February 2019
North Korea Says It Seeks the Lifting of Five UN Security Council Resolutions
North Korea's foreign minister announced a proposal to lift five UN Security Council resolutions in exchange for nuclear disarmament, following a failed summit with Donald…
Trump and Kim's Negotiations End Without Agreement: 'We Made Progress, But It's Not Enough'
The U.S. and North Korea ended their latest round of negotiations without a formal agreement, despite claims of progress. Both leaders expressed differing views on…
Kim Jong-un: If I Were Not Seeking Denuclearization, I Would Not Be Here
U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un are engaged in negotiations in Hanoi aimed at denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula. Both leaders expressed…
Michael Cohen Testifies Against Donald Trump in U.S. Congress
Michael Cohen testified against Donald Trump in Congress, accusing him of lying about his business dealings in Russia and paying hush money to silence allegations…
Leaders of the U.S. and North Korea Meet in Vietnam
Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un met for the second time in Hanoi to discuss denuclearization. Both leaders expressed optimism about the negotiations, with Trump…
U.S. House of Representatives Passes Measure Against Emergency Declaration for Border Wall Construction
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a measure to block President Trump's emergency declaration for border wall construction, which now heads to the Senate. This…
Former Trump Lawyer Testifies in U.S. House of Representatives
Michael Cohen, former lawyer of Donald Trump, is set to testify against Trump in a public House committee hearing, alleging that Trump is a 'racist'…
Trump and Kim Prepare for Second Round of Face-to-Face Negotiations
U.S. President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un are set to meet for their second round of negotiations in Hanoi, Vietnam, from March 8…
Kushner: The U.S. Peace Plan for the Middle East Will Resolve Border Issues
Jared Kushner presented the U.S. peace plan for the Middle East, claiming it will resolve the Israel-Palestine conflict and define borders. However, he did not…
Withdrawal of Foreign Troops: Main Focus of Taliban-US Talks in Qatar
The main focus of the ongoing US-Taliban negotiations in Qatar is the withdrawal of foreign troops and ensuring that terrorist groups do not establish themselves…
Trump Arrives in Vietnam for Second Meeting with North Korean Leader
Donald Trump has arrived in Vietnam for a second summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to discuss denuclearization and improving bilateral relations. The meeting…
North Korean Leader Arrives in Hanoi for Second Meeting with Trump
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has arrived in Hanoi for a second meeting with US President Donald Trump, following a previous summit in Singapore. The…
US-backed group in Syria hands over more than 280 ISIS members to Iraq
US-backed forces in Syria have transferred over 280 ISIS detainees to Iraq, with more expected to follow. This operation highlights ongoing challenges in managing ISIS…
Statements from US Officials Ahead of the Second Round of Trump-Kim Negotiations
US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un are set to meet for the second time in Vietnam on February 27-28, with expectations…
Mueller's Office Says Former Trump Campaign Chief Is 'Not Deserving of Leniency'
Robert Mueller's office has stated that Paul Manafort, former campaign chairman for Donald Trump, is not deserving of leniency due to his repeated legal violations.…
Escalating Tensions at the Venezuela Border; Opposition Leader to Meet with Trump’s Vice President
Juan Guaidó, the Venezuelan opposition leader, is set to meet with U.S. Vice President Mike Pence amid escalating tensions at the Venezuelan borders. The U.S.…
White House: 200 American Forces Will Remain in Syria
The White House announced that 200 American troops will remain in Syria as a peacekeeping force after the withdrawal of larger military units. This decision…
Latest Agency Report: Iran Remains Committed to Its Obligations Under the JCPOA
The IAEA's latest report confirms that Iran continues to comply with its nuclear commitments under the JCPOA, despite the U.S. withdrawal and reinstatement of sanctions.…
Pompeo Expresses Hope for Results from Second Meeting of US and North Korean Leaders in Vietnam
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo expressed optimism about the upcoming summit between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Vietnam, hoping…
Syrian Democratic Forces Hand Over More Than 150 ISIS Fighters to Iraq
The Syrian Democratic Forces have handed over over 150 Iraqi ISIS fighters to Iraq, with more transfers expected. This situation highlights the challenges faced by…
Trump Says American-Born Woman Who Joined ISIS Has No Right to Return
Donald Trump has stated that Hoda Muthana, an American-born woman who joined ISIS, will not be allowed to return to the U.S., claiming she is…
US Launches Global Campaign to Decriminalize Homosexuality, Referencing Recent Execution in Iran
The Trump administration has launched a global campaign to decriminalize homosexuality, prompted by the recent execution of a gay man in Iran. Richard Grenell, the…
Bernie Sanders Announces Candidacy for the U.S. Presidential Election
Bernie Sanders has announced his candidacy for the 2020 U.S. presidential election, aiming to build a movement focused on economic and social justice. His previous…
Trump Warns Venezuelan Military About Continued Support for Maduro
Donald Trump warned the Venezuelan military that their continued support for Nicolas Maduro jeopardizes their future, urging them to support opposition leader Juan Guaido instead.…
Trump Accuses Former Justice and FBI Officials of Attempting a Coup
Donald Trump has accused former Justice and FBI officials of attempting a coup against him, following claims made by Andrew McCabe that Rod Rosenstein sought…
American Officials: More Aid to be Sent to the Venezuela Border
U.S. officials announced that humanitarian aid will continue to be sent to Venezuela in response to Juan Guaido's requests. The Venezuelan army has blocked the…
Possibility of Donald Trump Vetoing Congress Decision on Mexico Wall
David Miller, a senior advisor to Trump, indicated that Trump may use his veto power to uphold a declared state of emergency regarding funding for…
Commander of Syrian Democratic Forces: ISIS on the Verge of Complete Defeat
The Syrian Democratic Forces are close to defeating ISIS in Syria, with their commander announcing the imminent capture of the last stronghold. This development follows…
Emergency Declared at the Southern U.S. Borders; Democrats to Sue in Court
President Trump declared a national emergency at the U.S. southern border, citing a humanitarian and security crisis, which has prompted Democrats to threaten legal action.…
Trump Says He Will Declare a National Emergency to Fund the Border Wall
Donald Trump announced plans to declare a national emergency to fund the border wall with Mexico after Congress rejected his budget request. This decision comes…
Border Wall Project; Trump Decides to Declare State of Emergency, Democrats Warned
Donald Trump has decided to declare a state of emergency to facilitate the construction of a border wall, which has drawn criticism from Congressional Democrats.…
William Barr Confirmed as Attorney General of the United States by Senate
William Barr has been confirmed as the new Attorney General of the United States by the Senate, receiving 55 votes in favor and 45 against.…
U.S. Federal Judge: Former Trump Campaign Manager Lied to Prosecutors
U.S. federal judge Amy Berman Jackson ruled that Paul Manafort lied to prosecutors, violating his agreement with special investigator Robert Mueller. This could lead to…
New York Times Report on U.S. 'Covert Actions' to Counter Iran's Missile Program
The New York Times reports that the U.S. has a covert program to counter Iran's missile program, which includes efforts to disrupt satellite launches. Recent…
The Hague Court to Address Iran's Complaint After Rejecting US Objection
The International Court of Justice has decided to proceed with Iran's complaint against the US regarding asset seizures after rejecting US objections. This ruling could…
The Hague Court's Ruling on the U.S. Objection to Iran's Lawsuit Will Be Announced
The International Court of Justice will announce its ruling on the U.S. objections to Iran's lawsuit on February 13. Iran claims the U.S. has violated…
Trump Calls for Ilhan Omar's Resignation from U.S. Congress
Donald Trump has called for the resignation of Ilhan Omar from Congress after her comments about AIPAC and financial influence on Congress members, which were…
Unannounced Visit of Acting U.S. Defense Secretary to Baghdad
Patrick Shanahan, the acting U.S. Secretary of Defense, made an unannounced visit to Baghdad to discuss U.S. military presence and security cooperation with Iraqi officials…
Agreement Among American Lawmakers to Prevent Another Federal Government Shutdown
Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. Congress have reached a preliminary agreement to fund the federal government and prevent another shutdown, requiring President Trump's support.…
Russia Urges Europe to Abandon Policy of Appeasing the U.S. Regarding Iran
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov urged the EU to abandon its appeasement policy towards the U.S. regarding Iran and to open up for practical…
Slow Progress in the 'Final Assault' Against ISIS in Eastern Syria
Syrian Democratic Forces, backed by the U.S., have launched a delayed final assault on ISIS positions in eastern Syria, focusing on the village of Baghouz…
Ahmad Khatami: We Have the Formula for Building an Atomic Bomb
Ahmad Khatami, a senior Iranian cleric, claimed that Iran possesses the formula for building an atomic bomb but insists the country does not intend to…
US Ambassador to Germany Describes INSTEX as 'Disrespect' to Washington's Policies
The US Ambassador to Germany criticized the European financial mechanism INSTEX for trade with Iran, calling it a disrespect to US policies. This comes amid…
The Second Meeting of U.S. and North Korean Leaders to Take Place in Hanoi, Vietnam
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that his second meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will take place in Hanoi, Vietnam, on February 27-28.…
U.S. Claims About Iran's Missile Program: Justified or Excessive?
Iran's recent satellite launch attempt has drawn criticism from the U.S. and Israel, who claim it violates UN Resolution 2231 and poses a threat. The…
Khamenei: 'Death to America' Means Death to Trump, Bolton, and Pompeo
Ayatollah Khamenei responded to Trump's speech by clarifying that 'Death to America' targets U.S. leaders, not its people. He criticized European proposals for financial mechanisms…
Bagheri: We Will Not Be Intimidated by Threats to Negotiate Our Missile Capabilities
Iran's military chief, Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, stated that Iran will not be intimidated by threats regarding its missile capabilities and emphasized the country's self-sufficiency in…
Trump Says Complete Defeat of ISIS Likely to Be Announced Next Week
President Trump announced that a complete defeat of ISIS is likely to be declared next week, citing significant territorial losses for the group in Syria…
Pompeo: The Withdrawal of US Forces from Syria Does Not Mean the End of the War with ISIS
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated that the withdrawal of US troops from Syria does not mean the end of the fight against ISIS,…
U.S. Senate Passes Bill Against Israel Boycott Movement
The U.S. Senate passed a bill to sanction supporters of the BDS movement against Israel, with strong Republican support and opposition from some Democrats. The…
Zarif's Reaction to Trump's Attack on the Iranian Government in Annual Congressional Speech
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif responded to U.S. President Donald Trump's critical remarks about Iran during his annual congressional address, highlighting U.S. support for…
Democrats' Reaction to Trump's Second Annual Address to Congress
Donald Trump delivered his second State of the Union address, focusing on domestic policies, while Stacey Abrams responded on behalf of the Democrats, criticizing Trump's…
Haaretz Poll: Half of Israelis Do Not Want Netanyahu as Prime Minister
A recent Haaretz poll reveals that nearly half of Israelis do not support Netanyahu's continued premiership, with Benny Gantz emerging as a significant challenger. Despite…
Trump Describes the Islamic Republic as a 'Corrupt Dictatorship' in Annual Speech
In his annual speech, Donald Trump labeled the Iranian government a 'corrupt dictatorship' and the 'main state sponsor of terrorism,' asserting his administration's commitment to…
Rouhani's Reaction to Trump's Remarks: You Spoke Your Heart About Iran
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani responded to U.S. President Donald Trump's comments about maintaining U.S. troops in Iraq to monitor Iran, accusing the U.S. of occupying…
Barham Salih: The U.S. Did Not Seek Permission from Iraq to Monitor Iran
Iraqi President Barham Salih stated that the U.S. did not seek permission to monitor Iran from Iraq, emphasizing that U.S. forces should focus on their…
The U.S. Sends 3,750 More Troops to the Mexico Border
The U.S. is deploying an additional 3,750 troops to the Mexico border to support border security amid concerns about a caravan of refugees. This move,…
Trump: The Presence of US Military Forces in Iraq is to Monitor Iran
Donald Trump stated that the presence of US military forces in Iraq is to monitor Iran, which he considers a significant threat. He disagreed with…
Guaidó and the White House Urge Venezuelan Military to Withdraw Support for Maduro
Juan Guaidó and U.S. officials are urging the Venezuelan military to stop supporting President Nicolás Maduro following a general's call for military members to join…
The U.S. State Department's Account of '40 Years of Failure' of the Islamic Republic
The U.S. State Department marked the 40th anniversary of the Iranian Revolution by criticizing the Islamic Republic's record on media suppression, corruption, and economic failure.…
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Rejects Mediation from Mexico and Uruguay
Juan Guaidó has rejected mediation offers from Mexico and Uruguay, urging them to support Venezuelan demands instead. The U.S. continues to back Guaidó while imposing…
Ghasemi: We Demand Full Implementation of Europe's Commitments as Soon as Possible
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Bahram Ghasemi, has called for the immediate and full implementation of the EU's financial commitments following the establishment of INSTEX. This…
Trump: Iran is a Major Threat
Donald Trump publicly disagrees with U.S. intelligence officials' assessment of Iran as a threat, asserting that he is correct and that Iran poses a significant…