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Time of India
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Iran 'strongly' condemns US veto of UN Gaza ceasefire resolution
Displaced Palestinians return to retrieve their belongings from their homes in the area where the Israeli army operated in the northern Gaza Strip (AP) TEHRAN: Iran on Thursday denounced the United States on Thursday for vetoing a United Nations Security Council resolution that called for an immediate ceasefire and full humanitarian access in Gaza. Foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said in a statement that the US move to block the resolution, which was supported by 14 of the 15 members of the council, demonstrated "the country's complicity in the crimes of the Zionist regime (Israel) and strongly condemned it". The draft resolution had demanded "an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza respected by all parties" and the unconditional release of hostages held by Hamas in the war-torn Gaza Strip. It also called for the lifting of all restrictions on humanitarian aid entering the territory. Baqaei said the veto "is not only an explicit affront by the US government to the will of the international community ... but also a sign of the moral decline of American decision-makers" and evidence of Washington's complicity in Israel's killing of Palestinians. Washington's envoy to the UN, Dorothy Shea, said on Wednesday that passing the resolution "would undermine diplomatic efforts to reach a ceasefire that reflects the realities on the ground and emboldens Hamas," which is backed by Iran. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Tehran, which does not recognise Israel, has framed the Palestinian cause as a central tenet of its foreign policy since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. The Iranian diplomat also called on the international community to "employ all their individual and collective capacities to compel the Zionist regime and its supporters to stop the killings in Gaza."
Al Manar
4 days ago
- Politics
- Al Manar
Enrichment inside Iran Not Replaceable: Foreign Ministry
Iran made it clear on Monday that uranium enrichment inside the Islamic Republic could by no means be replaced by a proposed regional consortium that is meant to enrich uranium for civilian nuclear purposes. Speaking to reporters at a weekly presser on Monday, Esmaeil Baqaei, the spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, emphasized that the idea of forming a consortium cannot be considered as a substitute for uranium enrichment inside Iran by any means. He noted that the proposal for a regional consortium for uranium enrichment is not a new idea. 'If some parties are proposing such a process, we welcome it and have no problem with participation either. But we emphasize that such an initiative cannot replace enrichment inside Iran,' Baqaei stressed, as quoted by Tasnim news agency. His comments came after the foreign minister of Oman paid a short visit to Tehran to relay a proposal from the US. The White House has claimed that top American negotiator Steve Witkoff has sent Iran 'a detailed and acceptable proposal' for a nuclear deal. A US official has said that one idea that was raised by Oman and adopted by the US calls for establishing a regional consortium that will enrich uranium for civilian nuclear purposes under monitoring by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the US. Iran and the US have held five rounds of talks since April 12, mediated by Oman, with the purpose of reaching a deal on Iran's nuclear program and the removal of sanctions on Tehran.
Shafaq News
4 days ago
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iran rejects 'inflated' IAEA findings
Shafaq News/ Iran rejected the latest International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report on Monday, calling it 'politically motivated' and inflated, while insisting its nuclear program remains peaceful and under full oversight. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei dismissed the findings as a 'repetition of outdated claims' amplified under European pressure, cautioning that Iran is monitoring Western actions at the IAEA and will respond accordingly. Addressing a recent US proposal on the nuclear file, Baqaei clarified that reviewing a draft doesn't imply agreement, stressing that Tehran will reject any deal containing what it deems 'unreasonable demands' or overlooking its rights. 'Verified, practical sanctions relief, especially in banking, is Iran's top priority.' He also reaffirmed Iran's compliance with the Non-Proliferation Treaty and cooperation with the IAEA, while warning of 'appropriate measures' if major powers continue what he described as 'provocative behavior' within the agency. Rejecting allegations of military dimensions to Iran's nuclear activities, Baqaei blamed what he called 'Zionist [Israeli] narratives' for shaping US regional policy. On Gaza, the Iranian official condemned the humanitarian situation as 'unmatched in scale,' calling for urgent international attention.
CNN
28-05-2025
- Business
- CNN
He voted for the first time at 55. Hear why
He voted for the first time at 55. Hear why CNN's John King visits one of the country's top targets of the 2026 midterms — Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District — and hears why, at 55, one man felt compelled to vote in a presidential election for the first time in his life. 01:04 - Source: CNN Finland's president responds to Russian military activity along border CNN's Erin Burnett speaks with Finland's President Alexander Stubb about his country ramping up its military to deter potential Russian aggression. 02:16 - Source: CNN Trump pardons reality TV couple Todd and Julie Chrisley President Donald Trump has signed full pardons for imprisoned reality show couple Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were sentenced to lengthy prison terms in 2022 for a conspiracy to defraud banks out of more than $30 million, according to a White House official. CNN's Kaitlan Collins reports. 01:07 - Source: CNN Iran's Foreign Ministry on progress of Iran-US talks Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei gave an exclusive interview to CNN's Fred Pleitgen on the progress of continuing nuclear talks with the US. Baqaei told CNN that any attempt by the Trump administration to 'deprive' Iranians of their right to nuclear energy would be 'very problematic'. But he also said that there were many ways to come to a compromise. 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President Trump's economic agenda is expected to add nearly $4 trillion to the US national debt. CNN's Phil Mattingly breaks down what that could mean for the economy. 01:48 - Source: CNN Trump says Apple will face tariffs if it doesn't make iPhones in US President Donald Trump told reporters Apple and other cell phone manufacturers will face 25% tariffs unless they manufacture their products in the US during an event interrupted by Trump's own iPhone ringing multiple times. 01:11 - Source: CNN Trump hosts lavish dinner for meme coin investors More than 200 wealthy crypto bros gathered for a private event at President Donald Trump's golf club just outside Washington, DC, on Thursday night — dining on filet mignon and halibut while the president stood at a podium regaling them with tales of his 2024 victory. 01:33 - Source: CNN Museum programs like this one could be history after Trump's cuts CNN's Sunlen Serfaty visits the Museum of African American History in Boston, which has been impacted by the Trump administration's cuts to funding for the arts. 01:16 - Source: CNN Reuters: Trump shows an image from Congo, not South Africa President Donald Trump showed an image alleging the murder of white farmers in South Africa, but it was actually an image from the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to Reuters. The incident happened at Wednesday's Oval Office meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. CNN's Larry Madowo reports. 01:12 - Source: CNN RFK Jr. walks back timeline for determining what causes autism CNN's Kaitlan Collins asks Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about his plans to commission a study to find the cause of autism by September. 01:14 - Source: CNN Body language expert offers her advice on how to approach Trump In the wake of the White House's Oval Office ambush of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, body language expert Susan Constantine tells CNN's Max Foster that being an active listener is key for any future leader's meeting with President Donald Trump. 01:36 - Source: CNN Inside the GOP negotiations to pass Trump's agenda bill CNN's Manu Raju breaks down how President Trump and House Republican leadership managed to win the support of a key bloc of conservative hardliners to pass Trump's agenda bill, and looks ahead to the obstacles the bill may face in the Senate. 02:26 - Source: CNN Republican warns of increasing debt hours before Trump's bill passes House Republicans passed President Donald Trump's sweeping tax and spending cuts package early this morning. During a House floor debate in the early hours of Thursday morning, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) strongly criticized the bill. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates that Trump's bill will add $3.8 trillion to US debt. 00:49 - Source: CNN See moment House Republicans passed a major part of Trump's agenda House Republicans passed President Donald Trump's sweeping tax and spending cuts package, marking a stunning victory for both Johnson and Trump after the bill appeared doomed just days earlier 00:52 - Source: CNN Comey discusses meeting with Secret Service amid social media controversy Following public criticism of his controversial Instagram post, former FBI Director James Comey discusses his meeting with the Secret Service with CNN's John Berman. 01:45 - Source: CNN Inside Capitol Hill as Trump pushes Republicans to pass his 'Big Bill' President Donald Trump appealed to House Republicans Tuesday amid party infighting as hardliners resist Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'. Republican Speaker Mike Johnson dodged questions from CNN's Manu Raju and a gaggle of press in the House gallery, an uncharacteristic move he blamed on the 1:00 am deadline looming over his subcommittee, a decision that ultimately defines how and when this legislation moves forward. 03:27 - Source: CNN
Al Manar
23-05-2025
- Business
- Al Manar
Iran's Foreign Ministry: Negotiations with US Being Held in Professional Atmosphere
Baqaei says that Iran-U.S. talks are proceeding professionally, with the Omani foreign minister mediating between the parties. Rome, IRNA – The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that the talks between Iran and the U.S. are taking place in a professional environment. Speaking to IRNA in Rome on Friday, Esmaeil Baqaei said that in separate discussions with senior Iranian and American negotiators, the Omani foreign minister is conveying messages and stances between the two sides. Baqaei also said that all claims regarding the topics discussed in the negotiations, as published in foreign media, are just speculations and cannot be confirmed. American and Iranian negotiators are in Rome for the fifth round of indirect negotiations mediated by Oman. Earlier today, Baqaei had said that each round of talks comes with its own unique circumstances and sensitivities. Before departing for Italy on Friday, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi wrote on his X, 'Figuring out the path to a deal is not rocket science: Zero nuclear weapons = we DO have a deal. Zero enrichment = we do NOT have a deal.' Araqchi arrived in Rome, the Italian capital, to take part in the fifth round of indirect talks with the U.S. President's special envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff. The discussions are being mediated by Oman. So far, Araqchi has conducted four rounds of negotiations – three in Muscat and one in Rome – with Witkoff indirectly, facilitated by Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Al-Busaidi. Baqaei, Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht-e-Ravanchi, Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi, and several other diplomats and experts are part of the delegation accompanying Araqchi
