Iran’s parliament speaker says holding negotiations with the United States is absolutely forbidden. Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf said on Sunday Tehran is not against diplomacy and talks, but believes talks with Washington would be “detrimental.” “And negotiations with European countries should be held with … Read More
(Reuters) – A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck Fars province in southern Iran on Tuesday, the official IRNA news agency reported. There was no immediate information about possible casualties or damage from the quake, which hit near the town of Beyram. … Read More
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Trump administration imposed sanctions this week on Chinese tanker companies for alleged involvement in the transport of oil from Iran, calling it one of the biggest sanctions actions it has taken since its crackdown on Iranian … Read More
US Marine observes Iran fast attack craft in Strait of Hormuz – Reuters As tensions remain high between Iran and the US, the Islamic Republic appears to have constructed a new mock-up of an aircraft carrier off its southern coast … Read More
An Israeli unity government, a weak Europe, and very strong ties with the United States means that Israel has options open to it now that it may not have again in the foreseeable future, but time is running short. Secretary … Read More
While Jordan had strongly objected to any change in the makeup of the Waqf, in recent months their stance changed after Turkey became involved in east Jerusalem and the Temple Mount. Palestinians pray on the first Friday of the holy … Read More
Faced with the threat of illegal annexation, the Palestinian Authority is signaling that it is running out of options. An Israeli activist holds a banner during a protest against the US peace plan for the Middle East, in front of … Read More
King Abdullah II of Jordan said in an interview with the German magazine Der Spiegel that Israeli annexation of parts of the West Bank “will lead to a massive conflict with Jordan.” Why it matters: This is the harshest statement by … Read More
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad speaks during an interview with Russian television channel NTV, in Damascus, Syria in this handout released on June 24, 2018. SANA/Handout via REUTERS Sir, – President Bashar al-Assad of Syria is reported in The Irish Times … Read More
Hamas lawmaker Yunis al-Astal: “Who is more dangerous to humanity, COVID-19 or the Jews? The Jews should be treated according to Allah’s decree: Kill them wherever you may find them.” Hamas lawmaker Yunis al-Astal (MEMRI) (May 10, 2020 / MEMRI) Hamas MP Yunis … Read More