Saudi Arabia, Iran held talks more than once, says Iraqi president
BAGHDAD, Iraq: Iraqi President Barham Salih has said his country hosted more than one round of talks between regional foes Iran and Saudi Arabia. Salih...
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Iran in talks with Houthis, backs intra-Yemeni dialogue, ceasefire
TEHRAN, Iran: Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has reiterated his country’s support for a ceasefire in Yemen and a return to talks during a...
US Navy fires warning shots at Iranian vessels in Gulf
ARLINGTON, USA: The United States Navy has said it fired warning shots at vessels from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in the Gulf, accusing...
Iran ‘almost’ ready for 60% uranium enrichment: IAEA
VIENNA, Austria: Iran has “almost completed preparations” to launch 60% uranium enrichment, the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog has said. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)...
Natanz nuclear facility hit by ‘sabotage’: Iran
TEHRAN, Iran: A nuclear facility in Iran was hit by sabotage a day after it unveiled new uranium enrichment equipment, the country’s top nuclear official...
Iran releases seized South Korean tanker
TEHRAN, Iran: Iranian authorities have released a South Korean-flagged tanker it seized and the vessel’s captain amid a dispute over billions in frozen oil funds....
US sanctions top Iranian officials for ‘human rights violations’
WASHINGTON DC, USA: The United States has sanctioned two officials from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) for alleged involvement in human rights violations against...
Iran rules out talks with US, EU to discuss nuclear deal revival
TEHRAN, Iran: Iran has ruled out holding an informal meeting with the United States and European countries to discuss ways to revive its 2015 nuclear...
Egypt, Qatar hold first meeting since ending Gulf row
KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait: Qatar and Egypt have held talks for the first time since an agreement last month to end the Gulf crisis that emerged...
Iran could boost uranium enrichment to 60%: Khamenei
TEHRAN, Iran: Iran’s Supreme Leader has said his country “will not back down” on its right to pursue its nuclear program and could enrich uranium...