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United News of India
19-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Yemen's Houthis threaten to target Israeli airports in coming hours
Aden, Yemen, May 19 (UNI) Yemen's Houthi group announced Sunday that it would conduct military operations against Ben Gurion Airport and other unspecified Israeli airports within hours, in response to Israel's escalation of attacks in Gaza and recent strikes on Yemen. The announcement was made by Nasruddin Amer, deputy chief of the Houthi media authority, in a statement on social media platform X. Amer urged all airlines currently operating at Israeli airports to depart immediately and warned all passengers to evacuate before the planned Houthi operations. Earlier on Sunday, the Israeli military said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen toward central Israel, where air raid sirens were triggered, prompting residents to take cover overnight. The Houthi escalation comes after an Oman-brokered ceasefire agreement between the Yemen-based militia and the United States, which aims to end a spate of mutual attacks. However, the deal does not extend to Israeli targets or Israeli-linked shipping. UNI XINHUA ARN
The National
21-04-2025
- Politics
- The National
Carnegie nuclear conference cancels appearance by Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
Changes requested by Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi prompted the cancellation on Monday of his participation in a nuclear policy conference in Washington. Shortly before Mr Araghchi's scheduled online appearance at the event, a representative for the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace told those in attendance that at the last minute, the Iranian team had asked to cut back the question-and-answer portion. 'Unfortunately, the Foreign Minister's team subsequently requested changes to the previously agreed format, which would have severely curtailed the ability of the moderator and the audience to question the Foreign Minister,' the Carnegie International Policy Conference said in an email elaborating on the decision. 'As a result, Carnegie made the decision not to proceed with the session.' In a statement to The National, Iran's mission to the UN accused the Carnegie Endowment of trying to 'alter the format of the keynote into a debate'. Mr Araghchi was not on the original list of speakers for 2025 Carnegie International Nuclear Policy Conference, but was added on Saturday. In place of Mr Aragchi, Carnegie bumped up a panel discussion about nuclear policy, Ukraine and Russia. Mr Araghchi's appearance at the Washington event would have come as talks between Iran and the US on Tehran's nuclear programme gain momentum following a series of meetings in Rome. For years, Washington and Tehran have been at odds over Iran's nuclear activities. The US fears Iran is working towards building a nuclear weapon, but Tehran claims its programme is for peaceful purposes. The second round of negotiations led by Mr Araghchi and US envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff ended on a positive note in the Italian capital. The Oman-brokered talks lasted for four hours and officials declared it a 'good meeting' that yielded progress. On Sunday, Omani Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi thanked Mr Araghchi and Mr Witkoff 'for their highly constructive approach' to the discussions. 'These talks are gaining momentum and now even the unlikely is possible,' Mr Al Busaidi said on X.
The National
21-04-2025
- Politics
- The National
Carnegie nuclear conference cancels appearance by Iran Foreign Minister Araghchi
Changes requested by Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi prompted the cancellation on Monday of his participation in a nuclear policy conference in Washington. Shortly before Mr Araghchi's scheduled online appearance at the event, a representative for the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace told those in attendance that at the last minute, the Iranian team had asked to cut back the question-and-answer portion. 'Unfortunately, the Foreign Minister's team subsequently requested changes to the previously agreed format, which would have severely curtailed the ability of the moderator and the audience to question the Foreign Minister,' the Carnegie International Policy Conference said in an email elaborating on the decision. 'As a result, Carnegie made the decision not to proceed with the session.' In a statement to The National, Iran's mission to the UN accused the Carnegie Endowment of trying to 'alter the format of the keynote into a debate'. Mr Araghchi was not on the original list of speakers for 2025 Carnegie International Nuclear Policy Conference, but was added on Saturday. In place of Mr Aragchi, Carnegie bumped up a panel discussion about nuclear policy, Ukraine and Russia. Mr Araghchi's appearance at the Washington event would have come as talks between Iran and the US on Tehran's nuclear programme gain momentum following a series of meetings in Rome. For years, Washington and Tehran have been at odds over Iran's nuclear activities. The US fears Iran is working towards building a nuclear weapon, but Tehran claims its programme is for peaceful purposes. The second round of negotiations led by Mr Araghchi and US envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff ended on a positive note in the Italian capital. The Oman-brokered talks lasted for four hours and officials declared it a 'good meeting' that yielded progress. On Sunday, Omani Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi thanked Mr Araghchi and Mr Witkoff 'for their highly constructive approach' to the discussions. 'These talks are gaining momentum and now even the unlikely is possible,' Mr Al Busaidi said on X.
The National
21-04-2025
- Business
- The National
Iran hails US talks and eyes investment to revitalise its economy
Iran has praised the continuing talks with the US as the two sides prepare for further meetings, saying it hopes they could lead to investment and help revive its ailing economy. The second round of negotiations led by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff ended on a positive note in Rome on Saturday. The Oman-brokered talks lasted for four hours and officials declared it a 'good meeting' that yielded progress. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi told state media that during the talks in Rome, the two sides 'had reached a mutual understanding on the broad framework' of the negotiations. For years, the two sides have been at odds over Tehran's nuclear activities. But Omani Foreign Minister Badr Al Busaidi thanked Mr Araghchi and Mr Witkoff 'for their highly constructive approach' to the discussions. The third round of talks is expected to take place next Saturday in Muscat. Tehran and Washington have had no diplomatic relations since shortly after Iran's 1979 Islamic revolution. Since assuming office in January, US President Donald Trump has revived a 'maximum pressure' campaign of sanctions against Iran. In March, he wrote to Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei urging renewed nuclear talks while also warning of military action if diplomacy failed. Iran's Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA) expressed support for the nuclear negotiations, describing them as a 'sovereign tool' to serve national interests and revitalise the economy. It stressed the importance of continuing negotiations, saying that these diplomatic efforts 'could lead to the lifting of sanctions, reducing economic burdens, and establishing deeper engagement with the global economy'. 'A successful outcome could attract investment, encourage technology transfer, and enhance Iran's role in the international economy,' it said. Samad Hassanzadeh, head of ICCIMA, praised the talks that have 'already bolstered' public and business confidence. He also suggested involving economic experts in tandem with political negotiators to 'better integrate' diplomacy with economic objectives. 'While we hope for favourable outcomes in the negotiations, the domestic economy must not remain stagnant in anticipation. We urge the administration to carry out economic reforms concurrently with the talks,' he said. With Iran's previous nuclear deal with world powers, the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, set to expire in October, the pressure is on Tehran to reach a new agreement on curtailing its nuclear programme before sanctions are reimposed.
