Tag: Iran
Arab nations back extending UN arms embargo on Iran
Six Arab countries have called on the United Nations to extend its arms embargo on Iran.
“Iran has continued to proliferate conventional weapons and arm terrorist and sectarian organizations and movements throughout the region,” said...
Is Iran being hit by sabotage?
A mysterious string of fires and explosions at military and industrial sites across Iran in recent weeks has led to wide speculation over whether these incidents are mere coincidence or purposeful sabotage by a...
Elliott Abrams tapped as US Iran envoy after Hook resigns
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced on Thursday that Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook has resigned. He is being replaced by Elliott Abrams, a veteran foreign-policy expert and policy hawk who currently...
Another mysterious fire erupts at Iran industrial area
Another fire broke out in an industrial area near Tehran on Tuesday, Iranian state TV reported.
A fire department official said the incident was under investigation, reported Reuters.
“The fire broke out at the industrial area of...
IDF’s border alertness prevents second attempt at purported retaliation by Hezbollah-Iran axis
For the second time in less than a week, the border alertness of the Israel Defense Forces border has proven itself, allowing the military to stay one step ahead of the Hezbollah-Iran axis and...
Khamenei rules out negotiations with US over Iran’s ballistic, nuclear programs
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has rejected negotiations with the United States over the Islamic Republic’s ballistic missile and nuclear programs.
“America’s brutal sanctions on Iran are aimed at collapsing our economy … Their...
Deputy anti-Semitism envoy slams Twitter for double standard on Khamenei and Trump
U.S. Deputy Special Envoy for Monitoring and Combating Anti-Semitism Ellie Cohanim slammed Twitter on Friday for censoring U.S. President Donald Trump, but not Iranian Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has repeatedly called for Israel’s destruction, saying...
IDF seeks de-escalation with Hezbollah, though assumes next attack is coming
The Israel Defense Forces remain on high alert along the Lebanese border in anticipation of a potential new attempt by Hezbollah to launch an attack in retaliation for the reported killing of its operative...
German foreign ministry hires woman who supports anti-Israel rally in Iran
The German Foreign Ministry hired Nurhan Soykan, a woman who has defended the annual Iranian “Quds (Jerusalem) Day” rally that calls for the destruction of Israel.
Andreas Görgen, director of the Foreign Ministry’s department for...
Hungarian foreign minister in Israel for talks on Iran, Mideast peace plan
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó was in Israel on Monday for talks relating to the Iranian nuclear program and attempts to isolate Israel diplomatically, as well as to sign bilateral agreements. Discussions also focused...