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Iran FM: Tehran returns to full nuclear compliance, if others do

The Iranian foreign minister says if parties to the Iran nuclear deal live up to their obligations fully under the JCPOA, Tehran will also return to fulfilling its commitments.

Expert: Yemen, Iran nuclear program, keys to Tehran-Riyadh ties

A Tehran-based university professor and researcher says to achieve peace in Iran-Saudi Arabia relations, it is necessary for the two countries to reach an agreement on the war in Yemen and Iran's nuclear program.

OIC chief: Afghanistan not a safe haven for terrorists

The secretary general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation has warned about Afghanistan turning into a safe haven for terror groups like Daesh.

Colin Powell, former US Secretary of State, dies of Covid

Colin Powell, former US Secretary of State under President George W. Bush, has died from coronavirus complications. He had pushed faulty intelligence before the United Nations (UN) to advocate for the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003.

Raeisi: Iran seeks to expand ties with Latin America

Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi says Tehran's policy is to develop relations with Latin American countries especially Venezuela.

NATO chief raises the alarm over ‘Rise of China’

NATO secretary-general says countering ‘the security threats’ from the rise of China will be an important part of the alliance’s future rationale. Jens Stoltenberg has predicted Beijing rising will impact NATO’s security.

EU optimistic about fresh round of Iran nuclear talks

The European Union Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell has declined to confirm if the EU and Iranian diplomats would meet in Brussels on Thursday over reviving the nuclear negotiations. But, the top diplomat says he hopes a meeting would be held soon.

Belarus expels French envoy

France's ambassador to Belarus has left the country upon an order by officials in Minsk, the French embassy in Belarus announced. Paris did not say what was behind the decision.

Report: Newcastle new chief involved in Saudi “anti-corruption” campaign

Newcastle new chairman has been involved in the transfer of assets on behalf of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman (MbS) during the kingdom purge in 2017, according to newly revealed court documents.

Iranian MP: Removal of sanctions first step in resuming talks

The spokesman for the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission has said the bottom line for the resumption of the talks aimed at reviving the Iran nuclear deal is the lifting of anti-Tehran sanctions and the US and EU’s return to full compliance with the deal.

Iran resumes exports to Saudi Arabia

Iranian Customs Organization spokesman has announced the resumption of trade ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman: Biden failed to take different path

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh says the Thursday talks between Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri and EU official Enrique Mora in Tehran were good and constructive.

Assad: Afghanistan exit shows US, allies declining role

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has said the United States’ withdrawal from Afghanistan points to the decreasing role of Washington and its allies in the region.

China: US, Canada threatening peace and stability in Taiwan Strait

The Chinese military has lashed out at the United States and Canada for sending warships through the Taiwan Strait. Beijing says the North American nations were threatening peace and stability in the region.

UN: Syrian govt., opposition agree to begin drafting constitution

The Syrian government and opposition groups have agreed to start drafting a new constitution, the United Nations (UN) says. The drafting committee is comprised of 45 members from the Syrian government, opposition, and civil societies.

Iran’s president names special envoy for Afghanistan

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raeisi has named Hossein Kazemi Qomi as his special envoy for Afghanistan. Raeisi appointed Kazemi Qomi to the post at the Cabinet session on Sunday.

Swiss Parliament speaker visits Isfahan, Yazd

The speaker of the Swiss National Assembly Andreas Aebi has traveled to Isfahan and Yazd to visit the historical sites of these Iranian cities.

Turkey says in talks with US on purchase of F-16s

The United States has offered selling F-16 aircraft to Turkey in return for its investment in the F-35 programme, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says. Ankara was kicked out of the program after acquiring Russian S-400 missile defence systems.

Macron decries ‘inexcusable’ 1961 massacre of Algerians in Paris

Emmanuel Macron has condemned the brutal killing of several dozens of Algerians by Paris police during a protest six decades ago. But the French leader stopped short of issuing a formal apology for the bloody incident.

Talks on Iran Nuclear Deal to Resume in Coming Days: Iranian MP

An Iranian lawmaker says negotiations will resume in the coming days on the 2015 Iran nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Bagheri: Europe expected to take action on Yemen

An Iranian deputy foreign minister has called on the Secretary General of Austria’s foreign ministry that Europe is expected to take action to put an end to the sufferings of Yemenis.

Belt and Road Initiative can help Iran blunt US sanctions

The Office for Economic Studies of the Iranian Parliament’s Research Center has issued a report examining China’s "Belt and Road Initiative" and its trade cooperation opportunities for the Islamic Republic.

Russia reports record-high daily COVID deaths

The number of people who have died of the coronavirus in a single day in Russia has reached a new record. The country has reported 1,002 deaths on Saturday. Russia’s health care system has been facing mounting strain in the recent weeks.

Brazil president facing ‘criminal charges’ over COVID response

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro could face 11 criminal charges after the country’s Senate investigated the government’s handling of the Coronavirus pandemic, according to the senator in charge of the probe.

High-ranking Iran MP: Azeri president’s drug-trafficking accusation ill-advised

The spokesman for the Iranian parliament’s National Security Commission has said the Azeri president’s latest anti-Iran comments are against good-neighborliness principles.

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