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Middle East leaders call for calm amid fears of US-Iran war escalation
Regional leaders are calling for peace and de-escalation as tensions rise between the United States, Israel, and Iran. Speaking at a security forum in Bahrain, Saudi Arabian Vice Foreign Minister Waleed ElKhereiji emphasized that the region seeks a return to stability and that efforts are underway to prevent military escalation and reach an agreement regarding the crisis with Iran.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty warned that a second round of regional escalation would be more dangerous and destructive than previous conflicts. Meanwhile, Syrian Foreign Minister Assad al-Shibani stated that border security between Syria and Jordan is a shared responsibility, noting that a high-level meeting is scheduled for next month to discuss operational arrangements following recent Jordanian strikes in Syrian territory.
Jordanian authorities reported that recent strikes killed 20 militants from the Islamic State group, though they acknowledged civilian casualties. Syrian authorities reported seven deaths, primarily women and children. Additionally, Syria is reportedly evaluating joining the Mecca Pact, a Saudi-led defense alliance that includes Turkey and Pakistan.
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Assad al-Shibani · Badr Abdelatty · Bahrain Security Forum · Donald Trump · Iran · Islamic State · Jordan · Saudi Arabia · Waleed ElKhereiji
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 10 SOURCES] Syrian authorities reported seven people, mostly women and children, were killed in the Jordanian strikes. www.infomoney.com.br · www.dtnext.in · jovempan.com.br · krmg.com · wtop.com · +5 more
- [● 14 SOURCES] Syria and Jordan will hold a high-level meeting next month to discuss border security arrangements. edmonton.citynews.ca · www.infomoney.com.br · kitchener.citynews.ca · vancouver.citynews.ca · www.dtnext.in · +9 more
- [● 16 SOURCES] Saudi Arabia is working to prevent military escalation and reach an agreement with Iran. edmonton.citynews.ca · www.infomoney.com.br · kitchener.citynews.ca · vancouver.citynews.ca · www.dtnext.in · +11 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] Jordanian strikes in Syria killed 20 militants from the Islamic State group. www.infomoney.com.br · www.dtnext.in · jovempan.com.br · krmg.com · wtop.com · +5 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] An escalation in the region would be extremely destructive and lead to nowhere. edmonton.citynews.ca · www.infomoney.com.br · kitchener.citynews.ca · vancouver.citynews.ca · www.dtnext.in · +6 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] Syria is in discussions to evaluate joining the Mecca Pact, a Saudi-led defense alliance. www.infomoney.com.br · www.dtnext.in · jovempan.com.br · www.dgabc.com.br · www.newarab.com · +4 more
- [● 14 SOURCES] Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty stated that a second round of regional escalation would be more dangerous and destructive. edmonton.citynews.ca · www.infomoney.com.br · kitchener.citynews.ca · www.dgabc.com.br · www.dtnext.in · +9 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Qatari mediators arrived in Tehran to attempt to broker an interim deal between Iran and the United States. www.yahoo.com
- [● 9 SOURCES] Saudi Arabia’s Vice Foreign Minister Waleed ElKhereiji called for de-escalation and peaceful dispute resolution at a forum in Bahrain. www.albiladpress.com · edmonton.citynews.ca · www.infomoney.com.br · kitchener.citynews.ca · www.arabnews.pk · +4 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Syrian Foreign Minister Assad al-Shibani announced a high-level meeting with Jordan next month to discuss border security. edmonton.citynews.ca · www.infomoney.com.br · kitchener.citynews.ca · www.dgabc.com.br · www.dtnext.in · +2 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] The conflict between the US and Iran has entered its eighth month. abc17news.com · arabic.cnn.com · keyt.com · localnews8.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] US President Donald Trump has hinted that fighting could resume after the midterm elections. abc17news.com · arabic.cnn.com · keyt.com · localnews8.com