Russia raps INSTEX failure in bypassing sanctions
The Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges (INSTEX), an EU's mechanism for financial settlements with Iran, gives no experience of bypassing the sanctions, Russia’s Permanent Representative to the European Union Vladimir Chizhov said in criticism of the mechanism on Friday.
Qatar dismisses anti-Iran statements of Mecca summits
Tha Qatari foreign minister said on Sunday his country rejects the anti-Iran statements of the recent summits in Mecca as they had been prepared in advance without consulting with Doha.
Pompeo calls on Iran to ratify FATF treaties ‘without delay’
US Secretary of States Mike Pompeo has called on Iran to ratify the two controversial FATF-related treaties “without delay” and “without reservation.”
Yemen’s victory against Saudi coalition ‘certain’, says Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the victory of Yemeni nation against the Saudi-led aggression is “certain”, adding that everyone has a responsibility to take the Yemeni side in this war.
Trump’s policy towards Iran alienated US from key allies: Sen. Feinstein
In an interview with Mehr News agency, US Senator Dianne Feinstein said that the unilateral policy of the Trump administration against Iran has alienated the country from its key allies.
The costly Saudi defeat in Mecca
Officials in the Saudi regime are extremely dissatisfied with the results of the Mecca summits. The meetings in Mecca showed that Riyadh was no longer in power in the region's equilibrium. On the other hand, the support of the United States and the Zionist regime from Saudi Arabia could not prevent the gradual death of the Saudis.
Lavrov: Russia ready to facilitate non-aggression pact between Iran and Persian Gulf states
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday that Moscow is ready to facilitate a non-aggression pact between Iran and other Persian Gulf states.
IAEA report proves Iran’s support for multilateralism: envoy
Iran’s ambassador and permanent representative to the Vienna-based international organizations said on Friday night that the International Atomic Energy Agency’s latest report shows Tehran’s goodwill in preserving multilateralism in international relations.
Pompeo says U.S. will not stand in the way of INSTEX
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said that Washington will not stand in the way of a system Europeans are developing to shield companies dealing with Iran from the U.S. sanctions, so long as it provides only humanitarian and other permitted goods.
U.S. pressure campaign meant to blackmail Iran: Russia
Russia’s deputy foreign minister has said that Washington is exerting pressure on Iran in a bid to “blackmail” the country, adding that Washington does not seem to be sincere in its offer to engage in dialog with Tehran.