Feb 3

Feb 3 UN Court Takes on Iran-US Sanctions Case

The UN's top court ruled on Wednesday that it can take on Iran's bid to overturn US nuclear sanctions reimposed by the administration of former US president Donald Trump.

Jan 26

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

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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.

Jan 13

Jan 13 Iran Wants 'Snapback' Erased From Nuclear Deal

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Iran wants to remove a clause from a 2015 nuclear deal that allows for UN sanctions against it to be reinstated, a senior official has said, hinting Tehran would be open to negotiations on the issue.

Dec 30

Dec 30 Iran Energy Minister in Baghdad Over Trade Dispute

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Iran's Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian met with officials in Baghdad on Tuesday amid a trade dispute that has seen electricity reduced for 40 million Iraqis already facing shortages for decades.

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.

Dec 7

Dec 7 Iran Security Body Urges Unity on Nuclear Policy

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Iran's top security body called Saturday for unity on the country's nuclear policy following a public row between the government and parliament over a controversial bill.

Dec 2

Dec 2 Iran Parliament's Bid to End Nuclear Inspections Hits Opposition

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The Iranian parliament's backing on Tuesday of a plan to end nuclear inspections after the assassination of the country's top nuclear scientist has met immediate opposition from the government.

Dec 1

Dec 1 Iran Has Nothing to Gain From Halting Inspections: Grossi

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Iran has nothing to gain from ending inspections of its nuclear facilities, the head of the UN's nuclear watchdog warned as tensions rise after a top Iranian nuclear scientist was assassinated.

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 22

Nov 22 Virus-Hit Iran Shuts Non-Essential Business in Much of the Country

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Iran announced Saturday it had shut non-essential businesses in over half its cities and towns for up to two weeks and introduced movement restrictions to rein in its novel coronavirus outbreak.

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 11

Nov 11 IAEA Not Satisfied With Iranian Explanation on Nuclear Site

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The UN's nuclear watchdog said Wednesday that Iran's explanations over the presence of nuclear material at an undeclared site in the country were "not technically credible.”

Nov 10

Nov 10 Iran's Daily Virus Infections Top 10,000

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Iran's daily novel coronavirus infections crossed the 10,000 mark on Monday, the health ministry announced, setting a new record as fatalities remained close to their all-time high level.

Nov 1

Nov 1 Iran Imposes Travel Restrictions as Virus Deaths Hit Record

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Iran on Sunday said it will restrict travel to the cities hit hardest by the novel coronavirus, state TV said, amid a record high of daily COVID-19 deaths.

Oct 28

Oct 28 Iran Declares 'Full-Scale War' as Virus Deaths Hit Record

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Iran declared "full-scale war" with coronavirus as it reported a record death toll Wednesday for a second straight day and surging infections overload a health care system struggling with US sanctions.

Oct 27

Oct 27 Iran Would Hail US Return to Nuclear Deal - With 'Guarantees'

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Iran said Tuesday said it would welcome a US return to the landmark 2015 nuclear deal after its November 3 election provided it "guarantees" not to pull out again.

Oct 26

Oct 26 Trump Admin Places Sanctions on Iran Oil Minister

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President Donald Trump's administration on Monday slapped fresh sanctions on Iran's oil sector including over sales to Syria and Venezuela, reducing Joe Biden's room for maneuver if he wins next week's election.

Oct 14

Oct 14 Iran Hits New Virus Records, Curbs Travel

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Iran on Wednesday announced temporary travel restrictions on five major cities including Tehran as the country hit new single-day records in both COVID-19 deaths and new infections.