Retaliatory Measures If Arms Ban Extends; Iran Warn Europe
Foreign Ministry spokesperson warned there would be “effective” retaliatory measures if the European states gave in to the US pressures for extending a UN arms embargo on Iran.
Iran Condemns Motion Against Syria in OPCW
The Iranian ambassador to the Netherlands described a recent Western-backed motion against Syria in the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) as “unacceptable, unbalanced, and politically-motivated”.
Iran Parliament Seeking Withdrawal from Additional Protocol
The Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission has tabled a motion to suspend voluntary implementation that Iran pursued towards the Additional Protocol of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), a lawmaker said.
Serbia President to Visit Iran
President of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic will pay a visit to Iran after the normalization of the situation caused by the coronavirus outbreak, Iran’s envoy to Belgrade said.
Oman Medical Aid Delivered to Iran
Sultanate of Oman sent medical and healthcare aid to the Islamic Republic of Iran in the fight against the COVID-19 outbreak.
Iran Willing to Boost Relations with Mongolia
In a congratulatory message to his counterpart in Mongolia, the president of Iran voiced Tehran’s willingness to broaden relations with Ulaanbaatar in various fields.
China To Retaliate against US Sanctions over Xinjiang
China said Friday it will retaliate against US officials and institutions following Washington’s imposition of sanctions on three local officials of the ruling Communist Party over what Washington claims human rights abuses in the northwestern region of Xinjiang.
Qalibaf: US Sanctions Hampering Fighting COVID-19
Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf called for an end to unilateral sanctions imposed by the United States on various countries, including Iran, that are grappling with the COVID-19 crisis.
Seoul Mayor Reported Missing; Searching Underway
The mayor of South Korean capital Seoul has been reported missing and the Police say search operations are underway.
OIC Rejects Israeli Annexation Plan
OIC sent letters to the ministers of foreign affairs of the member states of the UNSC and members of the International Quartet rejecting the Israeli regime’s plan to annex parts of the occupied West Bank.