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New intel adds to US fears Russia readying for military action against Ukraine
The US has intelligence indicating orders have been sent to Russian commanders to proceed with an attack on Ukraine, according to two US officials and another source familiar with the US intelligence. Moscow denies any such plan.
Saudi FM holds talks with US’ Blinken, EU’s Borrell over Iran, Yemen
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan has separately met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell. The Saudi diplomat talked about various issues, including the Vienna talks on the revival of the Iran nuclear deal and Yemen, with American and European officials.
Kremlin: Russia has no plan to invade other countries
Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov says Russia has no plan to invade anyone, and given its history is the last country in Europe which wants to even speak the word "war”.
Saudi FM: Riyadh seeking fifth round of talks with Tehran
Riyadh is looking to schedule a fifth round of direct talks with Tehran despite a “lack of substantive progress” in previous rounds, Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud says.
U.S., Israeli officials discuss Iran, Abraham Accords
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris met with Israeli Minister of military affairs Benny Gantz on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. They have discussed Abraham Accords as well as Iran's nuclear program.
Germany says chances of saving JCPOA dwindling
The chances of reviving the Iran nuclear deal are dwindling, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says. Tehran has reiterated that reaching a final agreement solely depends on the Western side’s responsible attitude.
Blast reported in Russia near Ukraine border
A shell has exploded on the Russian territory, close to the border with Ukraine, local media reported.
OPEC+ wants Iran to join supply deal if sanctions lifted
OPEC+ will work to integrate Tehran into its oil supply-limiting accord if an agreement is made in the Vienna talks over reviving the Iran nuclear deal, sources close to the group says.
White House says substantial progress made in nuclear talks
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki says substantial progress has been made in the Vienna negotiations between Tehran and the world powers aimed at salvaging the Iran nuclear deal.
Ansarullah leader: Enemy wants to cause division among Yemenis
The leader of Yemen’s Ansarullah Movement says the enemy's weapon in the war against the country is to create enmity among the Yemeni people.
Japan mulls resuming Iran oil imports, pending Vienna talks
Japan's oil giant Eneos Holdings Inc says it will consider resuming oil imports from Iran if an agreement to revive the 2015 nuclear deal is reached. The company has yet to start necessary preparations to that end.
Russia says more troops and tanks returning to bases following drills
The units of the tank army of Russia’s Western Military District (WMD) are returning to the site of permanent deployment after conducting planned exercises, according to the Ministry of Defense.
Australia designates Hamas as terror group; the movement calls it hostile
The Australian government announced it plans to list the whole of the Palestinian movement Hamas to its list of outlawed “terrorist” organisations. Hamas has condemned it as a hostile action.
US lawmakers: Iran deal without congress ok, to have same fate as jCPOA
Nearly 200 House Republicans have warned President Joe Biden any nuclear deal with Iran without Congress' approval "will meet the same fate" as the 2015 agreement by President Barack Obama later abandoned by President Donald Trump.
US says nuclear talks nearing conclusion
Negotiations in Vienna to revive the Iran nuclear deal are nearing their conclusion, a spokesman for the US State Department has suggested, raising hopes the landmark agreement may soon be restored.
US sends top officials to Saudi Arabia to press for more oil
The White House has dispatched two US officials to Saudi Arabia this week to press Riyadh to pump more oil. The development comes as fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine could cause energy prices to rise.
France says nuclear talks reached ‘tipping point’
France's foreign minister says a decision on salvaging the Iran nuclear deal was just days away, as negotiations in Vienna have reached a tipping point now.
Erdogan: Israeli president visit to benefit bilateral ties
Ankara welcomes the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Turkey, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said. He emphasized that such a move after a long period of time will have positive effects on bilateral ties.
Poll: Over 30% of Americans want binding nuclear deal with Iran
More than one third of American voters would like to have a binding nuclear agreement with Tehran, twice as many as those who would prefer a nonbinding deal, as in 2015, according to a Morning Consult/Politico poll out on Wednesday.
U.S. House leader in Israel, vowing ironclad support for Tel Aviv
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Jerusalem on Wednesday as part of a Congressional delegation. She reiterated the United States' "iron clad" support for Israel's security.
Russian says its troops leaving Ukraine borders
Russia has announced military drills in Crimea have ended and that soldiers are returning to their garrisons. It comes a day after Moscow announced a first troop pullback from Ukraine’s borders.
IAEA chief says helping Saudi Arabia and Egypt with nuclear power
The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says the body is helping Saudi Arabia and Egypt in developing nuclear power.
Iran urges US Congress commitment to nuclear deal
Iran has called on the US Congress to make a “political statement” of its commitment to a nuclear deal with Tehran as negotiations in Vienna to revive the landmark agreement reach a critical juncture.
Iran, South Korea hold working group talks on frozen assets
Tehran and Seoul have held working-level consultations to discuss ways to resolve years-long disputes over Iran's funds frozen in South Korea under the U.S. sanctions, South Korea’s foreign ministry announced Wednesday.
Putin: Russia does not want any war, seeks negotiations
Moscow does not want any war and this is why it proposed holding negotiations on equal security in Europe, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a press conference after talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday. Putting was referring to the Russia-Ukraine tensions.
