International Desk (EFE).- The European Union and some of its member countries, as well as the United Nations, condemned on Friday the blocking of internet and telephone services in Iran after 13 days of protests over the country’s economic and political situation. Without social media, messaging applications, or websites, information on the protests, which have … Read more
Tehran, Dec 29 (EFE).– Protests in Iran over the deteriorating economic situation continued Monday for a second day, spreading from Tehran to other areas of the country. The demonstrations were surrounded by security forces, who in some cases fired tear gas to disperse the demonstrators. On Monday, merchants in the Grand Bazaar in southern Tehran … Read more
Tehran (EFE).— Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian declared Iran is engaged in a “total war” against the United States, Israel and Europe in remarks published Saturday accusing Western powers of surrounding Iran politically, economically and militarily to weaken the country. “We are in a total war with the US, Israel and Europe. They do not want … Read more
Washington, DC (EFE).- The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on 29 vessels and their management companies for allegedly transporting Iranian crude oil and petroleum products, accusing them of being part of Iran’s so-called “shadow fleet” used to evade international sanctions and generate revenue for Tehran. The measures were announced by the Treasury Department’s Office … Read more
Moscow (EFE).- Russia criticized the resolution on Friday, and Tehran reacted by canceling a cooperation agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). “We consider this provocative initiative by the Western bloc to be a serious blow to international trust in the IAEA’s safeguards system and the global nuclear non-proliferation regime,” said Russian Foreign Ministry … Read more
By Jaime León Tehran (EFE).- Iran is opting for what it calls “strategic patience” in its standoff with the West following the reimposition of United Nations sanctions over its nuclear program. Tehran had warned for weeks of “serious consequences” if sanctions were restored, but since their reinstatement on Sep. 28, it has taken no direct … Read more
Tehran (EFE).— Iran said Saturday it is prepared to resume stalled nuclear negotiations with the United States, but only under “new conditions” shaped by its recent 12-day war with Israel, insisting that mutual respect and sanctions relief are essential. “The negotiations cannot take the same form as before the war. It is not possible to … Read more
Tehran, Sep 1 (EFE) – Iran, China, and Russia sent a joint letter to the United Nations rejecting the United Kingdom, France, and Germany ‘s (E3) attempt to reimpose international sanctions against Tehran. “This action by the Foreign Ministers of E3 clearly contravenes the resolution, and therefore, it is by default legally and procedurally flawed,” … Read more
London, Aug 28 (EFE) – The United Kingdom, France, and Germany officially informed the United Nations on Thursday they are reinstating extensive sanctions against Iran, giving Tehran a 30-day deadline to grant access to its nuclear facilities or face increased global economic isolation. In the letter addressed to the president of the UN Security Council … Read more
New York, US (EFE).- United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday dismissed Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse, director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), after the White House criticized a classified review that assessed the impact of American strikes on Iran, the Pentagon confirmed to local media. Hegseth also removed Vice Adm. Nancy, head of … Read more
Washington (EFE).- The United States on Wednesday announced sanctions against 22 foreign companies accused of helping Iran sell crude oil in violation of existing international sanctions. The entities allegedly operated as part of a “shadow banking system” that helps Iran evade sanctions and transfer proceeds from oil sales to its elite military force programs. “Today, … Read more
New York, US (EFE).- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused Israel of attempting to assassinate him during a high-level government meeting in Iran, a plot he claims was foiled by Iranian intelligence. In an exclusive interview with far-right journalist Tucker Carlson, a close ally of United States President Donald Trump, Pezeshkian alleged that the Israeli military … Read more
