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Here is a brief look at Press TV newsroom's headlines from 1800 GMT, November 12, 2018 to 0800 GMT, November 13, 2018.

Saudi assassination plots

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, says Tehran had credible information about Saudi Arabia’s plots to assassinate senior Iranian officials including Major-General Qassem Soleimani. Zarif was commenting on a New York Times report that Riyadh had contracted private companies to carry out the operations. He cited recent terrorist attacks in Iran as the result of a Saudi threat last year when Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pledged to take war onto Iranian soil. The top Iranian diplomat added that the entire world has opened its eyes to Riyadh’s activities such as blockading Qatar, bombing Yemen, its detention of the Lebanese premier and the recent murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Iran slams Israeli attacks on Gaza

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has condemned recent Israeli operations in the Gaza Strip that led to the assassination of a Hamas commander and the death of several other Palestinians. Bahram Qassemi called on the international community to intervene immediately and stop Israel’s terror and war machine. He said Israel is the embodiment of state terrorism in the region. The Iranian diplomat added that Washington’s support and the silence of certain regional countries have emboldened Tel Aviv to continue its aggression and crimes. On Sunday night, Israel’s Special Forces infiltrated into Gaza and assassinated a Hamas commander. Tel Aviv’s subsequent airstrikes resulted in the death of six other Palestinians, including another commander.

Trump's concern about oil prices

The Emirati energy minister also emphasized taking all necessary measures to adjust the supply with demand. The US president, however, expressed concern over the attitude of his petroleum-rich allies. Donald Trump urged Saudi Arabia and the OPEC to avoid cutting oil production to keep prices lower based on supply.

California wildfire

At least 44 people are killed in two wildfires raging in the south and north of the US state of California. Officials say 42 people have died in the northern California Camp Fire, making it the deadliest in the state’s history. The death toll jumped on Monday, four days after the fire broke out. Rescuers are racing against time to find more than 200 people who remain missing. The Camp Fire has turned into the most destructive in California’s history, with tens of thousands of acres of land burnt down. To the south, the Woolsy fire has also left massive destruction, forcing thousands to flee. State officials blame drought for the raging fires.

Oil prices rise

Oil prices have recovered as major producers in the organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries signaled possible supply cuts to balance the global market.  The international benchmark Brent crude rate soared over seventy US dollars per barrel on Monday. The hike swamped a months-long record plunge last week amid forecasts of slowing demand. OPEC and non-OPEC oil producers held an emergency summit in the United Arab Emirates to discuss the turbulent market conditions. Senior officials scrambled to seek new plans based on production adjustments.

UK-EU Brexit talks

British Prime Minister Theresa May says there are still considerable unresolved issues with the European Union over London’s Brexit deal with the bloc. In a speech at the Guildhall in London, May said the negotiations for UK’s departure from the European Union are now in the endgame. She said her government is working hard, through the night, to make progress on the remaining issues. The talks over an exit deal for the UK has stalled over the so-called Northern Irish backstop. The policy ensures that there will be no return to a hard border on the island of Ireland if a future trade relationship is not established in time. London will officially leave the European Union in late March next year.

Iran eviscerates Pompeo for starvation threat

Iran’s foreign minister says Tehran has and will always be a survivor and that the recent remark made by his US counterpart proves that Washington is targeting the Iranian people. Zarif noted that Mike Pompeo’s threat of starving Iranians proves how malicious the intentions of the current US administration are. Iran’s top diplomat reiterated that Tehran would never need to bend backwards in order to protect the Iranian nation. Last week, the US secretary of state said Iran’s leaders have to listen to Washington if they want their people to eat. The statement was later published by Newsweek, which prompted Pompeo to accuse the American magazine of spreading lies.

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