September 2017
The U.S. Reduces Its Embassy Staff in Cuba by 60%
The U.S. has ordered the evacuation of 60% of its embassy staff in Cuba due to alleged targeted attacks affecting diplomats' health, while also warning…
Turkey Halts Training of Kurdish Peshmerga in Response to Iraqi Kurdistan Independence Referendum
Turkey has halted training for Kurdish Peshmerga forces in northern Iraq due to the independence referendum in Iraqi Kurdistan, fearing it may incite separatism among…
Bagheri: Iranian and Iraqi Military Teams to Visit Borders on Thursday
Iran's military chief stated that Iran does not recognize the recent independence referendum in Iraq's Kurdistan region and emphasized the importance of a unified Iraq.…
Kurdistan Region of Iraq Ready to Negotiate with Baghdad on International Oversight of Airports
The Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq is open to negotiations with Baghdad regarding international oversight of its airports, following a referendum where 92.73% voted for…
Iraqi Forces Participate in Turkish Army Exercises
Iraqi military forces participated in Turkish military exercises following a controversial independence referendum in Iraqi Kurdistan. Turkey opposes the referendum and threatens military and economic…
Jahangiri: $11.6 Billion in Foreign Direct Investment Attracted
Eshaq Jahangiri announced that Iran has attracted over $11.6 billion in foreign direct investment since 2013, with significant growth post-JCPOA. This investment is crucial for…
U.S. Strategic Bombers Fly Near North Korean Coast
U.S. B-1B bombers flew near North Korea, escalating tensions after Trump labeled Kim Jong-un as 'crazy' and threatened total destruction of North Korea. North Korea's…
North Korean Foreign Minister Announces Possibility of Hydrogen Bomb Test
North Korea's Foreign Minister announced the possibility of a hydrogen bomb test in response to Donald Trump's threats at the UN. This escalation highlights the…
Iran's Central Bank Announces Signing of First 'Banking Contracts' with European Banks
Iran has signed its first banking credit line contracts with European banks since the JCPOA, involving Oberbank and Danske Bank. This development signifies a renewed…
Kim Jong Un: Trump Will Pay a Heavy Price for Threatening North Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of total destruction against North Korea, warning that Trump will face severe consequences.…
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…
Opening of British Airways' Headquarters in Tehran
British Airways has reopened its headquarters in Tehran after resuming flights to the city, enhancing connectivity for its customers. This move follows the lifting of…
Trump: North Korea's Minor Sanctions Are Not Comparable to What Is to Come
The UN Security Council has intensified sanctions against North Korea, banning textile exports and reducing crude oil exports. President Trump remarked that these sanctions are…
Emphasis by US and German Leaders on Intensifying UN Sanctions Against North Korea
US President Trump and German Chancellor Merkel have called for stronger UN sanctions against North Korea following its recent nuclear test. They condemned the test…
U.S. Officials Take Control of Three Russian Diplomatic Centers
U.S. officials have taken control of three Russian diplomatic centers in response to Russia's demand to reduce American diplomats, escalating diplomatic tensions between the two…
The U.S. Orders Closure of Russian Consulate in San Francisco
The U.S. has ordered the closure of the Russian consulate in San Francisco and two offices in Washington D.C. and New York in retaliation for…