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Oman – not like the rest of the Persian Gulf Arab nations
May 25, 2019 14:16Everyone who visits this once ‘hermit Sultanate’ could easily testify: Oman is ‘different’ from the other countries of the Persian Gulf Region. Its people are warm, talkative and proud. Despite the fact that Oman is poorer than Bahrain or Saudi Arabia, it actually feels richer, because there is no extreme misery there; the citizens are clearly well taken care of.
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Pakistan's Khan concerned about 'rising tensions' in Persian Gulf, urges restraint
May 25, 2019 13:42Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has warned against the risk of a conflict in the Middle East amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States, calling on all parties to exercise “maximum restraint” to prevent further escalation in an already volatile region.
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Top Iranian, Omani diplomats meet in Tehran
May 20, 2019 10:06Foreign ministers of Iran and Oman discussed a range of issues at a meeting in Tehran.
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UK forces secretly join US troops in Persian Gulf on anti-Iran mission: Report
May 20, 2019 03:47An unconfirmed report shows Britain has secretly sent troops to the Persian Gulf to help US forces in the region to counter an alleged threat from Iran.
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US announces start of PGCC’s ‘enhanced security patrols’ in Persian Gulf
May 20, 2019 02:03The United States says countries of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council have started patrolling in the region amid the US escalation of tensions with Tehran.
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Saudis, Arab states approved US deployment in Persian Gulf: Report
May 19, 2019 01:54Saudi Arabia and Persian Gulf states reportedly gave the green light to the US deploying its troops and warships to the region to counter what it describes as “imminent threat” from Tehran.
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‘Not angry' with Pompeo, Bolton, Trump says amid reports of infighting over Iran
May 19, 2019 01:38US President Donald Trump has defended Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and National Security Adviser John Bolton amid reports of infighting at the White House over Washington’s Iran policy.
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Persepolis win Persian Gulf Pro League crown
May 17, 2019 00:44Persepolis have won their 3rd successive title in Iran’s top flight, known as the Persian Gulf Pro League, after defeating their hosts Pars Jonoubi Jam, 1-0, on the final day of the Season.
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Persian Gulf Arab markets in for storm after attack
May 14, 2019 11:13Rising geopolitical tensions highlighted by alleged sabotage against commercial vessels off the emirate of Fujairah have darkened the mood in the Persian Gulf markets, raising fears that a storm may be on the way.
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Fujairah oil tankers blasts consequence of playing with fire
May 13, 2019 12:22A series of deadly blasts in the UAE port city of Fujairah has been described by Iran’s English language daily ‘Kayhan International’ in its Viewpoint Column on Monday, May 13.