Here is a brief look at Press TV Newsroom's headlines from 09:00 GMT to 17:00 GMT, May 21, 2018.
Fighting Daesh
The Syrian army has liberated a key district from Daesh terrorists south of the capital Damascus. Government forces say they have taken full control of Hajar al-Aswad. They regained the district following a pause in fighting. Battles were put on hold on Sunday to allow women, children and the elderly to leave. The army also cornered Daesh in the Yarmuk refugee camp just outside Damascus. Yarmouk is the last stronghold of terrorists in the suburbs of Damascus. Liberating the camp will end the presence of all terror groups in the areas. The terrorists used the outskirts of Damascus to launch attacks against the Syrian capital.
Iran Europe call
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says the European Union must prove its determination to preserve the 2015 nuclear deal through action not mere words. Bahram Qassemi said the bloc has very little time to give assurances to Iran that its interests would be safeguarded under the agreement known as the JCPOA. He added that the ongoing negotiations with the remaining parties to the deal are only focused on the nuclear deal and that's all. He roundly rejected the possibility of talks on Iran’s missile program. Qassemi also ruled out the return of the US to the negotiations. Responding to a question by Press TV’s correspondent about the scheduled summit by US and North Korean leaders, Qassemi said those who want to negotiate with the US need to be very vigilant.
Taliban warning
Taliban militants are warning residents in Afghanistan's capital to stay away from military sites. The group said it is planning more attacks against military and intelligence centers in Kabul. The Taliban also claimed it does not want civilians to be killed. This is the first time the militant group has singled out Kabul with such a warning. Daesh terrorists have also stepped up attacks in the city over the past months. Kabul has been a prime target for both Daesh and the Taliban. The UN says the Afghan capital accounted for 16 percent of all civilian casualties last year.
US anti-Iran rhetoric
The United States unveils its new strategy on Iran, by once again accusing Tehran of destabilizing the Middle East. The US secretary of state laid out 12 demands for a new nuclear deal with Iran. Pompeo said Iran must stop its nuclear and uranium enrichment activities and shut down its heavy water reactor. He also asked Iran to give the IAEA full access to all its military and nuclear sites. Pompeo said Tehran must end what he called its support for Lebanese, Palestinian and Yemeni resistance groups. The US secretary of state added that Tehran also needs to end its missile program. The US Secretary of state said if Iran refuses to meet Washington’s demands, it should be ready for the strongest sanctions in history.
Israel Gaza massacre
The Palestinian Foreign Minister is heading to the International Criminal Court to press for a war crimes lawsuit against Israel. Riyad al-Maliki will hold talks with the ICC chief prosecutor, Fatou Ben-souda at The Hague. The meeting comes a week after Israeli forces killed scores of Palestinian protesters in Gaza. The Palestinian Embassy at The Hague says Maliki will update Bensouda on the situation in Palestinian territories. He will also file a lawsuit against Tel Aviv on the issue of Israeli settlements. Last week, Bensouda said her team is following developments on the ground and recording any crime that may fall within the tribunal's jurisdiction.
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