Germany reiterates support for JCPOA
In addition to a statement issued by the German Foreign Ministry on Berlin’s emphasis on continuing talks with Iran, German Foreign Minister Heiko Mass reiterated his support for the JCPOA on Monday. Speaking to reporters before entering the European Council on Foreign Relation (ECFR) meeting in Brussels this morning, German Foreign Minister Heiko Mass stressed […]
Europe united in preserving JCPOA
Full implementation of Iran’s nuclear deal is of strategic importance for Europe, said EU top diplomat following Monday ECFR meeting in Brussels, adding EU foreign ministers are united in preserving the accord. Following the European Council on Foreign Relation (ECFR) meeting in Brussels on Monday afternoon, EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini told reporters that […]
De Mistura sports a big double standard
Two months after the onset of the Turkish military invasion of the Afrin district in northwestern Syria which has left many Kurds wounded and many displaced from their towns, villages and farms, all of the sudden Staffan De Mistura, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on Syria, has decided to show up but not to support […]
Iraqi Security Council approves Baghdad-Tehran intel. MoU
The Iraqi National Security Council has approved a memorandum of understanding on intelligence cooperation and coordination between Tehran and Baghdad. According to the media office of Iraq’s prime minister, the Iraqi National Security Council in a Sunday session chaired by PM Haider al-Abadi reviewed and approved a memorandum of understanding on intelligence and security cooperation […]
Putin Wins Russia’s Presidential Election
Vladimir Putin is set to extend his power in Russia for another six years after winning Sunday’s presidential election with a decisive 73.9% of the vote, a state-run exit poll shows. Putin was widely expected to win his fourth term as President, with no meaningful opposition in the running and his fiercest opponent, Alexei Navalny, barred […]
Turkish army takes control of Afrin center
Units of Turkey -backed Free Syrian Army (FSA) group have seized control over the Kurdish-held northern Syrian city of Afrin, Syria. Turkish military and its backed FSA have taken control of Afrin town center, as part of Turkey’s Operation Olive Branch to clear PKK-linked People’s Protection Units (YPG) in northern Syria, Turkish President Recep Tayyip […]
New American-Russian conflict: A confrontation beyond Cold War
The conflict between the White House and Grand Kremlin Palace, which by far is more dangerous and intense than that of the Cold War era, seems to have reached its peak. The 2008 Russo-Georgian War was a clear instance of Russian military confrontation with one of the allies of the United States. The Russo-Georgian War […]
Is the world moving towards a new Cold War?
Developments in the Trump administration including the appointments of radical figures who severely criticize Iran has coincided with the anti-Russia and anti-Putin propaganda on steroids from the United States and United Kingdom. In an interview with the American television network NBC in March, Russian President Vladimir Putin called the alleged meddling of 13 Russian nationals […]
Demonstrations against Racism Erupt across the UK
Tens of thousands took to the streets of the UK for protests on Saturday to demonstrate against the rise of racism, Islamophobia and Donald Trump’s presidency. Organized by the activist group Stand up To Racism, over 20,000 people marched across cities in the UK including London, Cardiff and Glasgow, Anadolu Agency reported. “The marches were […]
Airstrikes kill 29 insurgents in S Afghanistan
At least 29 armed militants were killed during air attacks by Afghan air force in Helmand province, south of Afghanistan, on Saturday, Afghan Defense Ministry said in a statement released here on Sunday. “The air force’s warplanes targeted hideouts of Taliban militants in Gereshk, Nadali, Nahr-e-Saraj, Sangin and Marjah districts of southern Helmand province, on […]