President Donald Trump’s administration declared that Iran was complying with its nuclear agreement with world powers, but warned that Tehran was in default of the spirit of the accord and that the US would look for ways to strengthen it. It was the second time Trump certified Iranian compliance with the agreement since he took…
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Russia considers control of Syria's borders
Russia might deploy its military to control the borders of planned de-escalation zones in Syria within two to three weeks after finalizing an agreement with Turkey and Iran, Russian negotiator Alexander Lavrentyev said. ASTANA (Reuters) – Russia may deploy its military to police the borders of planned de-escalation zones in Syria … https://t.co/TnV2wPO4Im — Thus…
Iran sends fresh food to Qatar
Iran has sent four cargo planes of fresh food to Qatar and plans to provide 100 tonnes of fruit and vegetable daily, Iranian officials confirmed, amid growing concerns of shortages after Qatar’s biggest suppliers severed ties. Iran sending planeloads of food to #Qatar daily https://t.co/QWqy0843B0 #QatarCrisis pic.twitter.com/jj9zwMEuhA — Press TV (@PressTV) June 11, 2017 Qatar…
EU expresses condolences to Iran
At least 12 people have been killed and dozens more injured in Tehran as a result of double attack of a gunmen and suicide bombers targeted the Iranian parliament and the mausoleum of the founder of the Islamic Republic. At the mausoleum of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini (pictured) the founder of the Islamic Republic after deposing…
Zarif condemns terrorist attacks
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has condemned terrort attacks in Tehran, warning about the rise of terrorism as a serious threat to global security. Zarif, who arrived in Turkey on 7th of June, Wedensday, for an official visit, denounced the “indiscriminate” terror attacks and said terrorism was threatening the Middle East and the rest of…
Trump to reinforce travel ban
U.S. President Donald Trump urged his administration to seek a reinforced version of his travel ban proposal following a weekend terrorist attack in London, and pressed for an expedited judicial review by the nation’s top court. What is widely called a ‘travel ban’ is an Executive Order 13769, titled Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry…
Trump visits Israel
The US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made addresses, vowing to make a renewed effort for peace with the Palestinians. Trump made his point, saying Iran ‘can never, ever’ have a nuclear weapon. Trump underlined he reaffirms the “unbreakable bond of friendship” between the US and Israel, and added that the…
Rouhani – second time President of Iran
Hassan Rouhani (pictured) has won Iran’s 12th presidential election, receiving a popular mandate for another four years in presidential office. The latest vote tally in #IranElections2017. pic.twitter.com/vZIiWrCwpR — Press TV (@PressTV) May 20, 2017 Iranian Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli appeared at a press briefing on Saturday to declare Rouhani the winner of the Friday…
House of Lords supports Iran nuclear deal
“We can no longer assume America will set the tone for the West’s relationship with the Middle East,” said David Howell, chairman of the British parliament’s House of Lords International Relations Committee. Is the Iran nuclear deal working? Or is it the worst deal in the history of the world? Watch former @ENERGY Sec @ErnestMoniz…
Iran respects nuclear deal
The latest report on the deal’s implementation produced by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and obtained by Reuters and AFP on Friday confirms that the Islamic Republic is far from exceeding the limit for the amount of the low-enriched uranium it is allowed to keep. The report, citing data as of February 18, puts…