Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the U.S. would stop allowing foreign companies to facilitate Iran’s civil nuclear activities, a core provision of the 2015 international nuclear agreement. ( read original story ...)
Iran, Venezuela Praise Fuel Shipments Despite U.S. ‘Aggression’ on Their Trade Deal
Officials from Tehran and Caracas hailed solidarity between the two nations as Iranian tankers defied U.S.-imposed restrictions to carry fuel to Venezuela. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Gives Iran a Choice: Negotiate or Manage Economic Collapse
U.S. President Donald Trump's "maximum pressure" policy is giving Iran a choice between negotiating with the United States or managing the economic collapse ... ( read original story ...)
US clamps down on waivers tied to Iran’s nuclear cooperation
The Trump administration announced Wednesday it is ending nearly all of the last vestiges of U.S. sanctions relief provided under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he ... ( read original story ...)
US to end sanctions waivers on Iran nuclear sites: Sources
The United States has decided to end sanctions waivers allowing Russian, Chinese and European firms to continue work at certain Iranian nuclear sites, a US official and another source familiar with ... ( read original story ...)
So-called honor killing of teen girl sparks outcry in Iran
The so-called honor killing of a 14-year-old Iranian girl by her dad, who reportedly beheaded her as she slept, has sparked a nationwide outcry. ( read original story ...)
Erdogan Loses Hold Over Turkey’s Capital but Claims Victory After Local Elections
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling party led Sunday’s mayoral elections but suffered setbacks as the opposition regained hold of the capital Ankara and made significant inroads in other ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey reports 34 new deaths and 1,035 COVID-19 cases
Turkey’s health minister says the country recorded 34 coronavirus-related deaths and confirmed 1,035 new virus cases over 24 hours ... ( read original story ...)
Turkey holding swap talks with several countries: Finance Minister
Turkey is in talks with several countries over possible swap agreements, Finance Minister Berat Albayrak said on Wednesday, saying the initiative was part of Ankara's campaign to prioritise trading in ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus Watch in Mideast: Turkey’s COVID-19 cases nudge 160,000, Iran’s tally exceeds 141,000
Municipality workers are seen at the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, on May 26, 2020. (Xinhua/Yasin Akgul) -- Turkey's #COVID19 cases rise to 159,797, with 4,431 deaths; -- Iran reports Mideast's ... ( read original story ...)