The United Arab Emirates has made a “huge mistake” in reaching a deal toward normalising ties with Israel, Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday in a speech furiously condemning what he …
Turkey, Iran, Ben Rhodes, Tlaib united in criticism of UAE-Israel deal
Iran’s regime has led the charge in opposing bilateral peaceful relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates. It has been joined by Turkey, which threatened to sever relations with Abu Dhabi, …
EXPLAINER-What is the U.S. threat to trigger ‘snapback’ of U.N. sanctions on Iran?
The United States on Friday failed in its attempt to extend a U.N. arms embargo on Iran, and Washington could now act on a threat to trigger a return of all U.N. sanctions on Tehran. WHY IS THE ARMS …
U.N. rejects indefinite extension of Iran arms embargo, U.S. says
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the defeat of the resolution ahead of a council meeting to reveal the vote.
UN Security Council Rejects Iran Arms Embargo Extension: US
“The Security Council’s failure to act decisively in defense of international peace and security is inexcusable,” Pompeo said in a statement ahead of the council announcing the results of the vote.
UN soundly defeats US demand to extend arms embargo on Iran
The U.N. Security Council has resoundingly defeated a U.S. resolution to indefinitely extend the U.N. arms embargo on Iran, with the Trump administration getting support from only one country.
Iran warns countries not to meddle with Lebanon as FBI offers help in Beirut blast probe
Only the Lebanese people and their representatives can decide the country’s future, Iran’s foreign minister said on a visit to Beirut on Friday, as the FBI confirmed that it will assist authorities in …
Coronavirus Watch in Mideast: Iran’s COVID-19 cases near 340,000; Iraq records highest 4,013 daily new infections
People wearing face masks walk across a street in Tehran, Iran, Aug. 10, 2020. (Xinhua/Ahmad Halabisaz) –Iran’s cases hit 338,825 with 19,331 deaths; –Iraq reports highest 4,013 daily new cases; …
US sees embarrassing UN defeat over Iran arms embargo proposal
Just one country joins US in vote, highlighting Washington’s isolation as it seeks more drastic action against Iran …
U.N. Security Council Rejects U.S. Proposal to Extend Arms Embargo on Iran
The defeat underscored America’s deepening global isolation, but for the Trump administration, the vote could open a separate path to try to inflict maximum damage on Iran.