February 2018
The US and Three European Countries Condemn Iran's Non-Compliance with Yemen Arms Sanctions
The US and three European countries condemned Iran for violating arms sanctions related to Yemen, following a UN report. This condemnation comes after Russia vetoed…
Several Diplomats Walk Out During Speech by Iran's Minister of Justice
During a speech by Iran's Minister of Justice, Alireza Avaei, several diplomats walked out in protest at the UN Human Rights Council, coinciding with a…
Iran Accuses the U.S. of Covering Up Crimes in Yemen Led by Saudi Arabia
Iran accused the U.S. of covering up Saudi-led crimes in Yemen following a veto by Russia on a British resolution to extend the arms embargo…
Nikki Haley: Russia Endangered the Region by Preventing Accountability for Iran
Nikki Haley criticized Russia for vetoing a resolution that would hold Iran accountable for violating arms sanctions in Yemen, claiming it endangered the region. The…
US Protests Iran's Justice Minister's Participation in UN Human Rights Council
The US has protested the participation of Iran's Justice Minister Alireza Avaei in the UN Human Rights Council, citing his responsibility for severe human rights…
Sanctioned Iranian Minister to Attend UN Human Rights Council Meeting
Alireza Avaei, Iran's Minister of Justice, will attend the UN Human Rights Council meeting despite being on sanctions lists for human rights violations. His participation…
The Security Council Votes on Draft 'Violation' of Yemen Sanctions by Iran
The UN Security Council is preparing to vote on competing resolutions from Russia and Britain regarding allegations that Iran has violated Yemen's arms embargo. The…
Pence: The U.S. Will No Longer Endorse the Disastrous Nuclear Deal with Iran
Mike Pence announced that the U.S. will no longer tolerate Iran's destabilizing actions and will not endorse the nuclear deal. This comes as tensions rise…
Iraqi: Iran is in Syria to fight terrorism, not to battle against Israel
Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, stated that Iran's presence in Syria is focused on fighting terrorism rather than opposing Israel. The situation in Eastern…
Nikki Haley: The Iranian Government is the Source of Most Problems in the Middle East
Nikki Haley, the U.S. Ambassador to the UN, stated that the Iranian government is the root cause of many crises in the Middle East during…
Russia Opposes Condemnation of Iran in UN Security Council Draft Resolution on Yemen
Russia has opposed a draft UN resolution that condemns Iran for its failure to prevent missile shipments to Houthi militants in Yemen. The resolution, prepared…
Mahmoud Abbas Calls for Middle East Peace Conference in Mid-2018
Mahmoud Abbas called for the UN to recognize Palestine as a full member and presented a six-point peace plan during a Security Council meeting. The…
Britain: Iran Must Halt Actions That Escalate Conflict in Yemen
The UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has urged Iran to stop activities that escalate the conflict in Yemen, citing concerns over missile transfers. A draft…
Houthi Missile Attacks; 'Actions of Three Permanent Members of the Security Council Against Iran'
The US, UK, and France have proposed a draft resolution to the UN Security Council condemning Iran for supplying missiles to the Houthi rebels in…
Theresa May: We are concerned about Iran's destabilizing activities like the US
UK Prime Minister Theresa May and German Chancellor Angela Merkel reaffirmed their commitment to the JCPOA while expressing concerns about Iran's destabilizing activities in the…
Haley: It's Time for the Security Council to Act on Iran
Nikki Haley has urged the UN Security Council to take action against Iran for allegedly violating arms embargoes related to Yemen. The U.S. claims Iran…
French President Calls for 'International Oversight' on Iran's Missile Program
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for international oversight of Iran's ballistic missile program while reaffirming France's commitment to the JCPOA. This comes amid rising…
14 American Senators Request Trump to Intensify Sanctions on Iran
Fourteen U.S. senators, led by Mark Rubio, have urged President Trump to increase sanctions on Iran due to its ongoing missile program, which they view…
Saudi Arabia Reports Destruction of Another Houthi Missile
Saudi Arabia announced the interception of a missile fired by Houthi militants, accusing Iran of violating international laws by supporting them militarily. The US and…
North Korea Earns $200 Million by Evading Sanctions
Independent UN observers report that North Korea has earned $200 million by evading international sanctions through illicit trade, particularly in missile technology and coal exports,…