Richard Goldberg

September 15, 2025 | Behnam Ben Taleblu, Richard Goldberg

Three years later, Iran’s freedom martyr Mahsa Amini inspires demands for change

Mahsa Jina Amini wasn’t looking to become a martyr: She was an ordinary Iranian-Kurdish 22-year-old, stopped by Iran’s “morality police” for not properly wearing the mandatory veil known as the...

September 14, 2025 | |

‘Stop Buying Russian Oil’: Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Refinery as Trump Puts Pressure on NATO to End Oil Purchases

Fire at Major Russian Refinery: Ukrainian military officials claimed that their drones successfully targeted the Kirishi oil refinery on September 14, one of Russia’s largest...

September 11, 2025 | |

Poland, Latvia Restrict Airspace Following Russian Drone Attacks

Poland and Latvia Restrict Airspace on Eastern Border: Poland and Latvia became the latest European states to place restrictions on the airspace along their eastern borders after...

September 11, 2025 | |

U.S. Slams Spanish Arms Embargo on Israel as Prime Minister Sanchez Laments Lack of Nuclear Weapons to Stop Gaza War

Ban Has Potential to Limit U.S. Operations: The State Department expressed concerns over Spain’s decision to impose an arms ban on Israel, saying the “measures embolden terrorists.”...

September 11, 2025 | |

UK Government Rejects Determination of Israeli ‘Genocide’ in Gaza

Israel Not Committing Genocide: The United Kingdom has concluded that Israel is not committing genocide in Gaza, according to a letter sent by then Foreign Secretary David Lammy...

September 10, 2025 | |

E3 Frustrated With Iranian Noncompliance on Nuclear Inspections as Araghchi Backtracks on Agreement With IAEA

‘Near Zero Oversight’: The United Kingdom, France, and Germany — collectively known as the E3 — issued a sharply worded statement condemning Iran’s refusal to allow International...

September 10, 2025 | |

NATO Allies Join Poland in Downing Russian Drones That Entered Polish Airspace During Barrage Against Ukraine

NATO Allies Intercept Russian Drones: NATO forces intercepted more than a dozen armed Russian drones that entered Polish airspace on September 10 during an overnight attack on Ukraine...

September 9, 2025 | |

‘Top Terrorist Chieftains’: Israel Strikes Hamas Leadership in Qatar

Hamas Leaders in Doha Targeted: The IDF carried out a “precise strike” against senior Hamas officials meeting in the Qatari capital of Doha on September 9, where they were reportedly...

September 8, 2025 | |

IAEA Chief Calls for Iran’s Compliance With Obligations Under Key Nuclear Treaty

Iran’s NPT Obligations Not Optional: The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, stated ahead of a September 8 meeting of the IAEA’s...

September 8, 2025 | |

Russia Dismisses U.S. Threat of Further Sanctions Following Deadly Barrage Against Ukrainian Cities

Russia Defiant Against Latest Trump Threat: Russia’s top spokesman said on September 8 that the prospect of further sanctions from the United States and its allies would have...

September 5, 2025 | |

U.S. Sanctions Palestinian NGOs for Directly Engaging with ICC Investigation Against Israel

Three Palestinian NGOs Sanctioned: On September 4, the United States imposed sanctions on three Palestinian NGOs for having “directly engaged in efforts by the International Criminal...

September 4, 2025 | |

‘Illegitimate Claims’: United States Condemns Norwegian Decision to Divest From American Manufacturer Over Israel Ties

Norwegian Caterpillar Divestment Tied to Israel: The State Department has strongly criticized the decision of Norway’s sovereign wealth fund to divest from the U.S.-based construction...

September 3, 2025 | |

Erdogan, Macron Condemn Trump Administration’s Denials of Visas for Palestinian Officials

Turkey Unhappy With Visa Ban: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan demanded that the United States reverse its decision to revoke the visas of Palestinian Authority (PA) and Palestinian...

August 30, 2025 | |

U.S. ‘Denying and Revoking Visas’ of Palestinian Authority and PLO Officials Ahead of UN General Assembly

State Department Denies Visas: The U.S. Department of State announced on August 29 that it would be “denying and revoking visas for members of the Palestinian Liberation Organization...

August 28, 2025 | |

‘Kremlin Will Stop at Nothing to Terrorize Ukraine’: Russia Defies Trump’s Peace Process With Massive Overnight Barrage in Kyiv

Attacks Killed Ukrainian Civilians: Russia struck Ukraine with one of its largest missile and drone barrages since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Russia bombarded Kyiv...

August 26, 2025 | |

Russia Drafts UNSC Resolution To Block Sanctions ‘Snapback’ Against Iran

Russia Circulates Draft To Block Renewed Sanctions on Iran: Russia has reportedly drafted a UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution that would delay the decision to reimpose sanctions...

August 26, 2025 | |

‘Lower Diplomatic Level’: Israel Downgrades Ties With Brazil After Israeli Ambassador Nominee Stonewalled

Brazil Slights New Israeli Ambassador: Israel downgraded its diplomatic ties with Brazil after the credentials of Israel’s newly appointed ambassador were refused on August 26....

August 25, 2025 | Richard Goldberg, John Hardie

Oil holds the key to Ukraine war’s end — if Trump plays hardball

President Donald Trump wants to stop the killing in Ukraine, but Russia’s foot-dragging is making it abundantly clear that he’ll need to apply far more pressure before any serious negotiations...

August 20, 2025 | |

U.S. Imposes New Sanctions on Four ICC Officials

Fresh Sanctions Against ICC: The U.S. State Department issued fresh sanctions against four International Criminal Court (ICC) judges and prosecutors on August 20 as part of President...

August 20, 2025 | |

U.S. and European Allies at Odds Over UN Security Council’s UNIFIL Mandate Extension

U.S., Europe Diverge: The UN Security Council is debating whether to renew the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), which expires on August 31, highlighting disagreement...