Jun 24

Jun 24 Iran's Rouhani Says UN Watchdog Risks Losing Independence

Iran's president warned Wednesday that the UN nuclear watchdog risks losing its independence after it adopted a resolution urging access to two sites alleged to have hosted past nuclear activities.

Jun 24

Jun 24 Call for Mandatory Masks as Iran Virus Toll Nears 10,000

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An Iranian official called for mask-wearing to be made compulsory as the country on Wednesday reported its highest daily coronavirus death toll in more than two-and-a-half months.

Jun 23

Jun 23 Trump Administration Unveils Security Council Resolution Extending Iran Arms Embargo

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A long-awaited U.N. Security Council draft resolution extending an arms embargo on Iran has little support among major powers at the U.N., reflecting Washington’s isolation on its Iran policy.

Jun 23

Jun 23 US Wants Security Council to Extend Iran Arms Embargo

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The US has proposed a UN Security Council resolution condemning a devastating 2019 attack on Saudi oil facilities it blames on Iran and proposing an extension of an arms embargo against the Islamic Republic, sources said.

Jun 22

Jun 22 Iranian Rial Hits New Low Against Dollar

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The Iranian rial plunged to a new low against the US dollar on Monday in what economists said was a slump partly induced by the Middle East's deadliest coronavirus outbreak.

Jun 22

Jun 22 Iran Will Send Ukraine Airline Black Boxes to France

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Iran said on Monday that it will send the black boxes of a shot-down Ukrainian plane to France in the "next few days" and expressed readiness to resolve remaining issues.

Jun 21

Jun 21 Afghan Foreign Minister Visits Iran Amid Tensions Over Migrant Deaths

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Afghanistan's interim foreign minister met with his Iranian counterpart on Sunday in Tehran as tensions persist between the two neighbors after the deaths in May of Afghan migrants at the border.

Jun 19

Jun 19 Britain, France, Germany Will Not Back U.N. Iran Sanctions Snapback

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The foreign ministers of Britain, France and Germany said Friday they opposed lifting a UN arms embargo on Iran this year, but opposed sanctions “snapback,” after the UN's nuclear watchdog passed a resolution critical of Tehran.

Jun 19

Jun 19 UN Nuclear Watchdog Passes Resolution Criticizing Iran

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The board of governors at the UN's nuclear watchdog has passed a resolution critical of Iran, diplomatic sources said Friday, the first of its kind since 2012.

Jun 18

Jun 18 Iran Reports 87 New Virus Deaths

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Iran on Thursday announced 87 new deaths from the novel coronavirus as authorities moved to tighten measures to stop its spread in some of the country's worst-hit provinces.

Jun 17

Jun 17 Iran Reports Over 100 Virus Deaths for Fourth Day

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Iran on Wednesday reported more than 100 deaths from the novel coronavirus for a fourth straight day, saying that gatherings in high-risk provinces have led to a spike in infections.

Jun 16

Jun 16 Iran Says Virus Death Toll Tops 9,000

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Iran said on Tuesday a third straight day of more than 100 coronavirus deaths took its overall toll past 9,000, attributing the spike to increased travel by its citizens.

Jun 16

Jun 16 Iran Warns Against UN Nuclear Watchdog Resolution

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Iran criticized on Tuesday a plan to put forward a resolution at a meeting of the UN's nuclear watchdog urging the country to allow access to two disputed sites.

Jun 15

Jun 15 UN Nuclear Watchdog Chief Asks Iran for Access to Disputed Sites

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The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog on Monday called on Iran to allow "prompt access" to two sites where past nuclear activity may have occurred.

Jun 14

Jun 14 Iran Asks France to Analyze Ukraine Flight Black Boxes

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Iran has asked France to decrypt the black boxes from downed Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752, sources close to the investigation said Friday.

Jun 14

Jun 14 Iran Daily Virus Deaths Exceed 100 for First Time in 2 Months

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Iran on Sunday reported over 100 new deaths in a single day from the novel coronavirus, for the first time in two months.

Jun 11

Jun 11 Iran Challenges Nuclear Watchdog Report Over Cooperation

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Iran insists it is ready to resolve any issues with the UN nuclear watchdog, expressing "disappointment" in a note circulated Thursday over the IAEA's latest report complaining of blocked access.

Jun 10

Jun 10 Iran Urges Powers to Oppose US Arms Embargo Bid

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Iran's President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday urged UN Security Council members, especially veto-wielding China and Russia, to oppose a US "conspiracy" to extend an arms embargo on Iran.

Jun 9

Jun 9 One in Five Iranians May Have Had Virus: Health Official

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Nearly one in five Iranians may have been infected with the novel coronavirus since the country's outbreak started in February, a health official said Tuesday.

Jun 8

Jun 8 US Warns Against Dealing With Top Iran Shipper

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The United States warned Monday that it would punish any country that deals with Iran's top shipping company, accusing it of contributing to Tehran's contested weapons programs.