Trump moves to increase some South Korean tariffs to 25%

Trump moves to increase some South Korean tariffs to 25%

US President Donald Trump announced a decision on Monday to raise tariffs on some South Korean imports over the failure by South Korea’s legislators to enact a bilateral trade deal with the United States.
Iraqi parliament postpones session to vote on president

Iraqi parliament postpones session to vote on president

The Iraqi parliament postponed a Tuesday session to vote on the country’s next president, after the Kurdistan Region’s ruling parties requested more time to reach an understanding.
Intelligence minister: Iranian nation foiled enemies’ plot with unity, amity

Intelligence minister: Iranian nation foiled enemies’ plot with unity, amity

Iran’s Minister of Intelligence Hojjatoleslam Esmaeil Khatib says that the noble nation of Islamic Iran thwarted the malicious conspiracies waged by enemies against the country with their unity and amity.
Iran FM spox blasts Lebanese Al-Manar reporter assassination

Iran FM spox blasts Lebanese Al-Manar reporter assassination

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson has condemned the Israeli regime's assassination of Lebanese Al-Manar TV's correspondent.
Yemen warns US, Israel of new Red Sea attacks if Iran struck

Yemen warns US, Israel of new Red Sea attacks if Iran struck

Yemen’s Ansarullah has warned the United States and Israel that they will resume their missile strikes in the Red Sea against Israeli-affiliated vessels bound for occupied territories if they attack Iran.
Baghaei: Persian Gulf security only achieved by regional cooperation

Baghaei: Persian Gulf security only achieved by regional cooperation

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson says lasting stability in the Persian Gulf depends on dialogue and trust among littoral states.
NATO chief: EU can’t defend itself without US

NATO chief: EU can’t defend itself without US

The EU would be unable defend itself without the US, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has said. The bloc’s members would have to spend up to 10% of their GDP on their militaries, which could still be insufficient, he told the European Parliament on Monday.
Trump quickly gives up for fear of failure

Trump quickly gives up for fear of failure

Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, says that Donald Trump’s pursuit of power is matched by a readiness to step back when failure appears likely.
Iran warns of assault on Intl. law by powerful states

Iran warns of assault on Intl. law by powerful states

Iran’s UN envoy warned that international law and the UN Charter are facing a deliberate and systematic assault, denouncing the US for pursuing unilateral and unlawful actions that endanger international peace and security.
UAE says will not allow its airspace, territory to be used for attacks on Iran

UAE says will not allow its airspace, territory to be used for attacks on Iran

The United Arab Emirates’ Foreign Ministry has reaffirmed that the country will not permit its airspace, territory, or waters to be used in any military action against Iran.
3,500 Iranian cultural, media figures support Leader amid Trump’s threats

3,500 Iranian cultural, media figures support Leader amid Trump’s threats

Some 3,500 Iranian cultural and media figures have issued a statement affirming their support for Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei amid rhetorical threats by US President Donald Trump.
Iran warns: Early signs of any security threat being closely monitored

Iran warns: Early signs of any security threat being closely monitored

A senior Iranian military official has warned that the formation and early indicators of any threat to Iran’s national security are being closely monitored, stressing that appropriate decisions will be taken at the right time.
Iran, Sri Lanka FMs discuss ties, regional, intl. issues

Iran, Sri Lanka FMs discuss ties, regional, intl. issues

The Iranian foreign minister and his Sri Lnakan counterpart discussed and exchanged views on the latest status of bilateral relations as well as regional and international developments in a telephone conversation on Monday.