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Russia says sharing stance with Iran on ‘good agreement’ in nuclear talks

Moscow shares stance with Tehran on the possibility of reaching a good agreement in a short time during the upcoming nuclear talks, a Russian top diplomat says. The negotiations are scheduled to start in the Austrian capital later this month.

Putin: NATO exercises serious challenge for Russia

Russia’s president says NATO drills near the country’s border are a dangerous challenge because the bloc is using its strategic air forces. The alliance has boosted its activities across the Mediterranean, with multiple aircraft approaching the Russian border, and vessels performing manoeuvres in the Black Sea.

Russia seeks restoring JCPOA, removal anti-Iran bans in Vienna

Moscow says it will insist on the resumption of full implementation of the Iran nuclear deal, as well as lifting of anti-Tehran sanctions during the Vienna talks slated for November’s end.

Russia: US ‘irresponsible policy’ root-cause of tension in ME

The tense situation in the Middle East is largely the result of Washington's irresponsible policy, Moscow says.

Diplomats: IAEG board unlikely to issue resolution against Iran

European diplomats say it is unlikely the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors to issue a resolution against Iran. Iranian officials have announced nuclear negotiations are slated to resume in late November, and stressed Tehran is prepared to reach a good agreement.

Pentagon: Dozens of US family members in Afghanistan

The Pentagon has confirmed “dozens” of family members of American troops remain in Afghanistan nearly three months after Washington ended its military mission in the war-torn country.

French daily: Iran hints France mediating between Washington-Tehran

A French newspaper says Tehran believes Paris may become a mediator in US-Iran talks on the nuclear deal. Le Figaro has quoted deputy Iranian foreign minister Ali Bagheri as saying Paris should demonstrate itself as a more independent state.

Iran: Israel trying to divert attention from own nuclear activities

Iran’s permanent ambassador to the United Nations (UN) has denounced as hypocritical Israel’s stance on Tehran’s nuclear program. Majid Takht-Ravanchi has warned Tel Aviv is trying to divert global attention from its own nuclear activities and arsenal.

Iran hits back at Mike Pence over anti-Tehran remarks

An Iranian official has slammed Mike Pence former US vice president for his anti-Tehran rhetoric saying those claims are merely wishful thinking.

PA says Bennet’s comment on US consulate test for Biden

The Palestinian Foreign Ministry has announced recent remarks by Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett regarding settlements and the US Consulate in Jerusalem is a critical test for the Biden administration.

‘US-Saudi arms deal shows Biden not committed to peace’

A high-ranking member of Yemen's Supreme Political Council has announced the US arms deal with Saudi Arabia shows the Biden administration is not committed to Yemen peace.

Russia: White Helmets planning chemical attack in Syria

The White Helmets are planning to mount yet another false-flag chemical attack against civilians in the Syrian province of Idleb in order to incriminate the Damascus government, Russia warns.

US invites Iran to ‘serious’ nuclear talks

Former top US nuclear negotiator and current Deputy Secretary of State, Wendy Sherman, has announced Washington supports restarting the nuclear talks, and invited Tehran to serious negotiations. Iran says it is serious in resuming the talks provided that they would lead to the lifting of US sanctions.

Iran says US navy escorting stolen oil cargo, not monitoring

Spokesman for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has rejected remarks by American defense officials claiming US forces involved in the recent tanker incident in the Sea of Oman were present at the scene only to monitor the situation.

US approves $650m sale of missiles to Saudi Arabia

The US State Department has approved its first major arms sale to Riyadh under President Joe Biden with the sale of air-to-air missiles valued at $650 million, according to the Pentagon.

Republicans say Iran nuclear deal will die after they retake power

US Republicans say if they retake the congress, any nuclear deal inked by the administration of President Joe Biden will be killed. The party's foreign policy leaders told The Washington Free Beacon the US president has no power to permanently unwind sanctions.

Pentagon review finds no misconduct in Kabul strike that killed civilians

A Pentagon review has concluded that the US drone attack that killed Afghan civilians, including several children, in the final days of the American troops withdrawal from the war-torn country was not caused by misconduct or negligence, and doesn’t recommend any disciplinary action.

US says possible to implement understanding on JCPOA compliance

The United States believes it is still possible to quickly reach and implement an understanding on a mutual return to compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), or the Iran Nuclear Deal.

US says to maintain military presence in ME

A US official has confirmed that the administration of President Joe Biden does not intend to end the US military presence in the Middle East.

Shamkhani: Powerless US president not ready to give guarantees

The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council says the “powerless” president of the United States is not ready to give any assurances that Washington will abide by the nuclear deal, JCPOA, after returning to the agreement.

IAEA chief seeks eye-to-eye talks with Iranians

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency has expressed hope to visit Iran ‘soon’ for ‘high-level talks’ with the Iranian officials.

Pentagon removes Afghanistan War footage from its website

The Pentagon has removed a massive collection of Afghanistan War footage totaling 124,000 photos and 17,000 videos from its official visual record.

US lawmakers urge Biden not to re-open Jerusalem consulate

Two hundred American Republican lawmakers sent a letter to US President Joe Biden on Monday, urging him not to re-open Washington Consulate in East Jerusalem.

Erdogan: US should not support terror groups

Turkish President President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called on the United States not ‘to support terrorist organizations’.

Russia: US likely to establish bases near Afghanistan

The United States may continue attempts to deploy its military infrastructure on the soil of Afghanistan neighbors, Russia warns.

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