We must end U.S. interference in Iran's foreign policy: Zarif

TEHRAN – Iran’s Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif, stated, "I do not see the United States as an opportunity for Iran's foreign policy. I consider the U.S. a nuisance or a shackle that must be removed from Iran's foreign policy."

Big tech, Donald Trump, and “techno-imperialism”: How Europe can avoid becoming a digital colony

US tech giants are preparing to test the EU’s resolve, emboldened by support from the Trump administration. The EU will need to prepare itself for the inevitable clash to safeguard its democratic and technological future

Egypt, Jordan firmly reject any attempt to move Palestinians out of their land

Egypt and Jordan firmly on Sunday rejected any attempt to move Palestinians out of their land, whether temporarily or in the long term.

By Ian Proud

UK’s ‘100-year partnership’ with Ukraine is a meaningless political stunt

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a 100-year partnership between their countries during a meeting in Kyiv on January 16. On the eve of Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th United States president, this was Starmer’s attempt to position Britain as Ukraine’s best friend at a time when Zelenskyy needs all the friends he can get. In truth, the 100-year partnership appears to offer nothing new.

By Xavier Villar

Trump and the rise of technofeudalism: Big tech's growing power and control

MADRID- Several aspects of Donald Trump's inauguration stand out. For example, his imperialist-tinged threats, such as the idea of reclaiming the Panama Canal if the country did not reduce the fees for U.S. ships, or his intention to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America. One could also discuss his plans to launch what he himself called the "largest deportation effort" in U.S. history, targeting between 15 and 20 million people living illegally in the country, starting with those he described as "criminals."

Putin ‘ready for negotiations’ with Trump on Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he is ready to discuss the war in Ukraine with President Donald Trump and suggested it would be a good idea for them to meet, the Guardian reported on Friday.

Macron and Scholz: Trump presidency ‘challenge’ calls for ‘strong’ Europe

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz sought to project unity at a meeting in Paris on Wednesday, as Europe struggles to respond with one voice to threats of tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump.

Does Trump’s firing of Brian Hook signal a change in his Iran policy?

TEHRAN – Upon returning to the White House on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced the removal of Brian Hook, who served as his special envoy for Iran during his previous term.

Will Trump's appointees help him stop endless wars?

No more “ridiculous endless wars” lies at the heart of President Donald Trump’s national security agenda and encapsulates his break from, and disdain for, the foreign policy approach of the Republican political establishment. 

From Havana to Tehran: Cuban perspective on Trump’s return, US relations

From Havana to Tehran: Cuban perspective on Trump’s return, US relations

The U.S. State Department recently removed Cuba from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. Iran Nuances conducted an interview with Jorge Lefebre Nicolás, the new Cuban Ambassador to Tehran, to examine the dimensions, reasons, and implications of this decision. This interview also addressed questions regarding the ceasefire in Gaza, the potential return of Trump to power, and Tehran-Havana relations.

Israeli officials struggle to conceal frustrations as Gaza truce nears

A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is at its closest point, according to officials involved in negotiations in Doha. 

Who’s afraid of America first?

To many countries in Europe, the return of Donald Trump to the White House is seen as a momentous, almost apocalyptic, shift that is likely to disrupt alliances and upend economic relations. Meanwhile, American adversaries such as China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia anticipate that the incoming administration will mark an opportunity to advance their anti-Western agendas. Yet there is another region of the world, one that includes many U.S. allies, partners, and friends, that views Trump’s return more calmly.

Trump will not rule out force to take Panama Canal, Greenland

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump refused on Tuesday to rule out using military or economic action to pursue acquisition of the Panama Canal and Greenland, part of a broader expansionist agenda he has promoted since winning the Nov. 5 election.

Trump reportedly halts extradition of Iranian citizen at Italy's request

TEHRAN – An Italian newspaper has reported that Donald Trump, the U.S. President-elect, has agreed to temporarily suspend the extradition of an Iranian citizen detained in Milan.

Musk hits back at ‘utterly despicable’ Starmer after British PM accuses him of spreading lies

Elon Musk has ramped up his criticism of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the grooming gangs scandal after he accused the tech billionaire of “spreading lies”.