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Iran claims Saudi Arabia is ready for more direct bilateral talks

The last direct talks between Riyadh and Tehran were held in April, as the two sides mull over a rapprochement.

Al Jazeera

Iran says Saudi Arabia wants to resume diplomatic talks with Tehran

Saudi Arabia wants to resume diplomatic talks with Tehran, Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh told a news conference on Monday a day after Iraq's prime minister pushed for a revival of talks between the regional rivals.

Reuters

Top EU Diplomat Due in Tehran on Friday for Talks

European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell will arrive in Tehran on Friday night for talks, the Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson said, according to state media. "Bilateral relations, regional and international issues, as well as the latest status of sanctions lifting will be discussed during the visit, which is part…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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EU Voices Concern Over Iran’s Non-Compliance with Nuclear Commitments

The European Union has expressed concern over Iran’s non-compliance with its nuclear commitments. Talks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal are ongoing, EU spokesman for foreign affairs and security policy Peter Stano told a news conference in Brussels on Tuesday. “We are very close to reach a final agreement, but…

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Iran Blames US for Stalled Nuclear Talks

Iran said on Monday that Tehran is ready to reach a "good deal" with world powers, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh told a televised news conference, blaming the US for stalling talks to revive their 2015 nuclear pact. "Even today, we are ready to return to Vienna to reach a…

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Iran blames U.S. for stalled talks with world powers to revive 2015 nuclear deal

Iran said on Monday that Tehran is ready to reach a "good deal" with world powers, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh told a televised news conference, blaming the U.S. for stalling talks to revive their 2015 nuclear pact.

Reuters

Argentina Seizes Passports of Grounded Plane's Iranian Crew

Five Iranian crew of a cargo plane grounded in Argentina since last week have had their passports temporarily seized pending a probe into possible links to Iran's Revolutionary Guards, officials said Monday. A judge on Monday ordered their travel documents held for an additional 72 hours after Security Minister Anibal…

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What does the future hold for Afghan refugees in Iran?

Iran hosts about 4 million Afghan refugees but anti-Afghan sentiment is on the rise amid economic crisis in the country.

Al Jazeera

Iran slams French, German 'interference' in seizure of Greek ships

Iran has slammed "inappropriate interference" by Germany and France following their condemnation of Tehran for its seizure of two Greek-flagged oil tankers in Persian Gulf waters last week.

Radio France Internationale

Iran Accuses Israel of Interfering in IAEA Report

Iran has accused its regional rival Israel of interfering in the International Atomic Energy Agency's report detailing its continued failure to provide satisfactory answers on the origin of uranium particles found at three undeclared sites. Iran has not credibly answered the UN nuclear watchdog's long-standing questions on the origin of…

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Experts: Iran Disrupts Internet; Tower Collapse Deaths at 34

Iran disrupted internet access to the outside world as angry demonstrators rallied over the collapse of a tower in Iran that has killed at least 34 people, experts said Tuesday as outrage and grief continued to grow in the country. The disruption has plunged the southwestern province into digital isolation,…

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Experts: Iran disrupts internet; tower collapse deaths at 34

Iran has disrupted internet access to the outside world as angry demonstrators rally over the collapse of a tower in southwestern Iran that has killed at least 34 people

The Independent UK

Iran says IAEA nuclear report ‘not fair and balanced’

The IAEA said it still had questions regarding undeclared nuclear material previously found at three Iranian sites.

Al Jazeera

Iran Buries Slain Revolutionary Guards Colonel, Vows Revenge

Iran held a funeral procession on Tuesday in the center of the capital Tehran for Revolutionary Guards Colonel Hassan Sayad Khodai, who was shot dead by two people on a motorcycle, and his commander vowed to avenge the attack. State television showed crowds surrounding a truck carrying Khodai's casket, wrapped…

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Iran buries slain Revolutionary Guards colonel, vows revenge

Iran held a funeral procession on Tuesday in the centre of the capital Tehran for Revolutionary Guards Colonel Hassan Sayad Khodai, who was shot dead by two people on a motorcycle, and his commander vowed to avenge the attack.

Al Jazeera

Iran denies ‘compromise’ in nuclear deal negotiations

The ball to restore the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action nuclear deal is in the US’s court, Tehran says.

Reuters

Qatari FM: Iran says has matters 'under review' over nuclear pact -al Jazeera TV

(This May 21 story was corrected after Al Jazeera TV corrected translation to "under review" [not "compromise"], headline, paragraph 1.)

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Iran Awaits US Response to Nuclear Talks ‘Solutions’ Submitted to Mora

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said diplomatic efforts to revive the nuclear agreement have “taken steps forward” when compared to the stalemate before Enrique Mora, the European Union’s nuclear talks coordinator, visited Tehran last week. Mora had held two days of discussions with Iran’s chief negotiator Ali Bagheri in…

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Tehran Criticizes Washington's Support for Peaceful Assembly of Iranians

Protests against deteriorating living conditions continued in several Iranian provinces, while Tehran protested the support of the US State Department's spokesman for the right to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression in Iran. US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price said in a tweet on Sunday: “We support their rights to…

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Iran Says Awaits US Response to Nuclear Talks 'Solutions'

Iran said on Monday it awaited the US response to "solutions" discussed with the EU envoy for breaking a stalemate in talks aimed at restoring the 2015 nuclear deal. The European Union's coordinator for nuclear talks with Iran, Enrique Mora, held two days of discussions with Iran's chief negotiator Ali…

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Iran Confirms Upcoming Visit of Qatar's Emir to Tehran

Qatar's Emir will visit Iran soon, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh confirmed on Monday during a news conference. Reuters reported on Sunday that Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani will visit Iran, Germany, Britain and other European states starting this week on a trip expected to discuss efforts to…

Reuters

Iran confirms upcoming visit of Qatar's Emir to Tehran

Qatar's Emir will visit Iran soon, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh confirmed on Monday during a news conference.

The Independent UK

As Iran-Taliban tensions rise, Afghan migrants in tinderbox

Afghanistan's border with Iran has become a lifeline for desperate refugees after the country plunged into economic crisis following the withdrawal of American and NATO troops last summer

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Iran Welcomes 'Positive' 5th Round of Talks with Saudi Arabia

Iran said the latest round of talks with Saudi Arabia was "positive and serious." "The fifth round of talks between Saudi Arabia and Tehran were held in Iraq, and the talks were progressive and positive," spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh told a televised weekly news conference. However, he noted that a meeting…

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Tehran: Prolonging Vienna Talks Not in Interest of Nuclear Parties

Tehran has voiced its concern over the stalemate in the Vienna talks with its foreign ministry spokesperson warning that “prolonging” and “slowing down” indirect negotiations with Washington “is not in the interest of any of the parties.” “Remaining talks and negotiations between Iran and the US must be followed along…

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