Merkel, in shift, tells European allies to ‘urgently’ address Iran’s aggression

Merkel, in shift, tells European allies to ‘urgently’ address Iran’s aggression

by WorldTribune Staff, June 22, 2018 German Chancellor Angela Merkel on June 21 said that, while European countries wanted to maintain the 2015 nuclear accord with Iran, the Islamic Republic’s ballistic missile program, its presence in Syria and its role in the war in Yemen need to be addressed. Germany moved quickly and aggressively after […]

Citing failed Iran deal, senator calls for ratification of N. Korea treaty

Citing failed Iran deal, senator calls for ratification of N. Korea treaty

by WorldTribune Staff, June 13, 2018 Senate approval of an arms agreement between the United States and North Korea has been discussed with President Donald Trump and his senior advisers, a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said. “We have been taken by the North Koreans at least a couple of times, and […]

‘We’re watching’: Pompeo issues statement as Iran nears completion of new facility

‘We’re watching’: Pompeo issues statement as Iran nears completion of new facility

by WorldTribune Staff, June 7, 2018 Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on June 6 said the U.S. will not allow Iran to develop a nuclear weapon. Pompeo’s comments followed Iran’s announcement that a new facility to build advanced centrifuges for uranium enrichment will be completed in a month. “We’re watching reports that Iran plans to […]

Iran announces expansion of its uranium enrichment program

Iran announces expansion of its uranium enrichment program

by WorldTribune Staff, June 6, 2018 The head of Iran’s nuclear agency has informed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that the Islamic Republic is opening a center for new centrifuges for uranium enrichment at its Natanz nuclear site. Ali Akbar Salehi, chief of the Iran Atomic Energy Organization, said the expansion does not violate […]

Pompeo warns new U.S. hard line on Iran ‘just the beginning’

Pompeo warns new U.S. hard line on Iran ‘just the beginning’

by WorldTribune Staff, May 21, 2018 The U.S. is imposing the “strongest sanctions in history” on Iran and the Islamic Republic will be “battling to keep its economy alive,” Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said. The “sting of sanctions will only grow more painful if the regime does not change its course,” Pompeo said in […]

Reality strikes: Total oil cancels $2 billion Iran project

Reality strikes: Total oil cancels $2 billion Iran project

by WorldTribune Staff, May 18, 2018 A French energy giant is preparing to pull out of a $2 billion dollar gas project in Iran amid the return of U.S. sanctions on the Islamic Republic following President Donald Trump’s withdrawal from the nuclear deal. Total SA said in a May 16 statement that it will not […]

Iran foreign ministry warns Europe, Zarif on emergency tour to save nuclear deal

Iran foreign ministry warns Europe, Zarif on emergency tour to save nuclear deal

by WorldTribune Staff, May 14, 2018 In a bid to salvage its nuclear deal after the U.S. withdrew last week, Iran on May 13 issued an ultimatum to European signatories of the deal to assure Teheran’s interests are looked out for. “The Europeans have between 45 and 60 days to give the necessary guarantees to […]

Iran officials burn U.S. flag, Gulf states back Trump decision on nuclear deal

Iran officials burn U.S. flag, Gulf states back Trump decision on nuclear deal

by WorldTribune Staff, May 9, 2018 As Saudi Arabia and its Gulf Arab allies on May 9 were welcoming U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal, members of Iranian parliament were burning the American flag in protest. “Iran used economic gains from the lifting of sanctions to continue its […]

Pyongyang cites Iran nuclear deal in leverage preparations for summit

Pyongyang cites Iran nuclear deal in leverage preparations for summit

by WorldTribune Staff, April 16, 2018 Ahead of upcoming summits with South Korea and the United States, North Korea used the Iran nuclear deal as an example of how a nation agreed to curb its nuclear ambitions in exchange for sanctions relief. In the wake of its nuclear deal with world powers, “Iran is receiving […]

Trump ties Pompeo’s rise to stance on Iran nuclear deal

Trump ties Pompeo’s rise to stance on Iran nuclear deal

by WorldTribune Staff, March 14, 2018 CIA Director Mike Pompeo, U.S. President Donald Trump’s choice to replace Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, is an Iran hawk who, as a congressman, opposed the Iran nuclear deal. Trump has called it “the worst deal ever” and cited it on March 13 in explaining why he fired Tillerson. […]