The United States voted with Russia, North Korea, Iran and 14 other Moscow-friendly countries Monday against a U.N. resolution condemning Russian aggression in Ukraine.
President Trump met with French President Macron yesterday. Macron corrected Trump on how much Europe has financially supported Ukraine. Also, the U.S. sided with Russia, North Korea and Iran at the United Nations against the resolution calling for Russia's immediate withdrawal from Ukraine.
This week's Farda Briefing looks at growing fears in Iran that failing to strike a deal with the United States will lead to Tehran becoming a bargaining chip in Washington’s dealings with Russia and European powers.
Since the end of last year, more than a thousand container ships from the so-called shadow fleet have been sanctioned by the West. Meanwhile, according to data from the International Maritime Organization,
The bomber flights come as President Donald Trump's administration seeks to halt Iran's uranium enrichment program.
Iran denies seeking nuclear weapons but no other state has enriched to that level without producing them. Read more at straitstimes.com.