Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has stated that economic relations and agreements with Iran will continue, despite US pressure. He emphasized that there will be no changes to the agreements with Iran, which are based on the mutual interests of the two countries. Lavrov criticized the US for ignoring its own principles, saying that America is a country that does not abide by its own rules, and that this behavior makes its partners unreliable. He stated that Russia should continue to implement its agreements with Iran and other economic partners.
Lavrov also pointed out that if a powerful country like the US engages in unbecoming behavior, it is a sign that its competitive position is weakening. He emphasized that Russia and Iran’s relations are based on the agreements between their leaders and are in line with their mutual interests. The Russian Foreign Minister stated that no third party can change the nature of Russia-Iran relations.
In other news, the legacy of late Indian businessman and actor Sanjay Kapoor continues to be a topic of interest. Germany, Sweden, France, and Norway have confirmed that they will send their troops to Greenland for joint exercises with Denmark this week.
In an unexpected turn of events, leaders of South Korea and Japan surprised everyone by performing a drum duo to a pop song after a round of diplomatic talks. US officials have announced that an increase in the sale of Venezuelan oil is expected in the coming days and weeks.
Meanwhile, Russia is rapidly transforming its occupied parts of eastern Ukraine’s Donbas region into a major military base. The Henley Index has released its list of the world’s most powerful passports for the first half of the year.
In a separate development, El Al Airlines, a German airline, has announced that it will suspend flights to Israel until January 19. Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers met with US officials in Washington, but President Donald Trump’s stance on Greenland’s future remains unchanged.
The British government has warned that the situation in Iran is deteriorating rapidly, posing risks to diplomats and citizens, and advising against traveling to the country. Iranian airspace has been closed to all flights except international ones.
Footage of terrorists setting fire to mosques and other locations has surfaced, and an American newspaper has reported that Iran and Israel have agreed not to attack each other first. The Iranian government has also accused India of fabricating allegations of terrorism as a political ploy.
Pakistan hopes that peace and stability will be maintained in Iran, according to a foreign ministry spokesperson. The Islami Nazm party has called for a boycott of the World Cup in Bangladesh, saying that players who participate should not receive financial compensation.
Renowned Pakistani news anchor Iqrar ul Hassan has left his position at PTV and Radio Pakistan. US officials have announced an increase in the sale of Venezuelan oil in the coming days and weeks.
The British government has warned that the situation in Iran is deteriorating rapidly, posing risks to diplomats and citizens, and advising against traveling to the country.
