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White House 'pressuring' intelligence officials to find Iran in violation of nuclear deal

Mon Aug 28, 2017 12:24:21

US intelligence officials are under pressure from the White House to produce a justification to declare Iran in violation of a 2015 nuclear agreement, in an echo of the politicisation of intelligence that led up to the Iraq invasion, according to former officials and analysts.

Pakistan ‘postpones’ visit by senior US official

Mon Aug 28, 2017 09:28:51

Pakistan has had a visit by a senior US official to the country postponed amid high anti-American sentiment in the country following controversial remarks made by US President Donald Trump.

US airlifts ISIS terrorists in Syria for 2nd time in a week: Monitor

Sun Aug 27, 2017 14:54:01

For the second come this week, a helicopter operating under the US-led coalition has transferred members of the Isis terrorist group in Syria’s eastern Deir ezzor Province, a UK-based monitoring group says.

Venezuelan army, civil militias hold exercises after Trump threat

Sun Aug 27, 2017 09:30:00

Venezuela held nationwide armed forces exercises on Saturday, calling on civilians to join reserve units to defend against a possible attack after U.S. President Donald Trump warned that a “military option” was on the table for the crisis-hit country.

No permission for US access to Iran’s nuclear sites: MP

Sat Aug 26, 2017 13:53:10

An Iranian lawmaker denounced the US UN envoy’s recent talks with the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency on the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers, stressing that Iran will never allow the US to have access to or inspect its nuclear facilities.

US jets use ISIS-held areas for landing: Senior Iraqi commander

Sat Aug 12, 2017 14:06:22

A senior official with Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units said the forces have hard evidence that a number of American jets had recently landed in areas still under the control of ISIS in the Arab country.

U.S. asks Iraq Kurds to postpone referendum: Kurdistan Presidency

Sat Aug 12, 2017 13:05:45

The United States has asked Iraq's Kurds to postpone a referendum on the independence of their autonomous Kurdish region, planned for Sept. 25, the Kurdish presidency said.

Trump threatens retaliation against North Korea

Sat Aug 12, 2017 08:20:55

President Donald Trump has issued fresh threats of swift and forceful retaliation against nuclear North Korea, declaring the U.S. military "locked and loaded" and warning that the communist country's leader "will regret it fast" if he takes any action against U.S. territories or allies.

Iran Warns US of Price of Scrapping JCPOA

Wed Aug 9, 2017 11:54:16

Iran’s foreign minister has reminded the US government of the high price it will have to pay in case of withdrawing from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a lawmaker told Tasnim.

US-Led Airstrikes Kill 29 Civilians in Syria’s Raqqah: Monitor

Wed Aug 9, 2017 10:20:05

At least 29 civilians, including women and children, have lost their lives in fresh air raids conducted by the US-led coalition in Syria’s northern city of Raqqah over the past 24 hours, a monitoring group says.

US Violations of JCPOA Destructive, Warns Rouhani

Sat Aug 5, 2017 18:26:54

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has warned that the United States’ repeated violations of the landmark nuclear agreement between Iran and the P5+1 group of countries, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), would have a “destructive” impact on the deal’s implementation.

Iran’s Larijani Urges Some JCPOA Parties to Stop ‘Annoying Moves’

Sat Aug 5, 2017 17:45:16

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani called on some parties to the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), to remain committed to the agreement and refrain from making “annoying moves”.

Iran to Show ‘Intelligent’ Response to Trump’s Signing of Sanctions: Deputy FM

Thu Aug 3, 2017 12:20:30

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Abbas Araqchi said Tehran will deliver an “intelligent” response to a congressional sanctions bill signed into law by US President Donald Trump.

EU Ready to React to Anti-Russia Sanctions: Junker

Thu Aug 3, 2017 11:59:10

President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker has warned the EU will retaliatory measures “within days” if the newly-signed US sanctions against Russia target businesses in the European Union (EU).

US Sanctions are 'Trade War' on Russia: PM Medvedev

Thu Aug 3, 2017 09:44:08

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has said new sanctions imposed by the US are tantamount to declaring a "full-scale trade war" against Moscow.

Saudi Arabia Seeks to End US Lawsuits over 9/11 Attacks

Wed Aug 2, 2017 10:01:51

Saudi Arabia has asked a US judge to dismiss 25 lawsuits filed against it in relation to its alleged support of the September 11, 2001 attacks, court documents filed late on Monday afternoon show.

US top Diplomat Repeats Allegations against Iran

Wed Aug 2, 2017 09:55:05

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is repeating the Trump administration’s anti-Iran allegations.

South Korean People Protest against US THAAD Deployment

Tue Aug 1, 2017 10:20:53

South Korean people held banners during a rally to protest against the deployment of the US Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system near the presidential Blue House in Seoul on July 31, 2017.

China urges Trump not to link trade ties to North Korea issue

Mon Jul 31, 2017 14:45:01

China says its trade ties with the US and North Korea’s nuclear program are two unrelated issues and “should not be discussed together” after President Donald Trump said Beijing was failing to contain Pyongyang despite making profits from business with Washington.

Putin Kicks out 755 US Diplomats

Mon Jul 31, 2017 12:17:08

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that over 755 US diplomats must leave the country as a result of Washington’s own policies.