Iran’s Zarif accuses U.S. of violating U.N. deal by denying him a visa
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif accused the United States on Tuesday of violating its agreement with the United Nations by denying him a visa to speak at a Security Council meeting amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran.
At least 56 killed in crush at general’s funeral as Iran vows revenge on U.S.
At least 56 people were killed in a stampede as tens of thousands of mourners packed streets for the funeral of a slain Iranian military commander in his hometown on Tuesday, forcing his burial to be delayed by several hours.
Iraqi president receives phone call from U.N. Guterres: Iraqi state TV
Iraqi President Barham Salih received a phone call from United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday in which they discussed regional developments, Iraqi state TV and state news agency (INA) reported.
U.S. ready to finish any war started with Iran: Defense Secretary
U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Tuesday the United States wants to de-escalate tensions with Iran, but the country is ready to finish any war that could be started.
France advises its nationals against going to Iran and Iraq
France on Tuesday warned its nationals against traveling to Iran and to Iraq, citing an “extremely volatile” security situation.
Kosovo arrests Iran supporter over comments after Soleimani’s death
Kosovo police arrested a woman on Tuesday accused of inciting terrorist acts for social media comments against the United States over the killing of Iranian Commander Qassem Soleimani.
Iraq has received U.S. letter regarding troop withdrawal: PM
The Iraqi military joint operations command has received a letter from the U.S. army concerning a possible withdrawal of its troops from the country, Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi said on Tuesday.
Qatar leader, Trump discuss how to reduce tension in Iraq region: Al Jazeera
Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday discussed developments in Iraq as well as ways to resolve controversial issues in the region and reduce tension, Qatar’s Al Jazeera TV channel said.
Former Toronto pastor sentenced to 15 years in wife’s drowning death
A former pastor from Toronto was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Tuesday after he was convicted in the drowning death of his 20-week pregnant wife.
India court orders execution of convicts for 2012 deadly rape on Jan. 22
Four men sentenced to death for the gang rape and murder of a woman on a New Delhi bus in an attack that sent shockwaves across the world will be hanged on Jan. 22, an Indian court ruled on Tuesday.
