December 2018
Iran's Ambassador: All Iranian Military Advisors Have Left Iraq
Iran's ambassador to Iraq announced the withdrawal of all Iranian military advisors from Iraq following the defeat of ISIS. This statement comes amid ongoing concerns…
UAE Emphasizes the Necessity for Arab Countries to Counter Iran and Turkey's Influence in Syria
The UAE's Foreign Minister has called for Arab nations to counter Iranian and Turkish influence in Syria, emphasizing the importance of Arab involvement for peace…
New Round of Verbal Conflict Between Leaders of Israel and Turkey
A new verbal conflict has erupted between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with both leaders accusing each other of…
Trump Defends Decision to Withdraw from Syria Following Two Resignations and Negative Reactions
Donald Trump defended his decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria after the resignations of Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and ISIS coalition representative Brett McGurk.…
Baeidi-Nejad Denies 'Secret Negotiations Between Iran and the U.S.' in London
Hamid Baeidi-Nejad, Iran's ambassador to Britain, denied claims of secret negotiations between Iranian and U.S. diplomats in London, labeling the reports as false. The discussions…
Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman: American Presence in Syria Was a Mistake from the Beginning
Iran's Foreign Ministry criticized the U.S. military presence in Syria as a mistake and a source of instability, following President Trump's announcement of their withdrawal.…
Bild Newspaper: Flights of Mahan Airlines to Germany to be Banned
The German government plans to ban Mahan Air flights to Germany starting January 2019 due to U.S. sanctions related to the airline's alleged support for…
Reactions to Trump's Decision on Withdrawal of US Forces from Syria
Donald Trump announced the withdrawal of US forces from Syria following a claimed victory over ISIS, prompting mixed reactions from global leaders. Israeli Prime Minister…
US Representative for Syria: Our Aim is Not to Overthrow Assad but to Change Governance
James Jeffrey, the U.S. Representative for Syria, clarified that the U.S. does not seek to overthrow Assad but aims for a change in governance and…
Taliban: A New Meeting with American Officials Will Take Place
The Taliban confirmed a new meeting with U.S. officials in the UAE, which will also include representatives from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Pakistan. This…
Pakistan Summons Iranian Ambassador 'In Protest Against a Border Attack'
Pakistan summoned the Iranian ambassador in response to a border attack that killed six Pakistani soldiers. Islamabad has demanded Tehran take action against the responsible…
Netanyahu: Oman Opens Its Airspace to Israeli Flights
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced that Oman has agreed to allow Israeli airline El Al to use its airspace for flights, marking a significant diplomatic…
Trump Nominates William Barr as U.S. Attorney General
Donald Trump has nominated William Barr as the new U.S. Attorney General, following the resignation of Jeff Sessions. Barr, who has bipartisan respect, must be…
Trump: Heather Nauert to Succeed Nikki Haley
Donald Trump announced Heather Nauert as the new U.S. ambassador to the UN, succeeding Nikki Haley who resigned. Haley's resignation surprised many and sparked speculation…
Mueller's Office Reports Flynn's Cooperation with Investigation into Russian Interference in US Elections
Michael Flynn, former national security advisor, has cooperated significantly with Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 US elections, leading prosecutors to recommend…