Report: Iran tested ballistic missile days before U.S. reimposed sanctions

Report: Iran tested ballistic missile days before U.S. reimposed sanctions

by WorldTribune Staff, August 12, 2018 A U.S. spy satellite detected an Iranian ballistic missile test last week. The test of the anti-ship Fateh-110 Mod 3 flew over 100 miles on a flight path over the Strait of Hormuz to a test range in the Iranian desert, U.S. officials said on Aug. 10. It was […]

North Korea’s foreign minister arrives in Iran as new sanctions hit

North Korea’s foreign minister arrives in Iran as new sanctions hit

by WorldTribune Staff, August 9, 2018 North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong-Ho said during a visit to Teheran on Aug. 7 that Pyongyang’s “strategic policy is to deepen relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran and confront unilateralism.” Ri, who met with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, arrived in Teheran […]

IRGC chief: Iran leaders will never meet Trump or any U.S. president

IRGC chief: Iran leaders will never meet Trump or any U.S. president

by WorldTribune Staff, August 1, 2018 The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on July 31 said that U.S. President Donald Trump will never get a meeting with Iran’s leaders. “Mr. Trump! Iran is not North Korea to accept your offer for a meeting,” IRGC commander Maj. Gen. Mohammad Ali Jafari said. “Even […]

The no-deal deal: Trump ready to talk to Rouhani after ending ‘ridiculous’ nuclear agreement

The no-deal deal: Trump ready to talk to Rouhani after ending ‘ridiculous’ nuclear agreement

by WorldTribune Staff, July 31, 2018 U.S. President Donald Trump on July 30 said he is willing to meet with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani with “no preconditions.” “If they want to meet, we’ll meet,” Trump said. “I’d meet with anybody. I believe in meetings.” Speaking at a news conference with visiting Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe […]

Mattis: U.S. seeks behavioral (not regime) change by Iran

Mattis: U.S. seeks behavioral (not regime) change by Iran

by WorldTribune Staff, July 29, 2018 The United States aims to curtail what it sees as Iran’s threatening behavior in the Middle East, but is not pursuing regime change in the Islamic Republic, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said. “We need them to change their behavior on a number of threats that they can pose with […]

Trump calls for ‘real’ Iran deal; Analyst sees dead end for regime threats against U.S.

Trump calls for ‘real’ Iran deal; Analyst sees dead end for regime threats against U.S.

by WorldTribune Staff, July 25, 2018 U.S. President Donald Trump, after trading harsh rhetoric with Iran’s president that was reminiscent of his “fire and fury” exchanges with North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un, said he is prepared to negotiate a new nuclear deal with the Islamic Republic. “We’ll see what happens, but we’re ready to make […]

‘Never ever threaten’ U.S.: Trump warns Rouhani, Pompeo boosts Iranian people

‘Never ever threaten’ U.S.: Trump warns Rouhani, Pompeo boosts Iranian people

by WorldTribune Staff, July 23, 2018 The United States has sent a powerful signal of support to the people of Iran while challenging its Islamist regime. President Donald Trump on July 22 warned Iranian President Hassan Rouhani not to issue threats against the United States. Trump tweeted: “Never, ever threaten the United States again or you will […]

Iran’s Rouhani advised Trump not to incite the ‘mother of all wars’

Iran’s Rouhani advised Trump not to incite the ‘mother of all wars’

by WorldTribune Staff, July 22, 2018 As renewed U.S. sanctions loom and Iran’s economy staggers, President Hassan Rouhani on July 22 warned President Donald Trump that the U.S. shouldn’t “play with the lion’s tail, this would only lead to regret.” “America should know that peace with Iran is the mother of all peace, and war […]

U.S. officials ‘certain’ Iranian regime approved bomb plot against opposition rally in Paris

U.S. officials ‘certain’ Iranian regime approved bomb plot against opposition rally in Paris

by WorldTribune Staff, July 13, 2018 A terrorist plot to blow up a rally in Paris sponsored by an Iranian opposition group was approved by Iran’s ruling mullahs, U.S. officials and the sponsor of the June 30 rally said. Belgian authorities foiled the plot when when they detained a couple with ties to Iran who […]

Austria’s Kurz to Iran’s Rouhani: Calling for Israel’s demise ‘absolutely unacceptable’

Austria’s Kurz to Iran’s Rouhani: Calling for Israel’s demise ‘absolutely unacceptable’

by WorldTribune Staff, July 5, 2018 It is “absolutely unacceptable” to deny Israel’s right to exist and to call for the Jewish state’s destruction, Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz said during a July 4 meeting with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. Kurz reiterated that Austria “is unconditionally committed to the security of Israel and its citizens.” Rouhani […]