Iran regime change best thing that could happen: Trump

NEW YORK, Feb 14 (BBC/AFP): US President Donald Trump says regime change in Iran is "the best thing that could happen", signifying one of his clearest endorsements for replacing the clerical establishment."For 47 years, they've been talking and talking and talking. In the meantime, we've lost a lot of lives,"...

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US military getting ready for possible weeks-long drive against Iran

WASHINGTON, Feb 14 (AP): The United States military is preparing for the possibility of weeks-long operations against Iran if President Donald Trump orders military action, according to two US officials, raising concerns of a more serious conflict between the longtime rivals.The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said planning is...

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Bahrain, Egypt mediating UAE-Saudi rift

RIYADH, Feb 14 (AFP): Bahrain and Egypt are attempting to mend ties between the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, two sources told AFP, weeks into a diplomatic rift between the Arab world's most powerful countries.Saudi Arabia and the UAE had a public falling out in December when the kingdom...

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