US Plan for Deploying Missiles to Asia A Major Mistake: American Expert
A political analyst based in Washington deplored a recent call by US Defense Secretary Mark Esper to deploy ground-based missiles to Asia, describing the deployment as “a major mistake”.
Yemeni Missiles Rain Down on Saudi Targets, Over 30 Killed, Injured
Yemeni troops launched fresh retaliatory attacks against the positions of Saudi troops in Jizan and Haradh, inflicting major losses on them.
At Least 20 Dead in Bahamas, 70,000 in Need of Immediate Aid
Bahamas Prime Minister Hubert Minnis on Wednesday lamented the "generational devastation" wrought by Hurricane Dorian, as he confirmed the storm's death toll had risen to at least 20.
Russia, US Bear Main Responsibility for Strategic Stability: Lavrov
Russia and the United States are responsible for global security more than other countries, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
Italian PM to Set Seal on New Government, Unveil New Cabinet
Italy's head of state is set to sign off on a new government Wednesday after two rival political parties agreed an unlikely coalition that is expected to improve ties with the European Union and adopt a softer stance on immigration.
Oman ready for more engagement with Iranian businessmen
Oman’s ambassador to Tehran Saud bin Ahmed bin Khalid Al-Birwani said that Oman is ready to engage and cooperate with Iranian businessmen and practical planning should be prepared in this regard.
US use of sanctions threat to its own economic power: Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, reacting to the new round of US sanctions targeting Iran’s space program, said on Wednesday that “US’ excessive use of sanctions is enacting as a threat to the country’s own economic power.”
Cuba reiterates solidarity with Iran in face of US hostilities
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez received Iran's ambassador in Havana, Rashid Bayat Mokhtari, and ratified the solidarity of the island with Iran in the face of increasing Washington's increasing hostilities against Tehran.
Iran won’t renegotiate over nuclear deal: deputy FM
Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi ruled out any possibility of renegotiating over Iran’s nuclear program, adding, however, that talks could take place on optimal implementation of the 2015 nuclear deal.
Future of US Ties with Asian Allies Problematical: Ex-Diplomat
An American author and former diplomat highlighted the Trump administration’s “arrogance in dictating policy” to Asian nations and said the latest regional developments bode ill for future of US relations with its Asian allies.