Tag: Iran

Iran reportedly bought 300 tons of uranium from Niger

June 12, 2024

Iran bought 300 tons of uranium from Niger to be used for its nuclear program in exchange of drones and surface-to-air missiles, London-based media Iran ... Read More

Isolated Tunisia tilts closer to Iran’s orbit

June 7, 2024

Tunisia’s president seems to be courting Iran, in a shift that risks further isolating the cash-strapped country. Once an advocate of the two-state solution to ... Read More

Niger: US military bases revoked after Biden officials’ warning about ties to Russia and Iran

March 19, 2024

Niamey revoked its military cooperation with the United States and ordered US troops to leave the country after senior US diplomatic and military officials recently ... Read More

Sudan rejects reports of Iran’s bid for Red Sea navy base, as Russian base is on hold

March 12, 2024

Sudan has dismissed all reports of Iran’s intention to establish a naval base on the country’s Red Sea coast, which comes at a time when ... Read More

Nigeria’s intention to join BRICS will not be influenced by West — FM

March 11, 2024

Nigeria will apply for membership of the BRICS in the next two years and it intends to join the group with or without pressure from ... Read More

Operation ‘Aspides’: EU’s upcoming Red Sea naval mission to protect ships from Houthi attacks

February 1, 2024

The European Union has announced its plans to launch a naval mission in the Red Sea by mid-February aiming to protect commercial vessels against Iran-backed ... Read More

UK Defense Think-Tank: London Should Back Morocco’s Autonomy Plan Offering Workable Solution to Sahara Issue

February 1, 2024

The United Kingdom should support Morocco’s Autonomy Plan offering a workable solution to the Sahara issue, says a leading UK defense and security think-tank. The ... Read More

Iran vows to help Niger overcome sanctions

January 25, 2024

Iran has proposed to help Niger surmount economic sanctions it has been under since July 26 after incumbent leader General Abdourahamane Tiani removed Mohamed Bazoum ... Read More

Niger’s PM embarks on international tour to diversify partners

January 16, 2024

Niger’s Prime Minister Lamine Zeine landed in Russia on Monday January 15, the first leg of an international tour to take him also to Iran, ... Read More

U.S. Maintains Unchanged Stance on the Moroccan Sahara: Denial of Allegations and Highlighting Geopolitical Tensions with Iran

December 29, 2023

The U.S. State Department recently reiterated that the United States' stance on the issue of the Moroccan Sahara remains "clear and consistent." This confirmation follows ... Read More