The Islamic Republic of Iran and the princely state of Qatar may only have one thing in common: Iran is under sanctions from the US, and Qatar is under sanctions from four countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
The people of the Middle (...)
Iranian supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei used his Friday sermon last week to avoid further escalation in the conflict between Iran and the United States, delivering a speech that had something of the caution of US President Donald Trump's (...)
While Iranian officials have refused to negotiate with US President Donald Trump, diplomatic activity this week showed that they were actively negotiating and travelling around the world from Europe to the region and even meeting with members of the (...)
While Iranian officials have refused to negotiate with US President Donald Trump, diplomatic activity this week showed that they were actively negotiating and travelling around the world from Europe to the region and even meeting with members of the (...)
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohamed Javad Zarif said on Sunday that Iran might withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty amid tightening US sanctions.
“The Islamic Republic's choices are numerous, and the country's authorities are considering (...)
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohamed Javad Zarif said on Sunday that Iran might withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty amid tightening US sanctions.
“The Islamic Republic's choices are numerous, and the country's authorities are considering (...)
An Iranian delegation headed by President Hassan Rouhani is visiting Iraq for three days this week, and it includes Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif who was at the centre of controversy in recent weeks over his tendered, but refused, (...)
Tensions between Iran and the United States are again on the rise on the fortieth anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in 1979.
Just three-and-a-half years ago, jubilant Iranians filled the streets of Tehran to celebrate the signing of the nuclear (...)
Tensions between Iran and the United States are again on the rise on the fortieth anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in 1979.
Just three-and-a-half years ago, jubilant Iranians filled the streets of Tehran to celebrate the signing of the nuclear (...)
New US sanctions on Iran were implemented on 5 November, with the aim of stopping the Islamic Republic from raising resources to spend on regional conflicts or on support for groups on the terrorism list of the US State Department, including the (...)
New US sanctions on Iran were implemented on 5 November, with the aim of stopping the Islamic Republic from raising resources to spend on regional conflicts or on support for groups on the terrorism list of the US State Department, including the (...)
The billions of dollars in trade that take place between the United States and Saudi Arabia each year mainly depend on military deals and give rise to the jobs and economic advantages to the United States that are very important for US President (...)
US Representative at the United Nations Nikki Haley said this week that the UN Security Council meeting on 26 September, supposed to be chaired by US President Donald Trump, would be “the most-watched Security Council session ever.”
However, it (...)
US Representative at the United Nations Nikki Haley said this week that the UN Security Council meeting on 26 September, supposed to be chaired by US President Donald Trump, would be “the most-watched Security Council session ever.”
However, it (...)
Iran and the United States will perhaps draw the most attention at the 73rd Session of the UN General Assembly meetings that open in New York next week out of the 200 or so countries that plan to attend the debates.
The endless diplomatic struggle (...)
As anxiety and frustration spread among the people of Iran due to uncertainty about the future and economic hardship, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani appeared before parliament on Tuesday to answer questions on pressing issues.
In almost two hours (...)
As anxiety and frustration spread among the people of Iran due to uncertainty about the future and economic hardship, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani appeared before parliament on Tuesday to answer questions on pressing issues.
In almost two hours (...)
With less than a week to go before 6 August and the re-imposition of sanctions on the Iranian economy, the market has been showing signs of jitters and the Iranian rial has hit a record low against the US dollar.
There were 70 rials to the dollar in (...)
With less than a week to go before 6 August and the re-imposition of sanctions on the Iranian economy, the market has been showing signs of jitters and the Iranian rial has hit a record low against the US dollar.
There were 70 rials to the dollar in (...)
The clock is ticking against Iran as the window of opportunity to save the Iran nuclear deal may be about to close if Tehran does not admit significant changes to its behaviour or enter into new talks with the US.
Not only the Iranians, but also the (...)
The clock is ticking against Iran as the window of opportunity to save the Iran nuclear deal may be about to close if Tehran does not admit significant changes to its behaviour or enter into new talks with the US.
Not only the Iranians, but also the (...)
Just 40 years ago, Iran and Israel considered each other to be allies and had good relations. However, this was before the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran, which led to the two countries becoming mortal enemies.
This long-distance animosity became (...)
Just 40 years ago, Iran and Israel considered each other to be allies and had good relations. However, this was before the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran, which led to the two countries becoming mortal enemies.
This long-distance animosity became (...)
New US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo hardly waited to be sworn into office last week before kicking off his first round of visits abroad with his official title. First, he stops in Brussels, and then he will head to the Middle East for visits to (...)
Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman reached his final destination on his first solo trip abroad on Tuesday with a visit to Washington to meet US President Donald Trump and continue building support in the international community for his programme (...)