US says prefers diplomacy on Iran nuclear deal but no JCPOA revival for now

The United States believes diplomacy is the best way to address Iran's nuclear program but sees no imminent revival of the 2015 nuclear deal for now because of Tehran's injection of extraneous issues, Secretary of State Antony Blinken has stated. Tehran says JCPOA revitalization is contingent upon a US decision.

Iran says Canada’s targeting of media outlets reveals Western hypocrisy

Tehran has slammed Otawa’s fresh sanctions on Iranian media outlets. Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani stressed that the move is in violation of the basic rights of the Iranians and exposes the “West’s empty rhetoric” regarding free access to information and freedom of expression.

Covid in Iran: 4 more patients die, dozens infected

The death toll from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,540 with 4 more people killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's health ministry announced on Friday.

Analyst: New anti-Iran sanctions show Europeans abandoned talks

The recent sanctions on Iran over human rights allegations show that the Europeans have jettisoned negotiations as an option to resolve the outstanding issues with Iran to restore a 2015 nuclear deal and have adopted a confrontational approach.

Ex-Iranian diplomat: West might seek to unleash UN sanctions on Iran, using trigger mechanism

A former Iranian diplomat says the United States and the West have raised the accusation that Iran supplies Russia with drones amid the conflict in Ukraine in order to tie the issue to the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 on Iran’s 2015 nuclear agreement and re-impose the related sanctions.

Russian diplomat says claims of Tehran’s drone supplies to Moscow hamper JCPOA talks

Western claims of Iran’s alleged drone supplies to Russia will complicate the negotiations to restore the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Russian First Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Dmitry Polyansky told reporters.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 239: EU members agree on new measures against Iran over Russia-Ukraine war

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

COVID kills 4 patients over past 24 hours in Iran

The death toll from the Coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,531 with 4 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's health ministry announced on Wednesday.

IAEA chief: Iran nuclear talks in ‘stalemate’

Negotiations to bring Iran and the US back into the 2015 nuclear deal are in “stalemate”, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi has stated.

Retired US generals take lucrative jobs with Saudi Arabia

Hundreds of retired US military personnel have taken top jobs with foreign governments, mostly in countries known for political repression and human rights abuses, according to a report by The Washington Post.

Analyst: Russia turned Iran into partner in Ukraine war, Europe sanctions

A political commentator says Russia scored a victory by announcing purchase of drones from Iran and their use in the Ukraine war and thus turning Iran into a partner in its military campaign against its Western neighbor.

Russia no more a key player in Iran deal negotiations: Commentator

An expert on Iran-Russia relations says Moscow is no more a key player in the negotiations to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

Iran’s Gharibabadi censures EU’s “double standard” on human rights

Iran’s top human rights official has slammed the European Union’s "double standard" following the EU's recent sanctions on Tehran over quote rights violation.

US says nuclear deal not happening ‘anytime soon’

Negotiations for the United States and Iran to reenter an agreement on the restoration of the 2015 nuclear deal may be fatally stalled, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has said.

Australia reverses recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

Australia has reversed a previous government’s recognition of West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, the country's foreign ministry announced.

Iran Covid: 370 news cases, 4 killed

The Iranian health ministry figures on Monday showed that 370 people had tested positive for the Covid in the past 24 hours. The number of deaths from the Coronavirus pandemic also increased to 144,523 with 4 more patients killed by the deadly disease.

President Raisi says US favors chaos in Iran

President Ebrahim Raisi has strongly condemned the United States' support for the recent unrest and riots in Iran. He stated Washington feels angry with any act of innovation in Iran while feeling happy with the problems in the country.

COVID-19 in Iran: 3 more killed over past 24 hours

The death toll from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,519 with three more patients killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.

Analyst: Sour ties helpful neither to Iran nor EU

An Iranian international affairs analyst says it would be in the interest of Iran and Europe not to allow their ties sour further.

Iran slams US support for unrest and deadly riots as intervention

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has censured the United States over “meddling in the country’s domestic affairs” in the wake of the unrest and riots recently unfolding in Iran. It comes after US President Joe Biden voiced his support for the incidents.

Coronavirus in Iran: 6 killed, hundreds of new cases

The Iranian health ministry reported on Saturday that nearly 400 people had tested positive for the Covid and 6 patients died of the disease over the past 24 hours.

Pakistan summons US envoy over Biden remarks

Pakistan on Saturday summoned the US ambassador after US President Joe Biden described the Asian country as "one of the most dangerous nations in the world" and questioned its nuclear weapons safety protocols.

Dozens killed in mine blast in Turkey

At least 28 people were killed in a coal mine explosion in northern Turkey, Health Minister Fahrettin Koca confirmed on Friday. He noted that 11 others pulled out alive were being treated in hospital.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 234

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine on February 24 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Coronavirus kills 4 more patients over past 24 hours

The death toll from the covid-19 pandemic in Iran increased to 144,510 with 4 more people killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.

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