Guterres Condemns US, Israel and Iran Escalation in Middle East
Statement by the Secretary-General on Iran I condemn today’s military escalation in the Middle East. The use of force by the United States and Israel against Iran, and the subsequent…
Iran urges US to drop ‘excessive demands’ to reach deal
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that in order to reach a deal, the United States will have to drop its “excessive demands,” after the two sides held…
Iranian president reiterates Tehran’s opposition to building nuclear weapons
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has banned weapons of mass destruction, which “clearly means Tehran won’t develop nuclear weapons,” President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Thursday. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/2/26/us-iran-talks-live-nuclear-talks-to-kick-off-in-geneva-amid-tensions
Top EU diplomat on Iran tensions: ‘We don’t need another war’
Top EU diplomat Kaja Kallas said Monday that the world does not “need another war” when asked about potential U.S. military strikes on Iran. – “The situation around Iran is…
Brazil doesn’t want ‘new Cold War’, Lula says before Trump meeting
Brazil does not want a “new Cold War”, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Sunday, urging the Trump administration to treat all countries equally ahead of a trip…
India affirms it will continue purchasing Russian oil despite US pressure
India has made a definitive decision regarding Russian energy resources. New Delhi will continue purchasing oil despite pressure from the United States, India’s Ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar told Izvestia.…
Hamas says political path for Gaza must begin with end to Israeli ‘aggression’
Discussions on Gaza’s future must begin with a total halt to Israeli “aggression”, Palestinian group Hamas said after US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace met Thursday for the first…
Iran says US has not asked for zero nuclear enrichment
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said US negotiators have not requested Tehran end its nuclear enrichment program, contradicting statements from American officials. – “We have not offered any suspension, and…
UK foreign minister to meet Rubio amid tensions over joint air base
Britain’s foreign minister Yvette Cooper will meet with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday, after President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of London for ceding sovereignty of the…
Trump to preside over first ‘Board of Peace’ meeting as unresolved Gaza questions loom
US President Donald Trump will preside over the first meeting of his Board of Peace on Thursday with unresolved questions on the future of Gaza hanging over an event expected…