withdrawal of foreign forces from Libya
A broad grouping of countries and organizations has demanded the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of all foreign forces from Libya.
Minister: Iran to Sell Arms than Buy with Embargo Lifted
Iran’s defense minister said the Islamic Republic is more inclined to sell weapons rather than buy them, after the expiry of a longstanding UN conventional arms embargo.
Iran Ready to Start Arms Trading after UN Embargo Expires
An Iranian diplomat said the country has “many friends” to start trading in armaments with them in line with its national interests.
Lavrov: Iran, Russia Reject US Effort to Extend Arms Embargo
Moscow and Tehran roundly reject an underway effort by the US to “permanently” extend an arms embargo against Iran that will legally expire next month.
Iran Warns against US Illegally Extend of Arms Embargo
US President Donald Trump has signaled that it seeks to illegally extend an expiring arms embargo on Iran.
Germany to Impose Arms Embargo on Iran
Leveling accusations against Iran, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas pointed to efforts to impose an arms embargo against the Islamic Republic in the future.
Ulyanov Mocks US for Just One Vote on Resolution
Russian senior diplomat mocked the US for the Dominican Republic's only affirmative vote on the draft resolution on the extension of Iran arms embargo, saying sarcastically that it is apparently a major actor in the Persian Gulf.
Rouhani Calls Recent UNSC Meeting, A Victory for Iran
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said a recent meeting of the United Nations Security Council that ended by the resounding failure of the United States in its bid to extend an arms embargo on Iran was a great political achievement and a historical victory for the Iranian nation.
Iran Defense Minister Says Ready to Arms Trade
Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami mocked the US’ humiliating defeat after the rejection of its bid for the extension of a UN arms embargo on Iran, expressing Tehran’s readiness for arms trade with the friends.
Rouhani: US Arms Embargo Efforts Hopefully To Fail
President Hassan Rouhani expressed "great hopes" Wednesday that a US bid to extend an arms embargo on Iran will fail, warning of consequences if the UN Security Council backs it.