Iran FM sees no reason for talks after Trump says it wants deal
WASHINGTON(RAHNUMA): Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran was not interested in talks with the United States, pushing back on President Donald Trump’s stance that Tehran wants a deal to end the war. “We are stable and strong enough. We are only defending our people,” Araghchi told CBS’s “Face The Nation,” in an interview aired Sunday. […]
US split over Iran strike, killing of Ayatollah Khamenei
Washington, March 1 (IANS) The United States’ political establishment was sharply divided on Sunday over President Donald Trump’s decision to strike Iran and the reported killing of its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with senior lawmakers clashing over whether the action was a necessary blow against a long-time adversary or, as one senator put it, […]
Ongoing escalation dangerous for all, says French President Macron
Paris, Feb 28 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday warned that the outbreak of fresh conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran would have severe consequences for international peace and security. He emphasised that all measures are being taken to ensure the security of French citizens and safeguard the nation’s interests in the […]
US urges citizens in Lebanon to leave while commercial options available: embassy
BEIRUT(RAHNUMA): The United States has urged its citizens in Lebanon to leave the country while commercial options are available and warned against travel to the country, its embassy in Beirut said on Saturday. “If already in the country, the Department of State urges US citizens to depart Lebanon now while commercial options remain available,” the […]
US authorizes the departure of some embassy personnel from Israel due to safety risks
REUTERS(RAHNUMA): The United States has authorized the departure of some embassy personnel and their families from Israel due to safety risks, the US embassy said in a post on X on Friday. It said the US embassy could further restrict US government employees and their families from traveling to certain areas of Israel, Jerusalem’s Old […]
US imposes sanctions on commanders of Sudan’s RSF paramilitary group
WASHINGTON(RAHNUMA): The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on three commanders of the Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces over their role in the 18-month siege and capture of Al-Fashir, accusing the group of carrying out systematic and widespread killings. The US Treasury Department in a statement announcing the sanctions accused the RSF of perpetrating “a […]
Iran open to compromises to reach nuclear deal with US, minister tells BBC
LONDON(RAHNUMA): Iran is ready to consider compromises to reach a nuclear deal with the United States if Washington is willing to discuss lifting sanctions, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi told the BBC in an interview published on Sunday. Iran has said it is prepared to discuss curbs on its nuclear program in return for […]
Oman mediates indirect US-Iran talks over Tehran’s nuclear program
MUSCAT(RAHNUMA): Oman mediated indirect talks Friday between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s nuclear program, with convoys for the two countries arriving for meetings separately with the sultanate’s top diplomat. There was no immediate comment from either the Iranian or the American sides. Associated Press journalists saw Iranians at a palace on the outskirts […]
Revanth chairs virtual meet from U.S. to strategize for municipal polls
Hyderabad, Jan.31 (RAHNUMA): Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Saturday conducted a Zoom meeting from the United States to discuss the municipal elections in Telangana. The meeting included the participation of TPCC Chief Mahesh Kumar Goud, AICC in-charge Meenakshi Natrajan, Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka, Ministers, Parliament in-charges, DCC presidents, and senior leaders. The Chief […]
Venezuelan president Maduro expresses willingness to hold dialogue with US
Caracas, Dec 27 (IANS)Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has expressed willingness to hold dialogue with the United States on the basis of mutual respect, provided that the United States gives up interference in Venezuela. In a televised speech on Friday (local time), Maduro said that if the US side is willing to engage in dialogue with Venezuela […]
