Iranian FM to US: 'If You Want to Discuss Ballistic Missiles, Stop Selling Weapons' to Middle East
The statement comes amid growing tensions between Washington and Tehran which spiked after the US slapped more sanctions on Iran and sent additional troops to the Gulf following the Islamic Republic's suspension of some of its obligations under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.
Delegations From Caracas, Opposition Arrive in Barbados to Continue Dialogue
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - Venezuelan Minister of Communications and Information Jorge Rodriguez announced on Monday the arrival of the government delegation in Barbados to continue negotiations with the country's opposition.
Political Crisis in Venezuela
Iran Sees US Drone Incident as Attempt to Force Tehran to Start Talks - Defense Minister
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iran's recent downing of a US drone as well as the United States' reinforced military presence in the region are an attempt by the latter to pressure the Middle Eastern nation into starting negotiations, Iranian Defense Minister Brig. Gen. Amir Hatami said on Thursday.
Abe, Trump Talk Over Phone Ahead of Japanese PM's Visit to Iran - Reports
TOKYO (Sputnik) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has held a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump on the situation in the Middle East ahead of Abe's visit to Iran, NHK broadcaster reported on Tuesday.
Venezuela's Guaido Says No Plans for More Talks in Norway
The self-proclaimed interim president says talks that do not lead to resignation of President Maduro are "useless" to the opposition. Previously the opposition denied negotiating with the Maduro delegation directly.
Moscow Welcomes Oslo Contacts Between Venezuela Govt, Opposition - Russian FM
Last week, the representatives of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and opposition leader Juan Guaido met for the second round of talks in the Norwegian capital of Oslo. However, the negotiations ended without any agreement.
US, Mexico Trade Officials Fail to Strike Deal on Tariffs, Immigration - Reports
Mexican representatives met with senior Trump administration officials at the White House on Wednesday in an attempt to convince Washington to forgo plans to impose a 5 percent tariff on Mexican goods to force the Mexican government to stop the flow of migrants from Central America into the United States.
Mexico Hopes to Prevent Trump-Proposed Tariffs in Eleventh-Hour Talks
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Mexican officials will meet with senior Trump administration officials on Wednesday in an attempt to convince Washington to forgo plans to impose a 5 percent tariff on Mexican goods to force the government in Mexico City to stop the flow of migrants from Central America into the United States.
Trump Calls Iran "Terrorist Nation Number One", Doesn't Rule Out Military Option
The statement comes amid ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran, which escalated on 8 May, when the Islamic Republic suspended its participation in the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. The move was followed by the US sending an aircraft strike group, Patriot interceptors and B-52 bombers to the Middle East to tackle the alleged Iranian threat.
Trump-May Presser Highlights: From Huawei & Trade Deal to F-35 Jets
LONDON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he expects Brexit will happen because the United Kingdom wants to have its own identity and run its own affairs.
Donald Trump's State Visit to the UK
Qatar's FM Urges Sudan Military Council to Dialogue With Opposition
DOHA (Sputnik) - On Monday, Qatar's Foreign Ministry called for the Sudanese Transitional Military Council (TMC) to stop using force against protesters and engage in an open dialogue with all segments of Sudanese society.
Nature of US-China Trade Talks Misrepresented by Beijing - US Treasury, USTR
The US trade representative and the Department of Treasury issued a joint statement on US - China trade negotiations, responding to the China "White Paper," which was published by Beijing on 2 June and that blamed the US for failure of the bilateral trade talks.
Trump Urges UK to 'Walk Away' From Brexit Talks if EU Doesn't Show Flexibility
The US President made the remarks ahead of his full state visit to the UK, where he is due to sit down with outgoing Prime Minister Theresa May, who announced her resignation late last month due to her failure to resolve the Brexit deadlock.
Iran Willing to Talk if Other Side Shows Respect, Follows Int'l Rules - Rouhani
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stated earlier in the day that Tehran does not need mediators in its negotiations with Washington, but the decision on dialogue should be made at the highest level.
Mexico, US to Hold Tariff Talks on Wednesday – Foreign Minister
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Mexican and US foreign ministers will meet in Washington on Wednesday for talks that will seek to head off US tariffs on all Mexican imports, Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard announced Friday.
Can Japan's PM Abe be a Mediator Between Iran and US?
Amid the escalating situation around Iran, Japan has taken the initiative to become a peacemaker and reduce tensions between Washington and Tehran. Shinzo Abe has announced that he will visit Iran in June for talks with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. This will be the first visit by a Japanese prime minister to Iran in more than 40 years.
Iran Lambasts Bolton's Accusations of Involvement in Attacks on UAE Oil Tankers
Earlier, US National Security Adviser John Bolton claimed that the oil tankers in the UAE were "almost certainly" damaged by Iranian naval mines.
Seoul to Seek Probe Against Its Diplomat for Leaking Moon-Trump Phone Talks - Reports
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The South Korean Foreign Ministry is going to file a criminal complaint against one of its diplomats and a South Korean opposition lawmaker for leaking the details of the May 7 phone conversation between the South Korean and US presidents, the Yonhap news agency reported on Tuesday.
India Likely to Resume Iranian Oil Imports Amid US Sanctions - Source
India and Iran will begin figuring out a fresh payment channel to resume oil trade, according to a New Delhi official. The US had conveyed to New Delhi that India's "escrow account" used for Rupee-Rial trade cannot be operated after 2 May. Earlier, India had an option to trade in its national currency to circumvent the sanctions.
Maduro Believes in Possibility of Finding Peaceful Solution to Venezuelan Conflict in Oslo
BUENOS AIRES (Sputnik) - Venezuelan authorities believe in the possibility of finding a peaceful solution to the situation in the country at the talks with the opposition in Oslo, President Nicolas Maduro said on Monday.