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Iran Signals Nuclear Deal with U.S. Achievable Via Mediators

(MENAFN) Iran's top diplomat Seyed Abbas Araghchi has rejected the prospect of face-to-face discussions with Washington, though he signaled that a nuclear accord remains achievable through mediated channels. Speaking in a Saturday broadcast...

Iran’s ICT in discussions with Telegram to unblock app

(MENAFN) Iran’s Ministry of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) has opened discussions with Telegram and other social media platforms to potentially lift the country’s long-standing ban on the services, an Iranian news agency...

Iran Deplores Massacres Committed Against Civilians in Sudan

(MENAFN) Iran's top diplomat has issued a sharp rebuke following deadly assaults on civilians in Sudan's embattled North Darfur capital, as the nation's civil war reaches a critical juncture. Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister,...

Iran Refuses to Halt Uranium Enrichment

(MENAFN) Iran will not cease its uranium enrichment efforts, regardless of mounting pressure from the United States and its allies, according to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Speaking to a news agency on Saturday, Araghchi explained that the US...

Iran to continue using Uranium enrichment despite of pressure

(MENAFN) Iran has reaffirmed that it will continue uranium enrichment despite mounting pressure from the US and its allies, according to reports. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Al Jazeera that recent US and Israeli airstrikes in June failed...

Iran Stands Firm on Uranium Enrichment

(MENAFN) Iran will continue its uranium enrichment program despite mounting pressure from the United States and its allies, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated. Speaking to media on Saturday, Araghchi said the U.S. and Israeli airstrikes in...

India is granted six-month extension of US sanctions waiver in Iran

(MENAFN) India has secured a six-month extension of a US sanctions waiver allowing it to continue operations at Iran’s Chabahar Port until early next year, the Indian Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday. The decision follows Washington’s...

FM says Iran won’t stop uranium enrichment despite pressure from US

(MENAFN) Iran will persist with its uranium enrichment program despite pressure from the United States and its partners, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated. Speaking to a news outlet on Saturday, Araghchi said that US and Israeli airstrikes in...

Venezuela Reaches Out for Military Support from Russia, China, Iran

(MENAFN) Venezuela has reportedly reached out to Russia, China, and Iran for military support as tensions with the United States intensify, according to a newspaper on Friday, citing U.S. government documents. The newspaper reported that...

Venezuela requests army aid from Iran, Russia, China

(MENAFN) Venezuela has reportedly requested military assistance from Russia, China, and Iran to strengthen its defenses amid ongoing tensions with the US, according to a media organization on Friday, citing US government documents. The report...

Gabbard acknowledges US regime-change era ended with Trump

(MENAFN) US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard acknowledged Washington’s history of pursuing regime change but claimed that this approach ended under President Donald Trump, despite his recent statements regarding Iran and accusations about...

U.S. Gabbard Says Trump Ended Regime Toppling Era

(MENAFN) U.S. intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard acknowledged Washington’s historical record of toppling foreign governments but asserted that the practice ended under President Donald Trump, even as recent U.S. actions in Iran and Venezuela raise...

Gabbard says Washington’s history of regime change ended under Trump

(MENAFN) US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard has acknowledged Washington’s historical pursuit of regime change but stated that this approach ended under President Donald Trump, despite his recent statements on Iran and allegations regarding...

Fidan says PKK terror group activities are vital for regional security

(MENAFN) The Turkish foreign minister emphasized on Sunday that ending the activities of the PKK terror group not only in Türkiye but also in Iraq, Syria, and Iran is “quite important” for ensuring regional stability, security, and limiting...

Turkish FM stresses importance of halting PKK terror group’s activity

(MENAFN) The Turkish foreign minister stated Sunday that ending the activities of the PKK terror group not only in Türkiye but also in Iraq, Syria, and Iran is essential for ensuring regional security and stability, as well as preventing foreign...

Gabbard Highlights Shift in US Foreign Policy Under Trump

(MENAFN) US intelligence official Tulsi Gabbard has recognized Washington’s past involvement in regime change but asserted that such practices ceased under President Donald Trump – despite his recent comments on Iran and allegations regarding...

Two Russian Mob Leaders Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Murder-For-Hire Targeting a Journalist on Behalf of the Iranian Government

The Justice Department announced today that RAFAT AMIROV, a/k/a “Farkhaddin Mirzoev,” a/k/a “Pᴎᴍ,” a/k/a “Rome,” and POLAD OMAROV, a/k/a “Araz Aliyev,” a/k/a “Polad Qaqa,” a/k/a “Haci Qaqa,” were each sentenced yesterday to 25 years’ in prison for...

Two Russian Mob Leaders Sentenced To 25 Years In Prison For Murder-For-Hire Targeting A Journalist On Behalf Of The Iranian Government

Jay Clayton, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, John A. Eisenberg, the Assistant Attorney General for National Security, and Christopher G. Raia, the Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the...

Iran Committed to Deepening Cooperation with Oman

(MENAFN) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared Tehran's commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation with Oman spanning multiple domains during Monday discussions with Omani Interior Minister Hamoud bin Faisal al-Busaidi, a presidential...

Iran Upholds Commitments to IAEA Safeguards

(MENAFN) Iran continues to uphold its commitments under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and maintains its safeguards agreement with the United Nations nuclear watchdog, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated on Tuesday. "In...