Iran says deal with US possible if coercion stops
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Sunday that a deal with the United States is possible if Washington abandons coercive tactics toward Tehran. Speaking during a meeting with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Tehran, Pezeshkian
Trump warns of sanctions over Iran oil amid stalled nuclear talks
US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran and its trading partners, threatening immediate secondary sanctions on any country or individual that continues to purchase Iranian oil or petrochemical products. “All purchases of Iranian oil or petrochemical products must stop,
US sanctions UAE firms with India links over Iran oil trade
The United States has sanctioned four UAE-based companies with trade ties to Indian firms for allegedly trading in Iranian petroleum products, as part of its continued efforts to curb Iran’s oil exports. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that the
Iran condemns deadly US airstrikes on Yemen’s fuel port
Iran has strongly condemned the recent US airstrikes on Yemen’s Ras Isa fuel port, calling them a violation of international law and a threat to regional and global security. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei denounced the attacks, which killed at least 80
Iran confirms Muscat as venue for second round of nuclear talks with US
Iran has confirmed that Muscat, the capital of Oman, will continue to host the second round of indirect nuclear negotiations with the United States, scheduled for Saturday. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated on Tuesday that, after consultations, it was agreed that
Iraqi, Iranian FMs discuss regional security and US-Iran nuclear talks
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi held a phone conversation on regional developments, with a focus on enhancing security and ongoing US-Iran nuclear negotiations, Iraq’s Foreign Ministry said Monday. During the call, Hussein reaffirmed Iraq’s support for
Iranian FM to visit Russia over Muscat nuclear talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to visit Russia later this week to discuss recent developments in indirect talks between Iran and the United States, the Iranian Foreign Ministry confirmed on Monday. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei told reporters that Tehran
Rome to host new round of US-Iran nuclear talks, says Italian FM
A new round of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran will be held in Rome, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani confirmed on Monday. The announcement follows requests from both negotiating parties and Oman, which continues to serve as a mediator. Speaking
Iran and US set to hold indirect nuclear talks in Muscat
Iran and the United States are set to engage in indirect high-level talks in Muscat, Oman on Saturday, focusing exclusively on nuclear issues, according to Iranian media reports. The discussions will be mediated by Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi, signaling a renewed effort
Iranian president vows to strengthen ties with Azerbaijan
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed his country’s commitment to strengthening all-round relations with Azerbaijan. During a meeting on Monday with Hikmat Hajiyev, assistant to the Azerbaijani president and head of the Foreign Policy Affairs Department of the Presidential Administration, Pezeshkian highlighted Iran’s
Iran says ready to cooperate with Saudi Arabia in ICT
Iran has expressed its readiness to cooperate with Saudi Arabia in the area of information and communications technology (ICT). In a meeting in Tehran, Iranian ICT Minister Seyed Sattar Hashemi and Saudi Ambassador to Iran Abdullah bin Saud al-Anzi stressed the need to
Iran diplomat, Trump adviser Musk hold secret talks; Tehran says it has no assassination plot
In apparent attempts by Iran to prepare for the return of Donald Trump as US President, a senior diplomat had a secret meeting with Elon Musk, a top adviser to the President-elect, and separately Tehran assured the US government that it was not
Iran’s FM Condemns Germany for Closing Iranian Consulates
Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has condemned Germany’s decision to close its Iranian consulates in response to the execution of Jamshid Sharmahd, a dual national of Germany and Iran. His remarks came in a social media post on platform X, following Germany’s
Biden Signals Opposition to Israeli Strikes on Iran’s Oil Facilities
In a clear indication of his reservations, U.S. President Joe Biden stated that he would not support Israel conducting strikes on Iran’s oil production facilities. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Biden emphasized that if he were in Israel’s position, he would consider alternatives
Khamenei Calls Iran’s Attack on Israel “Legal and Legitimate”
In a sermon at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla Mosque, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei praised the recent Iranian attack on Israel, describing it as “completely legal and legitimate.” Speaking in Arabic to convey his message to the broader Islamic world, particularly Lebanon and
Israel-Iran Conflict: India Inc Prepares for Wider Disruption in Sea Trade
With escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly between Israel and Iran, India Inc is bracing for significant trade disruptions along the critical Red Sea route. Israel has vowed to retaliate following missile attacks attributed to Iran, raising concerns among industry experts that
US Claims Iranian Hackers Sent Stolen Trump Campaign Material to Biden’s Team
Iranian hackers allegedly sent emails containing stolen material from former President Donald Trump’s campaign to individuals involved in then-Democratic candidate Joe Biden’s re-election campaign, according to U.S. agencies on Wednesday. This action is part of an alleged broader effort by Tehran to influence
Iran Summons UK Diplomat Over London’s Sanctions
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has summoned the British charge d’affaires in response to the UK’s recent imposition of sanctions on three Iranian individuals and one entity. The summons was conducted by Majid Nili Ahmadabadi, the ministry’s director for Western European affairs, following the UK’s