Nuclear Program
The Egyptian foreign ministry said the repeated attacks on Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait constitutes a grave escalation that threatens regional security and stability and heightens tensions.
US Vice President JD Vance, who led the American delegation during the talks, said “substantive discussions” had taken place, but Iran ultimately chose “not to accept our terms.”
Abdelatty made the remarks in phone calls with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi to review the cooperation underway between Iran and IAEA regarding the country’s nuclear file.
Sisi welcomed the announcement of the ceasefire agreement, stressing the importance of solidifying and adhering to this agreement, especially given the regional escalation that almost plunged the area into chaos and widespread violence.
Abdelatty was briefed on the latest developments regarding the Omani-brokered negotiations between the US and Iran, said the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement.
Saudi Arabia affirmed that the Iranian regime's expansionist ideology and intervention in the region came at the expense of its people
Brent crude futures were up 34 cents by 0908 GMT at $64.57. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) was up 18 cents at $57.69 a barrel.
North Korea has earned U.S. skepticism for breaking all previous agreements over its nuclear program but the Trump administration is open-minded about potential talks.
Two U.S. strategic bombers conducted drills over South Korea, the U.S. Air Force said, raising tensions with North Korea just days ahead of Trump's Asia visit.
Moscow and Washington are continuing a dialogue on North Korea and the future of the international deal on Iran's nuclear program.
EU states FMs reaffirmed their support for the nuclear pact, despite Trump’s refusal to certify Iran’s compliance with its nuclear program agreement.
World leaders have rounded on Donald Trump after the US President launched a scathing attack on Iran's nuclear program, The Mirror reported Friday.
Britain will not speculate on what will happen if the US withdraws from an international deal to curb Iran's nuclear program, PM Theresa May's spox said on Thursday.
"Save your energy Rex, we'll do what has to be done!" Trump said, Reuters reported.
President Hassan Rouhani vowed on Friday that Iran would boost its ballistic missile capabilities despite criticism from the United States, and France.
Trump said on Tuesday that Chinese efforts to persuade North Korea to rein in its nuclear program have failed.
