July 2018
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…
North Korea 'is working on new missiles'
Satellite images suggest North Korea is ramping up missile production, particularly intercontinental ballistic missiles. The U.S. has not officially commented, and there is no response…
Developments in Iran-U.S. Relations: Direct Negotiation or Path to Violence?
The article discusses the escalating tensions between Iran and the U.S. as new sanctions are set to be announced. U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's…
Pompeo Supports Trump's Call for Meeting with Iranian Leaders
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo expressed support for President Trump's willingness to meet with Iranian leaders without preconditions. This comes amid ongoing tensions and…
News Summary for Tuesday, August 1
On August 1, 2018, various news items from Iran included the announcement of a street concert for singer Homayoun Shajarian, protests against economic conditions in…
Sadegh Larijani: Pompeo's Statements About My Assets Were Unethical
Sadegh Larijani criticized Mike Pompeo's comments about his wealth as unethical, following accusations of corruption against him and other Iranian officials. This incident highlights ongoing…
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…
New Talks Between Iran, Russia, and Turkey on the Syrian Crisis
Iran, Russia, and Turkey are set to hold new talks in Sochi regarding the Syrian crisis, focusing on constitutional issues and humanitarian concerns. The U.S.…
Why the Islamic Republic Cannot Accept Negotiations in Trump's Style?
Donald Trump has expressed readiness to negotiate with the Islamic Republic, raising concerns and hopes among various factions in Iran. The article discusses the implications…
U.S. Defense Secretary: We Are Not Seeking Regime Change or Internal Collapse in Iran
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis clarified that the U.S. is not pursuing regime change in Iran, despite President Trump's recent threats. This comes amid rising…
North Korea Returns Remains of Several American Soldiers
North Korea has returned the remains of several American soldiers killed during the Korean War, fulfilling a commitment made by Kim Jong Un to Donald…
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.…
U.S. Criticism of Religious Minority Rights Violations in Iran
The U.S. Vice President and Secretary of State have criticized Iran for its violations of religious minority rights, urging the Iranian people to pursue freedom.…
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…
Pompeo: The Islamic Republic is not what the people of Iran want
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo criticized the Iranian government, stating that it is not what the people want and highlighted the economic challenges Iran…
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…
Ghasemi: We Will Respond in Kind if Iran's Oil Exports Are Cut
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Ghasemi warned of a strong response if the U.S. attempts to cut Iran's oil exports. President Rouhani labeled this effort…
Monitoring Group on North Korea: Pyongyang is Dismantling a Missile Site
North Korea has begun dismantling the Sohae missile test site, a move seen as a step towards fulfilling Kim Jong Un's promise to Donald Trump…
Trump's Warning to Rouhani: Never Threaten America Again
Donald Trump warned Iranian President Hassan Rouhani against threatening the U.S., following Rouhani's remarks about the consequences of war and peace with Iran. This exchange…
U.S. Secretary of State: We Support the People of Iran
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo addressed a gathering of Iranian-Americans, criticizing the Iranian government for corruption and human rights abuses while expressing support for…
U.S. Secretary of State to Speak on Iran
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is set to speak to Iranian Americans in California, emphasizing U.S. support for the Iranian people's demands for freedom…
Mohammad Hossein Baqeri Accuses America of Planning an Attack on Iran
Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri of Iran claims that the U.S. has been planning a military invasion of Iran over the past year and a…
Rouhani: War with Iran is the mother of all wars, and peace with Iran is the mother of all peace
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani accused the U.S. of attempting to destabilize Iran through sanctions and threats, asserting that war with Iran leads to greater conflict,…
Moscow's Efforts for the Release of Russian 'Secret Agent' Imprisoned in the U.S.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has called for the release of Maria Butina, arrested in the U.S. on charges of espionage and conspiracy. Butina allegedly…
The U.S. Calls for Full Implementation of Sanctions Against North Korea
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has called for the full enforcement of sanctions against North Korea until it denuclearizes, warning against any reductions in…
Iranians' Perspective on U.S. Support for 'Voice of Iranians'
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is scheduled to meet with Iranian-Americans in Los Angeles to express support for the Iranian people's struggle for freedom…
Pompeo: North Korea Will Return Remains of American Soldiers in Coming Weeks
Mike Pompeo announced that North Korea will return the remains of American soldiers from the Korean War in the coming weeks, following an agreement made…
Trump: There is no specific deadline for denuclearizing North Korea
Donald Trump stated there is no specific deadline for North Korea's denuclearization after discussions with Kim Jong-un. The ongoing negotiations have faced criticism from North…
Trump and Putin to Meet Each Other
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet in Helsinki on July 16, marking their first planned bilateral dialogue since…
Rouhani's Promise to the People: No Problems Will Arise for the Country
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani assured citizens that the government will manage to avoid problems in key sectors despite increased U.S. sanctions. This statement comes amid…
Velayati: Iran Has No Desire to Negotiate with the US Government
Ali Akbar Velayati, an advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, stated that Iran has no intention of negotiating with the US, emphasizing distrust towards the US…
Pompeo and Mogherini Discuss Iran on the Sidelines of NATO Summit
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini discussed Iran's influence in the Middle East during a NATO summit. The…
Trump: The Islamic Republic is now treating us with much more respect
Donald Trump claimed that the Islamic Republic of Iran is treating the U.S. with more respect than before, citing changes in behavior since the U.S.…
Israeli Defense Minister Criticizes European Countries' Engagement with Iran
Israeli Defense Minister Avigdor Lieberman criticized European countries for maintaining economic ties with Iran while interfering in Israeli internal matters. He highlighted the hypocrisy of…
Pompeo Discusses 'Increasing Pressure on Iran' with NATO Members
Mike Pompeo is in Brussels discussing strategies to increase pressure on Iran with NATO foreign ministers. The U.S. aims to enforce sanctions to compel Iran…
Pompeo: We Will Show Iran That Its Behavior Will Be Very Costly
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo emphasized that the U.S. and its allies aim to impose high costs on Iran for its actions, particularly regarding…
Trump: I am sure Kim Jong-un will respect the agreement signed
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed confidence that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will honor their denuclearization agreement, despite recent tensions and North Korea's criticism of…
Opponents of the Islamic Republic Request Pompeo to Sanction IRIB
Opponents of the Islamic Republic have urged U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to impose sanctions on IRIB due to ongoing human rights violations and…
Pompeo: Sanctions Against Pyongyang to Continue Until Complete Denuclearization of North Korea
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated that sanctions against North Korea will remain until complete denuclearization is achieved, following his recent discussions in Pyongyang.…
North Korea Calls Negotiations with Pompeo 'Regrettable'
North Korea criticized the recent negotiations with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, calling them 'regrettable' and accusing the U.S. of unilateral demands regarding denuclearization.…
Formation of a Joint Committee by the U.S. and Israel 'to Increase Pressure' on the Iranian Government
The U.S. and Israel have formed a joint committee aimed at increasing internal pressure on the Iranian government, focusing on exploiting domestic discontent rather than…
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…
U.S. State Department: New Round of Sanctions Against Iran Starts on August 4
The U.S. plans to implement a new round of sanctions against Iran starting August 4, aiming to reduce its oil exports to zero. This strategy…
Iran's Judiciary Chief: People Need a Listening Ear
Iran's Judiciary Chief emphasized the need for government officials to listen to the people's concerns amid ongoing protests sparked by economic issues. The protests, initially…
The U.S. Has a 'One-Year Plan' for Dismantling North Korean Nuclear Weapons and Missiles
The U.S. plans to dismantle North Korea's nuclear weapons and missiles within a year, as stated by National Security Advisor John Bolton. This comes amid…