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As US nuclear talks stall, Iran ups military planning, turns to China for missile fuel

Amid uncertainties in the recent US-Iran nuclear diplomacy, Tehran is gearing up for a showdown with Israel, reportedly rebuilding its missile...

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Iran eyes stronger anti-US bloc as parliament speaker visits Venezuela, Cuba, Brazil

Iran is portraying the visit as a symbol of growing partnership with like-minded governments within Washington's traditional sphere of influence...

04.06.2025 3

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With clock ticking, Iran shows mix of defiance, engagement in nuclear talks

A tug-of-war over Iran's uranium enrichment continues to hint at an impasse in the US-Iran nuclear talks, but Tehran is also subtly exhibiting...

31.05.2025 9

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Iran's delegations visit Oman, Russia as 'temporary' nuclear deal floated

With US-Iran nuclear talks stalled over nonnegotiable red lines, Tehran is ramping up diplomacy — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visited Oman...

28.05.2025 8

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Iran steps up military posturing as nuclear talks stall, Israel threatens

Iran's top commanders boasted readiness to respond to potential Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities amid near-zero progress in the...

24.05.2025 10

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What's next for US-Iran nuclear talks as Khamenei holds firm on enrichment?

As American bombers withdraw from the region and threats of a military strike ease, the Iranian leader hardened his stance, vowing that Tehran will...

21.05.2025 10

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Iran's industries risk collapse as grid falters, nuclear talks drag on

After Iran's leadership lashed out at President Donald Trump's recent castigating remarks about the country's energy crisis, key industrial units said...

17.05.2025 10

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Trump’s Gulf tour alarms Iran as it fears isolation, shifting alliances

Sanctions-hit Iran is anxiously watching Trump clinch multibillion-dollar trade deals with regional heavyweights, yet it is finding a moment of relief...

14.05.2025 4

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Iran's counterbalancing act: Araghchi in Saudi Arabia ahead of Trump tour

The Iranian foreign minister's visit is seen as Tehran's effort to rally Saudi support behind its position in the US-Iran nuclear talks amid...

10.05.2025 10

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07.05.2025 3

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Iran vows ‘unrestrained’ force with new missile ahead of next round of US nuclear talks

Iran's state media said the solid-fuel, precision-guided ballistic missile, Qasem Basir, carried "a clear message" to Israel, which has "prior...

07.05.2025 4

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What lies ahead for Iran nuclear talks as meeting postponed, threats ratchet up?

As threats mount and talks face delays, Iran spots fresh openings — including the ouster of Mike Waltz as national security adviser.

03.05.2025 10

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Netanyahu vows to achieve 'victory' in Gaza as Israel honours its dead

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Tuesday to achieve victory in the Gaza war and secure the return of hostages, as Israel remembered its fallen...

30.04.2025 9

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Outrage grows at Iran port explosion as IRGC rejects blame: What to know

The Revolutionary Guard distanced itself from the blast after facing accusations that the cargo contained military-grade materials linked to Iran's...

30.04.2025 7

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Iran-US talks set to resume in Oman amid differences over enrichment: What to know

As Iran and the United States are set to kick off a third round of their nuclear negotiations, Tehran is grappling with mounting confusion about...

26.04.2025 6

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In shift, Iran's IRGC backs nuclear talks as Araghchi courts US investment

Iran’s previously anti-engagement camp, which relentlessly dismissed talks with the US as “humiliating,” has pivoted and is demonstrating...

22.04.2025 8

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Iran claims upper hand in nuclear talks even as Trump floats military option

The Iranian leader's comment came as the US president accused Tehran of dragging out the negotiation process and renewed threats of military action.

16.04.2025 30

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First US-Iran talks in years seen as 'positive' as hard-liners cry treason

While the Iranian foreign minister struck a positive note after the Oman meeting, he had to face a barrage of ferocious criticism from the country's...

13.04.2025 3

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Economic pressure, B-2 bombers and isolation: How Iran accepted talks with Trump

Under severe economic strains and growing military threats from the United States, Iran agreed to negotiate its nuclear program, but the talks'...

08.04.2025 3

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Can Iran balance missile threats and diplomacy to avoid war with Trump?

Amid growing fears of possible US strikes, Tehran is advancing a dual-track strategy: showing off military preparedness while engaging in regional...

05.04.2025 20

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Is Iran's warning it could go nuclear after Trump's threat a bluff or more?

The warning, which was issued by a moderate politician known for his pragmatist negotiating skills, underscored how the dynamics between Tehran and...

02.04.2025 10

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From defiance to dialogue: How close are Iran and Trump to breakthrough on nuclear program?

Tehran's response to Trump's letter has been conveyed via Oman, raising hopes among Iranian moderates that a deal could be around the corner, despite...

29.03.2025 7

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How unrest in Iran's Urmia exposes deep-seated ethnic fault lines

The situation escalated as stick-wielding government loyalists chanted inflammatory slogans against Sunni Kurds, whose cultural celebrations coincided...

26.03.2025 4

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As Iran faces looming Trump deadline, is Khamenei shifting strategy?

Washington's warning to Iran over its support for Yemen's Houthi rebels has brought the two archenemies closer to the brink of a direct military...

22.03.2025 6

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Syria's new constitution gives sweeping powers, ignores minority rights

Syria's new temporary constitution concentrates power in interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa's hands and fails to include enough protections for...

15.03.2025 3

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Iran nuclear crisis: China and Russia advocate talks, but are they seeking solutions?

Russia and China issued a joint statement with Iran calling for the removal of unilateral sanctions and advocating diplomacy to resolve Tehran's...

15.03.2025 3

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Iran flaunts joint Russia-China naval exercise as defiance of Trump, new order: What to know

Iran appears to be using the drills as a powerful signal that amid shifting dynamics under the new US administration, it will not be alone in...

12.03.2025 3

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With Trump 'down to final strokes,' can Russia convince Iran to engage?

The US president said he had written a letter to Iran's supreme leader before talking about "final strokes" with Tehran, but questions have been...

08.03.2025 8

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Iran steps up crackdown on Sunni militancy: How far could it go?

The question of Sunni militancy, which stems from decades-long systematic marginalization of Iran's Sunni minority, has added to an array of...

02.03.2025 10

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Lavrov in Tehran: Russia seeks leverage in US-Iran standoff

The Iranian foreign minister addressed the issue after talks with his Russian counterpart, amid worries in Tehran that Moscow's recent closeness with...

26.02.2025 4

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Covert with calculated risk: How Iran is shifting its Israel strategy

Tehran appears to be keeping pressure on Israel mainly through its network of proxies, resorting to calculated restraint and deniability to avoid...

22.02.2025 10

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Iran's FM hosts Sudan counterpart, eyes larger influence: What we know

Iran signaled an increasing presence in Sudanese reconstruction projects, while reports have suggested Iranian drone shipments to the Sudanese...

19.02.2025 3

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Iran is surging weapons production, but will it deter Israeli strikes?

Despite a series of setbacks last year, Iran has recently been bolstering its defenses, unveiling one missile or drone after another, as reports...

15.02.2025 5

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Iran pushes diplomatic blitz to thwart Trump's Gaza relocation plan

With its regional proxies decimated in Israeli attacks, Iran is seeking to restore its position within the new regional dynamics by encouraging...

12.02.2025 5

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What's next as Khamenei rejects Trump's offer for US-Iran diplomacy?

The Iranian supreme leader's adamant refusal laid bare divisions within Iran's political structure and has shaken pro-engagement camps that pinned...

08.02.2025 5

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Iran summons Sweden's ambassador after Shiite cleric arrest

The Shiite Islamic center run by the Iranian cleric has been accused of posing threats to Sweden's national security and spying on Swedish citizens as...

05.02.2025 9

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Iran's Khamenei cautiously leaves door open for diplomacy with Trump

In his latest statements, Ali Khamenei did not rule out talks with the United States, marking a shift from his uncompromising anti-US approach in...

29.01.2025 4

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As Trump returns, Iran's IRGC steps up Hormuz military drills: What to know

Iran's influential hard-liners have long argued that closure of the oil-strategic strait can serve as a bargaining chip in any confrontation with...

24.01.2025 5

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How prepared is Iran to engage with the Trump administration?

Iran's upper echelons appear to be slowly bridging their gaps over potential dialogue with the new US administration, as the threat of the crippling...

22.01.2025 4

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Iran-Russia deal signed: Does it secure Tehran's geopolitical interests?

Iran has long sought an alliance to protect it in the face of potential conflict with adversaries, but the text of the agreement falls short of...

18.01.2025 3

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Iran, Russia set to sign partnership deal: What we know

While the deal has been drafted with the stated goal of reshaping the trajectory of bilateral ties, questions remain over its regional implications,...

15.01.2025 20

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As Iran ramps up missile production, is it readying for war with Israel?

Amid its diminishing regional influence, Iran's Revolutionary Guards is setting up new missile centers to project power, aiming to deter Israeli...

11.01.2025 30

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Iran's Quds Force struggling for relevance 5 years after Soleimani's death

Already shaken and crisis-hit after Soleimani, the Quds Force has been commanded by a low-charisma successor and remains on a path of diminishing...

05.01.2025 4

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India-Europe corridor, trade top Russian delegation talks in Iran: What we know

The visit occurs at a pivotal moment for the evolving partnership and the challenges it faces under international sanctions and scrutiny, coupled...

24.12.2024 4

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Two months on, Iran’s ‘inevitable’ retaliation against Israel stalls, fueling frustration

The Islamic Republic is facing questions about its regional strength, and ferocious criticism from its loyalists, as it rethinks a promised...

21.12.2024 4

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Iran’s Araghchi in Egypt as Tehran seeks to recover from regional blows

Iran is hoping the Cairo summit will serve as an opportunity for rapprochement with Egypt and a venue to pursue its diplomatic campaign against...

18.12.2024 10

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Despite Assad's departure, Iran sees opportunity in Syria power play

Iran's supreme leader does not appear ready to lose sight of Syria despite Assad's downfall, seeking to capitalize on the rifts within Syria's...

14.12.2024 5

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Iran pursues wait-and-see approach in Syria as it copes with Assad's downfall

With one of its key regional allies gone, the Iranian establishment is anxiously reviewing its policy in an uncertain Syrian landscape.

11.12.2024 3

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How Iran is coping with downfall of ally Assad in Syria

With one of its key regional allies gone, the Iranian establishment is anxiously reviewing its policy in an uncertain Syrian landscape.

11.12.2024 3

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Iran promises to do everything for Assad, but how far can it go?

Caught off guard by the recent rebel offensive in Syria, Iran is campaigning to galvanize regional political support for President Bashar al-Assad...

07.12.2024 4

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