Iran Warns of Response to Trump’s Threat
The spokesperson for the Iranian administration dismissed falsified reports to which the US president has referred to threaten Iran with military action.
Palestinian Ishtayeh Says to Reconsider Relations with Arab League
Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Ishtayeh said his government will present a recommendation to President Mahmoud Abbas to reconsider relations with the Arab League.
Iran Reaffirms Supporting Afghanistan Peace Process
Iran’s ambassador to Kabul reaffirmed the country’s commitment to supporting the peace process in Afghanistan under the guidance and ownership of Afghan people.
Bahrain, Israel Defense Ministers Hold Phone Call
The defense ministers of Bahrain and Israel held their first publicly acknowledged phone call since the two regimes agreed to normalize ties.
Rival Libya Government Resigns amid Benghazi Protests
The rival government in eastern Libya submitted its resignation after a number of protests over deteriorating living conditions and corruption.
Zarif: Trump’s Move to Normalize Israel, Arab Ties, Election Propaganda
Javad Zarif described a recent move by the US president to broker peace deals between Israel and some Persian Gulf Arab states as an election propaganda.
Nouri al-Maliki in Tehran for Talks with Officials
The Secretary-General of the Islamic Dawa Party Nouri al-Maliki arrived in Tehran to exchange views with Iranian officials on issues of mutual interest.
Grossi to Iran: IAEA to Visit Second Site in Late Sept.
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said the agency's inspectors will visit the second of two sites in Iran later in September.
Iran, US in UN Court Battle over Sanctions
The United States and Iran will face off at the UN’s top court on Monday in the latest round of a battle over sanctions on Tehran reimposed by US President Donald Trump.
Pompeo Indicates US Ambassador to China Is Leaving Post
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo indicated early Monday that US Ambassador to China Terry Branstad was leaving his post.