Brazil Calls Relations with Iran Important
Considering the relations with Iran as an important issue for Brazil, the Brazilian envoy told Hossein Amir-Abdollahian that his country welcomes expanding relations and cooperation with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
UNSC, JCPOA Members Opposing US, President Says
President Hassan Rouhani said that the UNSC and the JCPOA members are opposed to Washington’s bid.
Scottish Independence Referendum Move Surprises UK Minister
A British minister said she was surprised by plans for another Scottish independence referendum given the budget deficit in the country.
UNSC to Hold Meeting on Post-COVID-19 Security Threats
The UN Security Council will hold a high-level summit during the annual meeting of world leaders at the General Assembly later this month to discuss security threats in the world after the COVID-19 pandemic ends.
Saudi Arabia Scales Back Chequebook Diplomacy
Saudi Arabia is scaling back its famed chequebook diplomacy, a longstanding policy of splashing petro-dollars in exchange for influence.
Lavrov: Russia Ready to Help Iran, US Begin Direct Negotiations
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Moscow welcomes direct negotiations between Tehran and Washington, adding that Russia is ready to help both countries to begin the negotiations.
Rouhani: Government Won’t Allow Sanctions to Hinder Development
Rouhani said on Tuesday that the government will not allow the economic problems caused by the sanctions and coronavirus outbreak to affect the country’s economic development.
Schmid Lauds Unity of JCPOA Parties to Save Iran Deal
Helga Schmid in a Twitter message referred to Iran nuclear deal Joint Commission meeting which was held in Vienna on Tuesday lauding the unity among JCPOA parties to preserve the deal.
IAEA Chief: Cooperation with Iran Must Continue
Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi in a message referred to his Tuesday meeting with visiting Deputy Foreign Minister of Iran for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi in Vienna, saying cooperation between Iran and the IAEA must continue.
Portland Declared Riot After Fire Outside of Mayor’s Home
A riot was declared in Portland, US state of Oregon, and up to 20 protesters were arrested by police after a fire was started outside the apartment of the city’s mayor.