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China renews call for removal of U.S. sanctions against Iran

China has renewed its call on the United States to remove illegal unilateral sanctions against Iran.

Iranian, French presidents speak over the phone

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his French counterpart Emanuel Macron have held a telephone conversation over Iran’s talks with the 4+1 group of countries and the European Union.

Baghari: Sanctions removal group to be launched Tuesday

Head of the Iranian delegation at the Vienna talks aimed at removing the anti-Iran sanctions Ali Bagheri has underlined Tehran’s determination to reach a just understanding that serves the legitimate interests of Iran. Bagheri was speaking at the opening session of the negotiations on Monday evening.

Iran FM thanks Russia role in Vienna talks

The Iranian foreign minister has thanked Russia for playing an active role in the Vienna talks aimed at removing anti-Tehran sanctions.

Iran FM calls for continuous consultations with UAE

Iran’s foreign minister says the new administration of the Islamic Republic seeks to continue cooperation with friends and neighbors including the United Arab Emirates.

Russian envoy: Reaching agreement is feasible in Vienna talks

Permanent Representative of Russia to the International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov on Monday said that he believes a feasible and practical agreement can be reached in the current round of nuclear talks between Iran and the P4+1 (Russia, China, France, and Britain plus Germany).

Iranian FM: Tehran will not accept anything beyond JCPOA

The Iranian foreign minister says Tehran will not accept any demands beyond the nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, JCPOA.

Iran, P4+1 negotiations begin in Vienna

Iran and the P4+1 group have begun a new round of talks in the Austrian capital Vienna aimed at lifting anti-Tehran sanctions.

Talks between Iran and 4+1 begin in Vienna

The preliminary talks aimed at removing the anti-Iran sanctions have started in Vienna.

Cash-strapped Lebanon wakes up to countrywide roadblocks

Roadblocks were set up by demonstrators across much of cash-strapped Lebanon after the currency plummeted to a historic low.

Report: Underground intelligence operatives helped Taliban seize Kabul

The Taliban have had an underground network of intelligence operatives that helped them seize power from inside, parallel to their military victory, according to a report.

Nine Iranian provinces report no Covid-19 fatalities

Iran's Health Ministry says nine provinces across the country have reported no new fatalities from the coronavirus over the past 24 hours.

Iran judiciary chief: People have rightful demands about water

Iran’s Judiciary Chief Mohseni Ejei has said people have rightful demands and concerns over the issue of water.

Russia says optimistic about Vienna talks

Moscow is cautiously optimistic ahead of Monday's nuclear negotiations in Austria’s Vienna, a Russian top diplomat says.

Report: US sends two military convoys to Syria

The US military has sent in more than one hundred vehicles from Iraqi territory in two columns moving towards the province of Hasaka, the SANA news agency reported, citing accounts of local sources from the al-Yaroubiya region.

Iran: Some European parties not serious in Vienna talks

Iran has slammed the joint memo by the British foreign secretary and the Israeli foreign minister in British daily, Daily Mail, saying some European countries are not serious in Monday’s Vienna talks between Iran and the P4+1 group of countries.

Hamas to take legal action against UK for declaring it “terror group”

The Palestinian resistance movement of Hamas announced Sunday that it will take legal action against the United Kingdom, which recently listed it as a “terrorist organization”.

Iran schools hold key annual earthquake safety drills

Iranian schools have held their largest, so far, earthquake and safety drills under the motto “Safe School, Tolerant Society, Preparing for Quake in Pandemic Situation”.

Iran FM: Baku stance on Tehran concerns promising

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has described the Azerbaijani president’s comments on Iran’s concerns about foreign presence at it borders as “promising”.

‘UK, Israel to work together to stop Iran gaining nuclear weapons’

Tel Aviv and London will "work night and day" in preventing Iran from becoming a nuclear power, the UK and Israeli foreign ministers wrote in a joint article. Tehran has repeatedly stressed it is not after developing nuclear weapons.

Several countries pledge additional support for Afghanistan

Leaders from a handful of Asian nations vowed to help Afghanistan during a summit on Sunday. They stressed the need for outside support as the new Taliban government grapples with poverty, food insecurity and an economic crisis.

Bagheri: Iran focusing on sanctions removal during Vienna talks

The head of Iran’s negotiating team in Vienna says the country has entered into talks with serious determination and strong preparation to get to lift the illegal and cruel sanctions imposed on the country.

Iran president, Azeri counterpart discuss key issues

Iran’s president says the country will not allow foreign entities to interfere and create insecurity in the region.

Iran’s negotiating team in Vienna comprised of seasoned experts

The Iranian negotiating team led by Ali Bagheri Kani is in Vienna where talks are scheduled to be held on November 29, 2021 with the remaining signatories to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Pakistani president: Unilateral sanctions threaten regional security

Pakistan’s President Aref Alavi has said unilateral sanctions have serious ramifications for peace and security in the region