Tag: Iran tension

Categories EU

German FM blasts US policy on Iran, says Europe wants to prevent ‘firestorm’ in Middle East without regime change

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German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said that, instead of following the US’ maximum pressure campaign against Iran, the EU will stick to diplomacy in order to avoid further escalation of tensions in the region. … Read More >German FM blasts US policy on Iran, says Europe wants to prevent ‘firestorm’ in Middle East without regime change

Categories Middle East

Iran will review cooperation with IAEA if Europe takes ‘unjust measures’ over nuclear deal

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Tehran will review its cooperation with the global nuclear watchdog IAEA if the EU introduces “unjust” steps over the 2015 nuclear deal, which was first abandoned by the US, Iran’s parliament speaker has warned. … Read More >Iran will review cooperation with IAEA if Europe takes ‘unjust measures’ over nuclear deal

Categories Middle East

Black boxes of Boeing 737-800 downed in Tehran to be sent to Ukraine – chief Iranian investigator

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The flight recorders of the Ukrainian International Airlines jet, which was accidentally shot down by Iran’s air defenses, will be sent to Kiev, the head of the Iranian investigative team has told local media. … Read More >Black boxes of Boeing 737-800 downed in Tehran to be sent to Ukraine – chief Iranian investigator

Categories USA

‘Be very careful with your words’: Trump warns Iran’s Khamenei after ayatollah goes on fiery sermon slamming ‘American Clowns’

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US President Donald Trump has warned the supreme leader of Iran to watch his language, following a heated sermon in which Ayatollah Ali Khamenei minced no words, slamming American leaders as “clowns.” … Read More >‘Be very careful with your words’: Trump warns Iran’s Khamenei after ayatollah goes on fiery sermon slamming ‘American Clowns’

Categories USA

URGENT! Congress to Vote on Iran

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This is the first time since the 2002 lead up to the Iraq war that things have been this terrifying and dangerous—maybe even worse given that President Trump is a sociopath with the emotional maturity of a toddler. Since assassinating General Qasem Soleimani, Trump has been threatening the use of disproportionate force and taunting Congress with such tweets as: “these Media Posts will serve as notification to the United States Congress.” … Read More >URGENT! Congress to Vote on Iran

Categories Middle East

Zarif Says Tehran Ready to Repatriate Bodies of Ukrainian Victims of Boeing Plane Crash

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Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif told his Ukrainian counterpart Vadym Prystaiko in phone talks on 16 January that Tehran was ready to hand over the bodies of Ukrainians who died in the Ukrainian Boeing passenger plane to Kiev, the Iranian Foreign Ministry reported. … Read More >Zarif Says Tehran Ready to Repatriate Bodies of Ukrainian Victims of Boeing Plane Crash

Categories Middle East

‘Very Capable Enemy’: US Mulls Deploying Missile Defenses to Middle East After Iranian Strikes

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The US Army is now considering the delivery of missile defense systems and other capabilities to the Middle East in an effort to combat potential missile strikes by Iranian forces following the Islamic Revolutionary Guard’s (IRGC) January 8 attack on US bases in Iraq. … Read More >‘Very Capable Enemy’: US Mulls Deploying Missile Defenses to Middle East After Iranian Strikes

Categories Op-ed

EU Lacks ‘Any Credibility’ in Iran Due to Following US’ Lead, Shirking Nuclear Deal Duties

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While the US has long-since abandoned the Iran nuclear deal, Washington has remained a key player in the agreement’s recent matters through attempts to pressure European signatories into anti-Iran positions. However, this appears to have only damaged Europe’s credibility further. … Read More >EU Lacks ‘Any Credibility’ in Iran Due to Following US’ Lead, Shirking Nuclear Deal Duties

Categories World

‘20 Years of Failed US Intervention’ Wind in the Sails of ‘Global Movement’ to Stop War with Iran

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As US-Iran tensions continue to grow in the Middle East, anti-war demonstrators have taken to the streets across the globe and, according to one expert, have managed to make headway in swaying the opinion of elected US officials. … Read More >‘20 Years of Failed US Intervention’ Wind in the Sails of ‘Global Movement’ to Stop War with Iran

Categories EU

‘Why do you allow the United States to bully you?’ – Iranian FM to Europe over nuclear deal tensions

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Iranian FM Zarif criticized the European decision to trigger an investigation into Tehran’s alleged non-compliance with the nuclear deal – asking why it allows “bullying” from the United States, who derailed the agreement. … Read More >‘Why do you allow the United States to bully you?’ – Iranian FM to Europe over nuclear deal tensions