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In brief: Blinken adopts tough line on Iran as US says alarmed at Houthi attacks

Posted 16 March, 2021 in Analysis, Iran
Photo: U.S. Embassy Nigeria, Public Domain via Flickr Anthony Blinken last week used his first appearance before a congressional committee since being confirmed as the new US secretary of state to adopt a tough line on Iran. America’s top diplomat (pictured) said the Biden administration did not intend to make any initial “concessions” to Tehran to…

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In brief: Biden targets torturers in first sanctions imposed on Iran

Posted 10 March, 2021 in Analysis, Iran, Middle East
Photo: Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons The Biden administration targeted two Revolutionary Guard interrogators as it imposed its first set of sanctions on Iran this week. The secretary of state, Anthony Blinken, announced that two men - Ali Hemmatian and Masoud Safdari - would be banned from entering the United States. The State…

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In brief: European plans censure motion as Iran rejects offer of nuclear deal talks

Posted 2 March, 2021 in Analysis, Iran
July 2015 Iran nuclear deal: agreement in Vienna. From left to right: Foreign ministers/secretaries of state Wang Yi (China), Laurent Fabius (France), Frank-Walter Steinmeier (Germany), Federica Mogherini (EU), Mohammad Javad Zarif (Iran), Philip Hammond (UK), John Kerry (USA). (Photo: Dragan Tatic, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons) Britain, France and Germany are planning to use a…

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Analysis: Biden offers olive branch as Iran curtails inspections

Posted 23 February, 2021 in Analysis, Iran
Photo: Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons In a carefully choreographed series of steps, the Biden administration has edged towards re-engaging with Iran – nearly three years after Donald Trump withdrew from the 2015 accord which is designed to limit the Islamic republic’s nuclear ambitions. The moves came as Iran partially pulled back from…

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In Brief: Iran threatens to push for nuclear weapon as Biden vows tough approach 

Posted 9 February, 2021 in Analysis, Iran, Middle East
Joe Biden. Photo: Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons Iran’s intelligence minister has threatened that the Islamic republic will push for a nuclear weapon if international sanctions aren’t lifted soon. Mahmoud Alavi’s warning – reported by state television today – came as Joe Biden told Tehran the US wouldn’t ease sanctions until Iran complies…

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In brief: Iran stepping up breaches of nuclear accord as Biden races to salvage deal

Posted 4 February, 2021 in Analysis, Iran, Israel, Middle East
July 2015 Iran nuclear deal: agreement in Vienna. From left to right: Foreign ministers/secretaries of state Wang Yi (China), Laurent Fabius (France), Frank-Walter Steinmeier (Germany), Federica Mogherini (EU), Mohammad Javad Zarif (Iran), Philip Hammond (UK), John Kerry (USA). (Photo: Dragan Tatic, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons) Iran is stepping up its breaches of the 2015 nuclear…

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In Brief: Biden team to begin discussing Iran deal with Israeli officials

Posted 26 January, 2021 in Analysis, Iran, Middle East
July 2015 Iran nuclear deal: agreement in Vienna. From left to right: Foreign ministers/secretaries of state Wang Yi (China), Laurent Fabius (France), Frank-Walter Steinmeier (Germany), Federica Mogherini (EU), Mohammad Javad Zarif (Iran), Philip Hammond (UK), John Kerry (USA). (Photo: Dragan Tatic, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons) Joe Biden's National Security Adviser, Jake Sullivan, held his first call…

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In Brief: Labour calls for new approach to Iran and tougher nuclear deal

Posted 19 January, 2021 in Analysis, Iran, Labour Party, Middle East
July 2015 Iran nuclear deal: agreement in Vienna. From left to right: Foreign ministers/secretaries of state Wang Yi (China), Laurent Fabius (France), Frank-Walter Steinmeier (Germany), Federica Mogherini (EU), Mohammad Javad Zarif (Iran), Philip Hammond (UK), John Kerry (USA). (Photo: Dragan Tatic, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons) A new tougher nuclear deal with Iran is needed, the shadow…

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In Brief: Weeks, not months, to revive Iran nuclear deal, warns IAEA head

Posted 13 January, 2021 in Analysis, Iran, Middle East
July 2015 Iran nuclear deal: agreement in Vienna. From left to right: Foreign ministers/secretaries of state Wang Yi (China), Laurent Fabius (France), Frank-Walter Steinmeier (Germany), Federica Mogherini (EU), Mohammad Javad Zarif (Iran), Philip Hammond (UK), John Kerry (USA). (Photo: Dragan Tatic, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons) Joe Biden has weeks, not months, to revive the Iran nuclear deal,…

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LFI Chair Steve McCabe MP Speaks in Parliamentary Global Britain Debate

Posted 12 January, 2021 in Coexistence, Iran, News
On Monday 11 January LFI Chair Steve McCabe spoke during a Global Britain debate which took place in the main chamber at the House of Commons. Steve urged the Government to support the International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace. Steve said the Fund, which has been pioneered by the Alliance for Middle East Peace and will provide support for non-governmental organisations and…

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