It is not clear whether the recent Israeli and U.S. military strikes have decreased or increased the likelihood of a nuclear-armed Iran. The attacks have certainly inflicted major damage to the country’s nuclear program. But they have not…
Category: 1. Iran
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Iran’s FM says ready to resume ‘fair’ nuclear talks if West ‘shows seriousness, goodwill’
Chief rabbi stresses ‘blood covenant’ with Druze brethren in meeting of religious leaders
Sephardi Chief Rabbi David Yosef holds a meeting with leaders from the major religions in Israel at the Druze “Emergency Center” set…
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Daily World Briefing, Aug. 29
China to host world leaders for V-Day commemorations
Chinese President Xi Jinping will host leaders from 26 countries at a massive military parade in Tian’anmen Square next week to mark the 80th anniversary of the country’s victory against…
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UK, France and Germany move to reimpose UN sanctions
The UK, France and Germany have begun the process of restoring major UN sanctions on Iran – lifted under a 2015 deal – as tensions once again escalate over Tehran’s nuclear programme.
The move will trigger a so-called snapback mechanism, which…
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Iran’s parl. launches emergency plan to exit NPT
The deputy chairman of the Parliament’s Article 90 Commission Hossein ALi Haji Deligani told local Iranian media on Friday night that the parliament has begun drafting an urgent plan for a complete withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation…
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Trump to address 80th UN General Assembly on Sept 23: White House
By Reena Bhardwaj
Washington [US], August 29 (ANI): President Donald Trump will visit New York next month to take part in the 80th United Nations General Assembly, the White House confirmed on Thursday.
‘The President will travel to New York City…
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Expelled ambassador says allegations against Iran ‘baseless’ during Sydney airport exit | Australian foreign policy
Iran’s former ambassador to Australia – now persona non grata – has denied allegations his government was behind two antisemitic arson attacks in Australia, describing the accusations as “baseless” as he left the country.
Ahmad Sadeghi…
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Iran vows response as Europeans move to reimpose UN sanctions
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks during a meeting in Tehran, Iran, July 12, 2025. /VCG
Britain, France and Germany on Thursday launched a 30-day process to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran over its disputed nuclear program, a step…
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European action against Iran has no legal effect: Russia
Britain, France, and Germany have formally notified the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) that they will move to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran within 30 days if the Council fails to adopt a resolution to extend the suspension of sanctions on…
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Sanctions stir hardliners to call out enemies foreign and domestic
Outspoken conservatives had for over a decade seethed at the diplomacy which clinched the 2015 international nuclear deal the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action as a surrender of Iran’s sovereignty to hostile outside powers.
“The JCPOA, the…
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