US navy cancels joint exercises in Morocco amid Middle East crisis

Riyadh, Abu Dhabi and Manama respond to Morocco’s «Iran comments»

Is Morocco seeking closer relations with three Gulf Cooperation Council states after two years of tension? After Rabat condemned «Iranian threats», the three capitals responded with similar initiatives.

In New York, Morocco condemns Iranian intervention in Arab's internal affairs

In March, the Minister of Foreign Affairs said that Morocco is free to adopt different positions than the ones shared by its Saudi and Emirati allies. Months later, the diplomat endorses the positions of the two countries regarding the «Iranian threats».

When Rabat warned Riyadh and Abu Dhabi against the Iranian threat

Two years ago, Morocco warned Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates against the Iranian threat. At the time, Rabat’s forewarning was ignored by the leaders of these Arab states. In Mecca, the final statement of the Arab League summit’s final statement proved Morocco right.

Morocco and other Arab states remain discrete at the summit of Arab leaders in Mecca

King Mohammed VI did not send a message to the Arab leaders attending a summit in Mecca. The meeting denounced the Iranian regime’s policy and addressed the Yemeni crisis.

In Morocco, US representative Brian Hook slams Iran and Hezbollah

Senior White House Jared Kushner’s visit to Morocco was an opportunity for the Trump Administration to address its new trategy toward Iran. This mission was entrusted to Brian Hook, the United States Special Representative to Iran.

Western Sahara : The Moroccan initiatives made since John Bolton took office

Last year, Morocco reacted quickly to the comeback of John Bolton, named by Donald Trump as the 27th National Security Advisor of the United States. Since the former diplomat took office, the Kingdom made significant moves against Iran, supported Venezuela and repatriated nationals detained by the Syrian Democratic Forces.

Morocco breaks silence on Iran’s absence of an Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s meeting

Ten days after Rabat hosted the 14th session of the Parliamentary Union of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Member States, Morocco broke silence on Iran’s absence. The Kingdom’s parliament speaker believes that «Tehran disrespected the session’s rules».

Did Morocco prevent an Iranian delegation from attending a parliamentary session in Rabat ?

Earlier this week, media reports suggested that an Iranian parliamentary delegation was prevented from attending the 14th session of the Parliamentary Union of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Member States. A source within the parliament denied these reports, stressing that Iran chose not to participate to the meeting.

Benjamin Netanyahu and Nasser Bourita reportedly held a «secret meeting» in New York