UK to designate Revolutionary Guard as ‘foreign power threat’
The United Kingdom will designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a threat to its national security with its members facing up to life imprisonment. – Britain says a…
Turkish warships call at Syria’s Latakia for first time since 2011 — defense ministry
Turkish warships have officially called at the Syrian port of Latakia for the first time since 2011, the Turkish defense ministry said. – “For the first time since the outbreak…
Azerbaijan considering complete withdrawal from Council of Europe, Aliyev says
Azerbaijan is considering a full withdrawal from the Council of Europe, President Ilham Aliev said in opening remarks at the 4th Shusha Global Media Forum on Monday. – “I’ll say…
Yemeni military says targeted Sanaa airport runway to stop Iranian plane landing
Yemen’s internationally-recognized government said it struck Sanaa airport Monday. – The government said it wanted to prevent an Iranian plane from landing in the Yemeni capital, after they failed to…
Iran says continuing talks with mediators to ‘prevent escalation’
Iran said Monday it was continuing talks with mediators from Qatar, Pakistan and Oman in an effort to prevent any further escalation in its war with the United States. –…
Aliyev declares full normalization between Azerbaijan and Russia
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has announced that the challenging period in relations between Azerbaijan and Russia is now firmly in the past. Speaking at the opening of the Global Media…
Iran Says US Pressure Is Hindering Hormuz Talks with Oman
Iran is trying to agree a joint mechanism with Oman for the Strait of Hormuz but US pressure on Oman has hindered efforts, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says.
China calls for ‘free’ and ‘safe’ Hormuz passage
Beijing says the Strait of Hormuz is a waterway for international navigation and resuming free and safe passage serves the interests of all nations. – Speaking to reporters in Beijing,…
EU weighs trade ban on Israeli settlements
European Union member states have discussed imposing an import ban on products from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, following growing pressure from some countries. – “Everybody agrees…
‘Coalition of the Willing’ leaders to meet in Paris ahead of Bastille Day parade
France is gearing up to host a meeting of the “Coalition of the Willing” ahead of this year’s 14 July celebrations, with at least 25 heads of state or government…