Iran
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Biden under pressure as Iran nuclear talks resume
Feb 11, 2022As the Iran nuclear talks start in Vienna, US President Joe Biden finds himself in a difficult position, betting on a favourable resolution but facing rising bipartisan worry that even if a deal is struck, it... -
Putin to host Iran’s Raisi in Moscow on Wednesday
Jan 18, 2022The Kremlin announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi in Moscow on Wednesday for talks aimed at restoring the Iran nuclear accord. Raisi’s travel to Russia will be his... -
US sees possible progress in Iran nuclear talks
Dec 29, 2021The US said Tuesday that it had observed some progress in talks with Iran, but that it agreed with European negotiators that Tehran’s nuclear program must be curtailed as soon as feasible. Negotiations resumed Monday in... -
Iran president set to visit Russia early in new year
Dec 28, 2021Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi is planning a trip to Russia after receiving an invitation from his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, according to an Iranian government spokeswoman. This will be Raisi’s first trip to Russia since 2017.... -
Iran nuclear talks set for pause
Dec 4, 2021Negotiations in Vienna aimed at resurrecting the Iran nuclear deal will be suspended on Friday to allow European diplomats to study the Islamic republic’s proposals, according to official media. The discussions will “very likely” resume on... -
IAEA chief reports ‘no progress’ in talks with Iran
Nov 24, 2021A day after returning from Tehran, the head of the UN nuclear watchdog said there had been “no progress” in discussions with Iran to address issues about monitoring the country’s nuclear program. The International Atomic Energy... -
Iran urges ‘vigilance’ after drone attack on Iraqi PM
Nov 8, 2021Iran condemned a drone strike on Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhemi on Sunday, calling for “vigilance to foil plans aimed at the country’s security and development.” Said Khatibzadeh, a spokesman for the Iranian foreign ministry, blamed... -
Iran became the victim of a horrific cyber attack
Oct 29, 2021Cyber-attacks have rendered Iran’s energy distribution network inoperable. The country’s fuel supply has been cut off. Tehran has accused foreign governments of being behind the cyberattack but has not named any single country. In such a... -
Iran says agreed with EU on Brussels nuclear talks ‘in days’
Oct 15, 2021Iran and the EU agreed Thursday in Brussels to continue negotiations aimed at reopening talks on the Islamic republic’s faltering 2015 nuclear deal with Western powers, according to Tehran. Enrique Mora, the European Union envoy in... -
EU envoy to visit Iran Thursday amid nuclear talks push
Oct 13, 2021According to the Iranian foreign ministry, the EU envoy in charge of coordinating discussions on resurrecting the faltering nuclear deal between Iran and Western nations will visit Tehran on Thursday. According to a ministry statement, Enrique...