Also on rt.com US appears to be seeking a pretext to start Persian Gulf war, Moscow warns, expressing 'concern' The Islamic Republic has vowed to protect its sovereignty in the Strait of Hormuz and beyond, accusing the US of trying to enforce its unilateral oil sanctions through military..…
The strategic relationship was a practical one at its core and was more important during the Cold War: better to have a major Middle Eastern oil producer on Washington’s side than in Moscow’s corner. Allowing the Soviet Union to hold a veto on energy policy in the Persian Gulf would have..…
By the presence of these belligerent nations, The exercises are response to provocative US and UK deployment of more warships to Persian Gulf and Hormuz Strait on the pretext of pursuing security — jeopardized.. Moscow and Tehran may also strengthen in Caspian Sea, its waters bordering..…
Russia Blames US Pressure Campaign on Iran, Warns Situation in Persian Gulf Fraught with Outbreak of Conflict . TEHRAN (FNA)- Moscow regrets that Washington continues to escalate tensions in the region and put pressure on Tehran, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov told reporters..…
The rules, that in fact denies the western allies the ability to perform “freedom of navigation” operations as the United States Navy is doing regularly in contested areas of the South China Sea and the Persian Gulf, are only the new part of Russia’s preparations to defend its Arctic..…
Russia’s Foreign Ministry responded to Thursday’s Gulf of Oman incident saying: “Moscow resolutely condemns the attacks whoever might be behind them,” adding: . ..…
Moscow: US Goal is to Split Syria and Create Quasi-State on Euphrates West Bank . . . . . . . . . . . ... Gulf States and Syria . Gulf Arab states’ move to reopen their embassies in Damascus is: . ..…
Moscow: US Goal is to Split Syria and Create Quasi-State on Euphrates West Bank . . . . . . . . . . . ... Gulf States and Syria . Gulf Arab states’ move to reopen their embassies in Damascus is: . ..…
Russian Ambassador to Beirut Stresses Stability of Moscow-Tehran Ties: Al-Manar TV . . . . . . . . . . . ... Gulf States and Syria . Gulf Arab states’ move to reopen their embassies in Damascus is: . ..…
The optics are particularly poor when, for instance, Gulf military officers come to Moscow and Washington simultaneously for training. What Gulf military officers are learning from Moscow and what they are sharing with Moscow about the United States are key unknown..…
Bases Libya, Cyprus, Yemen and Sudan would further extend that range to the Central Mediterranean, including Italy and parts of Balkans, Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean and the Persian Gulf. The acquisition of the above-mentioned regional bases will Moscow to integrate its deployed long-range..…
These close relations not only provide a bridge to the wider Gulf—including by buttressing Moscow’s separate ties to Riyadh—but also to Africa, where the UAE is actively promoting the rising Russian presence (Atlanticcouncil.org, November 27, 2017). . ..…
Jubeir is Moscow to participate in ministerial meeting between the representatives of Persian Gulf Cooperation Council states and Russia.. Saudi official voiced opposition to Moscow's stance that those attending Geneva peace talks must truly represent Syrian nation... ..…