Robert Wood
U.S. Deputy Ambassador
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View Timeline →Review of the Implementation of the JCPOA Resolution at the UN Security Council Meeting; 'Time is Running Out'
The UN Security Council discussed the urgent need for a nuclear agreement with Iran, with officials warning that time is running out and Iran's nuclear…
The U.S. Calls the Deployment of North Korean Forces to Russia for War Against Ukraine 'Dangerous'
The U.S. has expressed serious concerns over the deployment of North Korean troops to Russia to assist in the Ukraine war, labeling it a dangerous…
US and France Emphasize Strengthening Lebanese Army at UN Security Council Meeting
The US and France stressed the importance of strengthening the Lebanese army to maintain peace along the Lebanon-Israel border during a UN Security Council meeting.…
Ukraine Claims Russia is Planning Attacks on Its Nuclear Facilities
Ukraine's Foreign Minister claims Russia is planning attacks on its nuclear facilities before winter, urging international monitoring. Meanwhile, reports suggest Iran has supplied ballistic missiles…
G7 Condemns Iran's Transfer of Ballistic Missiles to Russia
The G7 foreign ministers condemned Iran's transfer of ballistic missiles to Russia, emphasizing the threat to Ukraine and international security. This follows reports of Russia…
Delivery of Hundreds of Iranian 'Fateh 360' Missiles to Russia; U.S.: A 'Highly Destabilizing' Development
The U.S. has reported that Russia has received hundreds of Iranian Fateh 360 missiles, which could significantly enhance its military capabilities against Ukraine. This development…
IAEA: Iran Increases Its Stockpile of Enriched Uranium 'Close to Weapons Grade'
The IAEA reports that Iran has increased its stockpile of enriched uranium to levels close to weapons-grade, defying international demands and raising concerns about its…
UN Security Council Countries Warn of Full-Scale War Threat in the Middle East
The UN Security Council has raised alarms over the potential for a full-scale war in the Middle East following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail…
US: The Security Council Must Address the Actions of Iran's 'Proxies and Terrorist Partners'
The UN Security Council convened to discuss recent attacks attributed to Israel, resulting in the deaths of a Hezbollah commander and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.…
Review of Iran's Nuclear Program at the UN Security Council; European Troika Puts 'Trigger Mechanism' on the Table
The UN Security Council discussed Iran's nuclear program, with the European Troika warning of activating the 'trigger mechanism' due to Iran's violations of the 2015…
Three European Countries: Iran Must Halt Nuclear Escalation and Return to Its JCPOA Commitments
Germany, Britain, and France have urged Iran to halt its nuclear escalation and return to its JCPOA commitments following a UN Security Council meeting. The…
CENTCOM: The Oil Tanker Targeted by Houthis Last Docked in Russia and Was Heading to China
An oil tanker, MT Wind, was attacked by Houthi missiles while en route from Russia to China, causing damage but no casualties. CENTCOM warns that…
Houthis in Yemen Attack Another Commercial Ship in the Red Sea
The Houthis in Yemen have attacked a Panama-flagged tanker in the Red Sea, following a series of maritime assaults that have disrupted international shipping. The…
Iran Rejects Accusations of Violating UN Resolutions on Yemen
Iran has rejected U.S. accusations of providing military support to Houthi rebels in Yemen, asserting its commitment to UN resolutions. The U.S. has called for…
US Destroyer Destroys Houthi Anti-Ship Missile Over the Red Sea
The US destroyer USS Mason intercepted and destroyed a Houthi anti-ship missile over the Red Sea, following Houthi claims of targeting both the USS Mason…
US: The Islamic Republic Cannot Hide Behind the Houthis and Must Immediately Cease Destabilizing Actions
The U.S. has condemned Iran's support for the Houthi rebels in Yemen, calling for an end to their destabilizing actions. The Houthis have been attacking…
The U.S. Urges Iran to Halt Military Weapon Shipments to Houthis
The U.S. has called on Iran to stop supplying weapons to the Houthi rebels in Yemen, citing the destabilizing impact on international shipping in the…
UN Secretary-General at Emergency Security Council Meeting: Now is the Time for Maximum Restraint and De-escalation
The UN Secretary-General urged for de-escalation and maximum restraint amid escalating tensions between the Islamic Republic and Israel following missile and drone attacks. The US…
Reuters Analytical Report on Iran's Options for 'Revenge Against Israel'; All Carry Risks
Iran is faced with a dilemma on how to retaliate against Israel following an attack on its consulate in Syria that killed several IRGC members.…
The United States Warns the Islamic Republic Against Any Attack on American Forces in the Region
The U.S. has warned Iran against retaliation following a deadly attack on its consulate in Damascus, which Iran blames on Israel. The situation escalates tensions…