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West's stance on riots slammed

Iran says the pre-requisites for the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal are clear but the US seems to lack the political will to return to the accord. The Foreign Ministry spokesman says Iran is ready to revive the accord as soon as the US offers guarantees on its commitment to the terms. Nasser Kanani says, however, that the US is hypocritical. He says Americans have sent several messages to Iran, expressing their readiness to return to the accord. He says this is while Washington is simultaneously supporting riots in Iran, claiming it has shelved the negotiations for now. The spokesman says the US can’t win concessions from Iran through threats or provocations. The spokesman also slammed the stance of some EU states and Britain on the recent riots in Iran. He said Tehran will respond to unconstructive measures by the west.

Korean peninsula tensions

South and North Korea have reportedly exchanged warning shots near their maritime border as tensions between the two neighbors show no sign of abating. South Korean media say warning shots were fired at a North Korean vessel after it violated the de facto maritime border. The media also cited the North’s military as saying that a South Korean military ship crossed the border, prompting it to fire 10 rounds of warning shots. The border, known as the Northern Limit Line, has been a flashpoint in the years-long conflict between Seoul and Pyongyang. The latest development comes amid a flurry of missile launches as well as shows of strength on the Korean Peninsula. Pyongyang has test-fired several missiles over the past weeks. That’s in reaction to joint military drills by Seoul, Tokyo and Washington. The North calls those drills a rehearsal for invasion.

Australia rights concerns

The United Nations has suspended the work of its torture inspectors in Australia after authorities prevented their access to several prisons. The inspectors called the decision drastic. A former inspector is also calling Australia’s move an embarrassing debacle for which Canberra should be accountable. Australia has until January 2023 to meet its obligations. Failure to do so could place Australia on the list of countries with significant human rights concerns. Rights groups have repeatedly accused Australia of abusing the rights of prisoners, especially aboriginal communities, in its detention centers and immigration compounds.

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