Latest in Tag: iran Highlight
Latest in Tag: iran

US imposes sanctions Iranian information minister over internet blackout
Pompeo urged Iranians on Thursday to send photos and other information documenting repression amid ongoing protests

Rouhani, Khamenei accuse “enemies and foreigners” to be behind Iran protests
Iranian government claims situation has settled down, while more casualties and arrests are reported

Iranian protests reportedly calm after warnings, internet shut down
Three members of the Iranian security forces have been killed by protestors in Tehran province late Monday

US supports Iranian protesters, denouncing ‘lethal force’ against them
White House voiced support ‘to the peaceful protests against the regime’

Iranian authorities warn protesters of violence, with about 100 arrested
The country’s top three authorities made their decision based on careful studies and therefore must be implemented, says Khamenei

One person killed in Iran’s protests against fuel price hikes
Demonstrators in several cities erupted against the Iranian government’s decision to increase fuel prices by 50% and cut subsidies on Friday

Iran to take its fourth step to reduce JCPOA commitments
Along with the United Kingdom, France, Russia, Germany, and China, the US agreed on a long term deal with Iran on its nuclear programme for sanctions relief in 2015.

Iran threatens to target US interests if attacked
“Even if a country is not directly involved in a possible war (against Iran), but its territory is used by the enemy, we would consider that country hostile territory and treat it like an aggressor,” Shekarchi said.

Two missiles hit Iranian oil tanker near Saudi port
The Iranian government vows to take a ‘proper response’

Saudi Crown Prince warns of war with Iran
“A peaceful political solution is much better than a military solution,” says Bin Salman

Trump says no meeting scheduled with Iran’s Rouhani
Washington on Friday announced the latest round of maximum pressure campaign against Tehran, including sanctions targeting Iran’s central bank and its national development fund as well as the deployment of more U.S. military assets to the Gulf

Pompeo: US troops in Gulf are for defence; Iran is to present Gulf security plan at UN
Johnson blames Iran for Aramco attacks saying sanctions, military force also possible

Iran says “Hormuz Peace Initiative” seeks durable peace in region
Iran will propose “Hormuz Peace Initiative” at the UN General Assembly, which aims at securing the regional peace.

Iran urges regional cooperation, exit of foreign forces
Foreign forces in the region cause problems and insecurity for regional nations and endanger the maritime and energy security, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says.

Iran urges regional cooperation, exit of foreign forces
Foreign forces in the region cause problems and insecurity for regional nations and endanger the maritime and energy security, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says.

Saudi Arabia vows necessary response if Iran’s responsibility of Aramco attack confirmed: Al-Jubeir
Egypt’s Enppi helps Aramco repair harmed facilities in Saudi Arabia

U.S. sanctions on Iran cripple economy, squeeze people
Moni, who runs a carpet store in Tehran, has been spending idling time with few customers since U.S. imposed sanctions on Iran, which increase the cost of imported raw silk and sharply cut nearly half of the carpets export.

Saudi Arabia announces joining International Maritime Protection Construct
The IMSC plans to secure the Gulf region including the Strait of Hormuz, Bab Al-Mandab, the Sea of Oman, and the Arabian Gulf. The mission is already joined by Australia, Bahrain, and the United Kingdom.

Ankara’s summit between Russia, Turkey, Iran highlights need of lasting truce in Syria
Rewriting Syria’s Constitution part of political solution, says Putin

Iran denies US accusations of carrying attack against Aramco oil facilities
Iraqi government dismissed media reports about use of its territory in attack

UK accuses Iran of selling oil from seized oil tanker Adrian Darya 1 to Syria
Iranian ambassador to UK summoned by UK Foreign Secretary

Iran announces third step of reducing JCPOA commitments
Four measures were adopted, of which one related to centrifuge machines, says Kamalvandi

Trump’s administration sanctions Iran space agencies, shipping network
US accuses Tehran of using them as a cover-up for missile development.

Regional security could only be achieved through cooperation among Gulf countries: Zarif
Tehran would not take 3rd step in reducing its commitments under JCPOA

Iran’s President refuses talks with Trump unless sanctions are lifted
Rouhani’s comment came a day after US President Donald Trump said he is willing to meet Rouhani under the right conditions.

Rouhani rules out talks with US until sanctions lifted
Trump said on Monday he would meet Iran’s president under the right circumstances to end a confrontation

Egyptian Air Force the strongest in MENA: Global Firepower
Egypt surpasses Israel, Turkey, and Iran in recent GFP ranking

Iran’s anti-freedom policies fuel incitations non-hijabi women
Police forces reportedly encourages citizens to report on each other and send a text message to locate women who don’t wear hijab

Iran warns US from any efforts to seize its vessel again
Any efforts to seize Iranian oil supertanker would have ‘serious consequences,’ Tehran says

Gibraltar releases Iranian tanker, US wants it seized again
Gibraltar authorities announced that Iran vowed that the tanker will not unload in Syria