Nobel Peace Prize winner Shirin Ebadi of Iran has called on the West to improve its treatment of refugees fleeing conflicts in the Middle East and the Arab world. “These people are fleeing poverty. They are fleeing despotism. They are fleeing the oppression meted out by their governments,” Ebadi said while speaking at a […]
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President-Elect of Iran Says He Will Engage With the West
Iran’s president-elect, Hassan Rouhani, said Saturday that he would engage with the West and fulfill his electoral promises to allow more freedom for the Iranian people. Mr. Rouhani, who calls himself a moderate, won the June 14 presidential election by a large margin, surprising many who expected Iran’s governing establishment to block any candidate […]
Ban saddened by loss of life caused by earthquake in south-west Iran
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today said he was saddened by the loss of life and destruction caused by a powerful earthquake that hit Iran’s Bushehr province. In a statement, Mr. Ban’s spokesperson said Mr. Ban “extends his sincere condolences to the Iranian Government and people, particularly the families of those who have died.” According to […]
Iran medics warn against deadly upshot of West sanctions
Iran’s medical institutions and societies have warned against the catastrophic repercussions of the West’s sanctions on the health of patients grappling with chronic and life-threatening diseases, Press TV reports.
West denies Iran “vital” drugs: Hashemi
The head of Iran’s Expediency Council has criticized Western countries for putting the sale of “vital” medical drugs to Iran under sanctions.
Iran tells West it’s ready to talk
Iran says it is prepared to address the concerns of Western countries through diplomatic talks.Iran’s ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency, Ali Asghar Soltanieh, called on Western powers to return to the negotiating table, adding: “If you have any questions, we are ready to answer.” He added that despite all the international sanctions, Iran’s […]
Russia’s Putin Says West Seeking ‘Regime Change’ In Iran
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has accused the West of seeking “regime change” in Iran under the guise of trying to prevent the spread of weapons of mass destruction.
Iran Banks Face Increasing Pressure From the West
Wall.Street.Journal—The Belgium-based organization central to the international banking system said it was preparing to ban blacklisted Iranian banks from using its financial communications and clearing systems, a move that will sharply intensify the West’s financial campaign against Tehran.
Ban Calls For Calm Between West And Iran
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called for an easing of tensions between Iran and the West over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.
Alarmed West dismisses Iran nuclear “charm offensive”
(Reuters) – Western powers said on Wednesday an Iranian “charm offensive” had failed to dispel mounting fears Iran may be working to develop a nuclear bomb, but Washington’s envoy did not rule out engaging with Tehran after it offered fresh talks.