Iran president: No plan to meet Biden at UN General Assembly
2 years, 3 months ago

Iran president: No plan to meet Biden at UN General Assembly

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s president headed on Monday to New York, where he will be speaking to the U.N. General Assembly later this week, saying that he has no plans to meet with President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the U.N. event. President Ebrahim Raisi spoke at the Tehran airport before his departure as talks to revive Iran’s tattered nuclear deal with world powers remain stalled. Raisi, who is accompanied by Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian and nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani, is to address both the General Assembly and a UNESCO meeting on religions. Talks between Iran and world powers over reviving a 2015 nuclear deal remained stalled though Tehran and Washington have traded written responses in recent months on the finer points of the roadmap, which would see sanctions lifted against Iran in exchange for it restricting its rapidly advancing nuclear program. Raisi also told CBS that Iran is willing to discuss prisoner exchanges with the U.S., defended his country’s anti-Israel stance and said Tehran was committed to pursuing “justice” for the killing of a top Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander, Gen. Qassem Soleimani, in a U.S. airstrike in Baghdad in January 2020.

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Blinken says Iran had bad year, but nuclear negotiations possible
5 days, 13 hours 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 …

Iran plans to install 6,000 centrifuges to enrich uranium, IAEA says
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Iran plans to install 6,000 centrifuges to enrich uranium, IAEA says

Al Jazeera  

UN nuclear watchdog’s report comes as Iran prepares to hold talks with European nations over its nuclear programme. Iran willing to ‘resolve doubts’ about its atomic programme with IAEA Iran has informed the International Atomic Energy Agency that it plans to install more than 6,000 new centrifuges to enrich uranium, the United Nations nuclear watchdog said. During his first term, …

Iran to hold nuclear talks with UK, France & Germany tomorrow
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Iran to hold nuclear talks with UK, France & Germany tomorrow

Firstpost  

Iran will hold nuclear talks with the UK, France, and Germany following a recent UN censure and amid rising tensions over its nuclear programme Iran is set to meet with Britain, France and Germany for talks Friday on its nuclear programme after the three governments joined with the United States to have Tehran censured by the UN atomic watchdog. During …

Iran to meet with Germany, France, UK in nuclear talks
1 month ago

Iran to meet with Germany, France, UK in nuclear talks

Al Jazeera  

The meeting follows an IAEA resolution denouncing Iran for what it called a lack of cooperation. Iran says it will hold nuclear talks with officials from France, Germany, and the United Kingdom this week, amid escalating tensions over Iran’s nuclear programme. The move came as tensions ran high over Iran’s nuclear programme, which critics fear is aimed at developing a …

‘Fabricated story by American media,’ Iran denies meeting between envoy and Elon Musk
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Fabricated story by American media,’ Iran denies meeting between envoy and Elon Musk

Live Mint  

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on Saturday strongly denied a reported meeting between Tehran's United Nations envoy and U.S. billionaire Elon Musk, in an interview with state TV. Araqchi also warned that Iran was "prepared for confrontation or cooperation" in its dispute with the UN nuclear watchdog IAEA and Western countries within the body over its nuclear programme. "This was …

Iranian Official Met With Elon Musk In Possible Step To Ease Tensions With Trump
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

Iranian Official Met With Elon Musk In Possible Step To Ease Tensions With Trump

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Iran successfully sought a meeting with Elon Musk, according to a U.S. official, one in a series of steps that appeared aimed at easing tensions with President-elect Donald Trump. Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani met with Musk — a Trump ally named this week to advise his administration on ways to cut the federal government — …

Iran 'categorically' denies meeting between Musk and Tehran's UN envoy
1 month, 1 week ago

Iran 'categorically' denies meeting between Musk and Tehran's UN envoy

Firstpost  

The New York Times, earlier this week, reported that Musk, who recently got a position in Donald Trump’s cabinet, met Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani Elon Musk sits as US President-elect Donald Trump meets with House Republicans on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, November 13, 2024. Reuters Iran’s foreign ministry on Saturday “categorically” denied the meeting …

Iranian official met with Musk in a possible step to ease tensions with Trump, official says
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

Iranian official met with Musk in a possible step to ease tensions with Trump, official says

LA Times  

Iran successfully sought a meeting with Elon Musk, according to a U.S. official, one in a series of steps that appeared aimed at easing tensions with President-elect Donald Trump. Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani met with Musk — a Trump ally named this week to advise his administration on ways to cut the federal government — on Monday in New York, …

Trump's 'close adviser' Musk meets Iran's UN ambassador at a secret site to defuse tensions
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump's 'close adviser' Musk meets Iran's UN ambassador at a secret site to defuse tensions

Firstpost  

Elon Musk met Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani at a secret location in a bid to defuse tensions between Tehran and Washington. The meeting lasted for more than an hour Barely days after Donald Trump’s 2024 US Presidential election win, his close adviser and tech billionaire Elon Musk met Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations in …

Iran willing to resolve 'ambiguities' over atomic programme, Iranian President Pezeshkian tells UN nuclear chief
1 month, 1 week ago

Iran willing to resolve 'ambiguities' over atomic programme, Iranian President Pezeshkian tells UN nuclear chief

Firstpost  

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the visiting head of the UN nuclear watchdog on Thursday that his government was willing to resolve doubts about its atomic programme, ahead of US President-elect Donald Trump’s arrival in office. AP File Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the visiting head of the UN nuclear watchdog on Thursday that his government was willing to resolve …

Head of UN’s nuclear watchdog visits Iran as Mideast wars and Trump’s return raise worries
1 month, 1 week ago

Head of UN’s nuclear watchdog visits Iran as Mideast wars and Trump’s return raise worries

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency warned Thursday that the “space for negotiation and diplomacy. is getting smaller” over Iran’s advancing atomic program as wars in the Mideast rage on and as President Donald Trump will return to the White House. Rafael Mariano Grossi of the IAEA was visiting Tehran in an effort …

Iran willing to ‘resolve doubts’ about its atomic programme with IAEA
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Elon Musk met with Iran’s United Nations envoy, NYT reports
1 month, 1 week ago

Elon Musk met with Iran’s United Nations envoy, NYT reports

CNN  

New York CNN — Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest person and close ally of President-elect Donald Trump, met with Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations on Monday, the New York Times reported, citing two Iranian officials. The meeting between Musk and Iran’s envoy Amir Saeid Iravani was held at a secret location in New York and lasted more than an …

Musk met with Iranian ambassador to United Nations, per report
1 month, 1 week ago

Musk met with Iranian ambassador to United Nations, per report

Salon  

Billionaire Elon Musk spoke privately with Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations on Monday in a meeting aimed at easing tensions between the U.S. and Iran, per a report from the New York Times. Musk and Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani spoke for over an hour in a New York meeting that Iranian officials said was “good news.” Those same officials …

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi arrives in Iran for talks on nuclear programme
1 month, 1 week ago

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi arrives in Iran for talks on nuclear programme

Firstpost  

The visit comes against the backdrop of Donald Trump– a noted hawk on Iran– winning the US presidential election and also amid tit-for-tat attacks by Iran and its sworn enemy Israel Rafael Grossi, the chief of International Atomic Energy Agency, arrived in Iran’s capital Tehran on Wednesday for key talks on the country’s nuclear programme. Grossi is scheduled to meet …

UN nuclear chief visits Iran for talks amid Israel tension, unease over Trump 2.0
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Saudi armed forces chief visits Iranian counterpart for rare meeting
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Saudi armed forces chief visits Iranian counterpart for rare meeting

Al Jazeera  

Iran’s General Mohammad Bagheri calls for increased security cooperation between the two countries. Saudi Arabia’s top military official has visited Tehran for talks with Iranian officials in a rare high-level meeting since the countries restored ties last year, Iran’s state media reported, General Chief of Staff Fayyad al-Ruwaili of the Saudi armed forces met his Iranian counterpart, General Mohammad Bagheri, …

For many Iranians, Trump’s return intensifies worries about war. Yet some see reasons for hope
1 month, 2 weeks ago

For many Iranians, Trump’s return intensifies worries about war. Yet some see reasons for hope

Associated Press  

TEHRAN, Iran — Iranians, like many around the world, are divided on what Donald Trump’s next presidency will bring: Some foresee an all-out war between Tehran and Washington, particularly as other conflicts rage in the region. “Iranian officials will keep rejecting him and that could make him escalate his pressure.” And while Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has final …

Opportunity to review wrong approaches of American government: Iran on US polls
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

‘Nothing going to happen today’, says Biden on Israeli attack on Iran
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Iran's president urges U.S. to begin new era of relations with Tehran
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Iran's president urges U.S. to begin new era of relations with Tehran

The Hindu  

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian urged the U.S. to begin a new era in its relations with Iran. While criticising the U.S. military presence in Iran’s neighbourhood, the U.S. sanctions against Iran, and the killing of Iranian top General Qassem Soleimani in 2020, Mr. Pezeshkian said during his speech at the U.N. General Assembly, “We can go beyond these limits and …

Iran Hopes For Nuclear Agreement, President Says
3 months 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 says stronger ties with Russia to mitigate effect of Western sanctions
3 months ago

Iran's president says stronger ties with Russia to mitigate effect of Western sanctions

China Daily  

A handout picture provided by the Iranian presidency shows President Masoud Pezeshkian greeting with Russia's Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu in Tehran on September 17, 2024. AFP PHOTO / HO / IRANIAN PRESIDENCY TEHRAN -- Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday that strengthening cooperation between Tehran and Moscow would help mitigate the impacts of Western sanctions and "unjust" measures …

Iran’s president insists Tehran wants to negotiate over its nuclear program
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Biden adviser meets with Qatari leaders to discuss Israel-Hamas negotiations
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden adviser meets with Qatari leaders to discuss Israel-Hamas negotiations

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s top Middle East adviser on Tuesday held talks in Doha with senior Qatari leaders on the efforts to complete a cease-fire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, as well as on the Qatari prime minister’s meeting this week with Iran’s president, according to a U.S. official. White House senior adviser Brett McGurk’s talks with …

Iran’s supreme leader opens door to negotiations with US over Tehran’s nuclear program
3 months, 3 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 Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi calls for EU dialogue
4 months ago

Iran's new Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi calls for EU dialogue

The Hindu  

Iran's new Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has called for dialogue with the European Union to resolve bilateral issues, following a phone call with the bloc's top diplomat. "The Islamic Republic of Iran welcomes the development of relations with the European Union in an environment based on mutual respect," Mr. Araghchi said in a statement issued late Thursday. The development of …

Iran's Pezeshkian to expand foreign ties
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran's Pezeshkian to expand foreign ties

China Daily  

Masoud Pezeshkian delivers his inaugural address after being sworn in as Iran's ninth president at the parliament in Tehran, Iran, on July 30, 2024. In the one-hour call, Pezeshkian expressed his readiness to improve ties with France based on honesty and mutual confidence building, said a statement issued by the president's office. During his inauguration speech before Supreme Leader Ayatollah …

Iran’s new president is sworn in and pledges to keep trying to remove Western sanctions
4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Iran's new President vows balance with all countries but warns U.S. his country won't be pressured
5 months, 1 week ago

Iran's new President vows balance with all countries but warns U.S. his country won't be pressured

The Hindu  

Iran's newly elected president said his government will create "balance in relations with all countries” in line with national interests and the prerequisites for peace but stressed to the United States that his country “will not respond to pressure.” Masoud Pezeshkian penned “My Message To The New World” in the country's state-owned Tehran Times late Friday, praising the latest presidential …

How Iran's foreign policy will evolve after Raisi
6 months, 3 weeks ago

How Iran's foreign policy will evolve after Raisi

China Daily  

People gather to mourn for the death of the late Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi, in Tehran, Iran May 20, 2024. As Iran gears up for its snap presidential elections, what is the future of Tehran's foreign policy toward key countries in the region and beyond? The nuclear deal issue could feature greater reliance on third parties to advance strategic communication, …

UN tribute to Iran's late President Raisi marred by protests, European and US snubs
6 months, 3 weeks ago

UN tribute to Iran's late President Raisi marred by protests, European and US snubs

Hindustan Times  

The UN General Assembly's tribute to Iran's late President Ebrahim Raisi was snubbed by Western and East European nations on Thursday amid protests against honouring a leader who was reviled for his crackdown on opponents. “The United States will not attend today's United Nations tribute event for President Raisi in any capacity,” Nate Evans, spokesperson for the US Mission to …

UN tribute to Iran's late President Raisi marred by protests and European and US snubs
6 months, 3 weeks ago

UN tribute to Iran's late President Raisi marred by protests and European and US snubs

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The United States will not attend today’s United Nations …

UN tribute to Iran’s late President Raisi marred by protests and European and US snubs
6 months, 3 weeks ago

UN tribute to Iran’s late President Raisi marred by protests and European and US snubs

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. General Assembly’s tribute to Iran’s late President Ebrahim Raisi was snubbed by Western and East European nations on Thursday amid protests against honoring a leader who was reviled for his crackdown on opponents. “The United States will not attend today’s United Nations tribute event for President Raisi in any capacity,” Nate Evans, spokesperson for the …

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, supreme leader’s protege, dies at 63 in helicopter crash
7 months ago

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, supreme leader’s protege, dies at 63 in helicopter crash

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, a hard-line protege of the country’s supreme leader who helped oversee the mass executions of thousands in 1988 and later led the country as it enriched uranium near weapons-grade levels, launched a major attack on Israel and experienced mass protests, has died. “He was merely one boot on the necks of …

Iran President Ebrahim Raisi in Pakistan: Why it's seen as an important visit
8 months ago

Iran President Ebrahim Raisi in Pakistan: Why it's seen as an important visit

Hindustan Times  

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi commenced his three-day visit to neighbouring country Pakistan on Monday, months after the two nations carried out cross-border airstrikes on rival lands. Raisi's visit to Pakistan comes when tensions remain heightened in the Middle East after Iran launched its rebuttal attack against Israel this month. During the visit, President Raisi will meet President Asif Ali Zardari, …

West Asia on edge after Israel vows 'response' to Iran attack
8 months, 1 week ago

West Asia on edge after Israel vows 'response' to Iran attack

The Hindu  

Israel and Iran traded threats on Tuesday after Tehran’s first ever direct attack on its arch-foe sharply heightened regional tensions as the Gaza war ground on with no truce in sight. Israeli military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said Iran would not get off “scot-free” after Iran and its allies launched a barrage of over 300 missiles, drones and rockets …

Iran President Raisi set to visit Pakistan on April 22 amidst Middle East tensions: Report
8 months, 1 week ago

Iran President Raisi set to visit Pakistan on April 22 amidst Middle East tensions: Report

Hindustan Times  

Islamabad, Amidst spiralling tensions in the Middle East, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is set to visit Pakistan on April 22 and hold meetings with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, President Asif Ali Zardari and the military leadership, according to a media report on Monday. HT Image The 63-year-old leader’s expected visit will take place days after Tehran launched more than 300 …

Biden hosts Iraqi leader after Iran’s attack on Israel throws Mideast into greater uncertainty
8 months, 1 week 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.” …

US will not participate in Israeli counter-strike against Iran, Biden tells Netanyahu
8 months, 1 week ago

US will not participate in Israeli counter-strike against Iran, Biden tells Netanyahu

Firstpost  

Speaking with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu late on Saturday, President Joe Biden informed him that the United States would not take part in any Israeli counter-offensive against Iran Senior U.S. officials informed their counterparts that the United States would not take part in an offensive response against Iran Image Courtesy Reuters In response to an alleged Israeli attack on …

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to meet Vladimir Putin in Russia on Thursday, confirms Kremlin
1 year ago

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to meet Vladimir Putin in Russia on Thursday, confirms Kremlin

Firstpost  

There will be Russian-Iranian negotiations on December 7,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday when asked about media reports of Raisi’s impending visit The Kremlin on Tuesday said that Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will meet Vladimir Putin in Russia on Thursday as the two nations fortify their military and commercial connections in the face of Western sanctions. There will …

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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Joe Biden launches bid to ease tensions with Iran ahead of 2024 elections
1 year, 4 months ago

Joe Biden launches bid to ease tensions with Iran ahead of 2024 elections

The Telegraph  

Joe Biden has launched a campaign to de-escalate tensions with Iran as he seeks a Middle East foreign policy win ahead of US elections next year. President Biden is also said to be seeking concessions from Iran on nuclear enrichment and may pause the introduction of fresh sanctions on Tehran, in what some officials have described as an “interim deal” …

US ‘deterrence’ approach to Iran has not changed, Blinken says
1 year, 4 months ago

US ‘deterrence’ approach to Iran has not changed, Blinken says

Al Jazeera  

Top US diplomat says moving detained Americans to house arrest in Iran is ‘positive’ sign, but major issues remain. Washington, DC – Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said the United States’s policy of deterrence against Iran has not changed despite signs of a looming prisoner swap between the two countries. Blinken told reporters on Tuesday that Iran’s decision to …

Israel could accept US-Iran nuclear understanding: Senior lawmaker
1 year, 6 months ago

Israel could accept US-Iran nuclear understanding: Senior lawmaker

Live Mint  

In a statement on Saturday, a senior lawmaker expressed that Israel could find an acceptable understanding between its arch-foe, Iran, and the United States if it includes strict supervision of Tehran's nuclear program. Talks between Washington and Tehran are currently underway to outline steps that could potentially limit Iran's nuclear programme, according to Iranian and Western officials These steps would …

Iran’s Raisi secures array of agreements on Latin American tour
1 year, 6 months ago

Iran’s Raisi secures array of agreements on Latin American tour

Al Jazeera  

Ebrahim Raisi visits Venezuela, Nicaragua and Cuba, Tehran’s three allies in the region, on five-day trip. Tehran, Iran – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has returned from a tour of Latin America, where he signed dozens of agreements with three allies who share Tehran’s defiance of Western powers. “The US wanted to paralyse our people with threats and sanctions, but it …

Iran’s president meets Cuban counterpart in last leg of Latin American tour
1 year, 6 months ago

Iran’s president meets Cuban counterpart in last leg of Latin American tour

Associated Press  

HAVANA, Cuba — Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi met with Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel on Thursday, wrapping up a Latin America trip that also included visits to Iran’s two other allies in the region — Venezuela and Nicaragua. Raisi’s tour of allied nations in Latin America comes amid rising tensions with the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden. Asked about Raisi’s …

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