August 2018
British Deputy Foreign Minister's Visit to Iran
Alistair Burt, the UK Deputy Foreign Minister, visited Tehran to discuss Iran's role in regional conflicts and bilateral issues, marking the first senior UK diplomatic…
France Calls for Negotiation on Iran's Missile Program and Regional Role
France's Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian emphasized the need for negotiations with Iran regarding its missile program and regional role, alongside its nuclear commitments. This…
Iran Warns the U.S. Again About the Strait of Hormuz
Iran has issued a warning to the U.S. regarding the Strait of Hormuz following a tweet from Secretary of State Mike Pompeo asserting that Iran…
Khamenei to Government: Give Up Hope on Europeans Regarding Issues Like JCPOA
Ayatollah Khamenei has instructed the Iranian government to abandon hopes of European support regarding the JCPOA and the economy, while reiterating that negotiations with the…
The U.S. Rejects the Hague Court's Jurisdiction to Lift Sanctions on Iran
The U.S. has rejected the International Court of Justice's jurisdiction over Iran's request to lift sanctions, claiming national security concerns. Iran argues that the U.S.…
Pompeo: The Strait of Hormuz is an international waterway and is not under Iran's control
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo asserted that the Strait of Hormuz is an international waterway not controlled by Iran, while Iranian officials claim full…
Pompeo: The U.S. Will Counter Iran's Unfounded Claims at the International Court
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that the U.S. will counter Iran's claims at the International Court of Justice regarding the reinstatement of sanctions.…
China's Protest Against Trump's Remarks on Denuclearization of North Korea
China has criticized Trump's claims that it is responsible for the lack of progress in North Korea's denuclearization, asserting that it takes the issue seriously.…
Trump: I Asked Pompeo Not to Go to North Korea for Now
Donald Trump announced the cancellation of Mike Pompeo's trip to North Korea due to insufficient progress in denuclearization talks. This decision reflects ongoing tensions between…
Negotiations Between U.S. and U.K. Foreign Ministers on Iran and Russia
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and U.K. Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt discussed key global issues including Iran and Russia. The U.S. continues to push…
Rouhani Describes Iran's Military Power Increase as a Sign of Tehran's 'Peace-Seeking'
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani stated that the increase in military power is a sign of peace-seeking, attributing the lack of U.S. military action to the…
Ghasemi Accuses the U.S. of Psychological and Economic Warfare Against Iran
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Bahram Ghasemi, condemned the U.S. formation of an action group targeting Iran as an act of psychological and economic warfare. He…
Zarif: How Sustainable Would a New Agreement with Trump Be?
Iran's Foreign Minister Zarif expressed skepticism about the sustainability of any new agreement with the Trump administration, emphasizing that the JCPOA could continue without the…
Zarif: The 'Action Group' is Seeking a Similar Coup to the 28 Mordad Against Iran
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif accused the U.S. 'Action Group' of attempting to overthrow the Islamic Republic, drawing parallels to the 1953 coup against…
Brian Hook: The Special Working Group is Responsible for Coordinating Actions Against Iran
Brian Hook announced the formation of a special working group to coordinate U.S. actions against Iran, aiming to cut off its financial resources for terrorism…
U.S. Secretary of State Announces Formation of 'Iran Action Group'
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the formation of an 'Iran Action Group' to oversee U.S. policies towards Iran following the withdrawal from the…
News Summary for Thursday, August 16
The U.S. has formed an Iran Action Group to coordinate its policies regarding Iran, while Democrats in Congress are questioning the Trump administration about U.S.…
Nauert on Khamenei's Statements: We Are Not Going to React to Everything They Say
Heather Nauert, the U.S. State Department spokesperson, stated that the U.S. will not react to every statement from global officials, responding to Ayatollah Khamenei's remarks…
Hassan Nasrallah Says Sanctions Against Iran Are Ineffective
Hassan Nasrallah, leader of Hezbollah, claims U.S. sanctions against Iran will not lead to regime change and that Iran has historically endured sanctions. This statement…
Khamenei: I Made a Mistake Regarding JCPOA Negotiations; I Will Prohibit Negotiations with the U.S.
Ayatollah Khamenei admitted to mistakes regarding the JCPOA negotiations and declared a prohibition on negotiations with the U.S., emphasizing that Iran must achieve greater power…
North Korea Protests Continuation of US Sanctions
North Korea has accused the US of continuing sanctions despite its goodwill gestures and warned that no progress on denuclearization can be made if the…
Iran's UN Representative: US Sanctions Violate International Law
Iran's UN representative condemned US sanctions as violations of international law and called for global resistance against such actions. The article highlights the implications of…
Pompeo's Renewed Call to U.S. Allies to Join Iran Sanctions
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has called on allies to join in sanctions against Iran, labeling the regime as a threat to global peace.…
Bolton: North Korea Has Not Yet Taken Necessary Steps for Denuclearization
John Bolton stated that North Korea has not taken necessary steps for denuclearization despite previous agreements. Mike Pompeo is prepared to meet with Kim Jong-un…
Mike Pence: We Stand with the People of Iran
Mike Pence criticized the Iranian government's violent response to recent protests, asserting U.S. support for the Iranian people's right to protest. The protests, sparked by…
Zarif: They cannot change Iran's policy, the country is in good condition
Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif asserts that U.S. pressure cannot change Iran's policies, emphasizing that the country is in a better state than before…
Pompeo Expresses Concern Over 'Violence by the Iranian Government' During Protests
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has expressed deep concern over violence by the Iranian government against unarmed citizens during recent protests, supporting the right…
The U.S. Announces Details of Resuming Sanctions Against Iran
The U.S. plans to resume sanctions against Iran starting August 6, including restrictions on currency and various industries. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo emphasizes that…
U.S. Secretary of State: Iran's Commitment to Behavioral Change is the Criterion for the Value of Dialogue
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo emphasized that Iran's commitment to changing its behavior is essential for any meaningful dialogue with the U.S. President Donald…
News Summary for Monday, August 6
On August 6, 2018, Iranian officials reported arrests related to economic unrest, with 45 individuals detained for alleged economic disruption. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu praised…
Pentagon: Iran's Maritime Activities in Southern Waters Have Increased
The Pentagon has reported an increase in Iranian maritime activities in the Persian Gulf and anticipates a military exercise by the IRGC soon. This comes…
The United States Sanctions Two Turkish Ministers
The U.S. has sanctioned two Turkish ministers in response to the unjust detention of American pastor Andrew Brunson. This move reflects escalating tensions between the…
Trump: I feel that Iranians will soon engage in dialogue with us
Donald Trump expressed optimism that Iranian officials will soon engage in negotiations with the U.S., stating he has no preconditions for a meeting. However, Iranian…
Statements by U.S. State Department Spokesperson on Negotiation Proposal with Iran
The U.S. State Department spokesperson reiterated that both President Trump and Secretary Pompeo are open to negotiations with Iran, seeking behavioral changes from Tehran. Iranian…