United States (4th Jan, 2020): The US Secretary of State reportedly contacted another key figure after contacting the Pakistan Army Chief, General Qamar Javed Bajwa.  According to reports of Baaghi TV, US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, has reportedly contacted His Highness Sheikh Muhammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of United Arab Emirates, to discuss the ongoing situation with Iran. As reported by Baaghi TV earlier, Iranian general Qassem Suleimani was assassinated in a US airstrike. READ MORE: Trump approves Russia-Europe gas pipeline sanctions Talking to the Sheikh of Dubai, the US Secretary said that Trump had made a bold decision to take defensive action to ensure the protection of Americans in the region. In his tweet, Mike Pompeo stated that they had discussed the joint action of the two countries with regards to the actions of the United States. He further added that they also discussed military provocations in the region and that the United States is committed to “de-escalation”. Earlier, Pompeo had spoken to the Pakistan Army Chief, General Qamar Bajwa, to discuss the situation following the assassination of the Iranian general. According to reports, the US Secretary of State had requested General Bajwa to play a … Continue reading Crisis in the Middle East: US Secretary of State contacts key figures