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Iran says its nuclear pact roll-back is legal and reversible – RIA
Middle East
May 8, 2019
Iran says its nuclear pact roll-back is legal and reversible – RIA
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif told his Russian counterpart on Wednesday that Tehran’s decision to scale…
On visit, Pompeo sees Iraq guarantees on ‘imminent’ Iran threat
Middle East
May 8, 2019
On visit, Pompeo sees Iraq guarantees on ‘imminent’ Iran threat
Iraq has promised to guarantee the safety of US interests from Iran, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Tuesday…
US-Iran tensions rise ahead of anniversary of deal pullout
Middle East
May 7, 2019
US-Iran tensions rise ahead of anniversary of deal pullout
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A sudden White House announcement that a U.S. aircraft carrier and a bomber wing…
‘Feels terrible’: Iran a year after US sanctions reimposed
Middle East
May 7, 2019
‘Feels terrible’: Iran a year after US sanctions reimposed
Alireza says he used to dream of a better future in Iran and even saw himself getting a new car…
Iran must resist US sanctions through oil, non-oil exports: Rouhani
Middle East
May 4, 2019
Iran must resist US sanctions through oil, non-oil exports: Rouhani
DUBAI (Reuters) – President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday Iran must counter US sanctions by continuing to export its oil…
Putin hopes Iran will continue oil exports despite US warning
Middle East
April 27, 2019
Putin hopes Iran will continue oil exports despite US warning
BEIJING (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday he hoped Iranian oil exports would continue despite Washington’s efforts…
US-led coalition killed 1,600 civilians in Raqqa
Middle East
April 26, 2019
US-led coalition killed 1,600 civilians in Raqqa
BEIRUT (AP) — The U.S.-led coalition killed more than 1,600 civilians in the northern Syria city of Raqqa during months…
India looking to compensate loss of Iranian oil
Middle East
April 24, 2019
India looking to compensate loss of Iranian oil
The United States on Monday said it will not extend sanctions exemptions to countries importing oil from Iran when they expire in…
Iranians brace for harder times as US oil sanctions close in
Middle East
April 24, 2019
Iranians brace for harder times as US oil sanctions close in
Iranians, already hard hit by punishing US economic sanctions, are bracing for more pain after Washington abolished waivers for some…
Iran, Pakistan agree to joint border ‘reaction force’
Middle East
April 23, 2019
Iran, Pakistan agree to joint border ‘reaction force’
After talks with the Pakistani leader on Monday, Iranian President Hasan Rouhani announced the formation of the joint border force.…