July 2018
Iran's First Official Reaction to Trump's Readiness for Negotiation
Iran has officially responded to Trump's proposal for negotiations, stating that conditions for dialogue have not been met and emphasizing the need for mutual respect…
Rouhani: Iran Does Not Seek to Create Problems in Global Waterways
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani asserts that Iran does not aim to disrupt global waterways while defending its oil export rights. The U.S. and Iranian officials…
Donald Trump: I am ready to meet with Iranians without any conditions
Donald Trump has expressed his willingness to meet with Iranian leaders without preconditions, amidst ongoing tensions and previous rejections of negotiations by Iran. This statement…
Bahrām Qasemi Denies Reports of Omani Mediation Between Iran and the U.S.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson denied reports of Omani mediation between Iran and the U.S., asserting that the current U.S. administration is unreliable for dialogue. The…
Republican Senators Warn Europe Against Easing Iran Sanctions
Ten Republican senators have warned European ambassadors against undermining U.S. sanctions on Iran, emphasizing that Congress will respond to any attempts to circumvent these sanctions.…
Qassem Soleimani Threatens US Presence in the Red Sea
Qassem Soleimani threatened that the Red Sea is no longer safe for US presence, responding to Donald Trump's recent warnings. This exchange highlights escalating tensions…
Iran Officially Complains About Pompeo's Remarks at Iranian Gathering
Iran has officially protested U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's remarks that criticized Iranian officials and emphasized economic pressure on Iran. This incident highlights ongoing…
Mattis: Trump's message indicates Iran is on the wrong path
U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis stated that Trump's recent tweet indicates Iran is on the wrong path, following a series of threats exchanged between…
News Summary for August 3
On August 3, 2018, significant developments included the postponement of a Trump-Putin meeting due to an ongoing investigation, calls for the Iranian Parliament to approve…
Trump Discusses Iran with Congress Members After Meeting with Putin
President Trump discussed Iran's nuclear program and regional activities with Russian President Putin during a meeting with Congress members. He reiterated his administration's stance on…
Publication of Arrest Warrant for Iranian Diplomat by German Prosecutor's Office
The German Attorney General's Office has issued an arrest warrant for Iranian diplomat Assadollah A. for allegedly commissioning an explosive attack on a Mojahedin-e Khalq…
Delayed Reporting on the Expulsion of Two Iranian Diplomats from the Netherlands; Intensification of Ambiguities
The Dutch government has expelled two Iranian diplomats, which is seen as a significant diplomatic action against Iran. This expulsion, along with the public announcement…
German Ministry of Finance: We are reviewing Iran's request to withdraw 300 million euros
The German Ministry of Finance is reviewing Iran's request to withdraw 300 million euros from a bank in Hamburg amid concerns over potential U.S. sanctions.…
Iran Protests the Expulsion of Two Employees from Its Embassy in the Netherlands
Iran has officially protested the expulsion of two embassy employees from the Netherlands, calling the action unfriendly and illogical. This incident follows ongoing tensions related…
Iran's Strong Protest to Three European Countries Regarding the Arrest of Iranian Diplomat
Iran has summoned the ambassadors of Germany, Belgium, and France to protest the arrest of an Iranian diplomat linked to a bomb plot against the…
Austrian Chancellor Calls for Cooperation from Rouhani in Iranian Diplomat Case
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has urged Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to cooperate in clarifying the allegations against Iranian diplomat Assadollah Assadi, who was arrested in…
U.S. State Department Spokesperson Responds to Arrest of Iranian Diplomat in Germany
Heather Nauert, the U.S. State Department spokesperson, commented on the arrest of an Iranian diplomat in Germany linked to a plot against a conference in…
Kyodo News: Japanese Prime Minister's Trip to Iran Canceled
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has canceled his planned trip to Iran due to U.S. pressure, while Iranian officials deny any such plans existed. This…
Austria Revokes Diplomatic Immunity of Arrested Iranian Diplomat
Austria has revoked the diplomatic immunity of an Iranian diplomat arrested for allegedly plotting a bombing at a meeting of the People's Mujahedin of Iran.…