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Nuclear

Diplomats: IAEG board unlikely to issue resolution against Iran

IFP Media Wire - November 11, 2021

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.

Asia

Pentagon: Dozens of US family members in Afghanistan

IFP Media Wire - November 11, 2021

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.

Industry

Data: Iran’s monthly oil export revenues at $1.3bn

IFP Media Wire - November 11, 2021

Iran has been earning an average of around $1.3 billion per month in oil revenues despite sanctions imposed by the United States, a report shows.

Asia

New Delhi summit calls for inclusive Afghan govt., respect for women’s rights

IFP Media Wire - November 10, 2021

Participations at the New Delhi Regional Security Dialogue have stressed the necessity of forming an ‘open and truly inclusive government that represents the will of all the people of Afghanistan’. They also underscored respect for the rights of women, children and the minority groups.

Security

Tajikistan: Terror threat from Afghanistan growing

IFP Media Wire - November 10, 2021

The threat of terrorism rising from Afghanistan is on the increase, and the situation on the Afghan-Tajik border remains tense, Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Tajikistan warns.

Int'l Relations

Iran: Unilateral sanctions block sustainable development

IFP Media Wire - November 10, 2021

Iran's ambassador to the United Nations (UN) says unilateral sanctions have prevented affected countries from accessing the financial and development resources needed to achieve the goals of sustainable development.

Middle East

UN warns over 7mn Yemenis in need of shelter, non-food items

IFP Media Wire - November 10, 2021

More than seven million people in war-ravaged Yemen need shelter and non-food assistance, the United Nation refugee agency has warned.

Nuclear

French daily: Iran hints France mediating between Washington-Tehran

IFP Media Wire - November 10, 2021

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.

Americas

Iran: Israel trying to divert attention from own nuclear activities

IFP Media Wire - November 10, 2021

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.

Asia

Data analysis: Iran releases Vietnam oil tanker

IFP Media Wire - November 10, 2021

A Vietnamese oil tanker seized by Iran was reportedly released in open water on Wednesday. The tanker, blocked by Tehran off the Sea of Oman, was carrying confiscated Iranian oil to an unknown destination.

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Iran hits back at Mike Pence over anti-Tehran remarks

IFP Media Wire - November 9, 2021

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

Asia

Taliban: US support of Panjshir front violates Doha agreement

IFP Media Wire - November 9, 2021

The US Support for the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan (NRF) would constitute a breach of the Doha agreement between Washington and the Taliban, the new rulers of Afghanistan announced.

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Report: UAE FM in Damascus for talks with Syrian officials

IFP Media Wire - November 9, 2021

Lebanese media outlets reported on Tuesday the United Arab Emirates (UAE) foreign minister has arrived in the Syrian capital Damascus for an official visit.

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Iran FM: Tehran to beef up defense irrespective of US

IFP Media Wire - November 9, 2021

The Iranian foreign minister has told his French counterpart that Iran will press ahead with beefing up its deterrence forcefully without paying attention to the US.

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Iran, world’s 3rd largest gas producer despite US sanctions

IFP Media Wire - November 9, 2021

Iran has become the world’s third-largest producer of natural gas after the United States and Russia despite the harsh US sanctions. Iran has grown steadily over the past two decades in natural gas production, according to the US Energy Information Administration.

Asia

Pakistan reaches ceasefire agreement with local Taliban

IFP Media Wire - November 9, 2021

The Pakistani government and the banned armed group Pakistan Taliban (TTP) have agreed to a one-month ceasefire. Islamabad says talks leading to the deal were facilitated by the Taliban in Afghanistan.

Transportation

Russia resumes flights with several countries, including Iran

IFP Editorial Staff - November 9, 2021

Russia has resumed regular air traffic with Iran and several other countries, which had earlier been suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Asia

Two Syrian soldiers wounded in Israeli strikes

IFP Media Wire - November 9, 2021

The Syrian military has announced Israel carried out air raids on the central and coastal regions of the country, wounding two soldiers and causing material damage. It’s the second assault in less than a week and the fourth in the past month.

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