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France and Germany urge Iran to return to nuclear talks

French Foreign Minister says it is urgent for Tehran to return to talks, while Germany asks it to resume talks "as soon as possible."

Iran: Nuclear talks won't resume for another two to three months

Iranian Foreign Minister says stalled talks aimed at reviving 2015 deal with world powers unlikely to resume anytime soon.

Report: Taliban gives US tanks, military equipment to Iran

US military equipment from Afghanistan emerges in images from Tehran.

Iran’s Jewish MP claims US beholden to 'pro-Israel lobby'

MP representing Iranian Jews alleges the White House's foreign and domestic policies are controlled by the "Israel lobby" and "capitalists."

Fmr. US Amb. to Israel Dan Shapiro new liaison to Israel on Iran

Former Obama ambassador to Israel to focus on close coordination with Israel on Iranian nuclear threat and regional aggression.

Iran and Syria vow to confront US sanctions

Iran and Syria vow to take “mighty steps” to confront US sanctions, say their relations will strengthen under Iran’s new leadership.

Iraq playing peacemaker between Iran, Arab states?

Iraq hosted a regional summit aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East attended by leaders from the Arab world, France, and Iran.

Suspects in 1994 AMIA bombing appointed to Iranian government

Iran’s new government appoints 2 suspected in 1994 bombing of Buenos Aires Jewish center.

Iran's parliament approves almost all of Raisi's cabinet

Lawmakers approved 18 out of 19 candidates put forward by new Iranian President for cabinet posts.

Israel's Defense Minister 'won't rule out' action against Iran

Defense Min. Benny Gantz tells 60 foreign ambassadors that Israel 'has options for action, and has known to act against Iran in the past.'

Iran agrees to supply oil to Taliban for reduced price

Iran significantly lowered the price of gasoline to Afghanistan after the Taliban ran into a severe shortage.

Iran goes back on promise not to accept Western vaccines

With the Delta variant making its impact felt in the Islamic Republic, Iran is eager for any help it can get.

Shocking: Leaked video shows guards beating prisoners in Iran

Iran's prison service apologized for the behavior. Warning: Graphic Violence

Watch: Iranian TV host accuses Taliban of despicable crimes

Taliban spokesman tells Iranian TV host that most accusations against his country stem from 'Western propaganda.'

Watch: Taliban leader calls for good relations with Iran

Taliban official Mullah Khairullah Khairkhwa tells Iranian TV he is looking to strengthen ties with the Islamic Republic.

Hijackers seize aircraft in Afghanistan, fly to Iran

Plane dispatched by Ukraine to evacuate Ukrainians from Afghanistan hijacked, taken to Iran.

14-year old Mauritanian chess player refuses to play Israeli

Teenage chess star, ranked 47th in the world, withdraws from tournament, quoted making disparaging remarks about Israel.

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'We inherited a more dangerous Iran from Netanyahu'

Senior official ahead of Bennett's meeting with Biden: 'Tough rhetoric not matched by Iran being closer to nuclear bomb than ever.'

Iran reports new daily record of COVID-19 deaths

Iran's health ministry reports 684 deaths from COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of fatalities to 102,038.

Europeans express 'grave concern' over Iran's uranium enrichment

Britain, Germany and France issue joint statement accusing Iran of "serious violations" of 2015 nuclear deal after release of IAEA report.

Hezbollah taunts Israel with announcement of Iranian shipment

Hassan Nasrallah says Iranian tanker carrying fuel to assist with Lebanon's economic crisis on the way in direct challenge to Israel.

Iran: 'We will cooperate with the Taliban'

Former Iranian ambassador to Afghanistan says America has lost the war in the region and will not be able to exert additional pressure.

IAEA confirms Iran accelerating highly enriched uranium

UN atomic watchdog confirms Iran has established a process to accelerate production of highly enriched uranium.

Khamenei names new chief for Iranian navy

Iran’s Supreme Leader appoints Adm. Shahram Irani as the new navy chief under the country’s army.

IAEA: Iran making progress in work on enriched uranium metal

UN nuclear watchdog says Iran continues to violate 2015 nuclear deal and making progress in its work on enriched uranium metal.

Will anyone ever respond to Iran?

How can the world continue to watch in silence as Iran strives to inflict bloodshed and chaos throughout the Middle East? Op-ed.

US State Department refusing to meet with Iranian activists

National Union for Democracy in Iran pens letter directly to President Biden after State Department again rebuffs request for meeting.

US: Protests against Iran's new president

Families of political prisoners murdered in 1988 railed against Raisi, who served on committee that passed out sentences against inmates.

Report: Opposition group behind cyberattack on Iranian railroads

Cybersecurity company: Group opposed to Iranian government was likely behind last month’s cyberattack on Iran’s railroad system.

GOP lawmakers blast EU for attendance at Raisi inauguration

Group of Republican lawmakers blast European Union for its decision to send senior official to the inauguration of Iran’s new president.

Khamenei calls for 'decisive' measures against COVID-19

Iran's Supreme Leader urges "decisive" measures amid a surge in cases of COVID-19 in the country.

Germany urges Iran to resume nuclear talks

German Foreign Minister: We cannot stretch out negotiations with Iran into eternity.

Swedish court case may implicate Raisi in human rights crimes

Sweden has universal jurisdiction for violations of int'l law. Hamid Nouri is in court for “murder crimes" in Iran. Will Raisi be next?Op-ed

Bennett and CIA chief discuss Iran, regional cooperation

Bennett and CIA chief Burns discussed Iran and other regional issues as well as mutual cooperation in a number of areas.

Watch: New ambassador to Iran hoping for 'good relations'

The UK's incoming ambassador to the Islamic Republic says he is interested in meeting new challenges in a video recorded in Persian.

Trial of Iranian mass murderer set to get underway

Dozens of years after the crackdowns that saw hundreds murdered, former political prisoners say they're looking for justice - not revenge.

Iran's new President invited to regional summit in Baghdad

Iraq invites Ebrahim Raisi to regional summit. Turkey's President and Saudi Arabia's King have also been invited.

Watch: China sentences Canadian man to death on drug charges

The verdict comes as the U.S. is pushing for the extradition of a Chinese official for skirting sanctions on Iran.

Historic Iranian delegation on Israel: ‘We are not enemies’

Watch: Ellie Cohanim talks with former Iranian political prisoner Ahmad Batebi and Iranian dissident Ben Tabatabai.

Iran's President to Macron: Help secure Iran's 'rights'

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi speaks to French President Emmanuel Macron, asks him to help secure Iran's “rights” in nuclear talks.

Blinken: Iran will be punished for attack on oil tanker

US Secretary of State says the world cannot allow "impunity" to Iran following attack on Israeli-managed tanker.

Biden's hope of renewed Iran nuclear deal gives way to tensions

Slow pace of talks between the WH and Iran about reentering the nuclear deal and recent tensions point to a possible change in US strategy.

EU lawmakers protest EU policy toward Iran

Signatories protest EU's lukewarm condemnation of Iranian terrorism, sending of senior EU official to inauguration of "Hangman of Tehran."

Raisi names head of blacklisted group as vice president

Iran's new President names chairman of powerful state-owned foundation sanctioned by US as his first vice-president.

EU: Iran clearly behind attack on tanker

European Union says all evidence clearly points to Iran as being responsible for attack on Israeli-managed tanker off the coast of Oman.

Why did world leaders attend the inauguration of Iran’s president?

A regime that makes noise about how many foreign leaders attend an inauguration, sure is quiet about how many citizens it has murdered.Op-ed

EU official: Talks with Iran could resume in September

EU official: Iran is ready to resume talks on reviving 2015 nuclear deal, and meetings could take place from early September.

CENTCOM: Iran behind drone attack on tanker off coast of Oman

US Defense Department team concludes the drone behind deadly attack on Mercer Street was produced in Iran.

G7 member states blame Iran for oil tanker attack

Foreign ministers of G7 member states say Iran orchestrated last week's attack on Israeli-managed ship off the coast of Oman.

Iran to Israel: Don't test us

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson warns Israel against attacking his country: Any foolish act will be met with a decisive response.

Hardliner Ebrahim Raisi sworn in as president of Iran

New Iranian president vows an end to 'illegal' American sanctions on Iran at inauguration ceremony.

Dismantle Iran now

The disintegration of Iran into ethnic states is steadily becoming more likely and should be supported by the international community.Op-ed

Iran's COVID-19 cases top four million

COVID-19 infections in Iran hit a new one-day record for a third straight day.

Defense Min.: Iran 10 weeks away from becoming nuclear power

Defense Min. Gantz, Foreign Min. Lapid, tell UNSC ambassadors: 'This is the man responsible for the terror attacks in the Gulf of Oman.'

Ship hijacked off UAE coast declared safe

MV Asphalt Princess is declared safe after boarders disembark, UKMTO says.

'Any deal must ensure Iran will never have nuclear weapons'

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister says an emboldened Iran is acting in a negative manner around the Middle East.

Iran denies involvement in actions against ships in UAE

Iran's Revolutionary Guards deny involvement in action against any ship off the UAE coast.

Israeli Ambassador demands UN action against Iran

Ambassador Gilad Erdan sends letter to Security Council, demands action following string of attacks carried out by Iran.

Five ships lose control in what UK calls 'potential hijacking'

Four vessels identified as oil tankers announce 'not under command' nearly simultaneously, UK agency says.

Report: Iran backing out of prisoner swap deal with the US

Iran had been in contact with the Biden admin about exchanging prisoners but is reportedly backing out over what it calls "breaches."