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Tehran, IRNA - A senior Russian diplomat has criticized US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan for making what he described as confusing and puzzling comments about Iran.

Addressing the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, Sullivan said on Thursday that the US would take all necessary actions, including “recognizing Israel’s freedom of action,” to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Contradicting himself, Sullivan, however, said Washington seeks a “diplomatic solution” with Iran.

04 May 2023; MEMO: US President, Joe Biden, on Thursday signed a new executive order to sanction those who threaten the "peace, security or stability" in Sudan, saying that the violence in the country "must end", Anadolu News Agency reports.

"I join the peace-loving people of Sudan and leaders around the world in calling for a durable ceasefire between the belligerent parties," he said in a statement.

03 May 2023; MEMO: The US State Department warned, on Wednesday, that deepening ties between Iran and the Syrian government should be of great concern to the world, after Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi met counterpart, Bashar Al-Assad, in Damascus in the first visit by an Iranian head of state since Syria's war began in 2011, Reuters reports.

29 Apr 2023; AA: US Army Chief of Staff James McConville ordered the grounding of all aviators Friday that are not involved in critical missions. 

The order came after two recent helicopter crashes that killed 12 soldiers.

“The safety of our aviators is our top priority, and this stand down is an important step to make certain we are doing everything possible to prevent accidents and protect our personnel,” McConville said in a statement.

Washington, Apr 27 (PTI) America needs to show some strategic patience with India on its ties with Russia, a former US defence secretary has said, asserting that New Delhi does not support Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Former Defence Secretary Jim Mattis said the defence ties between India and the US have strengthened and grown significantly.

“We need to show some patience. They (Indians) are moving in the right direction,” he said on Wednesday.

Washington, Apr 27 (PTI) The Indian-American community is small but powerful enough to be instrumental in changing America's foreign policy, said an Indian-American leader, who played a key role in shaping some of the key moments in bilateral ties.

Swadesh Chatterjee, a Padma Bhushan awardee in 2001, said the US-India relationship has just scratched the surface and there are immense opportunities in several key areas, including clean energy, global health and innovation.

24 Apr 2023; MEMO: The US Treasury Department, on Monday, imposed sanctions on four senior Iranian law enforcement and military officials involved in crushing protests that erupted last year after an Iranian woman died in the custody of the morality police who enforce strict dress codes, Reuters reports.

22 Apr 2023; MEMO: The US military is preparing as many options as possible ahead of a possible evacuation from the US Embassy in Sudan, but no decisions have been made, US Defence Secretary, Lloyd Austin, said on Friday, Reuters reports.

22 Apr 2023; MEMO: The US, on Friday, confirmed the death of a US national in Sudan as warring Generals seek to claim control of the East African country in fighting that has drawn international condemnation, Anadolu News Agency reports.

National Security Council spokesperson, John Kirby, said an "American citizen tragically killed" in the fighting. He did not identify the individual, but voiced condolences to their family.

Washington, Apr 22 (PTI) Indian-American business leader Ajay Banga is an exceptional candidate and he is uniquely equipped to lead the World Bank at such a critical moment, the US has said as the bank plans to formally announce his appointment as its president.