Biden was vice president to President Barack Obama when he signed the landmark agreement in 2015, lifting international sanctions on Iran in exchange for curbs on its nuclear program. Trump withdrew …
US, Iraq deny involvement in explosions south of Baghdad
Arab media outlets claimed airstrikes had targeted the Iran-backed Kataib Hizbollah militias in the Jurf al-Sakhar region.
Iran Central Banker Says Still No Sign of South Korea Funds: Q&A
The governor of the Central Bank of Iran, Abdolnaser Hemmati, answered questions put to him by Bloomberg in writing about billions of dollars Iran has trapped in South Korea because of U.S sanctions.
Saudi Overtures to Wary Biden Team Driven by Worries Over Iran, Economy
After months out of the global spotlight, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has swept back to centre stage with eye-catching diplomatic and economic moves aimed at showing the new U.S. president …
Iran Struggling to Pry Trapped Billions From South Korean Banks
South Korean banks wary of U.S. sanctions are holding tight to billions of dollars of Iranian funds, Iran says, apparently unwilling to budge before Joe Biden assumes the U.S. presidency.
Qatar calls on Gulf nations to engage in diplomacy with Iran
Qatar is urging Gulf nations to enter into a dialogue with Iran and has offered to broker negotiations after a three-year blockade on Doha was recently removed by its Arab neighbours. Qatar, which …
B-52 Bombers Fly Over Middle East; Iran Says Spend The Money On Healthcare For Americans
As a show of force against Iran, the U.S. on Sunday flew B-52 bombers over the Middle East, but the Persian nation’s Foreign Minister Javad Zarif seems unperturbed. Zarif quipped …
B-52 US bombers fly over Middle East; Iran condemns intimidation
Iranian foreign minister says US would be better off spending its military billions ‘on your taxpayers’ health.
Iraq: Alleged US airstrike targeting Iran-backed militia kills 6 – report
The area could contain several weapon storage facilities meant to be used by the militias as well as to be smuggled into Syria and Lebanon.
Qatar’s foreign minister wants Gulf Arab nations to talk with Iran: Bloomberg
Thani told Bloomberg that Qatar has urged Gulf Arab nations to enter a dialogue with Iran and that it was the right time for Doha to broker negotiations.