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Analyst: Revival of nuclear deal cuts Iran inflation by 50%+

An Iranian money and banking expert says an agreement on revival of the 2015 nuclear deal is likely to cut the national inflation by 50 percent.

Veteran Iranian diplomat: US-Venezuela thaw move for the better

A veteran Iranian diplomat says relations between the United States and Venezuela are likely to make a turn for the better, as each side rethinks its policy toward the other in light of global developments.

Palestinian president meets Hamas leader for first time in 15 years

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met with head of Hamas political bureau, Ismail Haniyeh in Algeria on Tuesday. It was the first such meeting between the two in 15 years.

OPEC secretary general dies at 63

Mohammed Barkindo, the secretary general of OPEC, the powerful cartel of oil-producing countries, has passed away at the age of 63.

Top EU diplomat: Political space to saving JCPOA likely to narrow soon

The political space to revive the Iran nuclear deal may narrow soon, EU's top diplomat Josep Borrell said on Tuesday, after he spoke to Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian.

Ex-diplomat: Taliban’s new manifesto fuels domestic, foreign radicalism

The recent grand assembly in the Afghan capital Kabul that rubber-stamped the Taliban’s rule over Afghanistan shows the movement is sticking to its totalitarian policy, a former Iranian diplomat says.

Iran says supports peaceful settlement of Karabakh conflict based on intl. law

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has reiterated Tehran’s support for the peaceful settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict based on principles of the international law.

Iraqi troops capture ‘most dangerous Daesh’ terrorist

Iraqi security forces announced the arrest of ‘the most dangerous Daesh terrorist’, on the run for the last seven years. He was nabbed on the border of Diyala Province and the Iraqi Kurdistan Region.

Expert: Chances for revival of Iran nuclear deal fading

Europe and the United States are patching up their difference after the latest round of nuclear talks with Iran in Qatar and building a consensus against the Islamic Republic, a US-based political analyst has warned.

Uzbekistan says many killed, hundreds wounded during unrest

Eighteen people were killed and more than 240 others wounded during unrest in Uzbekistan's autonomous province of Karakalpakstan which broke out last week over plans to curtail its autonomy, Uzbek authorities confirmed on Monday.

Hezbollah says launched drones towards disputed field with Israel

Hezbollah resistance movement has confirmed that it has flown three unarmed drones towards the Karish gas field in Lebanon's territorial waters, sending a message to Israel, which disputes the maritime area.

Analyst: Bagheri Russia visit ‘didn’t look good’

An Iranian international affairs expert says the visit by chief nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani to Moscow immediately after the Doha talks on revival of the nuclear deal “did not look good”.

Closer Iran-Egypt ties to trigger fresh developments in region: Expert

An expert on Africa issues says Iran has always welcomed the enhancement of its relations with Egypt, adding closer ties between the two sides will set in motion new developments in the region.

Palestinians to hand bullet that killed Al Jazeera correspondent to US

The Palestinian Authority has agreed to hand over the bullet that killed Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh during an Israeli raid in the occupied West Bank last month to US authorities, a Palestinian official confirmed.

Marandi: All Iran demands lie within framework of nuclear deal

An advisor to the Iranian nuclear negotiating team rejects Western claims that Iran’s demands from the US for a restoration of the 2015 nuclear deal are beyond the legal framework of the agreement, which has been in crisis due to Washington’s unilateral withdrawal.

OPEC says Iran’s oil revenues exceed $25bn

A report released by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) shows Iran has earned more than $25 billion in revenue from oil exports in 2021.

Analyst: Iran, US need to show more flexibility in talks

Iran and the United States have to show more flexibility to revive a nuclear agreement after former US president Donald Trump walked out of the deal, a political analyst says.

Tehran calls on Baghdad to pursue facilitating Iranian Hajj pilgrims’ affairs

Iranian Foreign minister, in a phone talk with his Iraqi counterpart, appreciated Iraqi officials’ efforts to facilitate Iranian Hajj pilgrims’ affairs, urging them to follow up on the issue.

Israeli parliament votes to dissolve, new election ahead

Israeli lawmakers have voted to pass the final readings of a bill to dissolve the parliament, paving the way for snap elections slated for Nov. 1.

Israeli PM says won’t run in next elections

Outgoing Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett says he will not stand in the upcoming general election, according to his spokesperson.

US says favoring mutual return to JCPOA

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan says a mutual return to the Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA, is in the interest of the United States and its partners.

Report: Nuclear talks to resume this week

Negotiations over the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal will resume this week, participants in the talks have confirmed. Qatar will host indirect talks between Iran and the United States, according to reports.

Iran reports 352 new covid cases, 1 death

Health ministry in Iran announced on Monday that 352 new cases of coronavirus have been registered across the country during the past 24 hours, adding that 1 patient has passed away in the same period of time.

Analyst: Recent BRICS move, signal Beijing seeking closer ties with Tehran

An international affairs analyst says China’s invitation for Iranian president to address the summit of the five emerging major economies, BRICS, is a signal that Beijing wants to have a different level of ties with Iran.

E3, US to discuss Iran nuclear program, oil exports

The leaders of Britain, France, Germany and the United States will hold four-way talks Tuesday on Iran's nuclear program, the French presidency confirmed, with Tehran's oil exports as one of the issues to be raised.

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