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Iran threatens to end deal with IAEA over U.S.-led push to criticize it

Iran and U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration are now locked in a standoff over who should move first to save the unravelling 2015 deal. Tehran says Washington should lift sanctions first.
“Iran perceives this move as destructive and considers it as an end to the Joint Understanding of 21 February 2021 between the Agency and the Islamic Republic of Iran.”

Published 26 Feb, 2021 07:24pm

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17 pro-Iran fighters killed in US strikes in Syria

The strikes destroyed three lorries carrying munitions.

Published 26 Feb, 2021 10:33am

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US strikes 'Iranian-backed militant' site in Syria: Pentagon

He was killed in a US drone strike just as he arrived in Baghdad for meetings with top Iraqi officials.

Published 26 Feb, 2021 10:10am

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Nuclear issue key as Iran readies for Rouhani replacement

A prominent conservative, Raisi took more than 38 percent of votes in the 2017 presidential election won by Rouhani.

Published 25 Feb, 2021 05:08pm

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S. Korea, Tehran agree 'proposals' on oil billions: Seoul

The South's foreign ministry said Iran's central bank governor and Seoul's ambassador had reached an agreement in Tehran.

Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:09pm

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Khamenei says Iran could boost uranium enrichment to 60%

That would far surpass the 3.67 percent limit Iran had accepted under the 2015 deal, but still be short of the 90 percent or so required for an atomic bomb.

Published 23 Feb, 2021 10:36am

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US top general urges Iran restraint amid efforts to restart talks

On Sunday after talks in Tehran, UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi announced a "temporary solution" to allow Iranian facility inspections to continue.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 06:02pm

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Iran says IAEA chief visit led to 'significant achievement'

Tehran now demands that Washington scrap punishing sanctions Trump reimposed in 2018, while Washington demands that Iran first return to all its nuclear commitments.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 05:46pm

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Iran, IAEA thrash out 'temporary solution' ahead of deadline

The stockpile of "enriched uranium will increase", he said, stressing that Tehran has the right within the deal to stop observing commitments "totally or partially" if the other parties fail to honour theirs.

Published 22 Feb, 2021 10:26am

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Iran's Zarif says ending IAEA snap inspections doesn't breach 2015 nuclear deal

Zarif also said that "for all practical purposes" the Biden administration is pursuing the same policy of "maximum pressure" as Trump.

Published 21 Feb, 2021 02:20pm

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Iran spokesman says Tehran confident about lifting of US sanctions despite wrangling

(Dubai) Iran believes US sanctions will soon be lifted despite continuing “diplomatic wrangling” over reviving...

Updated 21 Feb, 2021 05:13pm

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Iran to host UN nuclear watchdog chief ahead of sanctions deadline

Iran and the IAEA have yet to release details on the visit by the UN body's chief Grossi that runs into Sunday.

Published 20 Feb, 2021 05:07pm

Pakistan

Fencing alongside Afghanistan, Iran borders to be completed by June: Shaikh Rashid

The minister made the announcement after an aerial visit of the areas near the Pak-Iran border including Gwadar, Turbat, Mand and other areas.
Rashid also visited Rimdan-Gabd border gateway at the border along with IG Frontier Corps Balochistan South Major General Ayman Bilal.

Updated 19 Feb, 2021 09:31pm

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Iran is playing with fire, Germany warns

“The more pressure is applied, the more difficult it gets to find a political solution,” German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas

Published 19 Feb, 2021 12:12pm

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Quake injures more than 30 in southwest Iran

According to a preliminary survey, "78 villages suffered serious damage with some houses completely destroyed", it said.

Published 18 Feb, 2021 05:37pm

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Iran, Russia start joint naval drill in Indian Ocean

TEHRAN: Iran’s armed forces on Tuesday launched a joint naval drill with Russia in the north of the Indian Ocean...

Updated 17 Feb, 2021 09:47am

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Iran, Russia start joint naval drill in Indian Ocean

Russia's Baltic Fleet said in a statement on Monday that three ships will take part in the drill.

Published 16 Feb, 2021 07:25pm

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Iran says it will end snap IAEA inspections if nuclear deal terms not met

Iran said on Monday it will block snap inspections by the U.N. nuclear watchdog this month if other parties to the 2015 nuclear deal fail to fulfil their obligations, a challenge to U.S. President Joe Biden’s hope of reviving the accord.
The Biden administration aims to return the United States to the nuclear deal, which then-President Donald Trump abandoned in 2018. Under the deal, Iran agreed to curbs on its nuclear programme in return for the lifting of sanctions.

Published 15 Feb, 2021 03:56pm

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Russia, France urge Iran ‘restraint’

PARIS: Russia and France on Thursday urged Iran to show restraint after it started producing uranium metal in a new...

Updated 12 Feb, 2021 11:47pm

Pakistan

Pakistan condemns Houthi militants’ drone attacks on Saudi Arabia's Abha airport

"Pakistan reiterates its full support and solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia against any threats to its security and territorial integrity," FO added.
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea said that four Houthi drones were used in the attack.

Published 11 Feb, 2021 11:11am

Pakistan

Iranian envoy terms promotion of Pak-Iran ties cornerstone of Tehran's foreign policy

The Ambassador said Iran has emphatically extended the hand of peace and friendship to all free and right-seeking nations in the region and beyond.

Published 09 Feb, 2021 07:54pm

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Iran says armed forces member involved in nuclear scientist's murder

He said it was not possible for the intelligence ministry "to keep watch over the armed forces".

Published 09 Feb, 2021 05:48pm

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Iran starts Covid-19 vaccination campaign: state TV

"We begin our national vaccination against the Covid-19 virus (in) memory of the martyrdom.

Published 09 Feb, 2021 01:11pm

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Iran, North Korea resumed missile collaboration in 2020: UN report

The experts also found that North Korea had continued to import more refined petroleum than is allowed under its 500,000-barrel limit, sometimes by using "elaborate subterfuge."

Published 09 Feb, 2021 10:24am

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Iran says French mediation on nuclear deal unnecessary

A year later Iran suspended its compliance with most key nuclear commitments in the deal.

Published 08 Feb, 2021 05:08pm

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President Biden will not lift sanctions on Iran to bring them to the negotiating table

President Joe Biden has stated that the United States will not lift economic sanctions on Iran, in order to bring Tehran back to the negotiating table for the revival of the Iran Nuclear Deal.
While Biden has said that he will seek to revive the deal, he insisted that Iran must first reverse its uranium enrichment, creating a tight contest between the two nations.

Updated 08 Feb, 2021 11:41am

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Iran must stop enriching uranium beyond nuclear deal's limits - U.S. official

U.S. President Joe Biden meant to convey that Iran needs to stop enriching uranium beyond the limits permitted under the Iran nuclear deal in a television interview broadcast on Sunday, a senior Biden administration official said.

Published 08 Feb, 2021 09:39am

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Appeal for enforcement of any provision of Customs Act, 1969: SC urged to decide whether any order can be passed by IPT, high court

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been urged to decide whether any order can be passed by the Intellectual Property...

Published 06 Feb, 2021 04:06am

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Iran diplomat given 20 years for Paris bomb plot

ANTWERP, (Belgium): A Belgian court jailed an Iranian diplomat for 20 years on Thursday after convicting him of...

Updated 05 Feb, 2021 11:46pm

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Iran 'strongly' condemns jailing of diplomat in Belgium

Tehran considers the "judicial process and verdict" as "illegal and in flagrant violation of international law", he added.

Published 04 Feb, 2021 09:09pm