U.N General Assembly – Middle East Confidential

Iran: Ayatollah ends all talks with U.S. to avoid its influence

October 8, 2015 Peter Mulvany

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei on Wednesday warned against what he claimed to be Washington’s continuous effort to introduce and impose its views in his country in diverse sectors. Addressing the commanders and staff of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Read more

Yemen: Hadi ends diplomatic ties with Iran

October 4, 2015October 4, 2015 meconfident

President Hadi decided to end diplomatic ties with Tehran due to the “series of violations” committed by Iran, including “stirring up sedition and unrest” in Yemen, Yemeni Foreign Minister Riyadh Yassin was quoted by Asharq Al-Awsat daily as saying. The Read more

Yemen: Iran backing Houthis, destroying country, Hadi

September 30, 2015 Peter Mulvany

President Hadi told the 70th U.N General Assembly that the Houthi “criminal militia” being battled by the Saudi-led coalition is backed by Iran which wants to control Yemen. The Houthi militia interrupted the democratic transition in the country and plunged Read more

Tunisia to join U.S led military coalition against IS, PM

September 30, 2015 meconfident

Tunisian Prime Minister Habib Essid announced that Tunisia has decided to join the U.S-led military coalition against the Islamic State, part of the government’s efforts to fight terrorism and extremism. Tunisia is willing “to participate actively, wherever resources were available, Read more