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The International Atomic Energy Agency will visit Tehran to discuss inspections of nuclear facilities amid efforts to restart the nuclear deal.
The US is determined to prevent a resurgence of the Islamic State and create a stable atmosphere in Iraq.
Iran 'undermining opportunity' for nuclear diplomacy: Europe powers
Efforts to resume the nuclear deal are being threatened by continued Iranian nuclear activity, according to European powers.
Biden picks Obama aide Robert Malley for Iran envoy
Robert Malley, who was one of the negotiators of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, has been named as the top diplomat to Iran.
Moscow, Tehran call for 'rescue' of Iran nuclear deal
Russia and Iran's top diplomats held their first talks since the change in US administrations raised hopes of Washington returning to the deal.
Ayatollah Khamenei’s Twitter account suspended after Trump 'death threat'
One of Ayatollah Khamenei’s Twitter accounts has been suspended after a picture was posted showing former president Trump under the shadow of a war plane.
Why designating Yemen's Houthis as terrorists is a mistake
Analysis: Designating the Houthis as a foreign terrorist organisation could choke humanitarian supplies to Yemen and torpedo diplomatic efforts ...
Biden administration, Iran already in talks for 'weeks': report
The bilateral meetings have excluded other key signatories to the landmark 2015 deal, according to an Iranian source.
Israel to push Biden to limit criticism of UAE
Israel is lobbying the incoming Biden administration to limit US criticism of the Gulf’s human rights record and military actions in Yemen.
Does Khamenei want to make Iran into North Korea?
Comment: Khamenei's US/UK vaccines ban isn't just the usual anti-western sentiment, it's proof his regime cares little for Iranian ...
Defying humanitarian warnings, Pompeo brands Yemen's Houthis as 'terrorists'
The US moved to designate Yemen's Houthis as a terror organisation on Sunday, in a last minute Trump administration move that will only be ...
Iran's ultraconservative cleric Mesbah-Yazdi dies
Ayatollah Mohammad Taghi Mesbah-Yazdi, 85, was under medical care and hospitalised days ago due to a "digestive disease" at a Tehran hospital.
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Biden says Trump Pentagon stalling transition, creating security risks
US President-elect Joe Biden has said that Donald Trump’s recent appointees at the Pentagon were stalling and refusing to provide necessary ...
US blames Iran for 'Enemies of the People' website
A website reportedly created to sow discord and division in the US during the presidential elections may be been created by Iranian ...
Q&A: Ilhan Omar awaits more productive US foreign policy
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar talks to Negar Mortazavi about her hopes for the Biden administration's foreign policy, and takes stock of the damage done over the last four years.
Iran rejects IAEA call for new nuclear agreement
Iran’s ambassador to the IAEA has rejected the need for a new nuclear deal and admonished the agency for exceeding its remit.
US blacklists Chinese, UAE-based companies over Iranian petrochemicals sale
The US has blacklisted four companies that they have accused of being involved in the movement of Iranian petrochemicals.
Execution of Iranian dissident condemned by EU, rights groups
Iran authorities' execution of dissident Ruhollah Zam was criticised by the European Union and rights groups.
How US-Saudi ties could change in the Biden era
Analysis: Among GCC states, the most dramatic impact could be felt in Saudi Arabia once the Biden administration takes over.
Riyadh 'must be consulted' in US, Iran nuclear deal
Joe Biden has signalled he will return the US to a nuclear accord with Iran and that he still backed the 2015 deal negotiated under Obama, from ...
What is driving Saudi Arabia's apparent rapprochement with Turkey?
Analysis: Biden's policies towards Riyadh, together with how the UAE responds, will play a major role in determining whether Turkish-Saudi ...
Iran's Rouhani accuses 'mercenary' Israel of scientist assassination
Iran's arch-enemy Israel was accused by Iran's President Hassan Rouhani of acting as a mercenary for the US.
Ex-CIA chief condemns 'criminal' assassination of Iranian scientist
Former CIA head John Brennan strongly condemned the assassination of a top Iranian nuclear scientist.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani thanked God that Donald Trump is leaving office.
The trip opened with 54 hours in Paris in which he appeared for a total of one minute in public.
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