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In the wake of the uprising that ousted President Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, international engagement and sanctions relief are vital to support Syria's political transition, ensure the meaningful inclusion of women and minorities, and protect the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Najat Rochdi, the Secretary-General&
Diplomats
In the wake of the uprising that ousted President Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, international engagement and sanctions relief are vital to support Syria's political transition, ensure the meaningful inclusion of women and minorities, and protect the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Najat Rochdi, the Secretary-General&
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The 2015 nuclear agreement between world powers and Iran has officially ended, marking a significant shift in the country's nuclear program. According to Iran's foreign ministry, the expiration of the deal renders all restrictions on its nuclear activities null and void. Despite this, Tehran reiterated its
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The Iranian government has issued a strong rebuke of the European Troika, comprising France, Germany, and Britain, for their recent attempt to reinstate UN sanctions on Iran. The action, taken through a special communique published on October 16, 2025, by the Group of Friends in Defense of the UN Charter,
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A fragile ceasefire has taken hold in Gaza, following the completion of the first phase of the Trump administration's plan to end the conflict. However, for the conflict to truly be resolved, Hamas needs to be disarmed and dismantled. Blacklisting Hamas via United Nations sanctions would be a
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As the original ten-year period under UN Security Council Resolution 2231 comes to a close on October 18, Moscow has announced that all remaining restrictions on Iran will formally expire, marking a significant milestone in the nuclear deal saga. The expiration of Resolution 2231 will bring an end to the
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Russia, a vocal opponent of the UN sanctions, has consistently maintained that Western attempts to restore sanctions on Iran are neither legitimate nor lawful. The recent Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty between Moscow and Tehran is significant, as it updates the legal foundation of their cooperation and provides a flexible framework
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Malaysia's Foreign Minister, Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, delivered a strong message to the United Nations (UN) General Assembly on Saturday, condemning Israel's latest assault on Doha, Qatar, as a violation of sovereignty and a destabilizing force in the region. He stressed that the effects of Israel&
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Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a scathing speech at the UN General Assembly, condemning US and Israeli actions that he claimed had derailed peace negotiations. Speaking just hours after his country's rial currency plummeted to a new all-time low, Pezeshkian accused the US and Israel of
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The Iranian Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Friday, condemning the European effort to restore United Nations sanctions under the snapback mechanism as "unlawful, unjustified, and provocative". The statement noted that the destructive actions by Britain, France, and Germany undermine ongoing diplomatic processes and come at a time
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Iran has strongly reacted to the European attempt to restore UN sanctions under the so-called snapback mechanism, calling it an "unlawful, unjustified, and provocative act" that undermines ongoing diplomatic processes. The move comes after the UN Security Council voted against a draft resolution that would have permanently lifted
Nuclear energy
The United Nations Security Council has blocked a resolution to lift economic sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, dealing a significant blow to Tehran's efforts to ease restrictions. The vote, which fell four to nine, represents a major setback for Iran as the European Union's
