Al-Monitor – Reactions to US President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) have varied around the world, including in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). While Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have strongly backed the US move, other Gulf states have been cautious and declined to adopt a clear stance on the matter. …
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Iran’s supreme leader gives Europe list of demands to salvage nuclear deal
Al-Monitor – Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the country’s highest authority, delivered his most significant speech regarding the United States’ withdrawal from the nuclear deal between Iran and the five members of the UN Security Council plus Germany. In the May 23 speech, delivered two days after US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made 12 demands of Iran, Khamenei …
Read More »U.S. Sanctions Nine Iranian Individuals, Entities As ‘Facilitators’
RFE/RL — The U.S. Treasury has imposed sanctions on nine Iranian individuals and entities for helping to supply export-controlled parts and services to sanctioned Iranian airlines.
Read More »Who Are the Dual Nationals Imprisoned in Iran?
CHRI – At least 14 dual and foreign nationals, as well as foreign permanent residents, are currently imprisoned in Iran. According to research by the Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI), the arrests are followed by a pattern of prolonged solitary confinement and interrogations; lack of due process; denial of consular access or visits by the UN or humanitarian organizations; …
Read More »No U.S-European Compromise Seen On Iran As Khamenei Steps Up Demands
RFE/RL – The United States and European countries are “a long way from a compromise” on a new Iran nuclear deal, Germany’s top diplomat said as Iran’s supreme leader called on European countries to reject U.S. demands for a tougher deal with Iran.
Read More »‘Little Changed’ For Iranian Media, CPJ Says, Citing ‘Climate Of Fear’
Radiofarda – The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) says “little has changed” for the press in Iran despite promises of reform by President Hassan Rouhani, citing a “climate of fear through harassment and surveillance.”
Read More »IRAN HAS REACHED ‘PEAK OF POWER’ AND SAYS IT’S READY FOR WAR IF U.S. ATTACKS
Newsweek – A top Iranian general has warned the U.S. that his forces are prepared for any potential military action as President Donald Trump threatens to escalate his campaign against Tehran.
Read More »Iranian Ambassador Admits Contact With Taliban
Radiofarda – Iran’s ambassador to Kabul has openly admitted that Tehran is in contact with the ultraconservative Islamist Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan.
Read More »No U.S-European Compromise Seen On Iran As Khamenei Steps Up Demands
RFE/RL – The United States and European countries are “a long way from a compromise” on a new Iran nuclear deal, Germany’s top diplomat said as Iran’s supreme leader called on European countries to reject U.S. demands for a tougher deal with Iran.
Read More »Tempers Flare As Iranian Lawmakers Debate UN Effort Targeting Terrorism
RFL/RE – The floor of Iran’s parliament descended into chaos this week as lawmakers debated joining an international effort to choke off funding for terrorist groups, with lawmakers storming the speaker’s dais, complaining of “colonialism,” and holding aloft notes of protest amid the din.
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