September 2017
Trump Delegates Authority for Implementing Iran and Russia Sanctions to Tillerson
President Trump has delegated the authority to enforce sanctions against Iran, Russia, and North Korea to Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. This comes amid criticism…
Zarif: If the US Exits the JCPOA, We Also Have the Option to Leave
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif warned that if the US withdraws from the JCPOA, Iran would consider exiting as well. This statement comes amid…
Tillerson Calls for Iran's 'Compliance with the JCPOA' to be Announced by Trump Administration
Rex Tillerson and other U.S. officials have suggested that President Trump should confirm Iran's compliance with the JCPOA before seeking changes to the agreement. This…
McMaster: Trump Looks at the JCPOA in a 'Broader Context'
H.R. McMaster, the U.S. National Security Advisor, criticized the JCPOA as fundamentally flawed, emphasizing that President Trump views the agreement within a broader context of…
Mogherini: No Need for Renegotiation on the JCPOA
Federica Mogherini, the EU's foreign policy chief, stated there is no need to renegotiate the JCPOA after U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson called for…
Meeting between Tillerson and Zarif at the 1+5 Ministers' Summit
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson met for the first time since the new U.S. administration took office,…
Democratic Senators Demand Trump Administration Provide Information on Iran's Violation of the JCPOA
Seven Democratic senators have urged the Trump administration to disclose any evidence of Iran's violations of the nuclear deal. This demand highlights ongoing tensions regarding…
Tillerson: If the U.S. is to remain in the JCPOA, changes must be made
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson stated that changes must be made to the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) for the U.S. to remain committed. This…
The U.S. President Threatens North Korea with 'Total Destruction'
Donald Trump threatened North Korea with total destruction during his first UN speech, emphasizing U.S. support for allies and escalating tensions over North Korea's nuclear…
IAEA Rejects Israeli Official's Claim of 'Weakness' in Inspections of Iran
The IAEA has rejected claims from an Israeli official and Haaretz regarding its supposed weaknesses in inspecting Iran's nuclear sites, asserting it has sufficient access…
Meeting of Russian and American Foreign Ministers Ahead of UN Gathering
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met to discuss key geopolitical issues, including Syria and Ukraine, ahead of the…
Kuwait Expels North Korean Ambassador
Kuwait has expelled the North Korean ambassador and reduced diplomatic and economic ties with North Korea amid rising tensions over missile tests. This decision follows…
Rouhani Emphasizes 'JCPOA's Benefit for Global Stability' Before Trip to New York
Iranian President Rouhani emphasized the global consensus on the nuclear deal's benefits for stability before attending the UN General Assembly. The U.S. accuses Iran of…
Rouhani: Europeans Must Send a Strong Message to the US Regarding the JCPOA
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani urged the European Union to pressure the US to adhere to the JCPOA, emphasizing Iran's compliance with the agreement. This comes…
Moscow Will Urge Washington Not to Withdraw from the JCPOA
Russia's UN representative has stated that Moscow will urge the U.S. not to withdraw from the JCPOA during an upcoming meeting. This follows ongoing criticisms…
North Korean Leader: Our Ultimate Goal is Achieving a Balance of Power with the U.S.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un declared that achieving a balance of power with the U.S. is Pyongyang's ultimate goal, aiming to deter U.S. military…
UN Secretary-General Condemns North Korea's Missile Test
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned North Korea's recent missile test, calling it a serious violation of UN resolutions. The missile, which flew over Japan, raises…
Foreign Ministry: No Plans for Meeting Between Zarif and Tillerson
The Iranian Foreign Ministry has denied any plans for a meeting between Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson during…
The United States Calls for 'Direct Action' from Russia and China Against North Korea
The U.S. has called on Russia and China to take direct action against North Korea's missile and nuclear activities following a recent missile test that…
Trump: Iran Violates the 'Spirit' of the JCPOA; U.S. Extends Suspension of Nuclear Sanctions
U.S. President Trump criticized Iran for violating the 'spirit' of the nuclear deal while the U.S. extended the suspension of nuclear sanctions. This situation highlights…
Tillerson: The U.S. Will Consider All Iranian Threats in Policy Review
Rex Tillerson announced that the U.S. is reviewing its policy towards Iran, considering all threats beyond just nuclear capabilities. This comes as President Trump has…
British Prime Minister Emphasizes Importance of JCPOA in Meeting with US Secretary of State
British Prime Minister Theresa May highlighted the significance of the JCPOA during a meeting with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, emphasizing its role in…
U.S. State Department Spokesperson: We Are Still Reviewing the Nuclear Agreement with Iran
The U.S. State Department is conducting a comprehensive review of the nuclear agreement with Iran, asserting that Iran is not adhering to its spirit. This…
Reuters: Proposal for Stricter Policies on Iran Presented to Trump
U.S. officials have presented a new plan to President Trump aimed at increasing pressure on Iran regarding its missile program and support for militia groups,…
Trump: Military Option Not the First Choice for the U.S. Against North Korea
Donald Trump reiterated that the U.S. will not tolerate further actions from North Korea but emphasized that military action is not the first choice. Key…
Kremlin: Putin Has No Plans for Direct Dialogue with North Korean Leader
Vladimir Putin condemned North Korea's hydrogen bomb test during talks with China and Japan but has no plans for direct dialogue with North Korea. The…