The conference comes at a time in which the U.S. is seeking to build a coalition against possible naval attacks in the Gulf.

Argentine ambassador: ‘Commemoration insufficient’

“The increased tensions in the region are a direct result of the anti-Iranian policy pursued by the US and some of its allies,” Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.

“Our people are also subjected the most brutal form of economic terrorism, deliberately targeting innocent civilians to achieve illegitimate political objectives.”

The resolution aims to affirm 'the right to participate in boycotts in pursuit of civil and human rights at home and abroad' and was co-sponsored by Reps. Rashida Tlaib and John Lewis.

Cyprus police is investigating a complaint by a young woman who claimed she was raped by Israelis in the coastal town of Ayia Napa.

Barak was caught on camera entering Epstein's Manhattan townhouse with his face hidden, on the same day in January 2016 that a large group of women were seen entering the home.

“Very worrying,” tweeted Foreign Minister Director-General Yuval Rotem on Wednesday. “Caving in to a regime that abuses journalists and scorns media freedom is a dangerous precedent.”