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 …
U.S. Reimposes U.N. Sanctions on Iran Over Objections of World Powers
The full range of the sanctions were announced on Saturday evening in Washington, but it is unclear how effective they will be.
Iran’s Zarif says world should oppose U.S. sanctions or expect same
The world community should oppose the United States’ use of sanctions to impose its will as a “bully,” or expect to face sanctions itself, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on …
Protest in Morocco against UAE and Bahrain’s peace deal with Israel
Though UAE and Bahrain’s peace deal (Abraham Accords) with Israel is believed to have been struck with Iran in mind, many in the Arab world have taken it to be a step against Palestinian interests.
U.S. Prepares to Reimpose U.N. Sanctions on Iran Over Objections of World Powers
The full range of the sanctions are expected to be announced Saturday evening in Washington, but it is unclear how effective they will be.
US against the world over Iran ‘snapback’ sanctions
Washington to declare UN sanctions back in effect on Tehran despite overwhelming objection from international community.