Latest in Tag: iran Highlight
Latest in Tag: iran
United States sends Patriot missile system to Middle East to deter Iran
âWe don’t seek conflict with Iran, but ready to defend US forces and interests,â says Pentagon
Iran not to adhere to certain “voluntary commitments” to nuclear deal
Decision comes after unannounced trip to Iraq by Pompeo where he met Iraqi sovereignty due to increasing Iranian regional activity
US defies Iran nuclear programme, sends aircraft carrier
The United States deployed an aircraft carrier and bombers to the Middle East as âa signal to Iranâ, National Security Advisor John Bolton said on Sunday. The announcement comes as tensions between Washington and Tehran are at a high point over Iran’s nuclear programme, with the US increasing sanctions in the past year since president …
Oil jumps to $73.60 as US announces return of sanctions on Iran
An oil barrel will cost $75 before end of this month..,hedging will save state millions of dollars: Source
US designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as ‘foreign terrorist organisation’
In return, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council labelled US army as terrorist entity
Egypt releases two Egyptian citizens detained in Iran
Citizens released in good condition after completing all legal proceedings
Iran seeks good, brotherly relations with Muslim countries: Rouhani
Revolutionary Guards threatened Saudi Arabia, UAE, Pakistan of military response
Trump’s withdrawal from Syria in favour of Iran, Israel: Experts
US President announced on 19 December to withdraw troops from Syria after claiming to defeat ISIS
US-led summit on Middle East, Iran kicks off in Warsaw
Iran describes Polandâs hosting of summit as shameful action
Iranâs 40th revolution anniversary: Islamic Republic tired but surviving
âCountry devastated by 40 years of Islamic rule, no wonder its people demand regimeâs overthrow,â says analystÂ
Israel strikes sites in Syria, responding to âIranian attackâ
Attack left 4 Syrian soldiers killed, 6 wounded, say Russian forces in Syria
Iraq, Iran compete over leadership of Group D in AFC Asian Cup
China, South Korea in race for top rank of Group C
We strongly support President Al-Sisiâs steps for ensuring religious freedoms: Pompeo
When America retreats, chaos follows, says US Secretary of State from Cairo
Probe: US military exit to embolden Iran, Russia in Syria, change game rules
“Problem with current US approach to Syria is like building an aeroplane while it is flying,” analyst says
Arab countries see Israel as âallyâ against Iran: Netanyahu
Hamas called on Arab states to support Palestinian cause instead of âopening doors for Israeli occupationâ
Foreign Ministry follows-up detention of Egyptian fishermen in Iran
Egyptian authorities are coordinating with Iranian counterparts to prepare their release
Russia, Turkey, Iran fail to agree on UN-sponsored Syrian constitutional committee
Number of committeeâs members should be 150
US sanctions: Iran vows to sell oil, resist US 'economic war'
Iran has vowed to skirt US sanctions and keep exporting oil. The US goal of cutting Iranian oil exports to zero is already being rolled back by reality.Iran stood defiant against the reimposition of US sanctions on Monday as President Hassan Rouhani vowed to keep selling oil during what he described as a "war situation." …
Iran’s sukuk plans expose regime split as sanction fears heighten
As sanctions fears kick in, Tehran has unveiled plans to roll out new Islamic financial products to boost funding for domestic firms. But Iran is split on whether international or domestic financing is the way to go.Iran’s capital market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Organization (SEO), said Tuesday it has started work on a new …
Oil traders expect return of $100 crude for first time since 2014 amid Iran sanctions
Problem not only concerning Egypt, but also concerning all petroleum market globally, until another country compensates 3-4m barrels supplied by Iran, says expert
Egypt condemns Ahwaz terrorist attack, calls for countering terrorism
Iran accused two Arab Gulf states of supporting attackers
Gunmen kill 24, injure 53 in an attack on military parade in southern Iran
Iran accuses Saudi-affiliated groups for attack
Syrian, Russian airstrikes hit Idlib after day of Teheranâs summit failure
At Tehran summit, Erdogan calls for ceasefire in Syria; Iran, Russia reject
Trump strongly warns partners from trading with Iran after restoring sanctions
âAnyone doing business with Iran will NOT be doing business with the United States,â Trump says
Ramadan in Iran
As is the case in most Islamic countries, Iranian markets prepare intensively for Ramadan and the demand for Ramadan supplies increases. It is a month filled with invitations and hospitality over iftar (breakfast) meals and suhoor (late dinner). However, Iran is slightly different when it comes to some habits and traditions in receiving Ramadan. Before …
Iran to maintain oil exports if EU salvages nuclear deal
Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh said that the US President Donald Trumpâs decision to quit a multinational nuclear deal would not affect Tehranâs oil exports if the European Union (EU) could salvage the pact, Reuters reported. The Iran nuclear deal was signed by Trumpâs predecessor, Barack Obama, along with the United Kingdom, France, Germany, China, …
Once an ally, Iran becomes top target of Saudi-Israeli bloc
European countries attempt to save Iran nuclear deal after US pulls out
Any new deals with Iran must include Arabs: Egyptâs Foreign Ministry
Egypt said on Wednesday that Arab counties must be included in any future efforts aiming to amend the Iran nuclear deal, following US President Donald Trumpâs announcement that he will pull his country out of the accord. âEgypt stresses the importance of the participation of all the concerned Arab parties in any dialogue on the …
Op-ed review: Middle East, Iranian presence
In state-owned Al-Ahram, Makram Mohamed Ahmed wrote a piece titled âWhy did Tehran turn against Al-Abadi?â in which he argued that Iran was trying to mobilise forces in Iraq to face the local popularity of Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi ahead of the upcoming elections. According to Ahmed, Iran is backing former prime minister Nouri Al-Maliki …
Trumpâs decision on Iran deal spells disaster for Middle East
New YorkâUS President Donald Trumpâs decision to pull out of the deal with Iran creates, unnecessarily, a new source of tension in a region besieged by conflicts. Given the level of legal troubles that President Trump is facing now, his decision could be based, to some extent, on creating the conditions to fog his personal …