Jan 26

Jan 26 Russia Says Biden Must Lift Sanctions to Save Iran Nuclear Deal

Russia said Tuesday it was up to Washington to take the first steps if US President Joe Biden wants to salvage the landmark Iran nuclear deal.

Jan 19

Jan 19 Qatar Calls for GCC Talks with Iran

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Qatar has called for countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council to hold talks with Iran, the foreign minister said in an interview aired Tuesday, after Doha reconciled with its neighbors following a rift.

Dec 18

Dec 18 Iran's Rouhani Expects US to Resume Commitments Under Nuclear Deal

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Thursday voiced confidence that President-elect Joe Biden will resume US commitments under the nuclear deal which Donald Trump pulled out of.

Dec 7

Dec 7 European Powers 'Welcome' Biden's Aim to Re-Enter JCPOA

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The governments of France, Germany, and the UK “welcome the statements by President-elect Biden on the JCPOA and a diplomatic path to address wider concerns with Iran,” the trio said in a statement on Monday.

Nov 26

Nov 26 Rouhani Calls for Return to Pre-Trump US-Iran Situation

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Iran's President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday invited US President-elect Joe Biden's incoming administration to restore the "situation that prevailed" before Donald Trump came to power.

Nov 18

Nov 18 Iran Says to Meet Nuclear Commitments if Biden Lifts Sanctions

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Iran said Wednesday it would "automatically" return to its nuclear commitments if US President-elect Joe Biden lifts sanctions, as the outgoing administration doubled down with more pressure.

Nov 11

Nov 11 Iran Vows to Take 'Any Opportunity' to Lift US Sanctions

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Iran's President Hassan Rouhani vowed Wednesday to take "any opportunity" to lift US sanctions against Tehran, following President Donald Trump's defeat by Democratic election rival Joe Biden.

Nov 3

Nov 3 Khamenei Says Outcome of US Vote Will Not Affect Iran's Policies

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The US presidential election will have "no effect" on Tehran's policies towards Washington, Iran's supreme leader said Tuesday.

Oct 8

Oct 8 In Tehran, White House Race is Talk of Town

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For Iran, struggling from sanctions imposed under Washington's policy of "maximum pressure", the US presidential race raises hope of change—but also fears that life could get even worse.

Apr 2

Apr 2 Biden Urges Iran Sanctions Relief Over Virus

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Democratic presidential frontrunner Joe Biden called Thursday for the United States to ease sanctions on Iran to reduce suffering as the country reels from the coronavirus pandemic.