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Iran's representative to the United Nations said the real enemy of the American people is not Iran but the hawkish forces manipulating Washington's foreign policy. The remarks came amid continued escalation of tensions and reciprocal sanctions between Tehran and Washington.
Iran and Russia have discussed cooperation opportunities in oil and gas exploration and extraction, according to information from the Iranian side. The talks come as both countries face Western sanctions and are looking to expand bilateral energy cooperation. Specific details of the discussions and the participants have not been fully disclosed.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran will not give in to outside pressure, according to the IRNA news agency. He declared, "We must not bow to bullying," as Iran continues to face economic sanctions and diplomatic pressure. His remarks are seen as a reaffirmation of an independent line and a refusal to yield to what Tehran views as interference in its sovereignty.
Japan's prime minister has voiced deep concern over US sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court, setting out Tokyo's position and stressing the importance of the international legal order. The move has drawn varied reactions from countries and organizations, though no further details on the statement or Tokyo's next steps have been released.
Central Asian states have started buying oil from Iran as Russian fuel supplies, long their main source, shrink due to Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure. Tajikistan is receiving Iranian oil and petroleum products, while Iran has agreed to build a joint refinery in Kyrgyzstan and supply it with crude. Analysts say the opening is likely short-lived, limited in scale and logistically dependent on transit through Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on June 19 that Europe's perception of Iran does not reflect reality, in remarks made as Tehran's relations with European countries remain strained. He called for a more objective approach, amid persistent differences over the nuclear program and sanctions.
Unverified Israeli media reports say Britain has warned it will expel 27 Israeli diplomats if Israel goes ahead with plans to close the British consulate in occupied East Jerusalem. Ynet reported that UK ambassador Simon Walters delivered the warning, after Israel ordered the consulate shut in retaliation for British sanctions on illegal West Bank settlements.
From cordial ties to being branded as 'robbery', the relationship between Washington and Caracas has always revolved around oil. The article traces this tumultuous history, from cooperation to confrontation, and the latest contentious oil deal.
EU foreign ministers met in Wicklow, Ireland, but failed to break deadlocks on imposing trade sanctions on Israel and boosting military aid for Ukraine. Despite pressure from countries like Ireland, France, and Spain, divisions among member states persist, highlighting the bloc’s internal rifts.
