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Nuclear

Iranian MP confirms Iran-US talks, rejects near deal

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An Iranian member of parliament has confirmed media reports of secret Iran-US talks in New York, ruling out any bilateral agreement in the near future.
Nuclear

US lawmakers call on Europe to immediately initiate Iran sanctions snapback

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Thirty-five US House members sent a bipartisan letter to British, French and German leaders urging them to immediately initiate the snapback mechanism of the United Nations’ sanctions on Iran under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Tehran has repeatedly warned against the European governments’ “provocative and unconstructive" policies towards the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.
Nuclear

Iran, US held indirect talks in Oman: Report

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Iranian and American officials held indirect talks in Oman last month with Omani officials shuttling between their separate rooms to deliver messages, three sources briefed on the issue told Axios.
Nuclear

Iran, US deny reports of nearing temporary nuclear deal

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Iran and the United States have denied a media report that they were nearing an interim agreement under which Tehran would curb its nuclear program in return for sanctions relief.
Agriculture

Activist: Iran risks losing position in global pistachio market to US

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An economic activist warns that the challenges facing Iran’s pistachio production could lead to make the country lose its position on the global market to the United States and other rivals.
Americas

White House says remains “firm” on Iran’s missile program

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US National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby reacted to the Iran's unveiling its first hypersonic “defense missile”, stressing that Washington has been very clear and very firm on pushing back on Tehran’s "destabilizing activities" in West Asia and the development of its ballistic missile program. Iran has made it clear its missile program is totally defensive.
Americas

US sanctions Iranian, Chinese Individuals, entities over Tehran’s defense program

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The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on over a dozen people and organizations in Iran, China and Hong Kong, including Iran's defense attache in Beijing, for "running a procurement network" for Iran's missile program. Tehran says the missile program is totally for peaceful purposes and no measure can strip Iran of its legitimate and legal right to boost its defensive capabilities.
Healthcare

Official: US sanctions putting lives of 10k thalassemia patients at risk in Iran

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The head of the Iranian Thalassemia Society says the lives of some 10,000 patients suffering from the blood disorder are in danger due to the shortages of medicine caused by the US sanctions.
Americas

WH says senior US, Israeli diplomats discussed Iran, Palestine

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US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has met with his Israeli counterpart to discuss matters concerning Iran, Palestine as well as the Russia-Ukraine war, the White House has announced.
Security

US sanctions more IRGC officials accused of “plotting assassinations abroad”

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The administration of US President Joe Biden has imposed sanctions on more officials with the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) for what it calls "plotting assassinations abroad".
Americas

Tape recording reveals Trump kept classified Pentagon document on Iran: Report

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US Federal prosecutors have obtained a 2021 audio recording of former President Donald Trump showing he kept a classified Pentagon document about a possible attack on Iran after leaving the White House, according to a CNN report.
Nuclear

US says Biden prefers diplomacy with Iran over JCPOA

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US National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby says the White House supports a diplomatic solution in dealing with Iran's nuclear program. Tehran says the revitalization of the nuclear deal, JCPOA, is contingent upon a Washington's decision.
Nuclear

Sources say Biden aide secretly visited Oman for possible outreach to Iran over JCPOA

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Brett McGurk, US President Joe Biden’s senior Middle East adviser, took a low-profile trip to Oman earlier this month for talks with Omani officials on possible diplomatic outreach to Iran regarding its nuclear program, according to five US, Israeli and European officials.
Views

Analyst: Talks with Europe won’t solve JCPOA case; Iran needs direct talks with US

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An Iranian analyst says a revival of the Iran 2015 nuclear deal will not be possible with the Europeans, and that the Islamic Republic should engage in direct negotiations with the United States to that end.
Middle East

Top Israeli officials to discuss Iran and Saudi Arabia with Biden’s aide

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Senior Israeli officials are set to travel to Washington next week as the United States reportedly looks to enhance efforts on the Iranian nuclear deal and a normalisation between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
Security

US military vessel traffic in Persian Gulf down by over 83%: Iranian commander

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A commander with the aerial defense force in southern Iran says traffic by US military vessels in the Persian Gulf has declined by over 83 percent.
Security

IRGC says monitoring moves of commander of US, British and French navies

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The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has confirmed the elite forces have been monitoring the moves of the commanders of the US, British and French navies transiting the Strait of Hormuz aboard the USS Paul Hamilton warship.
Americas

US imposes fresh sanctions against Iran, Russia

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The United States has issued new sanctions targeting the “logistics network” between Iran and Russia as the two countries move to boost their relations.
Foreign Policy

Iran rejects US concern over expansion of Tehran-Moscow cooperation

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Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani has dismissed as “unjustified and invalid” concerns voiced by Washington over Tehran’s expansion of relations with other states. The senior diplomat stressed that the recent agreements with Russia and Pakistan are in line with Iran’s emphasis on the policy of good neighborliness
Americas

US expresses concern over Iran-Russia cooperation on building railway line

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US State Department deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel voiced Washington's concern over cooperation between Tehran and Moscow in a major railroad project, known as the Rasht-Astara railway.
Security

Iran to US: Vessel seizures in Persian Gulf meant to confront maritime law violations

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Iran dismisses “baseless” claims by the US that its vessel seizures endanger maritime security in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, saying the recent confiscations were aimed at confronting violations of maritime law.
Nuclear

Iran FM hails ‘good progress’ in cooperation with IAEA

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Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says “good progress” has been made in cooperation between Tehran and the UN nuclear watchdog, and that the two sides have been exchanging delegations away from media frenzy.
Persian Gulf

US says bolstering “defense posture” in Persian Gulf after Iran’s seizure of 2 ships

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The US will bolster its defensive posture with heightened patrols in the Persian Gulf after Iran confiscated two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman, according to a US National Security Council spokesperson.
Nuclear

Iran writes letter to UN chief, warns US, Israel against any military action

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The Iranian permanent ambassador to the UN Amir Saeid Iravani has reiterated Iran’s right to respond to any act of aggression by the Israeli regime against Tehran’s nuclear program, warning that Iran will hold the US accountable for explicitly supporting such terrorist moves.
Foreign Policy

Iran’s General Bagheri: New world order will no longer be unipolar

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The Chairman of Iran’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mohammad Bagheri, says signs of the decline of the US clout are obvious more than ever before and “we are confident that the new world order will no longer be unipolar." 
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