Biden delivers tough talk on Iran as he opens Mideast visit
2 years, 5 months ago

Biden delivers tough talk on Iran as he opens Mideast visit

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — President Joe Biden on Wednesday opened his first visit to the Mideast since taking office by offering anxious Israeli leaders strong reassurances of his determination to stop Iran’s growing nuclear program, saying he’d be willing to use force as a “last resort.” The president’s comments came in an interview with Israel’s Channel 12 taped before he left Washington and broadcast Wednesday, hours after the country’s political leaders welcomed him with a red-carpet arrival ceremony at the Tel Aviv airport. Asked about using military force against Iran, Biden said, “If that was the last resort, yes.” U.S. ally Israel considers Iran to be its greatest enemy, citing its nuclear program, its calls for Israel’s destruction and its support for hostile militant groups across the region. Biden said he would not remove Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps from the U.S. list of terrorist organizations, even if that kept Iran from rejoining the Iran nuclear deal. Biden said Trump made a “gigantic mistake” by withdrawing the U.S. from the Iran nuclear deal.

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Iran holds military drills as it faces rising economic pressures and Trump’s return
1 day, 19 hours ago

Iran holds military drills as it faces rising economic pressures and Trump’s return

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran is reeling from a cratering economy and stinging military setbacks across its sphere of influence in the Middle East. The “axis” had already been hollowed out by Israel’s punishing offensives last year against two militant groups backed by Iran – Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. “I’m not answering questions on military strategy.” …

Iran nuclear programme nearing ‘point of no return’, France’s Macron says
5 days, 9 hours ago

Iran nuclear programme nearing ‘point of no return’, France’s Macron says

Al Jazeera  

French president says Paris will engage with the incoming administration of US President-elect Donald Trump on the ‘Iranian question’. French President Emmanuel Macron has called Iran the main “strategic and security challenge” for Europeans in the Middle East, raising concern over Tehran’s nuclear programme. Speaking to French ambassadors posted around the world on Monday, the French president also criticised Iran …

Biden administration mulled strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities: report
1 week, 1 day ago

Biden administration mulled strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities: report

Raw Story  

President Joe Biden was presented with a plan to strike Iranian nuclear facilities if Iran moves to develop a nuclear weapon before he leaves office on Jan. 20, reported Axios on Thursday. The plan, presented by national security adviser Jake Sullivan, "would be an enormous gamble from a president who promised he would not allow Iran to develop a nuclear …

Weakened in war with Israel, Iran may decide to build nukes, White House tells Trump
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Weakened in war with Israel, Iran may decide to build nukes, White House tells Trump

Firstpost  

As Iran stands considerably weakened after more than a year of war with Israel, it may decide to develop nuclear weapons to restore deterrence, the White House has told the incoming Donald Trump administration After being weakened in the conflict with Israel over the past year, Iran may decide to build a nuclear weapon, the White House has told the …

Weakened Iran could pursue nuclear weapon: White House's Sullivan
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Weakened Iran could pursue nuclear weapon: White House's Sullivan

The Hindu  

The Biden administration is concerned that a weakened Iran could build a nuclear weapon, White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday, adding that he was briefing President-elect Donald Trump's team on the risk. Iran says its nuclear program is peaceful, but it has expanded uranium enrichment since Trump, in his 2017-2021 presidential term, pulled out of a …

Blinken says Iran had bad year, but nuclear negotiations possible
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Blinken says Iran had bad year, but nuclear negotiations possible

Al Jazeera  

Top US diplomat says Iran should ‘focus on itself’ and stop getting involved in ‘misadventures throughout the region’. Speaking at the Council on Foreign Relations on Wednesday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Israel has succeeded in damaging Tehran’s allies, Hezbollah and Hamas, as well as Iran’s own military capabilities in a direct strike in October. “There’s no doubt …

Trump weighs options for Iran's nuclear programme, keeps preemptive strikes on table: Report
4 weeks ago

Trump weighs options for Iran's nuclear programme, keeps preemptive strikes on table: Report

Firstpost  

Amid fears that loss of allies and its own weakened state could lead Iran to develop nuclear weapons, the incoming Donald Trump administration is exploring various options to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon, including preemptive strikes, according to a report US President-elect Donald Trump is weighing options to stop Iran from developing a nuclear weapon and a preemptive …

Trump’s National Security Pick Vows Return to Maximum Pressure on Iran
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Trump’s National Security Pick Vows Return to Maximum Pressure on Iran

Live Mint  

Donald Trump’s pick for national security adviser vowed a return to the maximum pressure campaign that defined Iran policy in the president-elect’s first term, even as leaders in Tehran signal they want to reduce tension. “You’re going to see a huge shift on Iran,” after Trump takes office Jan. 20, Mike Waltz said in a Fox News interview Wednesday. We …

Under Trump's shadow, Iran-Europe nuclear talks to be test of diplomacy
1 month, 1 week ago

Under Trump's shadow, Iran-Europe nuclear talks to be test of diplomacy

Firstpost  

Ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump’s return to White House in January, European and Iranian diplomats are exploring whether they can have serious talks over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear programme Rewriting the rules of engagement is challenging, but undoubtedly both Iran and Israel have made a symbolic statement and managed the escalation cycle wherein they have played to the gallery …

Iran willing to ‘resolve doubts’ about its atomic programme with IAEA
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Iran willing to ‘resolve doubts’ about its atomic programme with IAEA

Al Jazeera  

UN nuclear watchdog chief visits Tehran for talks aimed at more monitoring cooperation at Iran’s nuclear sites. Grossi said achieving “results” in nuclear talks with Iran was vital to avoid a new conflict in the region already inflamed by Israel’s war on Gaza and attacks on Lebanon. Earlier, the UN nuclear watchdog chief met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi who …

UN nuclear chief visits Iran for talks amid Israel tension, unease over Trump 2.0
1 month, 4 weeks ago

UN nuclear chief visits Iran for talks amid Israel tension, unease over Trump 2.0

Firstpost  

International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi is set to visit Tehran for urgent talks on Iran’s nuclear program, emphasising the narrowing space for diplomatic solutions amid rising tensions with Israel International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi is set to visit Tehran on Wednesday for crucial talks on Iran’s nuclear programme, warning just ahead of his trip that room …

UN nuclear head to visit Iran for talks on country’s nuclear program as next Trump presidency looms
2 months ago

UN nuclear head to visit Iran for talks on country’s nuclear program as next Trump presidency looms

Associated Press  

VIENNA — The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog said Sunday he will travel to Iran in the coming days to hold talks regarding the country’s nuclear program. The 2023 statement included a pledge by Iran to resolve issues around sites where inspectors have questions about possible undeclared nuclear activity, and to allow the IAEA to “implement further appropriate …

Opportunity to review wrong approaches of American government: Iran on US polls
2 months ago

Opportunity to review wrong approaches of American government: Iran on US polls

India Today  

US elections are an opportunity to review the "wrong approaches" of the American government, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Thursday according to state media, after Donald Trump won the presidency on Wednesday. Former President Donald Trump's return to the White House could mean tougher enforcement of U.S. oil sanctions against Iran, which he initiated in 2018 after …

Iran's Deterrence Strategy Put to Test as Israel Strikes Key Military Targets
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2 months, 1 week ago

Iran's Deterrence Strategy Put to Test as Israel Strikes Key Military Targets

CNN  

Iran's strikes on Israel shattered a 40-year taboo, marking the first time the Islamic Republic has directly responded to an Israeli attack. The attack, which targeted military targets in Iran, has sparked debate within the country about the effectiveness of its deterrence capabilities. While Iranian officials have initially dismissed the attack as a normal response, internal voices are questioning the …

Iran's Deadly Strikes on Israel: A Turning Point in the Shadow War
2 months, 1 week ago

Iran's Deadly Strikes on Israel: A Turning Point in the Shadow War

CNN  

Iran's strikes on Israel broke a 40-year taboo, marking the first time Israel has acknowledged striking Iran in a direct confrontation. The attack, which targeted military targets, has sparked debate within Iran about the country's deterrence capabilities. While Iranian officials have initially dismissed the attack as a normal response, internal voices are questioning the efficacy of regional proxies and the …

Biden 'knew and ENCOURAGED' Israel to bomb Iran to 'deter further attacks' - as Tel Aviv issues chilling ultimatum
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden 'knew and ENCOURAGED' Israel to bomb Iran to 'deter further attacks' - as Tel Aviv issues chilling ultimatum

Daily Mail  

US President Joe Biden knew about Israel's plan to bomb Tehran on Saturday morning and even encouraged it as a way to deter further attacks. Israel had hit Iran with three waves of attack in the early morning hours Saturday The strikes hit roughly 20 sites over the course of the night Iranian officials said the strikes caused only 'limited' …

Iran Warns UN of Retaliatory Strike in Response to Israel's Missile Attack
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Iran Warns UN of Retaliatory Strike in Response to Israel's Missile Attack

Firstpost  

Iran has complained to the UN nuclear watchdog about Israel's threats against its nuclear sites in a possible retaliatory strike for the recent missile attack. The Iranian foreign ministry expressed its condemnation of Israel's actions and stated that any attacks on nuclear facilities would violate UN resolutions.

White House Warns of 'Unacceptable' Leak of US Assessments on Israel's Iran Plans
2 months, 3 weeks ago

White House Warns of 'Unacceptable' Leak of US Assessments on Israel's Iran Plans

Al Jazeera  

US President Joe Biden is concerned about the apparent leak of US government documents outlining intelligence assessments about Israel's preparations to attack Iran. The files, which include an analysis of satellite imagery of Israeli military activities, were posted on the social media platform Telegram last week and appear to have been leaked. The White House has expressed deep concern about …

Iran's Diplomatic Efforts to Reduce Israel's Response to Missile Attacks Continue Despite Tensions
3 months ago

Iran's Diplomatic Efforts to Reduce Israel's Response to Missile Attacks Continue Despite Tensions

CNN  

Iran is engaging in urgent diplomatic efforts to gauge whether it can reduce the scale of Israel's response to its recent missile attack. The US has been consulting with Israel on how it plans to respond to Iran's attack, but the gap between the two countries' positions is narrowing. Iran is particularly concerned about the possibility of Israel targeting its …

Israel should strike Iran’s nuclear facilities, says Trump
3 months ago

Israel should strike Iran’s nuclear facilities, says Trump

The Telegraph  

Donald Trump said Israel should strike Iran’s nuclear facilities in response to the Islamic republic’s recent missile barrage. The former president, and Republican White House hopeful, made his comments at a campaign event in North Carolina, in reference to a question posed to Joe Biden this week about the possibility of Israel targeting Iran’s nuclear programme. “They asked him, ‘What …

Israel could bomb Iran’s oil. Energy markets are noting it but not panicking.
3 months, 1 week ago

Israel could bomb Iran’s oil. Energy markets are noting it but not panicking.

Politico  

“For those of us who spend our lives looking at the effects of a crisis on oil prices, obviously the past 10-plus years have been a complete washout,” said Michael Knights, an analyst at the think tank The Washington Institute for Near East Policy. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Libya and other oil producers have spare production capacity, which …

‘Nothing going to happen today’, says Biden on Israeli attack on Iran
3 months, 1 week ago

‘Nothing going to happen today’, says Biden on Israeli attack on Iran

Al Jazeera  

Biden said Israel’s response to Iran would not come on Thursday, but US officials declined to offer more detail. “First of all, we don’t ‘allow’ Israel, we advise Israel,” Biden told reporters at the White House on Thursday when asked if he would allow Israel to retaliate against Iran. “And there is nothing going to happen today.” At a press …

Biden says he doesn’t back striking Iran’s nuclear facilities as tension in Middle East grow
3 months, 1 week ago

Biden says he doesn’t back striking Iran’s nuclear facilities as tension in Middle East grow

The Independent  

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Iranian attack on Israel appears to have been defeated, ineffective: Biden
3 months, 1 week ago

Iranian attack on Israel appears to have been defeated, ineffective: Biden

ABP News  

Washington, Oct 2 : The Iranian missile attack on Israel appears to have been defeated and ineffective, US President Joe Biden said, hours after Tehran fired nearly 200 missiles at Israel. Biden directed the US military to aid Israel's defence against Iranian attacks and shoot down missiles targeting the country, the White House said. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan told …

Biden calls Iran attack ‘defeated and ineffective’ and says US ‘fully supportive’ of Israel
3 months, 1 week ago

Biden calls Iran attack ‘defeated and ineffective’ and says US ‘fully supportive’ of Israel

The Independent  

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Iran Hopes For Nuclear Agreement, President Says
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Iran Hopes For Nuclear Agreement, President Says

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING UNITED NATIONS — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday emphasized his openness to a new international agreement over his country’s nuclear program — a subject that has fueled global tensions for years, risking potentially catastrophic warfare between Iran and the U.S. Pezeshkian slammed Washington for supporting Israel’s ongoing military offensive in Gaza and attacks elsewhere in the …

Iran's President accuses Israel of seeking wider Mideast war and laying 'traps' to lead Iran into it
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Iran's President accuses Israel of seeking wider Mideast war and laying 'traps' to lead Iran into it

The Independent  

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Iran’s president insists Tehran wants to negotiate over its nuclear program
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran’s president insists Tehran wants to negotiate over its nuclear program

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s new reformist president insisted Monday that Tehran didn’t want to enrich uranium at near-weapons grade levels but had been forced to by the U.S. withdrawal from its nuclear deal with world powers. They tore them, they forced us to do something.” He added: “If they don’t continue, we will not continue,” Pezeshkian’s comments came as Iran …

US secret nuclear plan full of insanity
4 months, 1 week ago

US secret nuclear plan full of insanity

China Daily  

The US Capitol building is shrouded in haze in Washington, DC, the United States, on June 7, 2023. US President Joe Biden's approval in March of a highly classified nuclear strategy that is aimed at countering the "China threat", first exposed by The New York Times' David Sanger on Aug 20, is an insane act of provocation, and a threat …

Iran’s supreme leader opens door to negotiations with US over Tehran’s nuclear program
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Iran’s supreme leader opens door to negotiations with US over Tehran’s nuclear program

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran’s supreme leader opened the door Tuesday to renewed negotiations with the United States over his country’s rapidly advancing nuclear program, telling its civilian government there was “no harm” in engaging with its “enemy.” Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s remarks set clear red lines for any talks taking place under the government of reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian …

Iran’s new president is sworn in and pledges to keep trying to remove Western sanctions
5 months, 1 week ago

Iran’s new president is sworn in and pledges to keep trying to remove Western sanctions

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran swore in the country’s new president on Tuesday, with the reformist politician and heart surgeon Masoud Pezeshkian pledging that his administration will keep trying to remove economic sanctions imposed by the West over Tehran’s controversial nuclear program. “I am optimistic about the future.” Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Sunday officially endorsed Pezeshkian, urging him …

Biden avoids a further Mideast spiral as Israel and Iran show restraint. But for how long?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden avoids a further Mideast spiral as Israel and Iran show restraint. But for how long?

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden can breathe a bit easier, at least for the moment, now that Israel and Iran appear to have stepped back from the brink of tipping the Middle East into all-out war. The restrained action came after Biden urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to temper its response to Iran’s unprecedented direct attack on Israel last …

Israel’s mixed message pulls Middle East back from the brink ... for now
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Israel’s mixed message pulls Middle East back from the brink ... for now

The Telegraph  

Early on Friday morning, he posted a single word of Hebrew slang, which roughly translates as “lame”, on social media. Iranian state media jubilantly joined in, saying: “The Israeli authorities are mocking themselves!” The broad view of the Israeli defence establishment is that the threat of further escalation between Iran and Israel has been contained for the moment. “It is …

Israel says Iran will not get off 'scot-free' following its barrage of missiles and drones, despite Tehran's threat they will employ 'weapons we have never used before' in response to any retaliatory
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Israel says Iran will not get off 'scot-free' following its barrage of missiles and drones, despite Tehran's threat they will employ 'weapons we have never used before' in response to any retaliatory

Daily Mail  

For four decades, the Islamic Republic's rulers have pledged to destroy Israel, and Tehran's latest threat again raises the spectre of a nuclear-armed Iran Israel has said that Iran will not get off 'scot-free' after its barrage of missiles and drones - despite Tehran's threats that they will employ 'weapons we have never used before' in response to any retaliatory …

Has Biden Considered Having an Iran Strategy?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Has Biden Considered Having an Iran Strategy?

Politico  

The Islamist regime in Tehran is, by many measures, at the root of much of the destabilization across the Middle East and more of a threat to U.S. interests than ever before. So when policy wonks use words like “containment,” “de-escalation,” “deterrence” and “risk management” to describe Biden’s approach to Iran, I hear only tactics, not strategies. There’s no question …

Biden hosts Iraqi leader after Iran’s attack on Israel throws Mideast into greater uncertainty
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden hosts Iraqi leader after Iran’s attack on Israel throws Mideast into greater uncertainty

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Monday hosted Iraq’s leader at the White House as his administration worked to prevent an escalation in Mideast hostilities following Iran’s weekend aerial assault on Israel. “Our partnership is pivotal for our nations, the Middle East and the world,” Biden told al-Sudani, as the Iraqi leader noted the discussion comes at a “sensitive time.” …

Iran attacks Israel: Biden’s big power test
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran attacks Israel: Biden’s big power test

Live Mint  

In a dreadful moment for the world, Iran fired hundreds of drones and missiles at Israel on Saturday, although about 99% were claimed to have been intercepted by Israeli and allied forces, with losses kept down by an iron dome to damage of an army base and a child’s injury. Yet, an escalation that sends regional hostility and oil prices …

U.S. Shoots Down 'Nearly All' Iran-launched Drones, Biden Vows Support For Israel Defense
8 months, 4 weeks ago

U.S. Shoots Down 'Nearly All' Iran-launched Drones, Biden Vows Support For Israel Defense

Huff Post  

In this image provided by the White House, President Joe Biden, along with members of his national security team, receive an update on an ongoing airborne attack on Israel from Iran, as they meet in the Situation Room of the White House in Washington, Saturday, April 13, 2024. via Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden lauded American forces who …

Biden says he expects Iran to attack Israel 'sooner than later'
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Biden says he expects Iran to attack Israel 'sooner than later'

Op India  

Amid fears of the ongoing hostilities in Gaza devolving into a larger Middle-Eastern conflict, US President Joe Biden on Friday said he expects Iran to attack Israel ‘sooner than later’, CNN reported. On his message to Iran at this time, the US President said, “Don’t.” In response to more shouted questions from reporters in the White House, asking if American …

Israel-Iran Highlights: Tehran must release seized ship immediately, says US
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Israel-Iran Highlights: Tehran must release seized ship immediately, says US

Hindustan Times  

Israel-Iran News Highlights: Tensions are rising with Israel bracing for an attack by Iran as a retaliation to the airstrike on the Iranian embassy in Damascus last week, which resulted in the killing of a senior commander in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps' overseas Quds Force and six other officers. While Israel did not claim responsibility for the attack, Iran's …

How Iran and Israel became archenemies
8 months, 4 weeks ago

How Iran and Israel became archenemies

NPR  

How Iran and Israel became archenemies Enlarge this image toggle caption Louai Beshara/AFP via Getty Images Louai Beshara/AFP via Getty Images ISTANBUL — Israel is on high alert for a possible attack from Iran, following an airstrike that hit the Iranian consulate in Syria two weeks ago and killed several senior Iranian military officers. Enlarge this image toggle caption Hossein …

Joe Biden tells Iran - DON'T attack Israel: With Middle East on a knife-edge as Tehran 'closes airspace for military drills' and Washington warns missile barrage could be imminent, President tells Aya
9 months ago

Joe Biden tells Iran - DON'T attack Israel: With Middle East on a knife-edge as Tehran 'closes airspace for military drills' and Washington warns missile barrage could be imminent, President tells Aya

Daily Mail  

A news agency said Tehran's airspace was cleared, before it backtracked US president Joe Biden on Wednesday vowed that American support for Israel is 'ironclad', amid fears the Middle Eastern nation will soon be attacked by Iran. US president Joe Biden on Wednesday vowed that American support for Israel is 'ironclad' Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed to take revenge on Israel …

Tensions rise amid expectations of Iran retaliation against Israel
9 months ago

Tensions rise amid expectations of Iran retaliation against Israel

Al Jazeera  

Tehran says UN Security Council should have condemned Israel’s deadly air raid on Iranian consulate in Damascus. “Had the UN Security Council condemned the Zionist regime’s reprehensible act of aggression on our diplomatic premises in Damascus and subsequently brought to justice its perpetrators, the imperative for Iran to punish this rogue regime might have been obviated,” the Iranian mission said …

'Red lines have sometimes been ignored...': Iran says reviving nuclear deal 'useless'
1 year, 1 month ago

'Red lines have sometimes been ignored...': Iran says reviving nuclear deal 'useless'

Firstpost  

The JCPOA, signed in 2015, involved Iran agreeing to limit its nuclear activities in exchange for the lifting of sanctions Iran declared on Saturday that the efforts to revive the nuclear deal with global powers, which was effectively scrapped by former US President Donald Trump, are becoming increasingly “useless”. “Today, the more we advance, the more the JCPOA becomes useless,” …

Iran says reviving nuclear deal 'useless': ‘Red lines sometimes ignored’
1 year, 1 month ago

Iran says reviving nuclear deal 'useless': ‘Red lines sometimes ignored’

Hindustan Times  

Iran said Saturday that attempting to revive its landmark nuclear deal with world powers that was effectively scrapped by former US president Donald Trump was increasingly "useless". Iran nuclear deal: An Iranian flag flutters in front of the International Atomic Energy Agency headquarters in Vienna, Austria. "Today, the more we advance, the more the JCPOA becomes useless," Foreign Minister Hossein …

The Republican field is blaming Joe Biden for dealing with Iran after Hamas’ attack on Israel
1 year, 3 months ago

The Republican field is blaming Joe Biden for dealing with Iran after Hamas’ attack on Israel

Associated Press  

WATERLOO, Iowa — Former President Donald Trump and other GOP contenders tried to lay blame on the Biden administration after Hamas militants launched the deadliest attack on Israel in decades, citing a $6 billion transfer to Iran that administration officials insisted Saturday had yet to be spent. Trump, like others, directly blamed the $6 billion — “American taxpayer dollars helped …

Iran’s president says US should ease sanctions to demonstrate it wants to return to nuclear deal
1 year, 3 months ago

Iran’s president says US should ease sanctions to demonstrate it wants to return to nuclear deal

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said Wednesday that relations with the United States can move forward if the Biden administration demonstrates it wants to return to the 2015 nuclear deal, and a first step should be easing sanctions. The Iranian leader added: “We have not left the table of negotiations.” Raisi said the American withdrawal from the 2015 …

Iran’s president urges US to demonstrate it wants to return to the 2015 nuclear deal
1 year, 3 months ago

Iran’s president urges US to demonstrate it wants to return to the 2015 nuclear deal

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi said Tuesday that his country will never give up its right “to have peaceful nuclear energy” and urged the United States “to demonstrate in a verifiable fashion” that it wants to return to the 2015 nuclear deal. Addressing the annual high-level meeting of the U.N. General Assembly, Raisi said the American withdrawal from …

Trump slams Biden over US-Iran prisoner deal
1 year, 3 months ago

Trump slams Biden over US-Iran prisoner deal

The Independent  

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US announces new Iran sanctions as prisoner swap looms
1 year, 3 months ago

US announces new Iran sanctions as prisoner swap looms

Al Jazeera  

Washington targets Iranian officials and state-linked media outlets on first anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death. “As we approach one year since Mahsa Amini’s tragic and senseless death in the custody of Iran’s so-called ‘Morality Police,’ we recall that the movement of men and women across Iran … was met with horrific violence,” US Treasury official Brian Nelson said in a …

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