16:57 Iran slams ‘hostile’ US sanctions ahead of new talks
-Sanctions a “clear contradiction with the United States' demand for dialogue", says Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson.
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22/04 China says expects ‘in-depth’ talks during Iran FM visit
-Around 92 per cent of Iranian oil heads towards China, according to Iranian media.
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19/04 Iran, US hold talks in Rome in bid to reach nuclear deal
-Iranian foreign minister, US Middle East envoy will negotiate indirectly through an Omani official who will shuttle messages between the two sides.
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18/04 Iran says nuclear deal is possible if Washington is realistic
-Russian FM says his country is “ready to assist, mediate, and play any role that will be beneficial to Iran and the USA”.
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18/04 Iran challenges four countries in UN court over 2020 jet downing
-Iran is appealing ICAO's decision that it could rule on case brought by 4 countries, accusing Tehran of “using weapons against a civil aircraft".
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15/04 Iran Guards say military capabilities ‘red lines’ in US talks
-Statement comes ahead of second round of talks on Tehran's nuclear programme.
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14/04 Iran FM to head to Moscow, discuss US nuclear talks
-Italian foreign minister says Rome has given "positive response" to hosting second round of talks between Iran, US.
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14/04 Next round of talks on nuclear issue, lifting US sanctions: Iran
-Iranian foreign ministry says venue of "indirect negotiations" being decided.
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13/04 US military ready to ensure Iran never gets a nuclear bomb: Pentagon chief
-Says US has "shown a capability to go far, to go deep and to go big”.
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12/04 Iran, US start talks in Oman under shadow of regional conflict
-Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is leading Iran's delegation while the talks on the US side will be handled by Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff.
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11/04 Iran says seeks ‘real and fair’ deal in nuclear talks with US
-Khamenei adviser says FM Abbas Araghchi heading to Oman “with full authority for indirect negotiations with America”.
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09/04 US imposes new sanctions on Iran nuclear programme before talks
-“Iranian regime's reckless pursuit of nuclear weapons remains a grave threat to the US and a menace to regional stability and global security,” says treasury secretary.
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09/04 Anxious Iranians hope nuclear talks may ease risk of US attack
-Slim chance of deal with an unpredictable US president who has often boasted of his negotiating skills has given some people a little optimism.
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08/04 US, Iran to begin direct talks over N-plan on 12th
-Warnings by Trump of military action against Iran has jangled already tense nerves across the Middle East.
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07/04 Iran warns regional nations of retaliation in case of US strikes
-Tehran issues notices to Iraq, Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Turkiye, Bahrain saying any support to US would be considered an act of hostility.
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06/04 Iran top diplomat rejects direct negotiations with US
-Says, "direct negotiations would be meaningless with a party that constantly threatens to resort to force in violation of UN Charter".
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30/03 Trump says ‘there will be bombing’ if Iran does not make nuclear deal
-US president also threatens tariffs on Russian oil if he feels Moscow is blocking efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
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23/03 Iran unveils missile systems on strategic Gulf islands
-Weapons deployed on Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa near the Strait of Hormuz — a globally vital shipping lane.
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21/03 Oil rises $1 after new sanctions on Iran
-Surge comes a day after US issued Iran-related sanctions, targeting entities including for the first time a Chinese independent refinery.
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20/03 Iran FM says Trump’s nuclear talks letter ‘more of a threat’
-Iran's foreign ministry has said it will conduct a “thorough assessment” before responding to the letter.
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13/03 Khamenei rejects idea of nuclear talks with US
-UAE presidential adviser delivers Trump’s letter to Tehran.
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09/03 Trump administration ends Iraq’s waiver to buy Iranian electricity
-State Dept says "Iraq’s energy transition provides opportunities for US companies".
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08/03 Iran’s Khamenei says Tehran will not negotiate under US ‘bully’ pressure
-“The insistence of some bully governments on negotiations is not to resolve issues, but to dominate and impose their own expectations," says Iran's supreme leader.
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11/02 Trump aims to bring Iran ‘to its knees’: Pezeshkian
-Thousands gather across country as Tehran marks anniversary of 1979 overthrow of Reza Pahlavi.
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27/01 Iran deputy FM says no contact with US since Trump’s return
-“We have to plan calmly and patiently. When the policies of the other side are announced, we act accordingly,” Takht-Ravanchi says.
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29/01 Iran denies links to Jordan drone strike that killed 3 US troops
-US President Joe Biden has blamed “radical Iran-backed militant groups operating in Syria and Iraq” for the strike.
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13/09 US okays fund transfer to Iran in prisoner deal
-"We have not lifted any of our sanctions on Iran, and Iran is not receiving any sanctions relief," US State Dept says.
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21/08 From enemies to frenemies
-Convergence of interest is bringing Iran and the US closer, which can help prevent the global crude oil markets from getting red hot.
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16/06 US, Iran in talks to cool tensions with a mutual ‘understanding’
-The US government has dismissed reports it is seeking an interim deal with Iran.
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01/03 Iran has enriched uranium to nearly bomb grade: IAEA
-Tehran says “unintended fluctuations” during the enrichment process “may have occurred”.
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25/02 Iran still seeking to kill Trump, Pompeo over Soleimani assassination, general says
-General Amirali Hajizadeh says Iran is “now able to hit American ships at a distance of 2,000 kilometres”.
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