IAEA needs to maintain independence, impartiality, avoid political moves: Iran nuclear chief

IAEA needs to maintain independence, impartiality, avoid political moves: Iran nuclear chief

Iran’s nuclear chief has reiterated the country’s full and constant cooperation with the IAEA, urging the UN nuclear agency to remain independent and impartial and avoid politically-motivated decisions.

Monday, September 20, 2021 12:32

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UN rapporteur says General Soleimani assassination ‘nail in the coffin of international law’

UN rapporteur says General Soleimani assassination ‘nail in the coffin of international law’

A top UN human rights investigator has termed the US assassination of General Qassem Soleimani as “unlawful”, pointing out that the attack was a “nail in the coffin of international law”.

Monday, January 04, 2021 10:22

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Our new Saddam Hussein, an editorial by the Washington Post

Our new Saddam Hussein, an editorial by the Washington Post

Once upon a time, there was a brutal and reckless dictator of an oil-rich Arab country who, despite his well-documented excesses, was stroked and supported by the United States and other Western governments. By: Jackson Diehl, deputy Editorial Page editor at The Washington Post

Monday, July 08, 2019 10:22

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Iranian foreign minister blasts Trump’s administration for staying silent on new Saudi mass execution

Iranian foreign minister blasts Trump’s administration for staying silent on new Saudi mass ...

Iran’s foreign minister has lashed out at the administration of US President Donald Trump for staying tight-lipped on its ally Saudi Arabia’s latest mass execution of its nationals, one of whom was crucified after beheading.

Wednesday, April 24, 2019 12:08

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Israeli settlement activity illegal under international law, says UN chief

Israeli settlement activity illegal under international law, says UN chief

The United Nations has called on the Israeli regime to stop settlement construction in the occupied West Bank, pledging his commitment to the so-called two-state solution. "We believe that settlement activity is illegal under international law. It’s an obstacle to the two-state solution," UN chief said.

Tuesday, August 29, 2017 04:30

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