Saudi King and Crown Prince Condole Kuwait
In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed their deepest condolences to the Emir of Kuwait on Monday following the passing of Sheikh More »
Putin and Abbas Discuss Gaza Crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday during Abbas’ visit to Russia. Arriving on Monday, Abbas aims to discuss the ongoing Gaza conflict with More »
Saudi Arabia Voices Strong Support for Gaza Peace Initiatives
Saudi Arabia has firmly aligned itself with the recent joint statement made by President Joe Biden of the United States, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt, and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, More »
Saudi Crown Prince, US Secretary of Defense discuss troop deployment
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Wednesday from the US Secretary of Defense during which they discussed ongoing arrangements to send US troops of a More »
Saudi Energy Minister confirms restoration of Kingdom’s gas production capacity
:: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy confirmed on Wednesday the restoration of production capacity, affirming the Kingdom’s position as a reliable energy supplier in the global market. The energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz More »
Tag Archives: IRAN NUCLEAR TALKS
Senate debates bill on congressional approval of Iran deal
The leader of the Democratic minority in the U.S. Senate is urging Republicans to back legislation empowering Congress to review and possible reject any nuclear deal with Iran. He warns them against using it as a “platform for their political
First round toward final Iran nuke deal ends on positive note
Diplomats say the first round of Iran nuclear talks aimed at turning a tentative agreement into a final deal has been positive and indicates an agreement can be reached by the June 30 deadline. The United States and five other
Timing of sanctions relief may be deal breaker as Iran talks resume
The timing of sanctions relief is the main sticking point in nuclear talks that resumed on Wednesday with a meeting between delegates from Iran and the European Union. Arriving in Vienna, Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi reiterated Iran’s position: “All
Obama, Congress sign deal over Iran nuclear talks
U.S. President Barack Obama has reluctantly agreed to allowing Congress to have a say on a nuclear deal with Iran, following pressure from Republicans and some in his own party after they crafted a rare compromise demanding a say. The
Clock ticks toward Iran nuclear deal deadline
Iran and six world powers ramped up the pace of negotiations on Tuesday ahead of a deadline for a preliminary nuclear deal that was less than 24 hours away, as both sides warned it was crucial to overcome differences that
France tells U.N. ‘insufficient’ progress in Iran nuclear talks
France warned on Tuesday that “insufficient” progress has been made toward a nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers with specific disparities over research and development and the issue of sanctions. “Iran must now make difficult choices if it
Iran leader says all nuclear issues can be resolved in talks
Iran’s President Hassan Rowhani said Saturday differences remain but that all issues can be resolved in talks with the West to secure a long-sought deal on his country’s disputed nuclear program. “I believe an agreement is possible. There is nothing
Kerry seeks to boost French support for Iran deal
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry was due to arrive in Paris Saturday seeking to boost European support for an emerging nuclear deal with Iran as France voiced concerns over whether it was stringent enough. Kerry was to fly in
King Salman holds talks with John Kerry in Riyadh
King Salman bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia held talks with visiting U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry in Riyadh on Thursday, discussing bilateral relations and the security situation in the region, Saudi Press Agency reported. During his visit Kerry also
U.S. ex-lawmaker says made pioneering visit to Iran
A former U.S. congressman visited Iran in December, the first time a current or former American lawmaker was invited to the Islamic republic since its 1979 revolution, he said Monday. “The Iranians are deeply concerned about respect, the one thing
Kerry holds surprise Iran talks in Munich
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry Sunday met for surprise talks with his Iranian counterpart for new discussions on Iran’s nuclear program on the sidelines of a security conference in Munich. Kerry huddled with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif
Kerry to meet Iran FM in Munich for nuclear talks
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry was to meet his Iranian counterpart Friday on the sidelines of security talks in Munich, as a late March deadline looms for a framework nuclear deal. Kerry arrived in southern Germany late Thursday, flying
Iran, world powers review nuclear positions at latest talks
Iran and major powers met on Sunday to take stock of their differences over its nuclear program, as the Obama administration lobbied to stave off fresh sanctions against the Islamic Republic. The Geneva negotiations, held at the level of political
Kerry aims to ‘accelerate’ Iran nuke talks
U.S. secretary of State John Kerry said on Monday he hoped to speed up progress in the Iran nuclear talks during his Geneva meeting with his Iranian counterpart next week, Agence France-Presse reported. Kerry told reporters he will hold talks
Biden: ‘We will not let Iran acquire a nuclear weapon’
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden sought to nullify all doubts on the United States’ commitment to Israeli security dismissing what he called the “malarkey” circulating about the nuclear deal with Iran. “There’s absolutely no daylight, none, between us and the
Outcome of Iran nuclear talks ‘completely open:’ German FM
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said Saturday that the outcome of Iran’s nuclear talks with six world powers was “completely open.” Despite huge gaps in the negotiations, “we have never been closer in more than 10 years,” Steinmeier said as
Kerry presses for nuclear deal with Zarif
Negotiators at the international nuclear talks in Vienna made no “significant” new proposals regarding Iran’s nuclear program, said the Iranian foreign minister Mohammed Javad Zarif Friday. “There were important discussions but no significant propositions worth returning to Tehran with,” Agence-France-Press
Britain says not optimistic about Iran nuclear deal by deadline
British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said on Wednesday he was not optimistic that world powers and Iran would clinch a full nuclear deal by Nov. 24 but that there may be a way of extending the self-imposed deadline. “I’m not
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