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U.S.-Russia relations at another low after Syria attacks

EghtesadOnline: The presidents of the United States and Russia on Wednesday both presented souring views of the relationship between their two countries, exchanging sharp words as Moscow extended an icy welcome to the United States' top diplomat in a face-off over Syria.
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Publish Date:13/April/2017 | 09:31

Tillerson Visits Moscow Without Game Plan

EghtesadOnline: The US administration has veered toward deeper conflict with Russia on Tuesday as Secretary of State Rex Tillerson arrived in Moscow, gambling that an unpredictable new president armed with the willingness to threaten military action gives the US much-needed leverage to oust Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
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Publish Date:13/April/2017 | 08:57

Tillerson Says Russia Should Give Up ‘Unreliable Partner’ Assad

EghtesadOnline: Russia must abandon its support of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime if it wants an “important role” in discussions about Syria’s future, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said, setting up a clash with Russian leaders just before he meets them in Moscow.
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Publish Date:12/April/2017 | 08:38

Syria Clearly to Blame in Chemical Attack on Town, U.S. Says

EghtesadOnline: The Trump administration said evidence clearly showed Syria was behind a chemical attack on civilians this month and accused Russia of trying to cover up for its ally, Bashar al-Assad, by spreading disinformation.
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Publish Date:12/April/2017 | 08:35

G7 foreign ministers seek U.S. clarity over Syria

EghtesadOnline: Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven major industrialized nations meet on Monday for an annual gathering, with Europe and Japan seeking clarity from the United States on an array of issues, especially Syria.
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Publish Date:10/April/2017 | 05:05

Rouhani: Iranian nation to stand by Syrian nation

EghtesadOnline: US aggression against the independent country of Syria was a violation of international regulations and the Charter of the United Nations, Iranian president stressed on Sunday in a phone call with his Syrian counterpart.
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Publish Date:09/April/2017 | 13:32

VP: US’ attack on Syria to reinforce extremism

EghtesdaOnline: First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri condemned recent cruise missile attacks by the US on Syria’s strategic airbase, and said that such behavior will certainly result in strengthening extremism.
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Publish Date:09/April/2017 | 05:14

Boris Johnson Nixes Moscow Trip, Russia Calls Decision `Absurd'

EghtesadOnline: U.K. Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson canceled a trip to Moscow over the conflict in Syria, fueling the crisis between Russia and the west after a U.S. missile strike against President Bashar al-Assad’s forces.
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Publish Date:09/April/2017 | 04:47

Trump's Syria Missile Strike Ramps Up Tensions With Moscow

EghtesadOnline: The Trump administration warned that it’s ready to take further military action if the regime of Bashar al-Assad wages another chemical attack, even as this week’s missile strike ratcheted up tensions with Russia.
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Publish Date:09/April/2017 | 04:45

Iran calls for establishment of int'l fact-finding mission on Syria

EghtesadOnline: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday called for establishment of an international fact-finding mission to make clear the realities behind recent US attack on Syria under the pretext of use of chemical weapons.
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Publish Date:08/April/2017 | 24:55

Zarif: time to stop hype and cover-ups

EghtesadOnline: Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif condemned the U.S. airstrike against a Syrian airbase, calling it a military act based on groundless accusations.
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Publish Date:08/April/2017 | 24:39

US Strikes on Syria Dangerous, Detrimental

EghtesadOnline: Iran's Foreign Ministry strongly condemned US missile attacks against a Syrian airbase, saying it will complicate matters further and spoil the chances of resolving the six-year conflict.
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Publish Date:08/April/2017 | 05:22

Markets on Edge as US Hits Syria

EghtesadOnline: Most world stock indexes fell Friday while oil prices rose after the US fired missiles at Syria during President Donald Trump's first meeting with China's president, leaving investors on edge.
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Publish Date:08/April/2017 | 05:16