Alliance between Venezuela and Iran evolves into the military sphere
By Lucas Leiroz | August 24, 2020
Sanctions against Iran
U.S. Isolated From Double-Think & Arrogance on ‘Snapback’ Sanctions Against Iran
Strategic Culture Foundation | August 22, 2020
More than two years ago, in May 2018, the Trump administration unilaterally walked away from the international nuclear accord with Iran signed by the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany. President Trump derided the deal as the “worst ever” and proceeded to re-impose crippling U.S. sanctions on Iran.
US is willing to dismantle the UN Security Council to put pressure on Iran
By Scott Ritter | RT | August 21, 2020
In a world where American exceptionalism and unilateralism has become common currency, the brazenness of Secretary of State Pompeo’s bid to impose “snap back” inspections of Iran takes the cake. Moreover, it’s doomed to fail.
Germany, France & UK REJECT US push to reinstate UN sanctions on Iran
RT | August 20, 2020
The US exited the Iran nuclear deal and therefore has no right to demand a ‘snapback’ of UN sanctions on Tehran, the foreign ministers of three European powers involved in the JCPOA said in response to Washington’s latest push.
Russia’s Proposal on UNSC Summit With Iran Remains on Table After Trump’s Refusal, Moscow Says
Sputnik – 16.08.2020
MOSCOW – The proposal by Russian President Vladimir Putin to hold an online conference of leaders of the UNSC states, Germany, and Iran to discuss the Persian Gulf and Iran remains on the table after US President Donald Trump’s refusal to support it, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov affirmed on Sunday.
Snapback sanctions on Iran isn’t open-and-shut case
The UN Security Council resoundingly defeated a US resolution to indefinitely extend UN arms embargo on Iran, with only Dominican Republic endorsing the American move, New York, August 14, 2020
By M. K. BHADRAKUMAR | Indian Punchline | August 16, 2020
Russia’s proposal to convene meeting of heads of state of UN Security Council permanent members with participation of heads of Germany and Iran
Statement by President of Russia Vladimir Putin | August 14, 2020
Debates around the Iranian issue within the UN Security Council are becoming increasingly strained. Tensions are running high. Iran faces groundless accusations. Resolutions are being drafted with a view to dismantling decisions that had been unanimously adopted by the Security Council.
Failing upward? After botched Venezuelan regime-change, Elliott Abrams picked as Iran rep
RT | August 6, 2020
The US is putting Iran on regime-change notice, appointing Iran-Contra convict Elliott Abrams as Special Representative for Iran in addition to his duties as Special Representative for Venezuela, a State Department release shows.