2015 nuclear deal
Iran, nuclear deal partners to meet as accord under threat
Middle East
June 28, 2019
Iran, nuclear deal partners to meet as accord under threat
VIENNA (AP) — Senior officials from Iran and the remaining signatories to its 2015 nuclear deal with world powers were…
Iran ‘never seeks war’ with US, says Rouhani
Middle East
June 26, 2019
Iran ‘never seeks war’ with US, says Rouhani
Iran “never seeks war” with the United States, President Hassan Rouhani said as he sought to rein in soaring tensions…
Europeans warn Iran against reducing nuclear deal commitments
Middle East
June 25, 2019
Europeans warn Iran against reducing nuclear deal commitments
PARIS/BRUSSELS (Reuters) – France, Britain and Germany have sent an official diplomatic warning to Iran about the serious consequences Tehran…
Iran says shot down US drone over its territory
Middle East
June 20, 2019
Iran says shot down US drone over its territory
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said Thursday it had shot down a US “spy drone” which violated Iranian airspace near the Strait…
US piles pressure on Iran with troop deployment, new photos
Middle East
June 18, 2019
US piles pressure on Iran with troop deployment, new photos
The United States ratcheted up pressure on Iran Monday, announcing the deployment of 1,000 additional troops to the Middle East…
In Tehran, Japan’s Abe urges Iran to play ‘constructive role’
Middle East
June 13, 2019
In Tehran, Japan’s Abe urges Iran to play ‘constructive role’
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe urged Tehran to play a “constructive role” for Middle East peace Wednesday during a rare…
Iranian president says talks possible only if Washington shows ‘respect’
Middle East
June 2, 2019
Iranian president says talks possible only if Washington shows ‘respect’
DUBAI (Reuters) – President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday suggested Iran may be willing to hold talks if the United States…
Yemen rebels say their drone hit arms depot at Saudi airport
Middle East
May 21, 2019
Yemen rebels say their drone hit arms depot at Saudi airport
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Yemen’s Houthi rebels said Tuesday they launched a bomb-laden drone into Saudi Arabia, targeting…
Practical steps needed to save Iran nuclear deal, Foreign Minister Zarif
Middle East
May 17, 2019
Practical steps needed to save Iran nuclear deal, Foreign Minister Zarif
(Reuters) – The remaining signatories of Iran’s nuclear deal should act to save the accord as “supportive statements” are not…
Houthi rebels attack Saudi oil pipeline
Middle East
May 15, 2019
Houthi rebels attack Saudi oil pipeline
Two oil pumping stations in Saudi Arabia were the target of “terrorism and sabotage” on Tuesday, according to the country’s…