UN sanctions on Iran are set to be re-established at the end of the month unless the nine-member security council agrees to further extend sanctions relief. Friday's resolution, put forth by South Korea, only received support from four countries China, Russia, Pakistan and Algeria. The vote is likely to further strain relations between Iran and the west.
Europe is on the verge of abandoning its role of a mediator between the US and Iran and instead handing the Iran nuclear file over to Donald Trump's veto, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson said in an interview with the Guardian in Tehran. Esmail Baghaei said that as soon as UN-wide sanctions are reimposed at Europe's demand in less than 30 days, the US will regain its security council veto over what happens next, including the continuance of the sanctions.
Iran reaffirmed its right to enrich uranium before a key meeting with E3 nations, emphasizing its unshakable position on continuing uranium enrichment following Israel's recent military actions.
This erosion of trust set off a tit-for-tat dynamic: Iranian nuclear advances prompted more talk of preemptive strikes by Israel, now seems to have culminated in military action.
The wide-ranging, confidential report seen by several news agencies said Iran carried out secret nuclear activities with material not declared to the IAEA at three locations that have long been under investigation, calling it a serious concern and warning Tehran to change its course.
Contrary to the Washington Post report, PM Netanyahu did not have intensive contact with Mike Waltz on Iran. PM Netanyahu had a warm meeting with Mike Waltz...
