Since Soleimani’s death in January, the sitting commander of the IRGC’s Quds Force hasn’t been subject to an international travel ban. Esmail Ghaani, Soleimani’s successor as commander of the IRGC’s …
20 wonderful, must-see cultural sites in Iran
If you ask foreign visitors to Iran about the most characteristic future they discovered during excursions in the ancient land, the most possible answers may be somewhat like these: “It is the …
US introduces updated draft Security Council resolution to extend Iran arms embargo
The U.S. on Tuesday introduced an updated and more streamlined draft Security Council resolution that would extend a thirteen-year arms embargo on Iran that is due to expire in October — and that the …
U.S. attempts to win more support with streamlined bid to extend Iran arms embargo
The United States streamlined its bid on Tuesday to get the U.N. Security Council to extend an arms embargo on Iran, a move that could win Washington more support in the 15-member body but is unlikely …
Trump Pledge to Strike Postelection Deal With Iran Draws Scrutiny
Trump administration officials said there is no detailed strategy for rapid negotiations on a nuclear deal with Iran despite the president’s recent remarks that he would strike a quick agreement if he …
US waters down rhetoric in Iran arms embargo resolution
The Trump administration has backed away from a hardline resolution on Iran that risked alienating UN Security Council allies, and will instead present a “clean” version to extend an arms embargo due …
Amb. Kelly Craft on push to extend Iran arms embargo, human rights issues in China
Also, tonight, an exclusive interview with the U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., Kelly Craft. Also joining me, Dr. Scott Atlas. We’re going to ask him about these reports that the Big 10 is considering …
In Europe, Pompeo warns of China, Russia authoritarianism
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is warning of a rise in authoritarianism led by Russia, China and Iran that threatens freedoms worldwide …
African telecom giant to exit Iran over ‘complexities’
Dragging feet for a long time, South African telecom giant, the MTN Group, has announced its planned exit from the sanctions-hit Iranian market in the next three to five years. The group has 49% …
The Souring of Iran-South Korea Relations
Seoul’s unapologetic stance could single a change in its approach to resource and trade diplomacy in the Middle East.