US says Iran may be 'contributing' to war crimes in Ukraine
MEXICO CITY — (AP) — The Biden administration said Monday that Iran's sale of lethal drones to Russia for use in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine means the country may be "contributing to widespread war crimes." National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan leveled the charge against Iran on Monday as he spoke to reporters accompanying President Joe Biden on a trip to Mexico. While it did not signal a policy shift, the charge marked some of the sharpest U.S. rhetoric against Iran since it began providing weapons to Russia to support its nearly year-long war in Ukraine. But he acknowledged that “the way that they are actually carrying them out physically makes physical interdiction a challenge.”___Miller reported from Washington. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
wftv.comIran refuses to supply missiles to Russia so far Ukraines Defence Intelligence
Iran has so far refused to support Russia with ballistic missiles, which Ukrainian officials have previously expressed concern about. Source: Kyrylo Budanov, the Chief of Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, in an interview to The New York Times Quote: "Iran is not hurrying to do this, for understandable reasons, because as soon as Russia fires the first missiles the sanctions pressure will grow.
news.yahoo.comMideast, Europe leaders meet in Jordan on security in Iraq
DEAD SEA, Jordan — (AP) — Leaders from the Middle East and Europe gathered in Jordan Tuesday in a conference focused on bolstering security and stability in Iraq. The meeting included high-level officials from regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran, along with leaders from France, Iraq, Turkey, Egypt, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and the European Union. More recently, the country has been paralyzed by political gridlock, with the main dividing line running between Iran's allies and opponents. Tuesday's gathering was held as a follow-up to the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership convened in Iraq last year with France co-organizing. “Iraq probably is, given the past decades, one of the main victims of regional destabilization,” Macron said.
wftv.comUN council ousts Iran from UN commission backing women
UNITED NATIONS — (AP) — The U.N. Economic and Social Council voted Wednesday to immediately oust Iran from the U.N.’s premiere global body fighting for gender equality because of its systematic violation of the rights of women and girls. The vote to remove Iran from the Commission on the Status of Women for the remainder of its 2022-2026 term was 29-8 with 16 abstentions in the 54-member council. Russia opposed the resolution and said before the vote that it wants an opinion from U.N. legal experts on whether the Economic and Social Council was legally able to oust Iran. Its 45 members, from all regions of the world, are elected for four-year terms by the UN Economic and Social Council. Iran was elected from the Asian region.
wftv.comSecond Iranian detainee executed over alleged protest crime
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — (AP) — Iran said Monday it executed its second prisoner detained amid the nationwide protests now challenging the country's theocracy. Iran's Mizan news agency, under the country's judiciary, identified the man executed as Majidreza Rahnavard. He had been convicted over allegedly stabbing two security force members to death Nov. 17 in Mashhad and wounding four others. Iran executed the first prisoner detained amid the demonstrations Thursday. The protests have expanded into one of the most serious challenges to Iran’s theocracy since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
wftv.comChina's Xi vows to buy more Mideast oil as US focus wanes
“The kingdom believes that hydrocarbon energy sources will remain an important resource to meet the needs of the world for the coming decades,” Prince Mohammed said. But perhaps most importantly for the Gulf states, Xi stressed his nation will keep being a major buyer of their oil. Also, Tehran backs regional militias, including Yemen's Houthi rebels with whom Saudi Arabia is fighting a war. Prince Mohammed made a point in his opening remarks, aired on state television, to applaud Qatar for its hosting of the World Cup. The U.S. has already has warned its Gulf Arab allies about working with Huawei over spying concerns.
wftv.comIran executes first known prisoner arrested in protests
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — (AP) — Iran said Thursday it executed a prisoner convicted for a crime allegedly committed during the country's ongoing nationwide protests, the first such death penalty carried out by Tehran. It accused the man of blocking a street and attacking a security force member with a machete in Tehran. The Mizan news agency, run by the country's judiciary, identified the executed man as Mohsen Shekari. It said he had been convicted in Tehran's Revolutionary Court, which typically holds closed-door cases that have been internationally criticized in other cases. Iran has been rocked by protests since the Sept. 16 death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who died after being detained by the country's morality police.
wftv.comPulisic hopes to play for US versus Netherlands at World Cup
DOHA, Qatar — (AP) — United States midfielder Christian Pulisic hopes to play against the Netherlands in the round of 16 at the World Cup on Saturday after bruising his pelvic bone while scoring in the 1-0 win over Iran. Pulisic said he was going to consult with the medical staff in the hope of joining Thursday's training session. “I will do everything in my power to work with this medical team and make sure I can play," he said. Pulisic said he took a knee to the pelvic bone and not the genitals. ___AP World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/world-cup and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.
wftv.comEngland's Rice admits mid-season World Cup taking its toll
It’s time to take note when even Declan Rice admits a mid-season World Cup is proving physically challenging, The workhorse England midfielder said he was feeling the strain after playing three games already in Qatar with a match against Senegal in the round of 16 coming up Sunday.
Iran win another step as US soccer tries to boost interest
Reaching the final 16 with Tuesday night's 1-0 win over Iran was another step for a team whose success is measured in television viewers and buzz along with final scores. President Joe Biden took note of the victory over Iran when speaking in Bay City, Michigan. The status of Christian Pulisic is uncertain after he bruised his pelvis crashing into the goalkeeper while scoring against Iran. The U.S. Soccer Federation did not make Pulisic available to media on Wednesday but posted a video of him dribbling a ball. Iran coach Carlos Queiroz, a former U.S. Soccer Federation adviser, praised their pace, which forced his team to adjust.
wftv.comIran win another step as US soccer tries to boost interest
Reaching the final 16 with Tuesday night's 1-0 win over Iran was another step for a team whose success is measured in television viewers and buzz along with final scores. President Joe Biden took note of the victory over Iran when speaking in Bay City, Michigan. The status of Christian Pulisic is uncertain after he bruised his pelvis crashing into the goalkeeper while scoring against Iran. The U.S. Soccer Federation did not make Pulisic available to media on Wednesday but posted a video of him dribbling a ball. Iran coach Carlos Queiroz, a former U.S. Soccer Federation adviser, praised their pace, which forced his team to adjust.
wftv.comHow the USMNT's Qatar run has benefited the USWNT more than ever
The USMNT had a big day on Tuesday, beating Iran 1-0 to advance to the Round of 16 at the World Cup in Qatar. Their World Cup may not kick off until 2023, but they're finally being paid like the world-class athletes they are. Making it to the knockout round of the World Cup guarantees the USMNT a prize of at least $13 million. That's the biggest World Cup payout the USWNT has ever received. (For example, the USWNT won their last World Cup, while the USMNT didn't even qualify.)
wftv.comChristian Pulisic diagnosed with 'pelvic contusion' and listed 'day-to-day' after violent collision in USMNT's win over Iran
DOHA, Qatar — Christian Pulisic has been diagnosed with a “pelvic contusion” and is “day-to-day” after leaving the U.S. men’s national team’s 1-0 World Cup win over Iran at halftime, the team said. Pulisic suffered the injury while scoring the only goal of the match. He was transported to a local hospital as a “precaution,” head coach Gregg Berhalter said, and had felt some “dizziness.” But he was discharged from the hospital not long after midnight, and beat the rest of the players back to the team hotel, a team spokesman said. The USMNT plays the Netherlands in the Round of 16 on Saturday, just 90 hours after the win over Iran booked their place in the knockout stages. Pulisic’s teammates FaceTimed him from their locker room after the 1-0 win, and several said afterward that Pulisic was “OK” and in “good spirits.”
wftv.comUK summons Iran envoy over alleged threats to journalists
Britain’s foreign minister has summoned Iran’s top diplomat in London to protest alleged threats against journalists in the U_K_ The Foreign Office said Friday that London’s Metropolitan Police had “contacted a number of U_K_-based journalists, having received credible information about a threat to their lives.”.
France skirts over Khashoggi killing amid Saudi prince visit
France’s presidency has focused on global warming, the war in Ukraine and the Iran nuclear deal in relaying details about the controversial dinner in Paris between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron.
Iran claims missile barrage near US consulate in Iraq
Iran has claimed responsibility for a missile barrage that struck near a sprawling U.S. consulate complex in the northern Iraqi city of Irbil, saying it was retaliation for an Israeli strike in Syria that killed two members of its Revolutionary Guard.