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Russia insists on linking Ukraine sanctions to nuclear talks, Iran stands firm

Russia insists on linking Ukraine sanctions to nuclear talks, Iran stands firm

Iran declares: We will not allow any foreign elements to undermine us.

Foreign minister: Saudi Arabia plans for fresh round of talks with Iran

Foreign minister: Saudi Arabia plans for fresh round of talks with Iran

He urges Tehran to change its behaviour in the region.
MP SPEAKS | Sanctions during the pandemic

MP SPEAKS | Sanctions during the pandemic

Iran irefuses to bow to the demands of world powers.
Venezuela's president to visit Iran 'very soon'

Venezuela's president to visit Iran 'very soon'

This is to finalise new agreements on cooperation with the Middle Eastern country.

As diplomacy stutters, US, Israel to discuss military drills for Iran scenario -US official

As diplomacy stutters, US, Israel to discuss military drills for Iran scenario -US official

The official declines to offer details on the potential military exercises.
Iran court upholds jail term for UK-Iranian aid worker, lawyer says

Iran court upholds jail term for UK-Iranian aid worker, lawyer says

New jail term a month after finishing prior 5-year sentence.
US has reached out to China about cutting oil imports from Iran, officials say

US has reached out to China about cutting oil imports from Iran, officials say

This is to pressure Iran to return to the 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran condemns UN criticism of deaths during water shortage protests

Iran condemns UN criticism of deaths during water shortage protests

The criticism came after some protestors were shot to death.

US accuses Iran of trying to deflect blame for nuclear talks impasse

US accuses Iran of trying to deflect blame for nuclear talks impasse

US also denies agreement reached on prisoner swap.

Undeclared conflict? America's battles with Iran-backed militia escalate, again

Undeclared conflict? America's battles with Iran-backed militia escalate, again

We worry US slips into war without American public weighing in, says Senator Chris Murphy.

US carries out air strikes against Iran-backed militia in Iraq, Syria

US carries out air strikes against Iran-backed militia in Iraq, Syria

It did not disclose whether it believed anyone was killed or injured but officials said assessments were ongoing.
Notices on Iran-linked websites say they have been seized by US

Notices on Iran-linked websites say they have been seized by US

Iran's Arabic language Alalam TV said on its Telegram channel: 'US authorities shut down Al-Alam TV's website.'
Winner of Iran presidency is hardline judge who is under US sanctions

Winner of Iran presidency is hardline judge who is under US sanctions

Ebrahim Raisi's record of fierce loyalty to Iran's ruling clerics helped explain why the senior judge had been expected to win.
Khamenei criticises Iran's foreign minister over leaked remarks

Khamenei criticises Iran's foreign minister over leaked remarks

The minister had said the Revolutionary Guards had more say over foreign policy than he does.

Israel retaliates after Syrian missile lands near nuclear reactor

Israel retaliates after Syrian missile lands near nuclear reactor

There were no immediate reports of any injuries or damage in Israel.
Iran blames Israel for Natanz nuclear plant ‘terrorism’, vows revenge

Iran blames Israel for Natanz nuclear plant ‘terrorism’, vows revenge

'(But) We will not allow this act of sabotage to affect the nuclear talks.'
Iran says Natanz nuclear site hit by terrorism

Iran says Natanz nuclear site hit by terrorism

Israel’s Kan public radio said Mossad carried out cyber attack at the site.

Iranian nuclear scientist killed by one-ton automated gun in Israeli hit - report

Iranian nuclear scientist killed by one-ton automated gun in Israeli hit - report

The one-ton gun was allegedly smuggled into Iran in pieces by the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad.
France says Iran is building nuclear weapons capacity, urgent to revive 2015 deal

France says Iran is building nuclear weapons capacity, urgent to revive 2015 deal

Iran denies any intent to weaponise its nuclear programme.
Authorities investigate Iranian tugboat docked in Butterworth

Authorities investigate Iranian tugboat docked in Butterworth

The 'Fire Man' tugboat is believed to have docked to seek emergency medical aid for two crew members.

France, other European nations pull out of business forum over Iranian execution

France, other European nations pull out of business forum over Iranian execution

They have withdrawn from online forum over row with Tehran on dissident journo Ruhollah Zam's execution.

Iran likely to hold off on retaliation over scientist's killing, US envoy says

Iran likely to hold off on retaliation over scientist's killing, US envoy says

He says Tehran is 'desperately' in need of sanctions relief from the United States.
UN Security Council unlikely to act on Iran scientist killing, diplomats say

UN Security Council unlikely to act on Iran scientist killing, diplomats say

The US traditionally shields Israel from any action at the Security Council.
Slain Iranian nuclear scientist stayed in shadows but his work was uncovered

Slain Iranian nuclear scientist stayed in shadows but his work was uncovered

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, promised to retaliate for Fakhrizadeh’s killing.