May says G20 leaders agree on need to avoid escalation of tensions around Iran
Osaka, Jun 29 (Sputnik/UNI) UK Prime Minister Theresa May said on Saturday that G20 leaders shared the belief that escalation of tensions around Iran should be avoided, adding that the United Kingdom would do everything possible to save the Iran nuclear deal.
US announces new sanctions targeting Iran supreme leader, IRGC commanders
Washington, Jun 25 (Sputnik) President Donald Trump said he approved new US sanctions on Iran to hold Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his associates responsible for the country's "hostile conduct."
New York, June 25 (IBNS): There is a need for “genuine regional dialogue” to address rising tensions in the Gulf, Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations said on Monday, calling on Secretary-General António Guterres “to play a role” in bringing countries to the table.
Iran says to file legal action against US over drone issue
Tehran, Jun 23 (Xinhua/UNI) Iran will take legal action against the United States for "violating the country's airspace" by its drone, Tasnim news agency quoted an Iranian presidential official as saying on Sunday.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, June 22 (IBNS): Following the decision on Friday of the US Federal Aviation Administration to restrict US airline operations in Iranian-controlled airspace, Etihad Airways said it consulted closely with the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority and other UAE airlines to evaluate the US action.
Trump may see war with Iran as key to re-election victory in 2020
Washington, June 21 (Sputnik/UNI) US President Donald Trump may gamble on sparking a war with Iran to unite the country behind him and boost his re-election prospects, analysts told Sputnik.
US ready for unconditional talks with Iran: Pompeo
Washington, Jun 3 (Xinhua/UNI) US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in Switzerland that Washington is ready for unconditional talks with Tehran, according to a press release issued by the State Department.
China stopped buying oil from Iran due to US sanctions - reports
Moscow, May 28 (Sputnik/UNI) China has stopped buying oil from Iran after Washington announced a decision not to extend exemptions from its sanctions for certain countries, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources in the Iranian oil industry.
Iran wants "no war" with US: envoy
Tehran, May 25 (Xinhua) Iran does not want any war in the region amid the rising tensions with the United States, Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations Majid Takht-Ravanchi was quoted as saying by official IRNA news agency on Saturday.
Trump foretells 'official end of Iran' in case of 'fight' with US
Moscow, May 20 (Sputnik/UNI) US President Donald Trump has threatened Iran with an "official end" if it dares to start a "fight" against Washington.
Trump dismisses report about US considering sending 120,000 troops to combat Iran
Washington, May 15 (Xinhua/UNI) US President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed a New York Times report about US top security officials reviewing a plan to send as many as 120,000 troops to the Middle East to counter Iran.
Trump vows Iran to face 'Bad Problem' if it attacks any oil tankers
Washington, May 14 (Sputnik/UNI) US President Donald Trump vowed on Monday that Iran would suffer a "bad problem" if it decides to attack any oil tankers in the Middle East.
US suspects Iran of moving ballistic missiles by sea to Persian Gulf - Reports
Washington, May 8 (Sputnik/UNI) The United States suspects Iran of moving its short-range ballistic missiles by sea to the Persian Gulf, local media have reported, citing unnamed US officials with knowledge of the situation.
Iran's president rejects talks with US under pressures
Tehran, Apr 24 (Xinhua/UNI) Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday rejected talks with the United States over the thorny mutual issues and vowed to resist the U.S. sanction pressures, official IRNA news agency reported.
US to announce cancellation of Iranian oil sanctions waivers starting May 2 - Reports
Washington, Apr 22 (Sputnik/UNI) The US Department of State will announce on Monday the cancellation of sanctions waivers for Iranian oil imports, local media have reported, citing anonymous officials from the department.