The US warns Persian Gulf Arab countries that they are not allowed to deliver any of the promised reconstruction aid to Lebanon and Syria until Israel’s objectives are met.

An Iranian military commander described Washington as the source of insecurity in the region and the “master of the world’s pirates”.

The United Arab Emirates has rejected the “mischaracterization” of the country’s talks with Washington over Persian Gulf security.

Iran has been “undoubtedly” an advocate of peace and regional security since the Islamic Revolution of 1979, says political commentator Syed Mohsin Abbas, blaming the US and Israel’s “perennial interference” for the ongoing conflicts in the region.

China’s President Xi Jinping has called for energy sales in the Chinese yuan, a move which would weaken the US dollar’s grip on world trade.

Saudi Arabia pleads with Persian Gulf countries to get interceptor missiles for its US-made Patriot systems amid increasing attacks by Yemeni forces in retaliation for the Riyadh-led bombing campaign, a report says.

The Arab League calls on Lebanon and Persian Gulf countries to de-escalate tensions following Lebanese information minister’s remarks on Yemen war.