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Iran rules out likelihood of 'interim deal' in Vienna nuke talks: Report

Iran does not consider an interim deal in ongoing negotiations in the Austrian capital of Vienna aimed to restore the 2015 nuclear deal, a report said

US Secretary of State says nuclear talks with Iran at 'decisive moment'

Blinken said that the longer Iran fails to comply with the 2015 Vienna accord intended to rein in Tehran's nuclear program the closer it would get to being able to build an atomic weapon

China reports 1st Iranian oil imports since Dec 2020 despite US sanctions

China reported the first imports of Iranian crude oil in a year despite ongoing sanctions by the United States government

Iran launched solid-fuel satellite rocket into space, says report

The launches come against the backdrop of negotiations in Vienna trying to revive Tehran's tattered nuclear deal with world powers

US hopes to thwart the China-Iran alliance by backroom diplomacy

US hopes to thwart the China-Iran alliance by mixing carrots and sticks to draw Tehran into a long-term dialogue on issues of concern to the US and its allies.More dexterous diplomacy towards Tehran should mix carrots and sticks to draw Iran into a long-term dialogue on issues of concern to the United States and its allies, according to National Interest.The policy implication of this view--if one accepts "strategic competition" as the guiding principle on China--is that the Biden administration should "test the opposite premise" of isolating Tehran, "by restoring nuclear diplomacy, lowering regional tensions, and forging new arrangements." Crucially, to accomplish this vision, a "fast timeline" of re-joining the 2015 Iran deal is necessary--but far from sufficient, writes Lyes Mauni Jalali for the National Interest.Earlier, Iran had completely pivoted towards its "Look to the East Policy" after the withdrawal of the US from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action in May 2018 and ...

India to transport wheat, Covid-19 vaccine to Afghanistan via Iran

India got a helping hand from Iran to transport humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan .

Iran offers to assist India in transportation of aid to Afghanistan

The offer was made by Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian during a telephonic conversation with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar

Iran blacklists 51 Americans over Qasem Soleimani's assassination

Iran's Foreign Ministry has blacklisted 51 more US individuals for their "roles" in the assassination of former military commander Qasem Soleimani.

Iran says disputes 'decreasing' in Vienna talks to revive 2015 nuke deal

Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani said that the disputes, or so-called "open parenthesis", are decreasing in the ongoing Vienna talks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal.

Experts in Vienna meet for lifting US sanctions on 2015 nuclear deal: Iran

A meeting on lifting sanctions was held in the Austrian capital of Vienna on Saturday with the participation of experts from Iran and other remaining parties to the 2015 nuclear deal

Iran refuses to recognise Taliban govt in Afghanistan until it is inclusive

Iran on Sunday said that Tehran will not recognize the current Taliban government (Islamic Emirate) unless it's inclusive.The Iranian Ambassador Bahadur Aminian made the remarks in a special interview with Tolo News in Kabul.Aminian said that Tehran might persuade other countries to recognize the Afghan government if the Islamic Emirate brings reforms to its governance structure."If a group comes (to power) and the group is (comprised) of a single ethnic group and all other ethnic groups are not included in the government, we don't accept it, and, therefore, we benevolently call on the Taliban rulers to form an inclusive government," he said.Further, he said that the current economic crisis will pave the way for extremism, particularly for Islamic State - Khorasan (IS-K), reported Tolo News."If the economic problems remain, it will cause more migration. If the economic problems remain, they will cause extremism, which will not only threaten Afghanistan but also the region," he ...

Saudi King hopes that Iran will abandon 'negative behavior' in region

Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has expressed hope that Iran will abandon what he described as a destabilizing regional policy."Iran is a neighboring country for the Kingdom [Saudi Arabia] and we hope that it will change its policy and negative behavior in the region, and will switch for dialogue and cooperation. We are very concerned over the policy of the Iranian regime aimed at undermining security and stability in the region," the king told Majlis ash-Shura on late Wednesday, as quoted by the SPA news agency.The king also voiced concern over the Iranian refusal to cooperate with the international community on its nuclear program as well as over the development of ballistic missiles by Tehran.Saudi Arabia's relations with Iran remain strained over Riyadh's concerns over the Iranian military buildup as well as Tehran's support for Shia movements in other countries, especially the Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Blinken, French, German, UK counterparts reaffirm support for Ukraine: US

Antony Blinken discussed with his French, German and UK counterparts coordination on Russia regarding the tensions with Ukraine, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said in a press release.

Israeli PM says not opposed to 'good' nuclear deal with Iran

Israel will always maintain its right to act and will defend itself by itself, he said

Hundreds of Afghans stranded at Iran border closed due to Omicron outbreak

Hundreds of Afghan nationals trying to enter Iran have become stranded after Tehran closed its borders due to the outbreak of Omicron variant

Iran interested to mediate talks between different groups in Afghanistan

Iran on Monday showed its interest to mediate talks between different groups in Afghanistan for stability and peace in the war-torn country.Iranian President's special representative to Afghanistan Hassan Kazzemi Qomi said that Tehran has good relations with all factions in Afghanistan and can mediate talks between them, reported Khaama Press.Qomi met with Afghan leader in exile Muhammad Muhaqiq and acknowledged that Iran is ready to mediate talks to help Afghanistan reach stability and establish an inclusive government, FARS news agency reported.The special representative said that his country stands for peace and stability in Afghanistan and emphasized that the country's issue be resolved through negotiations among all ethnic groups.He added that peace and stability are in the favour of the whole world and the region, reported Khaama Press.The anti-Taliban resistance force in Panjshir province led by Ahmad Masoud was the only group with whom the Taliban wanted negotiations that did .

Iran presses on oil exports as nuclear talks resume: Reports

The latest round of talks in Vienna, the eighth, opened 10 days after negotiations were adjourned for the Iranian negotiator to return home for consultations

Iran closes land borders with neighbours over Omicron concerns

Iran has announced the decision to close its land borders with neighbouring countries for 15 days to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 variant of Omicron.

Iranian FM Amir Abdollahian calls for balanced deal in Vienna talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has called for a balanced deal in the Vienna negotiations between Iran and other parties to the 2015 nuclear deal.

Iraq's foreign minister calls for direct Iran-US talks on nuclear deal

While Iraq remains a pillar of Washington's security policy in the region, Iranian-backed militias wield extensive power in the country