Saudi and Iranian security officials have been holding secret talks since January without any U.S. involvement—a bit of news that has led some to bemoan a decline in American power as President Biden …
Saudi Arabia and Iran held talks ‘more than once’: Iraq president
President Barham Salih confirms Iraq hosted more than one round of talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia, and that talks were still ‘ongoing’. 5 May 2021 Iraq has hosted more than one round of talks …
Vienna nuclear talks hit a snag over Iran’s centrifuges
Big gaps between the U.S. and Iran over the measures needed to roll back and limit the Iranian nuclear program are stalling the Vienna talks, European diplomats and former U.S. officials briefed on …
Iran envoy found guilty of France bomb plot drops appeal
Case marked first time an Iranian official had been tried for ‘suspected terrorism’ in Europe since 1979 revolution.
Biden admin on ‘risky course’ with Iran nuclear negotiations: Lieberman
Former Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman (I) argues there are other, better opportunities for American leadership in the Middle East than Iran.
Ex-boss of Iran central bank indicted over ‘wasting’ of funds
Iranian prosecutors have issued an indictment against the former governor of the country’s Central Bank over the alleged mismanagement of tens of billions of dollars worth of funds. Tehran prosecutor …
Iran envoy drops appeal to jail in Belgium, no prisoner swap seen
An Iranian diplomat sentenced to 20 years in prison for planning a bomb attack in France has dropped an appeal in Belgium and will serve his sentence, lawyers said on Wednesday. Belgian authorities …
Advocates: No Iran Nuclear Talks Till Hostages Are Freed
Human rights advocates and some members of Congress are urging the Biden administration not to seriously engage with Tehran on reinstating the nuclear …
Iran reveals COVID-19 data for May 5
Reportedly, the disease was brought to Iran by a businessman from Iran’s Qom city, who went on a business trip to China, despite official warnings. The man died later from the disease. The Islamic …
Iran-Iraq economic ties
TEHRAN- Iran and Iraq signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on economic cooperation at the end of the fourth meeting of the two countries’ Joint Economic Committee on Wednesday, Iranian Energy …