December 2018
Pompeo Congratulates Iranians on Yalda Night; 'The End of the Dark Night is Bright'
Mike Pompeo congratulated Iranians on Yalda Night, expressing wishes for their prosperity and freedom while referencing a poem about hope. The celebration is overshadowed by…
Putin Warns of Consequences of U.S. Withdrawal from Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty
Vladimir Putin warned about the dangers of nuclear war following the U.S. withdrawal from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, citing the potential for global destruction.…
Khashoggi Murder: Saudi Arabia Establishes New Institutions to Improve Intelligence and Security Operations
Saudi Arabia has established new institutions to enhance its intelligence and security operations following the global backlash over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. King…
Albania Expels Iranian Ambassador and Diplomat for Security Reasons
Albania has expelled the Iranian ambassador and a diplomat due to suspicions of illegal activities threatening national security. This action has received support from U.S.…
Netanyahu: Israel on the Verge of a Major Victory in Syria to Overcome Iranian Influence
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared Israel's commitment to combating the JCPOA and expressed satisfaction with renewed U.S. sanctions against Iran. He claimed Israel is…
USA: Sanctions on North Korea Will Be Lifted After Dismantling Nuclear Weapons
The U.S. State Department has reiterated that sanctions on North Korea will only be lifted after the country denuclearizes, amidst ongoing tensions and stalled negotiations.…
Iran Protests Against the 'Non-Implementation' of the International Court of Justice's Order by the U.S.
Iran has formally protested to the U.S. for failing to comply with the International Court of Justice's provisional order regarding sanctions. The U.S. has added…
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…
North Korea Warns the U.S.; 'Nuclear Disarmament Could Be Halted Forever'
North Korea has condemned new U.S. sanctions and warned that nuclear disarmament could be permanently halted. This follows the U.S. imposing sanctions on North Korean…
Zarif: There is no reason for further negotiations with the U.S.
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif declared that there is no reason for further negotiations with the U.S. regarding the JCPOA and emphasized that Iran's…
The U.S. Urges China to Release Two Detained Canadian Citizens
The U.S. has urged China to release two detained Canadian citizens in retaliation for the arrest of Huawei's CFO, Meng Wanzhou. This incident has heightened…
Zarif's Reaction to Pompeo's Presence at the Security Council: 'Bluster'
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif criticized US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's remarks at the UN Security Council regarding Iran's missile activities, accusing him…
OAS Expresses 'Deep Concern' Over Russian Nuclear Bombers in Venezuela
The Organization of American States has expressed deep concern over the arrival of Russian nuclear bombers in Venezuela, viewing it as a violation of the…
The U.S. Calls for Continued Arms Restrictions on Iran After 2020
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged the UN Security Council to maintain arms restrictions on Iran beyond 2020, citing Iran's missile activities and violations…
The U.S. Rejects Israel's Request to Sanction Lebanon
The U.S. has rejected Israel's request to sanction Lebanon over the discovery of Hezbollah tunnels. Israel claims these tunnels pose a threat and that Lebanon…
US: Pompeo to Attend UN Security Council Meeting on Iran
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is set to attend a UN Security Council meeting to discuss Iran's missile program, emphasizing threats posed by its…
Guterres Says Two Missile Launchers Found in Yemen Are Apparently Iranian
The UN Secretary-General's report suggests that two missile launchers found in Yemen are likely Iranian-made, raising questions about compliance with UN sanctions. The report will…
U.S. State Department: 800 Human Rights Advocates Are Imprisoned in Iran
The U.S. State Department has highlighted the imprisonment of around 800 human rights advocates in Iran, coinciding with International Human Rights Day. Secretary of State…
Commander of the Aerospace Force of the IRGC Confirms 'Important' Missile Test
The commander of the IRGC's Aerospace Force confirmed an important missile test by Iran, following U.S. allegations of a violation of UN resolutions. This has…
Pompeo: Iran Must Free Levinson and Other Americans
Mike Pompeo has called on Iran to release Robert Levinson and other American prisoners, accusing the Iranian government of hostage-taking. This statement coincides with International…
Sweden Talks; Parties Involved in Yemen 'Have Not Yet Reached Agreement on Key Issues'
UN-led negotiations in Sweden regarding the Yemen conflict have not yet yielded agreements on key issues like the Hodeidah port and Sanaa airport. The Houthis…
Jahangiri: We Have Found New Ways to Sell Oil
Es'hagh Jahangiri, Iran's First Vice President, claims Iran has found new ways to sell oil despite U.S. sanctions aimed at reducing exports to zero. He…
Iran Accuses the U.S. of 'Exploiting' the Security Council for 'Malicious' Purposes
Iran's UN mission accused the U.S. of misusing the Security Council to further its agenda against Tehran following a closed meeting discussing Iran's missile tests.…
The United States Sets a 60-Day Deadline for Russia to Comply with the Missile Treaty
The U.S. has given Russia a 60-day ultimatum to comply with the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, or it will withdraw. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo…
Tehran's Reaction to Security Council Meeting on Iran's Missile Test
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson defended the country's missile program in response to a UN Security Council meeting that discussed a recent missile test, which the…
Hassan Rouhani: The U.S. has requested negotiations 11 times
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani revealed that the U.S. has made multiple requests for negotiations, which Iran has rejected, citing a lack of trust and dignity.…
Zarif Responds to Pompeo: Iranian Missiles Are Not Designed to Carry Nuclear Weapons
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif responded to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's claims about Iran testing a nuclear-capable missile, asserting that Iranian missiles…
The United Nations Security Council Holds Meeting to Review Iran's Missile Test
The UN Security Council is meeting to discuss Iran's recent missile test, which the US claims violates a key resolution. Iran maintains that its missile…
Netanyahu and Pompeo Meet in Brussels; Lebanon 'Control Hezbollah or Israel Will'
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu met with U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo to discuss strategies against Iran, urging Lebanon to control Hezbollah or face Israeli action.…
The U.S. Urges Europe to Impose Sanctions on Iran Due to Ballistic Missile Program
The U.S. has urged European nations to impose new sanctions on Iran due to its ballistic missile program, coinciding with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's…
Armed Forces Spokesman: We Will Definitely Continue Missile Tests
Iran's armed forces spokesman confirmed the continuation of missile tests following U.S. accusations of violating UN resolutions. This escalation in missile development is framed as…
Iran Does Not Deny Testing Missile Capable of Carrying Nuclear Warhead
Iran has not denied recent claims by the U.S. Secretary of State regarding a missile test capable of carrying nuclear warheads. The Iranian government insists…
Pompeo: Iran has tested a ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear weapons
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that Iran has tested a medium-range ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear weapons, claiming it violates UN Resolution…
Iran Asks the United Nations to Condemn Pompeo's Statements
Iran's UN mission condemned U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo's recent statements as provocative and a threat to starve the Iranian people. The letter calls for…