Headlines- In a statement on Saturday, the head of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) denounced Iranian strikes on Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan, accusing Tehran of war crimes for attacking infrastructure facilities in Kuwait.
- In a written statement broadcast on state television on Saturday, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Majotaba Khamenei vowed to teach "unforgettable lessons" to the United States.
- In a statement released on Saturday, the United Arab Emirates' foreign ministry voiced "deep concern" over the regional developments and demanded "immediate de-escalation."
- According to a statement released by U.S. Central Command on Saturday, two American service members were killed on Friday, while a third is still missing.
- Iran's most recent strikes on Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan are being denounced by Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a "flagrant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the targeted countries."
- Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran's deputy foreign minister, said on Saturday that Iran has suspended its obligations under the Memorandum of Understanding and accused the United States of breaking the terms of the agreement made last month.
Tag: UN Climate Action Summit 2019
UN Climate Action Summit 2019 in...
The Summit is convened by the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and aims to deliver new pathways and practical actions to shift global response into higher gear on confronting climate change, as well as to boost ambition and accelerate action to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement on 23 September 2019
World Leaders Arrived at UN HQ...
As carbon pollution, temperatures, and climate destruction continue to rise, and public backlash mounts, the Summit aims to offer a turning point from inertia into momentum, action, and global impact – if everyone gets on board
Opening of UN Climate Action Summit...
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres (on screens and at podium) opens the UN Climate Action Summit 2019. The Summit is convened by Secretary-General António Guterres and aims to deliver new pathways and practical actions to shift global response into higher gear on confronting climate change