Nov 22

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

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 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.

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 25

Oct 25 Iran Says Detained Officer Involved in Man's Death During Arrest

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An Iranian police officer allegedly involved in the death of a man during an arrest in the northeastern city of Mashhad has been detained, the judiciary's news agency reported Sunday.

Oct 25

Oct 25 Iran's Khamenei Calls for Every Effort to Stop COVID-19 Spread

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Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday called for stiff action to stem rising cases of novel coronavirus, in a rare public meeting with the national committee battling the pandemic.

Oct 22

Oct 22 Iran Vows to Reveal 'Detailed' Data on Plane Probe: Kiev

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Ukraine said on Wednesday that Iran promised to reveal "detailed" information on the probe into a Kiev-bound passenger plane mistakenly shot down in January, after a fresh round of talks in Tehran.

Oct 22

Oct 22 Iran Tests Home-Made Air Defence System

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Iran on Wednesday tested home-made air defence systems during military exercises, state media said, days after the expiry of an international arms embargo against the Islamic republic.

Oct 19

Oct 19 Iran and Ukraine Open New Talks Over Downed Plane

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Iran hosted officials from Ukraine in a second round of talks on Monday over compensation for a Kiev-bound passenger plane mistakenly shot down in January, state media reported.

Oct 15

Oct 15 Iran's Judicial Authority Moves to Ban 'Torture' and Forced Confessions

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Iran's judicial authority on Thursday issued an order banning torture, the use of "forced confessions", solitary confinement, illegal police custody and other violations of defendants' rights.

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.

Oct 13

Oct 13 Iran Says 'Historic' US Defeat Close As Arms Embargo To Be Lifted

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Iran on Monday said the US was facing a "historic" defeat as an arms embargo against Tehran is to be lifted within days despite Washington's bid to have it extended.

Oct 12

Oct 12 Iran's Rouhani Says New US Sanctions Cannot Break 'Resistance'

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Iran's President Hassan Rouhani on Friday dismissed new US sanctions as unable to break the country's "resistance" and said Washington has already done all it can to pressure Tehran.

Oct 12

Oct 12 China Backs Iran Nuclear Deal, Calls for New Middle East Forum

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China's foreign minister Wang Yi has called for a new forum to defuse tensions in the Middle East after a meeting with his Iranian counterpart where he reiterated Beijing's support for Tehran.