Iran tension
Iran’s relations with the US and its allies in the Middle East have never been easy. Exchanges of accusations, wary statements, and an environment of mutual suspicion – all spiced up by US sanctions – have taken their toll on ties between the key regional players
- Against Trump's will, Europe will protect companies doing business with Iran - Max Blumenthal
European trade with Iran has increased 93 percent since the ratification of the Iran deal – that it is an economic boon for Europe, Max Blumenthal, author and journalist, told RT. The six other signatories say they will honor the deal, he added.World News - Trump’s art of the deal? Backslide and alienate all stakeholders
US President Donald Trump never stops bragging about his business genius for deal-making. He supposedly authored a best-selling book about it all. But his latest declaration on the Iran nuclear deal shows his ‘talent’ for blowing deals up – for no gain. - Trump’s stance on Iran is 'part of economic war against Tehran & its partners in EU, Asia'
The EU is concerned about Trump’s latest move because they know it is part of an economic war against Iran and is also aimed at its economic partners in Europe and Asia, political analyst Dan Glazebrook says. Other analysts join the discussion.World News - ‘Iran deal not a bargaining chip’: Trump proved US can break agreements at any time, Moscow says
The Russian Foreign Ministry has condemned Donald Trump’s refusal to adhere to the 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran, saying that the move poses a threat to international security and nuclear non-proliferation, and exposes the US as an unreliable partner.World News - Dictatorship? Washington’s Mid East allies are the ones that 'never saw a ballot box' – Iranian FM
Donald Trump believes Iran is a dictatorship, even though Washington’s allies in the region "haven't seen a ballot box in their countries," Iran's foreign minister said, adding that Tehran derives its legitimacy and mandate from the people.World News - 'Lavrov reminded UN a West-inspired coup d’état started Ukraine crisis, not Russia'
The Russian Foreign Minister said that he wanted to implement the Minsk agreement in order settle the disputes with Ukraine, US Virginia Senator Richard Black told RT. Political analyst Charles Ortel also joined the conversation.
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