Why does Qatar support Hamas? The tiny emirate has longstanding Israel ties but remains a major backer of the Jewish state’s mortal enemies.
Hagel: U.S. will maintain military presence in Gulf to deter Iran The United States will maintain a robust military presence in the Persian Gulf to deter Iran, U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel said, although military action would be a last resort to keep Iran from getting a nuclear bomb.
U.S. reportedly tells Iran: Strait closing is ‘red line’ The United States relayed a message to Iran that blocking the Strait of Hormuz would be a “red line,” The New York Times reported.
