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Russian Demands Leave Iran Talks in Limbo as Negotiations Pause

Talks to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal on Friday faced the prospect of collapse after a last-minute Russian demand forced world powers to pause negotiations for an undetermined time despite having a largely completed text. Negotiators have reached the final stages of 11 months of discussions to restore the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sanctions against Russia are targeting the ‘elite’ — but did that work in Iran?

The wave of sanctions that has followed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been described with adjectives such as “massive” and “severe.”

The Conversation

Iran nuclear talks on hold over last-minute Russian demands

Moscow is insisting that Washington pledge not to sanction trade between it and Tehran over Ukraine

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Iran nuclear talks suspended as window closes on key deal

World powers and Iran suspended their efforts to revive the 2015 nuclear accord, reigniting a crisis that’s set to roil already surging oil markets and potentially plunge the energy-exporting Persian Gulf into a new cycle of violence.

Tribune News Service

Oil price shocks have a long history, but today's situation may be the most complex ever

The world is in the grip of an oil price shock. In just a few months, prices have risen from US$65 a barrel to over $130, causing fuel costs to surge, inflationary pressure to rise and consumer tempers to flare. Even before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, prices were climbing rapidly…

The Conversation

Iran nuclear talks "paused" over Russia's last-minute sanctions demands

There's no clear timetable for renewing them.

Axios

US Lawmakers: Iran Nuclear Deal Will Be a Massive Win for Putin

Republican lawmakers on Wednesday slammed the Biden administration for its cooperation with Russia on Iran nuclear talks in Vienna in light of the ongoing Ukraine crisis. They urged US President Joe Biden to walk away from negotiations with Iran over a nuclear deal, emphasizing that it would help Russian President…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Gulf-US Vision to Confront Iranian Threats

A Gulf-US meeting reached a common vision to deter Iranian threats in the region, especially air, missile, and naval threats.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Defense Ministry: 2 American Women Rescued from Houthis in Yemen in Special Operation

Saudi Arabia and the United States mounted a joint operation in January to rescue two young American women who were held captive by the Iran-backed Houthi militias in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa. Defense Ministry spokesman Turki al-Malki confirmed the operation, saying it was an "extension of the firm partnership…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Two American women rescued from Yemen's Houthis in U.S.-Saudi operation -source

Saudi Arabia and the United States mounted a joint operation in January to rescue two young American women who were held captive by the Iran-backed Houthi movement in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa, a source with knowledge of the matter said on Thursday.

Reuters

US, France Say Iran Nuclear Deal Close

The White House said on Thursday the United States would continue to have diplomatic talks with Iran about a nuclear deal. "Our view is that we are close. We have been close for some time now," White House spokesperson Jen Psaki said.

Asharq Al-Awsat

France says window closing to reach Iran nuclear deal

France's foreign ministry said on Thursday that the opportunity to reach a deal on reviving the 2015 nuclear accord between Iran and world powers was closing and called on all sides to take a responsible approach to reach an agreement.

Reuters

Martyn Ford sent message to Iranian Hulk hours before fight was postponed

The 'World's Scariest Man' has been forced to push his fight with the 'Iranian Hulk' Sajjad Gharibi back by almost a month after injuries hit the card

Daily Mirror

Iran Rejects Curbs on its Defensive Power, Regional Presence

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said on Thursday that Tehran will not bow to pressure to reduce its defensive power, regional presence and progress in nuclear technology, Iranian state media reported. “Suggestions to reduce our defensive power so as to appease the enemy are nothing more than naive and ill-advised.

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Fears Mount Over Iran’s Use Of Lebanon Front To Respond To Israeli Raid In Syria

Fears mounted in Lebanon over a possible Iranian retaliation from the south of the country, after Tehran vowed to respond to the killing of two Revolutionary Guards officers in Syria following an Israeli raid. On Tuesday, the IRGC announced the death of two of its officers in an Israeli bombardment…

Reuters

Iran rejects curbs on its defensive power, regional presence

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Thursday that Tehran will not bow to pressure to reduce its defensive power, regional presence and progress in nuclear technology, Iranian state media reported.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Washington Committed to Defending Saudi Arabia, Confronting Iranian Threat

US Deputy Assistant Secretary for Iran and Iraq Jennifer Gavito, in an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, confirmed that Washington is committed to reinforcing Saudi defenses. Gavito admitted US concerns towards Iranian influence in Iraq undermining the stability and security of national institutions in the country. She pointed out that US…

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Iran Vows to Avenge the Death of 2 IRGC Members in Syria

Israel awaits with anticipation Iran's retaliation for the airstrike on Syria that killed four people on Monday, including two of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC). Syrian state media said that two civilians were killed during the attack, while the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said they were two…

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US National Intelligence: Iran Poses Major Threat to US Security

In light of the Biden administration’s continuous attempts with Iran to restore mutual compliance over the nuclear agreement, the US intelligence service warned that Tehran is still pursuing a policy of “aggressive actions” and that it has become a “major threat” to the security of the US and allied networks…

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Iran Says Lack of US Decision on Nuclear Deal Complicates Talks

The United States does not have the will to reach an agreement to revive a 2015 nuclear deal with Iran at talks in Vienna where it is insisting on "unacceptable proposals", Iran's top security official, Ali Shamkhani, said on Thursday. The 2015 deal that lifted sanctions on Iran in return…

Reuters

Iran's nuclear deal cannot limit Tehran's missile programme - Nour news

A revived nuclear deal cannot limit Tehran's pursuit of its missile and space programmes, said Nour news, which is affiliated with a top security body.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran Nuclear Talks Stumble Over Russian Demands

Parties trying to revive the Iran nuclear deal scrambled on Wednesday to resolve last-minute Russian demands that threaten to scupper negotiations, diplomats said, with the United States appearing unwilling to engage with Russia on the matter. Western powers on Tuesday warned Russia against wrecking an almost completed deal on bringing…

The Independent UK

Pariahs no more? US reaches out to oil states as prices rise

Three checkered oil regimes that President Joe Biden and past U.S. leaders have spectacularly snubbed — Venezuela, Saudi Arabia and Iran — are the targets of U.S. outreach as global fuel prices hit record highs during the Ukraine crisis

Reuters

Irish minister facilitating Iran talks says deal must be done very soon

If a deal to bring the United States and Iran back into compliance with a 2015 nuclear accord is not done "very soon" the window of opportunity will close, Ireland's foreign minister, a facilitator of the talks, said on Wednesday.

Al Jazeera

Iran in talks with the Taliban to resume ambitious rail project

The Khaf-Herat rail link is expected to boost trade and travel between Iran and Afghanistan.

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