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Israel concerned over Biden’s stance on Iran, Palestine

Israeli officials expressed concern Thursday over the new US administration’s plan to revive a nuclear deal with Iran as well as reengaging in the Palestinian-Israeli peace process, Israeli dailies reported. This follows the swearing-in on Wednesday of Joe Biden as the 46th president of the […]

Ex-CIA official claims Trump could be removed to avoid war with Iran

US President Donald Trump could be removed from office before President-elect Joe Biden’s scheduled inauguration on January 20 to prevent the risk of him declaring war on Iran, former CIA official Philip Giraldi told Sputnik on Friday. Earlier in the day, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she […]

Iran unveil underground missile base near Persian Gulf coast

The base’s unveiling comes amid boiling tensions between the Islamic Republic and the US-Israeli alliance, with Iran blaming Tel Aviv for the November 2020 murder of a top nuclear scientist, and Washington beefing up its military presence in the Middle East following a December rocket on the […]

Iran steps up nuclear programme, holds South Korean tanker

Tehran-Iran said Tuesday it had stepped up uranium enrichment beyond the limits of its nuclear deal with world powers, amid heightened tensions with arch-foe the United States and after Iran seized a South Korean tanker in strategic Gulf waters. The Islamic republic said it was […]

Pakistan and Iran agrees to remove drugs trafficking

Pakistan and Iran have agreed to further strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries including elimination of drugs trafficking. On Tuesday, the understanding was reached during a meeting between Minister for Narcotics Control Ijaz Ahmad Shah and Iranian Narcotics Police Chief Brigadier General Majeed Karimi […]

Zarif says Iran has intelligence on US plot to fabricate pretext for war

Last week, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo alleged that “Iran-backed militias” were responsible for a recent attack on the Baghdad Green Zone, which houses the US Embassy complex. The Islamic Republic and its allies vocally denied the claims, with Tehran suggesting the timing of the […]

Iran slams spike in US military activity in Persian Gulf as ‘show of defiance & fear’

Amid heightened tensions in the Persian Gulf, marked by media reports of an Israeli submarine arriving in the region, and US warships deployed for naval drills, the Iranian Foreign Ministry has voiced hopes for de-escalation ahead of the upcoming change of administration in the White House, […]

Defense Chiefs to give Trump response options to Iran after embassy attack

While US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has claimed Iran is responsible for the December 20 bombardment of the Green Zone in Baghdad, Tehran has strongly denied involvement. Similar claims were made a year ago, just days before the US assassinated Iranian Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani […]

Gulf states must be consulted in US nuclear deal with Iran: Saudi Arabia

MANAMA – The Gulf states must be consulted if a US nuclear agreement with Iran is revived, Saudi Arabia said Saturday, warning it is the only path towards a sustainable agreement. President-elect Joe Biden has signalled he will return the United States to a nuclear accord with […]

Iran rejects reworking nuke deal, pushes for compliance

Iran’s Foreign Minister Javad Zarif on Thursday ruled out renegotating the 2015 nuclear accord, asking the US and Europeans to return to full compliance “without pre-conditions.” Addressing a virtual session of the Mediterranean Dialogue meeting, Zarif said the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) provides for Iran “not implementing its […]

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