Zarif in an Unexpected and Dramatic Visit to G7 Summit
BIARRITZ (Dispatches) - Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif flew into Biarritz in southern France for the G7 summit on Sunday in an unexpected and dramatic attempt to break a diplomatic deadlock over Tehran's disputed nuclear program.
President Macron Sees the Error of His Ways
Al Mayadeen satellite television channel last week quoted some informed sources as saying that French President Emmanuel Macron has told Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani over the phone that Europe is ready to deposit $15 billion in INSTEX trade mechanism in return for Iran not to further reduce its commitments under the 2015 nuclear agreement. In […]
Zarif to Pompeo: Instead of Empty Offers, Accept Requests from Iranian Reporters
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif called on his American counterpart Mike Pompeo to accept interview requests from Iranian reporters instead of making “empty and disingenuous” offers.
Trump Discusses Siberian Wildfires, Trade in Call with Russia’s Putin
US President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss wildfires in Siberia and trade between their two nations, the White House said.
US Says Will Extend Sanctions Waivers for Iran Nuclear Programs
The United States will renew sanctions waivers for Iranian nuclear programs that allow Russia, China and European countries to continue their civilian nuclear cooperation with Tehran, White House national security adviser John Bolton said.
Israeli Lobby behind Senate Failure to Overturn Saudi Arms Sale Veto: US Analyst
The US Senate failed in its latest bid to block the controversial sale of $8.1bn worth of weapons to Saudi Arabia due to the influence of the powerful Israeli lobby in the United States, an American political analyst said.
US Envoy Censures Germany for Turning Down Hormuz Request
The US ambassador to Germany launched a scathing attack on Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government on Thursday for its reluctance to join a so-called naval patrol mission in the Strait of Hormuz.
Germany Says Will Not Join US-Led Mission in Hormuz
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said Berlin would not join an international US-led naval force which is supposed to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
Anti-Johnson London Protesters Converge on Westminster
Thousands protested against British Prime Minister Boris Johnson at a march through central London, hours after he was confirmed as the country's new leader.
Trump Vetoes 3 Bills Prohibiting Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia
US President Donald Trump vetoed three joint resolutions prohibiting arms sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, rejecting an attempt by congressional lawmakers to halt the controversial weapons transfers.