وزیرخارجه آمریکا وارد تل آویو شد
به گزارش خبرگزاری مهر به نقل از شبکه الجزیره قطر، مارکو روبیو، وزیر امورخارجه آمریکا در نخستین مقصد خاورمیانه‌ای اش وارد سرزمین‌های اشغالی شد.
وزارت امور خارجه آمریکا روز پنجشنبه اعلام کرد: روبیو از ۱۳ تا ۱۸ فوریه (۲۵ تا ۲۹ بهمن ماه) به اروپا و خاورمیانه سفر خواهد کرد.
بر اساس این بیانیه، روبیو در سفر خود به خاورمیانه، موضوع آزادی اسیران اسرائیلی و پیشبرد مرحله دوم توافق را با مقامات منطقه مورد بحث و بررسی قرار خواهد داد.
وزارت امورخارجه آمریکا قبلاً اعلام کرده بود: در این سفر، روبیو به آلمان، سرزمین‌های اشغالی، عربستان و امارات سفر خواهد کرد.
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US seeks to ‘break’ Russia-Iran alliance
“The United States will work to sever Russia”s alliances” with the countries, he said, addressing the Munich Security Conference on Saturday.
The official claimed that these alliances did not exist four years ago during Donald Trump’s first tenure as the American president, brushing off the countries’ time-honored partnerships.
The remarks came as Iran and Russia continue to deepen their strategic partnership through long-term agreements and sizeable joint projects.
The Russo-Iranian partnership has reached new heights in recent years, marked by their cooperation in infrastructure, energy, and defense sectors.
Last month, Tehran and Moscow signed a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement, laying the groundwork for long-term collaboration on various mega-projects for the upcoming 20 years. According to observers, the agreement reflected the nations” shared vision of a multipolar world order and their opposition to unilateral Western policies.
The United States, however, views the partnership as a threat to its dominance in the Eurasia region, they note.
Kellogg suggested that increased sanctions and diplomatic pressure might be employed to weaken these alliances.
“Tightening sanctions against Russia could significantly affect its behavior,” he said, adding that Russia”s economy remained, what he called, heavily reliant on oil and gas exports, according to PressTV.
He claimed that current sanctions enforcement against the country by the US and its allies was only at a level three on a 10-point scale, suggesting that more stringent measures could “break the economic backbone” of Russia.
The United States has done something similar before, particularly with Iran, the envoy said, referring to the illegal American economic restrictions against the Islamic Republic that were increased following the former’s unilateral and unlawful withdrawal from a multi-party and United Nations-endorsed nuclear deal between Tehran and others.
Iran, however, has responded by further diversifying its economic and trade partnerships, finding more ways to bypass the sanctions, reinvigorating domestic production, and further reinforcing its cooperation with its key allies, including Russia and China.
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BRICS summit to be held in Rio de Janeiro on July 6-7
“The date and venue for the BRICS Summit in 2025 have been confirmed. It will take place in Rio de Janeiro on July 6 and 7,” the press service informed.
Brazil assumed the presidency in BRICS from January 1 of this year, TASS reported.
The BRICS group of emerging economies welcomed 2024 by officially adding five developing nations.
In 2024, the BRICS economic alliance has flourished. In what was undoubtedly a year of growth, the bloc fast-tracked a host of initiatives. Those range from its de-dollarization plans to its first-ever expansion bid. The latter of which is finally set to be made official.
Indeed, the BRICS alliance has welcomed 2024 by officially adding five expansion nations to its ranks. Specifically, it introduced Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Iran, Egypt, and Ethiopia to be the first countries to constitute expansion since South Africa was added more than a decade ago.
The expansion is set to have massive geopolitical ramifications, as they could be hugely important to its multipolar goals.
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Top American diplomat in Tel Aviv for talks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio landed in the occupied territories as the first stop of his Middle East tour.
The US State Department announced on Thursday that Rubio would be traveling to Europe and the Middle East from February 13 to 18.
As stated in the official statement, his discussions in the region will focus on securing the release of Israeli captives and advancing the second phase of ongoing agreements with regional leaders.
The State Department had previously confirmed that Rubio’s itinerary includes visits to Germany, the occupied territories, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
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Iran”s foreign minister in Oman for talks
Heading a delegation, Araghchi arrived in Muscat, the capital of Oman, early on Sunday morning.
The top Iranian diplomat is set to attend the 8th Indian Ocean Rim Summit in his Oman visit.
In addition to participating and delivering a speech at the summit, the Iranian Foreign Minister will also hold bilateral meetings with foreign ministers and other officials participating in the event.
The 8th edition of the IOC will take place in Muscat, Oman, on February 16-17, 2025 under the theme “Voyage to New Horizons of Maritime Partnership.” This edition will highlight the importance of inclusivity and building new partnerships in the maritime sector. It aims to strengthen collaboration among nations and institutions to address shared challenges, enhance connectivity, and promote sustainable development in the region. The event is expected to host participants from over 60 countries and international organizations, reflecting the region’s strategic importance and the need for collaborative solutions.
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VIDEO: Iranian foreign minister arrives in Muscat
In addition to participating and delivering a speech at the summit, the Iranian Foreign Minister will also hold bilateral meetings with foreign ministers and other officials participating in the event.
The 8th edition of the IOC will take place in Muscat, Oman, on February 16-17, 2025 under the theme “Voyage to New Horizons of Maritime Partnership.” This edition will highlight the importance of inclusivity and building new partnerships in the maritime sector. It aims to strengthen collaboration among nations and institutions to address shared challenges, enhance connectivity, and promote sustainable development in the region. The event is expected to host participants from over 60 countries and international organizations, reflecting the region’s strategic importance and the need for collaborative solutions.
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