing operation against Iran - report

U.S. preparing operation against Iran - report

The United States is considering various options to respond to an attack on its base in the Middle East, including the possibility of a covert operation against Iran, Bloomberg reported. According to the report, the attack, …

Georgia appoints new in four countries

Georgia appoints new in four countries

Georgia has appointed new ambassadors to four countries - Israel, Jordan, China and Kuwait. Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili held meetings with the new envoys on January 24, the Georgian government administration …

Georgia to establish culture centre near Jordan River

Georgia to establish culture centre near Jordan River

The Georgian government's commission for establishing a Georgian culture centre near the Jordan River approved the plan for the venue. The Government Administration revealed the approval of the plan for building the centre on a …

Jordan welcomes water deal amid fears on refugee, climate crises

Jordan welcomes water deal amid fears on refugee, climate crises

Jordan has signed a soft loan agreement with a European lender to help finance a mega $2.5 billion water-carrier project amid persistent shortages made worse by climate breakdown. The government agreed to the $213 million loan with the …

Iranian and Saudi FMs spoke at Jordan conference

Iranian and Saudi FMs spoke at Jordan conference

Iran's foreign minister said on Wednesday he spoke with his Saudi counterpart on the sidelines of a conference in Jordan the previous day. Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, in a Tweet in Arabic, listed his Saudi …

Tehran and Brussels back to nuclear deal?

Tehran and Brussels back to nuclear deal?

Iran's foreign minister and top nuclear negotiator met with the European Union foreign policy chief and the EU official coordinating nuclear talks with Iran in Jordan on Tuesday, Iran's official IRNA news agency reported. …

Tehran: Jordan summit 'good opportunity' for nuclear talks

Tehran: Jordan summit 'good opportunity' for nuclear talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian termed talks with the IAEA delegation as "constructive and forward-looking". He said Iran was "ready to welcome the return of all JCPOA parties to their commitments" …

Jordan, Israel, UAE sign MoU to swap solar power for water

Jordan, Israel, UAE sign MoU to swap solar power for water

Jordan, Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed Tuesday a memorandum of understanding to implement a project entailing water in exchange for solar energy. The MoU was signed by Jordanian Minister of Water and Irrigation, …

Middle East emerges as an arms exporter

Middle East emerges as an arms exporter

The Middle East and North Africa region is emerging as a significant arms-producing area, according to an overview of the arms industry by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Sipri). The development marks a pivotal …

World Bank pledges loan for Jordan’s water security project

World Bank pledges loan for Jordan’s water security project

The World Bank has promised to provide Jordan an investment loan of $400 million to fund its National Water Carrier Project, the Aqaba-Amman Water Desalination and Transmission initiative, according to the Jordan News Agency on …

Romania to donate $300,000 to Georgia for defense

Romania to donate $300,000 to Georgia for defense

As the Romanian Foreign Ministry reported today, Bucharest is preparing to transfer about $1,4 million to NATO funds that finance the Alliance's partners defense capability. This money will be distributed among Georgia, Ukraine, Moldova …