The Week in Review: September.13th – September.20th
Iran’s Foreign Minister Javad Zarif threatened “all out war” if a military strike on Iran was launched, following last weekend’s strikes on one of Saudi Arabia’s most important oil facilities. Saudi Arabia released images...
Iran’s Zarif Questions U.S. Coalition for “‘Peaceful Resolution’ in Middle East
DUBAI, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Iran's foreign minister on Friday questioned U.S. plans for a coalition for a "peaceful resolution" in the Middle East while listing repeated Iranian diplomatic initiatives.
"Coalition for Peaceful Resolution?," Mohammad...
U.S. Blames Iran for Saudi Oil Attack, Trump Says ‘Locked and Loaded’
By Roberta Rampton and Arshad Mohammed
WASHINGTON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday the United States was "locked and loaded" for a potential response to the attack on Saudi Arabia's...
Australian Jailed in Iran Identified as Melbourne University Academic
By Will Ziebell
MELBOURNE, Sept 14 (Reuters) - A British-Australian woman jailed in Iran has been identified as Kylie Moore-Gilbert, a specialist in Middle East politics at the University of Melbourne.
The academic's family issued a statement through...
EXCLUSIVE- Draft IAEA Resolution on Ukraine Condemns Russian Invasion
By Francois Murphy
VIENNA, March 1 (Reuters) - A draft resolution being prepared for Wednesday's emergency meeting of the U.N. nuclear watchdog's board condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a move that might anger Moscow while it works...
‘We’ll See What Happens,’ Trump Says About Possible Easing of Iran Sanctions
WASHINGTON, Sept 11 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump left open on Wednesday the possibility that the United States could ease sanctions on Iran, adding he believes Iran wants to strike a deal with Washington on its...
Iran’s Military Might Develop A National Internet, Senior Commander Says
By Roshanak Astaraki
The Iranian military has the capability to create a national internet, replacing interconnected global networks, the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) has quoted Major General Mohammad Bagheri -- the Chief of Staff of...
Soccer-Iranians Should Be Safe in Hong Kong Despite Protests, Says Coach
HONG KONG, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Iran's soccer players have nothing to fear from anti-government protests in Hong Kong, said the head coach of the city's representative team, despite an unsuccessful bid by the...
Iran Tells U.S. : Response to Any Attack “Won’t Be Limited to Its Source”
DUBAI, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Iran's retaliation to any military attack will not be "limited to its source," Tehran said in an official note to Washington, Iran's semi-official ISNA news agency reported on Wednesday.
"In...
Iran Says U.S. Bases and Aircraft Carriers Within Range of Its Missiles – Tasnim
DUBAI, Sept 15 (Reuters) - An Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander said on Sunday that U.S. bases and aircraft carriers in the region were within range of Iranian missiles after the U.S. accused Iran of leading attacks on Saudi...
