North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
The latest news and views about the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
Russia slams NATO plan over Afghan refugees
A possible NATO plan to house Afghan refugees in central Asian countries can become a disaster for European countries, Moscow warns. Thousands of Afghans have fled the country, with many more seeking to leave, after Taliban announced assumed control of Kabul and other cities.
China urges NATO to withdraw nukes from Europe
China’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Wang Wenbin has called on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to withdraw its nuclear weapons deployed across Europe.
Russia: Situation in Afghanistan proves NATO’s decline
Moscow says the recent events in Afghanistan have clearly demonstrated the US-led NATO is “an absolute failure as a military-political bloc” after the Taliban group seized the war-ravaged country following the chaotic withdrawal of American troops.
Iran Condemns NATO Chief’s ‘Meddlesome’ Comments
Iran has condemned the interventionist comments and accusations by the secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Jens Stoltenberg regarding the Islamic Republic’s peaceful nuclear program and missile defence capabilities.
Iran Welcomes Egypt’s ‘Withdrawal’ from Arab NATO
Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says Tehran welcomes reports that Egypt has withdrawn from being a member of a NATO-style Arab alliance.
Iran Rejects NATO Chief’s Remarks on Its Missile Program
Iran’s foreign ministry has dismissed allegations raised by the NATO Secretary General against Iran’s missile program and regional policies, saying that Jens Stoltenberg had better be concerned about the unilateral and dangerous policies of the US.
Turkey Bars German MPs from Inspecting NATO Base
The Turkish government has prevented a number of German lawmakers from checking on the troops stationed at a NATO military base in Konya in Turkey’s southwest in spite of the permission it had earlier given them.
Iranian President’s Regional Visits May Backfire
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s recent regional visits pose a dilemma: Whether they are in the interest of Iran and its foreign policies, or merely provide Saudi Arabia and its regional allies with clues about Tehran’s political plans in the region.