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Iran and Syria vow to confront US sanctions imposed on two regional allies

The announcement was made by Iran's new Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, was received at the airport a visit to Damascus by his Syrian counterpart, Faisal Mekdad

Minus Afghanistan angle, India loses bargaining power with Iran for Chabahar

If New Delhi eschews business with the Taliban, it will have to do business on Iran's terms to develop Chabahar port

Biden admin accuses Iran for delay in nuclear, prisoner swap talks

The Biden administration lashed out at Iran on Saturday for accusing it of delaying a proposed prisoner swap to force a quick resumption of indirect nuclear talks.

Biden is for transformation at home, but his foreign policy is conventional

On China, Iran, Cuba, and North Korea, the US President hasn't managed to restore even the previous status quo.

US considering lifting sanctions on Iran's supreme leader Khamenei

The Biden administration is considering lifting sanctions on Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as part of negotiations aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear deal

Oil dips but hovers near three-year highs on recovery signs

Doubts about the future of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal that could end U.S. sanctions on Iranian crude exports also helped prices.

Hardliner Raisi's win in Iran election may turn out be good news for Biden

The cleric may be push a deal on Iran's nuclear programme more effectively than reformists.

US govt seizes dozens of website domains connected to Iran: Official

The United States government has seized dozens of US website domains connected to Iran, linked to what the US says are disinformation efforts, according to a national security official

What to know about oil trade after Ebrahim Raisi wins Iran elections

The ultraconservative cleric is sceptical of nuclear talks with the West.

Iran's president-elect says he won't meet with US President Joe Biden

Iran's president-elect said Monday he wouldn't meet with President Joe Biden nor negotiate over Tehran's ballistic missile programme

US downplays the impact of Iranian President-elect on nuclear deal

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has downplayed the impact of Iran's President-elect Ebrahim Raisi on Tehran's decision over the 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran dampens hopes for early agreement in dispute over 2015 nuke deal

"We have come closer, but we are still far from an agreement," Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday.

Oil prices up over $1 as potential snag emerges in reviving Iran deal

Former President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from the deal in 2018 and re-imposed sanctions.

US Navy fires warning shots in new tense encounter with Iran: Details here

An American warship fired warning shots when vessels of Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard came too close to a patrol in the Persian Gulf, the US Navy said Wednesday

Iran says 'good' progress made on nuclear talks, discussion on right track

Iran's top negotiator at nuclear talks under way in Vienna said on Saturday that the discussions were on the right track and consultations would continue

Iran starts enriching uranium to 60% purity, its highest level ever

This comes after an attack targeted its Natanz nuclear site

Iran insists on US lifting sanctions to revive 2015 nuclear deal: Know more

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reiterated Tehran's position that US sanctions must be lifted before the country returns to its compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal

US to work towards strengthening Israel's security: US Defence Secretary

During a meeting with Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz, visiting US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said the two countries shall continue close consultations on threats posed by Iran

FM Javad Zarif urges US to return to 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has urged the US to return to the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), and lift all sanctions against Tehran

Iran nuclear deal talks resume in Vienna, lifting sanctions on agenda

The Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, known as the Iran nuclear deal, resumed talks with the lifting of sanctions on Iran and nuclear implementation measures on top