European governments that aren’t backing the U.S. re-imposition of sanctions on Iran remained wedded to the “silly” 2015 nuclear deal and haven’t proposed an alternative for preventing new …
U.S. Announces New ‘Maximum Pressure’ Campaign a Day After Iran Promises Retaliation for Soleimani Strike
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has outlined further details of the ongoing sanctions against the Iranian government.
US claims UN sanctions on Iran reinstated. The world disagrees
Washington isolated as global allies and adversaries say its unilateral move targeting Tehran has no legal standing.
Iran’s rial hits record low as tension spikes with the U.S.
The Iranian rial fell to a record low against the U.S. dollar on the unofficial market on Sunday, a day after the U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration declared all United Nations sanctions on …
Jailed Iran human rights lawyer hospitalised after hunger strike
Nasrin Sotoudeh was on hunger strike for over 40 days, seeking freeing of political prisoners, better jail conditions.
Trump administration insists UN sanctions on Iran are restored. No, they’re not, says United Nations
Trump administration declares that UN sanctions eased against Iran as part of a nuclear accord have been reimposed. It is virtually alone in this.
From foe to friend: how Iran transformed post-war Iraq ties
In the four decades since Iran and Iraq went to war, Tehran has turned enmity into influence, seeing its allies installed in Baghdad’s halls of power and becoming its top trading partner.
Yemen demands extension of arms embargo against Iran
Al Houthi rebels chant slogans during rally in Sanaa, Yemen, on August 22, 2020. Image Credit: AP Abu Dhabi: The legitimate Yemeni government urged on Saturday the need to extend the arms embargo …
Forty Years Since The Iran-Iraq War Began
Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein sent troops into neighbouring Iran, starting an eight year war in which hundreds of thousands were killed. One of the deadliest wars in the Middle East, it was rooted in …
U.N. Chief Says No Action on U.N. Iran Sanctions Due to ‘Uncertainty’
Washington argues it triggered the return of sanctions – known as “snapback” – because a U.N. resolution that enshrines the pact still names it as a participant. Diplomats say few …