Category: 1. Iran

Why it matters:

The sanctions represent a significant escalation in Washington’s confrontational stance toward Latin America’s progressive governments. Petro, Colombia’s first leftist president, has openly challenged…

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he “would like to” meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un next week, amid growing speculation about a possible encounter while the U.S. leader is in South Korea for the Asia-Pacific Cooperation (APEC)…

Why It Matters:

The raids represent a continuation of near-nightly incursions by Israeli forces and settlers, further escalating tensions across the occupied territories. The deployment of live ammunition and flare…

Pars Today – Iran’s women’s national padel team secured a spot in the final of the Asian Padel Championship by defeating Indonesia.

According to Pars Today, the championship is being held in Doha, Qatar, with both men’s and…

Pars Today – Iran’s ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations said the UN Security Council must not be misused for political or unilateral objectives.

According to Pars Today, citing IRNA, Iran’s Ambassador…

Amir Saeed Iravani, Iran’s permanent representative to the United Nations, said on Friday (local time) that the UN Charter, the foundation of international law and multilateralism, is under serious threat because of continued acts of…

“The Middle East is at an inflection point,” Oren said. “Iran feels cornered, and that’s when nations become most dangerous.”

Oren said Tehran does not believe it was defeated in the last conflict and may now see little to lose by…