Oct 8

Oct 8 Trump Targets Iran Banks, Seeking Crippling Blow Before US Vote

President Donald Trump's administration imposed sweeping sanctions Thursday on Iran's banking sector, taking a major new step to cripple the arch-rival's already struggling economy weeks ahead of US elections.

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.

Oct 4

Oct 4 Iran Reimposes Restrictive Virus Measures in Tehran

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Iran on Saturday reimposed measures in Tehran province to contain the novel coronavirus, state TV reported, shutting public spaces and cancelling events days after confirming another record number of cases.

Oct 1

Oct 1 Iran Marks New Record Single-Day COVID-19 Infection Tally

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Iran reported a new record number of Covid-19 cases on Thursday, with 3,825 infections confirmed in the past 24 hours, according to official statistics.

Sep 27

Sep 27 US Grants Iraq New 60-day Waiver To Import Iranian Gas

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The US has granted Iraq a 60-day extension to a sanctions waiver allowing it to import Iranian gas for its crippled power grids.

Sep 21

Sep 21 Trump Defiantly Presses 'UN' Sanctions on Iran

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President Donald Trump said Monday that he was imposing sanctions on Iranians for violating a UN arms embargo and demanded enforcement by US allies, who roundly dispute that he has any such authority.

Sep 20

Sep 20 Iran Says US Faces 'Maximum Isolation' as World Powers Dismiss Sanctions

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Iran said Sunday that the United States is facing "maximum isolation" after major powers dismissed a unilateral US declaration that UN sanctions on Tehran were back in force.

Sep 16

Sep 16 Pompeo Insists US to Enforce 'UN' Sanctions On Iran

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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo insisted Wednesday the United States will enforce new "UN" sanctions on Iran starting next week, despite overwhelming consensus that Washington is out of bounds.

Sep 16

Sep 16 Iran To Alter Schoolbook Cover After Anger Over Girls' Removal

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Iran's education ministry said Tuesday the new cover of a schoolbook which removed girls from an illustration would be modified next year, following widespread criticism on social media.

Sep 14

Sep 14 UN Nuclear Watchdog to Visit 2nd Iran Site in 'a Few Days'

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The head of UN's nuclear watchdog said Monday that inspectors would "in a few days" visit the second of two sites in Iran where undeclared nuclear activity may have taken place in the early 2000s.

Sep 13

Sep 13 Iran Says 1,044 Centrifuges Active at Underground Plant

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The head of Iran's atomic agency said Sunday that 1,044 centrifuges were active at the Fordow uranium enrichment plant, in line with steps to reduce its commitments to the nuclear deal.

Sep 10

Sep 10 Iran Holds Naval Exercise Near Sensitive Strait of Hormuz

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The Iranian navy began a three-day exercise in the Sea of Oman near the strategic Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, deploying an array of warships, drones, and missiles.

Sep 8

Sep 8 Iran Launches New 'Advanced' Nuclear Centrifuges

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Iran's nuclear body said Tuesday it had launched a new "advanced centrifuges" facility to replace one badly damaged by "sabotage" at its main Natanz nuclear fuel plant in July.

Sep 8

Sep 8 Iran Hosts Second Indian Minister in a Week

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India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar held talks Tuesday in Tehran, becoming the second senior Indian minister to visit Iran this week.

Sep 7

Sep 7 Swiss Top Diplomat Holds 'Fruitful' Talks in Iran on Peace, Rights

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Switzerland's Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis said he had "fruitful" talks in Iran on Monday regarding "peace, economic development and human rights.”

Sep 6

Sep 6 New School Year Begins in Iran Amid Concerns, Criticism

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The school year in Iran began on Saturday after a near six-month shutdown due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, with parents voicing concerns despite authorities pledging to enforce health protocols.

Sep 3

Sep 3 US Sanctions Chinese, UAE Firms Skirting Iran Oil Embargo

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The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions against 11 Iranian, Chinese and United Arab Emirates companies accused of helping to bypass the American embargo on Iran's oil exports.

Sep 2

Sep 2 #MeToo in Iran: Women Break Their Long Silence

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Three years after the #MeToo movement spread globally, Iranian women have broken their silence on sexual violence, raising awareness about a subject that's taboo in Iran.

Sep 1

Sep 1 Iran Nuclear Deal Parties Stand by Troubled Accord Amid US Pressure

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The signatories to the Iran nuclear deal said Tuesday that they stood by the faltering accord, opposing US efforts to restore international sanctions on the Iran.

Aug 31

Aug 31 Novo Nordisk Sets Up Insulin Production Line in Iran

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Iran's health minister said that the world's top insulin-maker, Novo Nordisk of Denmark, had unveiled on Monday a production line of the drug in Iran.