Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian pens letter to American people, debunks Trump’s claims about Iran
Pezeshkian emphasized that Iran is waging a defensive war and does not harbor any enmity towards other nations, including people of the US, Europe, or neighboring countries and seeks peace and respect for everyone
Iran says if attacked militarily, its response will not be “limited”
US President Donald Trump has revived threats of military strikes on Iran reverting back to the issue of its nuclear program weeks after violent protests in the country subsided.
Mass mobilizations continue across Iran against threats of US intervention
The Iranian government has claimed the protests against people’s economic suffering have been hijacked by forces trying to create chaos and pushing for regime change in the country.
Sanctions will harm Iranian people and hamper diplomatic channels, experts say
Former Venezuelan diplomat Carlos Ron told Peoples Dispatch that the sole purpose of sanctions is “to inflict pain or suffering onto the population”
Iran calls Trump’s proposed negotiation a “deceptive tactic”
Iranian leadership has made it clear that US can not be taken seriously when, Trump instead of withdrawing existing unilateral sanctions, is busy making threats of “maximum pressure campaign”.
Iran warns any attack on its nuclear facilities will lead to regional war
Israel has repeatedly threatened to target Iran’s nuclear facilities with US support, while successive US administrations have expressed desires of regime change in the country
Economic sanctions make populations in targeted countries poorer, sicker and vulnerable
According to a study published by CEPR, rich and developed countries in the West have increased the use of illegal unilateral punitive measures despite being aware of their ill effects on people
US announces fresh sanctions against firms involved in Iranian oil and petrochemical exports
The list of companies sanctioned include a firm based in Vietnam, two in China, one in the UAE, and two in Iran. The US accused these firms of being “knowingly engaging” in the transport of Iranian oil and petrochemicals in violation of existing sanctions
Daily Round-up | Anti-government protests in Peru intensify & other stories
In today’s episode, we bring you stories of anti-government protests in Peru intensifying, Iran warning of consequences of the terrorist tag on the IRGC, and Brazil opening investigations into crimes against indigenous people
Daily Round-up | EU, UK impose sanctions on Iran over drone supplies & other stories
In this episode, we bring you stories of the EU and UK’s sanctions on Iran, the sentencing of Steve Bannon, Venezuelan feminists condemning Jair Bolsonaro’s campaign, and a diplomatic row over the Pan African Games
EU and UK impose fresh sanctions on Iran over alleged drone supplies to Russia
Iran and Russia have denied the allegations are drones are being sold to the latter for the war in Ukraine. Iran said that such information was being spread with malicious intent
Daily Round-up | Venezuela offers full assistance to Colombia’s peace initiative & other stories
In today’s episode, we take a look at the advances in Venezuela-Colombia ties, Lula’s lead in the Brazilian exit polls, the US imposing fresh sanctions on Iran,
- Brazil approves end to 6×1 work schedule and reduction of the work week to 40 hours
- Israel kills 31 people in Lebanon on the eve of Eid al-Adha
- Israel carries out sixth consecutive Eid massacre in Gaza
- Far-right Janez Janša to return for fourth government term in Slovenia
- With peace deal nearly final, US launches fresh attacks on Iran
