Colombia cuts diplomatic ties with Iran
Colombia has said that it formally severed diplomatic relations with Iran due to “national and hemispheric security concerns” and alleged links to international terrorist and narcoterrorist groups. – In a…
UAE bars Iranian airlines as US sanctions squeeze Iran’s aviation sector
The United Arab Emirates has halted flights operated by Iranian airlines, joining several other countries in adopting United States sanctions aimed at pressuring Tehran’s aviation sector. – On Thursday, a…
Lebanon PM tells Iran president country cannot be arena for regional wars
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday that his country did not want to be an arena for regional wars, after Tehran-backed Hezbollah drew it…
At UN, 80 countries demand reopening of Hormuz, condemn Iran, Houthi attacks
Some 80 countries demanded the urgent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday and condemned Iran and its Houthi allies for attacks in the region and disruption to international…
Russian, Iranian foreign ministers say only diplomatic solution to conflict around Iran
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Iranian counterpart met on Thursday and Moscow said both agreed that only a diplomatic settlement could end tension in the Middle East sparked…
Britain warns Iran it will not tolerate hostile activity on UK soil
British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband told Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in a meeting that Britain will “not tolerate intimidation, threats or hostile activity on UK soil” from groups linked…
Iran’s president says it is up to US to choose if it wants to end Iran war
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said it was up to the United States to choose when the Iran war will end, when asked if the conflict could end by the end…
Benjamin Netanyahu attacks Israel’s enemies and allies in UN speech
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has used his platform at the United Nations General Assembly to attack detractors and allies alike, and his presence sparked uproar in the chamber. –…
Takeaways from Trump’s summit with Xi in Washington
US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday, with talks on trade and artificial intelligence and the growing strategic rivalry between the countries…
Top Ukrainian, Iranian diplomats discuss mutual steps to prevent further tensions
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said he and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held talks on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, focusing on mutual…