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.
Leader: UAE Treason Will Not Last Long
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei denounced the United Arab Emirates for betraying the Muslim world and regional nations by establishing ties with the Israeli regime, saying the treason would not last long while such a shame will taint the UAE forever.
Japan Ruling Party Vote to Replace Abe Set for ‘Sept 14’
Japan's ruling party will vote September 14 on a replacement for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the country's longest-serving premier.
Iranian Deputy Hopes JCPOA Commission’s United Stance against US
Iranian deputy foreign minister expressed hope that the parties attending a new session of the JCPOA Joint Commission would adopt a united stance against the US government’s unilateral policies.
Iran Urges Niger to Counter US Unilateralism at UNSC
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani praised Niger for its stance on a recent US-initiated resolution on extension of a UN arms embargo on Tehran.