Iran
Tehran buddies up to the Taliban
Middle East
February 3, 2021
Tehran buddies up to the Taliban
During talks in Tehran, Ali Shamkhani, secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, told a Taliban delegation: “The…
US cool to, but does not reject, Iran’s idea on reviving nuclear deal
Middle East
February 3, 2021
US cool to, but does not reject, Iran’s idea on reviving nuclear deal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The US State Department reacted coolly on Tuesday to an Iranian suggestion that Washington and Tehran take…
Iran asks EU to help negotiate US return to nuclear deal
Middle East
February 2, 2021
Iran asks EU to help negotiate US return to nuclear deal
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said the European Union could play a mediating role in the dispute with the United States…
Iran hosts Afghan Taliban leader as peace talks stalled
Middle East
February 1, 2021
Iran hosts Afghan Taliban leader as peace talks stalled
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran has hosted the political leader of Afghanistan’s Taliban during the past week, offering Tehran’s own help…
Will Saudi Arabia become a new drone battleground?
Middle East
January 31, 2021
Will Saudi Arabia become a new drone battleground?
Over the past week, two mysterious projectiles were intercepted by Saudi Arabian air defense systems as they flew over the country’s…
Iran imposes mandatory quarantine for travellers from Europe
Middle East
January 30, 2021
Iran imposes mandatory quarantine for travellers from Europe
(Reuters) – Travellers to Iran from Europe will be required to self-quarantine for two weeks after testing negative upon arrival,…
Iran says it will not reverse nuclear steps before US sanctions are lifted
Middle East
January 29, 2021
Iran says it will not reverse nuclear steps before US sanctions are lifted
(Reuters) – Tehran will not accept US demands that it reverse an acceleration of its nuclear program before Washington lifts…
Iran says production of enriched uranium exceeds goals
World
January 28, 2021
Iran says production of enriched uranium exceeds goals
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran has exceeded 17 kilograms of 20 percent enriched uranium within a month’s time, state TV…
US B-52 bomber again flies over Mideast amid Iran tensions
Middle East
January 27, 2021
US B-52 bomber again flies over Mideast amid Iran tensions
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The US military said Wednesday it again flew a B-52 bomber over the Middle…
Israeli military chief warns of new plans to strike Iran
Middle East
January 27, 2021
Israeli military chief warns of new plans to strike Iran
TEL AVIV (AP) — Israel’s military chief Tuesday warned the Biden administration against rejoining the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, even…