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Straits Times
6 hours ago
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- Straits Times
Iranian foreign minister says Iran cannot give up on nuclear enrichment
Iran's Foreign Affairs Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, attends the opening meeting of BRICS Summit, at the Museum of Modern Art (MAM) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil July 6, 2025. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes/File Photo WASHINGTON - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Fox News that Tehran cannot not give up on its uranium enrichment program which was severely damaged during the Israel-Iran war last month. WHY IT'S IMPORTANT Prior to the war, Tehran and Washington held five rounds of nuclear talks mediated by Oman but could not agree on the extent to which Iran should be allowed to enrich uranium. Israel and the United States say Iran was close to enriching to levels that would allow it to quickly produce a nuclear weapon, while Tehran says its enrichment program is for civilian purposes only. KEY QUOTES "It is stopped because, yes, damages are serious and severe. But obviously we cannot give up of enrichment because it is an achievement of our own scientists. And now, more than that, it is a question of national pride," the foreign minister told the Fox News show "Special Report with Bret Baier" in a clip aired on Monday. The foreign minister said the damage to the nuclear facilities in Iran after U.S. and Israeli strikes was serious and was being evaluated further. "Well, our facilities have been damaged, seriously damaged, the extent of which is now under evaluation by our atomic energy organization. But as far as I know, they are seriously damaged." Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Subsidies and grants for some 20,000 people miscalculated due to processing issue: MOH Asia At least 19 killed as Bangladesh air force plane crashes at college campus Singapore ST Explains: What does it mean for etomidate to be listed under the Misuse of Drugs Act? Business Why Singapore and its businesses stand to lose with US tariffs on the region Singapore NTU to have compulsory cadaver dissection classes for medical students from 2026 World US authorities probing passenger jet's close call with B-52 bomber over North Dakota Singapore Jail for man who conspired with another to bribe MOH agency employee with $18k Paris trip Singapore New research institute will grow S'pore's talent in nuclear energy, safety CONTEXT U.S. ally Israel attacked Iran on June 13 and the Middle Eastern rivals then engaged in an air war for 12 days in which Washington also bombed Iran's nuclear facilities. A ceasefire was reached in late June. Iran is a party to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, while Israel is not. The U.N. nuclear watchdog says it has "no credible indication" of an active, coordinated weapons program in Iran. Tehran maintains its nuclear program is solely meant for civilian purposes. Israel is the only Middle Eastern country believed to have nuclear weapons and said its war against Iran aimed to prevent Tehran from developing its own nuclear weapons. REUTERS
The Star
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Roundup: Regional countries condemn Israeli raids in Syria
CAIRO, July 16 (Xinhua) -- Countries in the Middle East on Wednesday condemned the Israeli airstrikes targeting the Syrian Army General Command headquarters and the presidential palace area in central Damascus. Israel said the strikes were aimed at protecting the Druze minority in Syria following deadly clashes in the southern province of Sweida. The Arab League denounced the attacks as "blatant assault" on the sovereignty of an Arab state that is a member of both the Arab League and the United Nations. It also accused Israel of seeking to sow chaos in Syria by exploiting recent events in Sweida province. Egypt, in a statement from its Foreign Ministry, said these repeated Israeli violations only serve to deepen tensions and represent a fundamental source of instability in Lebanon, Syria, and the broader region. Algeria denounced the assault as a "flagrant violation of Syria's sovereignty and unity," and expressed full solidarity with Syria's right to defend its stability in line with the UN Charter and international law. The Iraqi Foreign Ministry affirmed its absolute rejection of endangering the lives of Syrian civilians and exacerbating their humanitarian suffering. It stressed the need to de-escalate the situation, as it poses a direct threat to the security and stability of the region. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun affirmed his country's "full solidarity" with Syria and its people. He renewed his call on the international community to pressure Israel to stop the repeated aggressions and to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the state. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday condemned the attacks, saying on his X post, "Unfortunately, this was all too predictable. Which capital is next?" The Israeli strikes were initially limited to Sweida province before extending to the capital. Israeli authorities said the attacks on Syrian forces and weapons aimed to "prevent the Syrian regime from harming" the Druze community, due to "the deep fraternal alliance with the Druze citizens of Israel and their familial and historical ties to the Druze in Syria." The escalation in Sweida began on Sunday after armed members of a Bedouin tribe in the countryside of Sweida reportedly assaulted and robbed a young Druze man near the town of al-Masmiyah. The brutal attack sparked retaliatory kidnappings, spiraling into full-scale clashes between local Druze fighters, government troops, and Bedouin militias. Since Sunday morning, the death toll from armed clashes, summary executions, and Israeli airstrikes in Syria's Sweida province has risen to 302, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
India Today
5 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Which capital is next? Iran foreign minister slams Israeli airstrikes on Damascus
Iran's foreign minister denounced Israel after a wave of deadly airstrikes hit Syria's capital city, Damascus. The strikes, carried out by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), targeted several military sites, including buildings close to the presidential palace and the headquarters of Syria's military foreign minister of Iran, Abbas Araghchi, posted on X, "Unfortunately, this was all too predictable. Which capital is next? The rabid Israeli regime knows no bounds and only grasps one language. The world, including the region, must unite to end its unhinged aggression."Unfortunately, this was all too predictable. Which capital is next?The rabid Israeli regime knows no bounds and only grasps one language. The world, including the region, must unite to end its unhinged supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) July 16, 2025advertisementHe made it clear that Iran stands by Syria, adding, "Iran supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria, and will always stand with the Syrian people."THREE CIVILIANS KILLED, DOZENS INJURED Videos shared online from Damascus show the damage to several military buildings, including Syria's Ministry of Defence and the General Staff Command. Syria's health ministry confirmed that at least three civilians were killed, and 34 others were injured in the airstrikes come amid an escalation in the region, especially between Israel and Syria. The Israeli government claims that the attacks were in response to Syrian government forces failing to stop violence against the Druze minority in southern Syria's Sweida region, which lies near Israel's Golan CLASHES ERUPT IN SWEIDAThe situation in southern Syria has become more dangerous in recent days. The Syrian army has sent troops to the Sweida region to establish peace between local Druze fighters and armed Bedouin groups. However, instead of bringing peace, clashes broke out between Syrian government troops and the Druze Tuesday, a ceasefire was briefly declared by Syria's interior ministry and Druze leader Sheikh Yousef Jarbou, but it fell apart within Defence Minister Israel Katz said that the Israeli military will continue its actions in the Sweida region. "We will continue to operate vigorously in Sweida to destroy the forces that attacked the Druze until they withdraw completely," Katz latest wave of violence puts more pressure on Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who is trying to rebuild Syria after years of war, but many groups remain deeply suspicious of his Islamist-led mistrust grew worse in March after reports of mass killings of members of the Alawite minority, who are often seen as opponents of the current leadership.- EndsMust Watch
Times of Oman
6 days ago
- Politics
- Times of Oman
"Good to catch up": EAM Jaishankar meets Iranian Foreign Minister on sidelines of SCO meet
Beijing: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Foreign Ministers' meeting in Tianjin, China. Jaishankar shared the update on X (formerly Twitter), he wrote, "Good to catch up with FM @araghchi of Iran, this time on the sidelines of the SCO Foreign Ministers Meeting in Tianjin." This is Jaishankar's first in-person meeting with Araghchi following the recent conflict between Iran and Israel. In June, the two leaders had held a telephonic conversation during which Jaishankar thanked Araghchi for facilitating the safe evacuation of Indian nationals amid the hostilities. Jaishankar is on an official visit to China to attend the SCO Foreign Ministers' Meeting. He arrived in Beijing after concluding his trip to Singapore. This is also his first visit to China since the Galwan Valley clash in 2020, which severely strained ties between the two countries. Earlier in the day, Jaishankar, along with other SCO foreign ministers, met Chinese President Xi Jinping. His visit comes shortly after recent visits to China by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, both of whom attended SCO-related engagements in June. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is also expected to visit India next month to meet NSA Ajit Doval. The meeting will be part of the Special Representatives (SR) dialogue mechanism, aimed at resolving the long-standing boundary dispute between the two countries.
News18
04-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
'Fake News': Iran Denies Ending Cooperation With IAEA Lashes At Germany For Supporting Israel
A day after reports of Iran suspending cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi called it "fake news", saying that Tehran remains committed to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and has not ended cooperation with the Mobile App -
