February 2018
Israel and Egypt Sign $15 Billion Gas Deal
Israel and Egypt have signed a $15 billion gas export deal involving 64 billion cubic meters of gas over 10 years. This agreement is seen…
Tillerson: The U.S. Plans to Impose More Sanctions on Russian Nationals
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson announced plans to impose additional sanctions on Russian nationals in response to delays in enforcing existing sanctions. This comes…
Syrian Kurds Report Turkey's Use of 'Toxic Gas' in Attack on Afrin Village
Turkish forces reportedly used toxic gas in an attack on a Kurdish village in Afrin, injuring six people. This incident highlights the ongoing conflict between…
Tillerson's Visit to Cairo; Commitment of Egypt and the U.S. to Combat ISIS in the Middle East
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson met with Egyptian officials in Cairo to reaffirm their commitment to combat ISIS in the Middle East. This meeting…
Significant Decline in Trade Between Iran and the U.S. in Trump's First Year
In the first year of Trump's presidency, trade between Iran and the U.S. saw a significant decline, with U.S. exports to Iran dropping by 25%…
Oil Pollution from Sunken Iranian Ship Likely Reached Japan's Shores
An oil slick believed to be leaking from the sunken Iranian tanker Sanchi has reached Japan's southern shores, prompting investigations by Japanese officials. The Sanchi…