Washington (EFE).- The United States President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that his country plans to «withdraw» from Iran «in two or three weeks,» after stating that recent operations have achieved their planned military objectives. «I would say that within two weeks, maybe three. We’re hitting them very hard,» the president responded when asked about … Leer más
Islamabad, Mar 30 (EFE). – Pakistan announced on Sunday that it will likely host talks between the United States and Iran in the “coming days” to seek an end to the war. The initiative was supported by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt during a four-way summit in Islamabad. At the conclusion of the first consultation … Leer más
International Desk, (EFE).- The Islamic Republic appointed on Tuesday Mohamad Baqer Zolqadr, an ultraconservative hardliner to lead its national security as hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough faded. The shift comes despite a new mediation push by Pakistan and a deteriorating humanitarian situation in Lebanon. Security shake-up and diplomatic deadlock Tehran appointed Zolqadr, a former Revolutionary … Leer más
Tehran (EFE).- The Iranian Armed Forces threatened on Sunday to «completely» close the Strait of Hormuz and destroy United States economic interests in the region if Washington attacks Iran’s power plants. «The Strait of Hormuz will be completely closed and will not reopen until our destroyed power plants are rebuilt,» said Ebrahim Zolfagari, spokesperson for … Leer más
Tel Aviv (EFE).- The Haifa oil refinery, the most important city in northern Israel, was attacked on Thursday after the latest missile strike launched from Iran, according to several local media outlets, including Israel’s public broadcaster Kan. «15 firefighting and rescue teams from the Coastal District are currently operating at the site where intercepted fragments … Leer más
International Desk, (EFE).- Iran launched attacks on the United Arab Emirates and Qatar on Wednesday, causing a fire at the Ras Laffan refinery, the country’s main liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility, as well as a jet fuel depot in Riyadh and a refinery in Bahrain. The Qatari government reported that civil defense is responding to … Leer más
By Jaime León Tehran, (EFE).- Mojtaba Khamenei was elected Iran’s Supreme Leader a week ago, and so far, he has only been seen in posters and graffiti on the country’s streets, amidst speculation about whether he was injured in the war. There is no trace of the cleric who will decide the destiny of the … Leer más
Istanbul, Mar 9 (EFE).- The Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, reiterated his warnings on Monday to Iran not to extend the conflict, hours after NATO intercepted an Iranian missile in Turkish airspace, the second such interception since Mar. 4. «Despite our sincere warnings, extremely wrong and provocative steps continue to be taken that test Turkey’s … Leer más
Beijing (EFE).- China’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Wang Yi, announced on Wednesday the Special Middle East envoy would travel to the region to mediate the escalation sparked by the United States’ and Israel’s military attacks against Iran. Wang proposed sending the representative during a telephone conversation with his Saudi counterpart, Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, to … Leer más
Washington, Mar 3 (EFE).- United States President Donald Trump slammed Spain after the Spanish Government prohibited the use of the Rota and Morón bases for the Iran war and threatened to “cut off all trade on Tuesday, during a bilateral meeting at the White House with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. »Spain has been terrible,» Trump … Leer más
United Nations, (EFE).- The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres reiterated his call for a de-escalation of the conflict in the Middle East on Monday, following the weekend attack by the United States and Israel against Iran, and warned of the «growing» number of civilian casualties. Guterres’ spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, made the statement during his daily … Leer más
Washington, Mar 2 (EFE).- United States President Donald Trump assured on Monday the current attacks against Iran were the «last, best chance to strike» to eliminate the «intolerable threats posed by this sick and sinister regime.» In his first live appearance after the start of Saturday of Operation ‘Epic Fury’ against Iran, in which Supreme … Leer más
