December 2021 - Iran Special Weapons News

COVID-19 kills 34 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 31 Dec 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 131,606 with 34 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
Will 2022 Bring A Revived Iran Nuclear Deal -- Or A Hard-Line Plan B? RFE/RL 31 Dec 2021 -- The year 2022 could see an escalation of tensions between Iran and the United States if nuclear talks aimed at reviving the stalled 2015 nuclear deal collapse.
IRGC Quds Force kills six armed outlaws in southeastern Iran Press TV 01 Dec 2021 -- The Quds Force of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it has killed six armed outlaws in the country's southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.
Israeli FM Vows to Counter 'Iranian Threat,' Says Israel Has Capabilities Some 'Cannot Even Imagine' Sputnik 01 Dec 2021 -- Earlier this week, the Iranian Foreign Ministry accused the Israeli government of attempting to sabotage renewed talks on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in Vienna, after Tel Aviv warned that it was prepared to "act alone" against Tehran. At the time, Israel claimed to have "intelligence that proves Iran is deceiving the world."
Advancement in science, research, including aerospace, inalienable right of Iranian nation: Foreign Ministry Press TV 31 Dec 2021 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry has stressed that advancement in science and research, including in aerospace field, is an inalienable right of the Iranian nation, lambasting meddlesome comments by the United States over Iran's recent launch of a satellite carrier.
US trying to prevent the advancement of Iran's missile programs: State Department official Press TV 31 Jan 2022 -- A US State Department spokesperson has said the United States is concerned about the advancement of Iran's missile programs and acknowledged that Washington is trying to prevent it.
US says 'remains concerned' over Iran's scientific progress amid sanctions Press TV 31 Jan 2022 -- The United States has voiced concerns over Iran's launch of research devices into space, which marked another major milestone and scientific achievement for the Islamic Republic in the midst of the "toughest ever" US sanctions against the country.
COVID-19 kills 45 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 30 Dec 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 131,572 with 45 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
Iran launches 'Simorgh' satellite carrier, bearing three research devices into space IRNA 30 Dec 2021 -- A spokesperson for the Defense Ministry, Ahmad Hosseini, said on Thursday that Iran has successfully launched the Simorgh satellite carrier, bearing three research devices into space.
Iran successfully launches research satellite into space Press TV 30 Dec 2021 -- Iran has successfully launched a domestically-built satellite carrier rocket, named Simorgh (Phoenix), sending three research devices into space, the Defense Ministry says.
Iran Launches Three New Satellites Into Low Earth Orbit Sputnik 30 Dec 2021 -- Earlier in December, a state news agency reported that four satellites were undergoing final preparations for launch. One of them was set to replace a satellite launched two years ago, but which had failed to stay in orbit.
Iran's top nuclear negotiator meets with Enrique Mora & European troika IRNA 30 Dec 2021 -- Iran's top nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani on Thursday met and held talks with the European Union representative in the Vienna talks Enrique Mora and the European troika (representatives of the three parties to the JCPOA) in diplomatic Vienna talks.
Russia: US, Iran's partners in 2015 deal satisfied with 'positive trends' in Vienna Press TV 30 Dec 2021 -- A senior Russian diplomat says the participants in a meeting in Vienna between the US and Iran's five partners in the 2015 agreement have voiced satisfaction with the "positive trends" in the ongoing discussions aimed at securing a removal of American sanctions against Iran.
U.S. Concerned Over Iran's Rocket Launch, Linking It To Ballistic-Missile Development RFE/RL 30 Dec 2021 -- The United States voiced concern on December 30 over Iran's new space launch, saying such activities use technology that can help further its ballistic-missile program.
COVID-19 kills 53 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 29 Dec 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 131,527 with 53 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
COVID-19 kills 40 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 28 Dec 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 131,474 with 40 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Iran's demands for lifting of sanctions accepted IRNA 28 Dec 2021 -- The eighth round of talks in Vienna, Austria, continues in an atmosphere that Iran's demands for verification of lifting sanctions and assurance for non-recurrence of illegal acts by the United States have been accepted by other sides, indicating progress in negotiations.
Bagheri highlights sanctions removal as key to Vienna talks success IRNA 28 Dec 2021 -- Iran's top nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani said on Monday that reaching an agreement on effective removal of sanctions against Iran is the key to success of the eighth round of talks in Vienna to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.
Vienna talks on right track: Iranian FM ISNA 28 Dec 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian stressed that Vienna talks are on the right track.
Iran to insist on providing security, protecting national interests of the country: Baharvand ISNA 28 Dec 2021 -- Iranian ambassador to London, Mohsen Baharvand stressed that Iran won't be afraid of hostility of any country and will insist on providing security and protecting national interests of the country and will adhere to its principles.
Iran reiterates need for lifting sanctions, providing sufficient guarantees at JCPOA Joint Commission ISNA 28 Dec 2021 -- The eighth round of talks on sanctions removal began Monday evening with a meeting of the Joint Commission chaired by senior negotiator of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ali Bagheri, and Deputy Secretary General of the European External Action Service Enrique Mora.
Iran: Vienna talks on right path; deal possible if there's seriousness, goodwill Press TV 28 Dec 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has expressed optimism about the ongoing talks between Iran and the P4+1 group of countries in the Austrian capital of Vienna, saying the negotiations are moving "in a good direction" and an agreement is possible if other parties show "goodwill" and "seriousness."
European Powers Call For 'Urgency' As Iran Nuclear Talks Resume RFE/RL 28 Dec 2021 -- Diplomats from the three European countries directly involved in the negotiations to breathe new life in a faltering nuclear deal with Iran have stressed the "urgent" nature of talks.
Consensus on 'effective' removal of sanctions key to success of Vienna talks, says top Iranian negotiator Press TV 28 Dec 2021 -- Iran's top negotiator says reaching an agreement on an "effective" and "practical" removal of the illegal sanctions Washington has imposed on Tehran is the key to the success of the ongoing negotiations in Vienna to restore the 2015 agreement.
US Says 'Too Soon to Tell' If Iran Returned to JCPOA Talks With More Constructive Approach Sputnik 28 Dec 2021 -- The US State Department believes it is premature to say whether Iran has returned to nuclear deal talks with a more constructive approach, spokesman Ned Price said on Tuesday.
Biden Opposes NDAA Provision Requiring Him to Disclose Details on Iran's Military to Congress Sputnik 28 Dec 2021 -- US President Joe Biden signed the country's National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022 on Monday.
Iran Has 'No Deterrent' to Its Nuclear Programme, Israeli Defence Official Warns Sputnik 28 Dec 2021 -- The Vienna talks on a possible restoration of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) resumed on Monday after the Christmas holidays, marking the eighth round of the tense negotiations.
Israeli Prime Minister Says He's Not Opposed To 'Good' Nuke Deal With Iran As Talks Resume RFE/RL 28 Dec 2021 -- Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has said he is not opposed to a "good" nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, although he expressed skepticism that the talks that resumed this week can result in such an outcome.
Iran's Raeisi set to visit Russia in early 2022 for talks on ways to enhance ties Press TV 28 Dec 2021 -- Iran's President Ebrahim Raeisi is set to make an official visit to Moscow in early 2022 to hold talks with senior Russian officials on ways to promote strategic relations between the two sides.
Iran's Hard-Line President To Visit Russia 'Early' Next Year RFE/RL 28 Dec 2021 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will Russia after receiving an invitation from Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, an Iranian government spokesman said on December 28.
COVID-19 kills 34 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 27 Dec 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 131,434 with 34 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
Iran, Iraq sign final agreement on cross-border railway: Minister Press TV 27 Dec 2021 -- Iran and Iraq have signed a final and binding agreement on how they will jointly contribute to the construction of a stretch of railway that connects Iranian rail network to the Mediterranean coast in Syria.
Eighth round of Iran nuclear talks may solidify consensus, pave way for agreement Global Times 27 Dec 2021 -- Negotiations to revive the Iran nuclear deal signed in 2015 resumed on Monday in Vienna, the eighth round of talks. There are cautious hopes of a consensus this time, with many participants indicating they are eager to see the restoration of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) based on a new joint document that includes the lifting of sanctions.
JCPOA Joint Committee meeting commences in Vienna IRNA 27 Dec 2021 -- The eighth round of the Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) concluded in Vienna on Monday. Elaborations on the content of a draft to revive the 2015 agreement will be followed in different levels and frameworks later.
Iran urges resolve for good deal ahead of Vienna talks IRNA 27 Dec 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh ahead of resuming talks on the JCPOA recommended the other parties to come to Vienna with a determination to reach a good deal.
Iran should be able to fully enjoy JCPOA's economic benefits: FM ISNA 27 Dec 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian stressed on Monday, "In Vienna talks, we should reach a point where Iranian oil can be sold easily and without any restrictions and its money can be transferred in foreign currency to Iran's bank accounts and we should be able to fully enjoy the JCPOA's economic benefits".
Iran, P4+1 hold fresh round of Vienna talks focused on removing sanctions imposed on Tehran Press TV 27 Dec 2021 -- Iran and the five remaining signatories to the 2015 nuclear deal have held a new round of talks in the Austrian capital of Vienna focused on the removal of all sanctions imposed on Tehran after Washington's unilateral withdrawal from the agreement.
New round of Vienna talks between Iran, P4+1 to be based on agreed joint document: Tehran Press TV 27 Dec 2021 -- The remaining parties to the US-abandoned 2015 agreement, officially called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), are set to resume negotiations in Vienna with the aim of reviving the deal and removing Washington's sanctions against Tehran.
Talks Aimed At Reviving Iran Nuclear Deal Resume In Vienna RFE/RL 27 Dec 2021 -- Talks aimed at reviving a landmark nuclear deal between Iran and world powers have restarted in Vienna, with Tehran saying that negotiations should focus on lifting sanctions on the Islamic republic and "guarantees" that Washington will return to the fold.
Iran Insists Petrol Export Sanctions Be Removed as Eighth Round of JCPOA Revival Talks Begin Sputnik 27 Dec 2021 -- The eighth round of talks in Vienna aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear deal began on Monday, just days after the seventh round ended. Earlier this month, US posturing that Tehran's sincerity was dubious nearly torpedoed the talks, which could defuse a four-year showdown in the Middle East.
Israel Ready to Act Alone to Prevent Nuclear Iran, Foreign Minister Says Sputnik 27 Dec 2021 -- Israel is ready to act alone to prevent the revival of Iran's nuclear programme, Foreign Minister Yair Lapid told the Israeli parliament's Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee on Monday as Vienna talks proceeded.
US assassination of Soleimani manifestation of state terrorism: Iran Press TV 27 Dec 2021 -- The spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry says the US assassination of top Iranian anti-terror commander General Qassem Soleimani, which occurred in January 2020, is a manifestation of "state terrorism."
COVID-19 kills 52 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 26 Dec 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 131,400 with 52 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
Saudi-Led Coalition Accuses Iran, Hizballah Of Helping Yemen's Huthi Rebels RFE/RL 26 Dec 2021 -- A Saudi-led coalition fighting Huthi rebels in Yemen has accused Iran and Lebanon's Tehran-backed Shi'ite militant movement Hizballah of helping the insurgents to launch missiles and drones at the kingdom.
Special envoy: Iran seeks inclusive govt., supports establishment of security, stability in Afghanistan Press TV 26 Dec 2021 -- Iran's special envoy to Afghanistan says the Islamic Republic seeks the formation of an inclusive government in Afghanistan and supports sustainable security and stability in the crisis-stricken country.
Iran won't fall into trap of factitious deadlines: Source close to negotiation team Press TV 26 Dec 2021 -- A source close to Iran's negotiation team in Vienna talks says the country would not fall into the trap of "factitious deadlines" that could be set by the 2015 deal's other members.
COVID-19 kills 42 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 25 Dec 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 131,348 with 42 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Iran imposes 2-week travel ban from neighbors to contain Omicron Press TV 25 Dec 2021 -- Iran has started imposing a two-week travel ban from neighbors as the country struggles to prevent a surge in potential infections related to the Omicron variant of the coronavius.
Iran rejects British meddling stance over Iran missiles ISNA 25 Dec 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has rejected the meddling stance of the British Foreign Office on Iran's defense capability, saying the Islamic Republic acts within the framework of international law and in accordance with its own defense needs.
AEOI chief: Iran nuclear activities within IAEA regulations IRNA 25 Dec 2021 -- Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami stressed that Iran nuclear activities are within the framework of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
AEOI chief says Iran does not intend to exceed 60 percent uranium enrichment ISNA 25 Dec 2021 -- The Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami stressed that Tehran does not intend to exceed 60 percent uranium enrichment.
Iran Can Produce Nuclear Fuel, Hopes to Start Using It at NPP Soon, Nuclear Agency Chief Says Sputnik 25 Dec 2021 -- Iran can produce nuclear fuel domestically and will soon start using it at the Bushehr nuclear power plant, Mohammad Eslami, the head of the country's Atomic Energy Organisation (AEOI), told Sputnik.
COVID-19 kills 44 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 24 Dec 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 131,306 with 44 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
Tehran Says Will Not Exceed 60% Uranium Enrichment Level Even If US Sanctions Remain Sputnik 25 Dec 2021 -- Tehran does not intend to exceed the 60% level of uranium enrichment even if the parties to the negotiations in Vienna do not come to an agreement and the United States does not lift its sanctions, Mohammad Eslami, the head of the country's Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI), said in an interview with Sputnik.
Iran FM: IRGC drill conveys message of brotherliness to neighbors IRNA 24 Dec 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said The Great Prophet 17 military drill conducted by the IRGC was a manifestation of Iran's unwavering determination to defend and to respond to the enemies, adding that it conveyed message of brotherliness and security for friendly and neighboring countries.
Iran fires 16 missiles at final stage of IRGC joint drills IRNA 24 Dec 2021 -- At the final stage of the Great Prophet 17 joint drills of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), Iranian forces successfully fired some 16 ballistic missiles on Friday.
In stern warning to Israel, IRGC says will cut off Zionists hands in case of blunder Press TV 24 Dec 2021 -- The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the elite military force's large-scale military exercises in Iran's southern areas this week sent "very clear and obvious" messages to the Zionist regime, warning the Israeli authorities to watch their acts vis-à-vis the Islamic Republic.
Iran fires missiles on last day of massive drills with stark warning to Israel Press TV 24 Dec 2021 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has simultaneously launched 16 ballistic missiles of different classes during massive joint military exercises in Iran's southern areas, saying the drills carried a stark warning to Israel.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Chief Says War Games Were Warning To Israel RFE/RL 24 Dec 2021 -- The commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) says war games conducted this week in the country were intended to send a message to Israel.
Iran Accuses UK of Meddling After Statement on Ballistic Missile Test Sputnik 24 Dec 2021 -- The latest ballistic missile test by Iran did not violate the UN Security Council on the 2015 nuclear deal, and the United Kingdom's claims to the contrary represent an attempt to meddle in the Islamic republic's internal affairs, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said Friday.
Iranian Foreign Ministry slams UK Foreign Office's 'meddlesome statement' on Iran's defensive capabilities Press TV 24 Dec 2021 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry has lambasted the United Kingdom for a "meddlesome statement" issued by the Foreign Office on Iran's defensive capabilities, stressing that Tehran acts within international laws and regulations and in accordance with the Islamic Republic's defense needs.
Talks Aimed At Reviving Iran Nuclear Deal To Resume in Vienna On December 27 RFE/RL 24 Dec 2021 -- Talks with Iran aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear deal will resume in Vienna on December 27, European Union coordinator Enrique Mora said.
'Overhaul' maximum pressure policy, lift all 'illegal' sanctions on Iran: China to US ahead of new Vienna talks Press TV 24 Dec 2021 -- As a new round of talks is slated to kick off between Iran and the five remaining parties to the landmark 2015 nuclear deal in the Austrian capital of Vienna, China urges the United States to "overhaul" its failed "maximum pressure" policy on Iran and remove all "illegal" sanctions it has imposed against Tehran after its unilateral withdrawal from the agreement.
Iranians Receive Saudi Visas For Diplomatic Posts RFE/RL 24 Dec 2021 -- In a sign of thaw in ruptured ties, Saudi Arabia has approved visas for three Iranian diplomats allowing them to take up posts at the headquarters of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in the kingdom, Saudi and Iranian officials said.
COVID-19 kills 51 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 23 Dec 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 131,262 with 51 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
Illegal Iranian Flow of Weapons to Yemen US Dept. of State 23 Dec 2021 -- On December 20, the United States Navy 5th Fleet seized upwards of 1,400 AK-47 assault rifles and 226,600 rounds of ammunition from a vessel originating from Iran.
Combat, suicide drones new part of IRGC power IRNA 23 Dec 2021 -- Commander of Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Hossein Salami has said that combat drones and suicide drones are the new elements of power of the IRGC Ground Force.
Kamikaze, reconnaissance drones new features of IRGC's offensive power: Salami Press TV 23 Dec 2021 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)'s chief says the Ground Force under his watch put on display a combination of the "major elements of its power" during the latest maneuvers, which featured kamikaze and reconnaissance drones as new components of the Force's offensive might.
Marine cruise missiles fired at specific targets on 4th day of Iran maneuver IRNA 24 Dec 2021 -- The fourth day of the joint maneuver of Grand Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) was carried out by firing medium-range cruise missiles and air operations of IRGC naval drones.
JCPOA Joint Commission to convene in Vienna on Monday to define way ahead: EU's Mora Press TV 23 Dec 2021 -- The European Union's deputy foreign policy chief, Enrique Mora, says Iran and the five remaining signatories to the 2015 nuclear agreement will resume anti-Iran sanctions removal talks in the Austrian capital of Vienna on Monday to discuss and define the way ahead.
Iran says will continue sanctions removal talks with seriousness, rejects granting many concessions to P4+1 Press TV 23 Dec 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says the Islamic Republic will continue negotiations for the removal of sanctions imposed on the country in the Austrian capital with seriousness, emphasizing that Tehran will never give excessive concessions to the opposite side.
Iranians Express Skepticism, Frustration Over Nuclear Talks RFE/RL 23 Dec 2021 -- Frustration and skepticism are growing among Iranians as indirect talks between Tehran and the United States aimed at reviving a landmark nuclear deal remain mired in delays and disputes.
Iran Agrees To Take Tea From Sri Lanka To Settle $251 Million Oil Debt RFE/RL 23 Dec 2021 -- Iran has agreed to accept Ceylon tea in exchange for some $251 million in oil debt from the South Asian island nation of Sri Lanka, Iranian media report.
COVID-19 kills 44 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 22 Dec 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 131,211 with 44 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Iran, Russia, Turkey reject any military solution to Syrian conflict IRNA 22 Dec 2021 -- Representatives of Iran, Russia and Turkey - as guarantors of the Astana format - issued a statement in the end of the 17th International Meeting on Syria in the Astana Format on Wednesday noting that there could be no military solution to the Syrian conflict.
Joint Statement by the Representatives of Iran, Russia and Turkey on the 17th International Meeting on Syria in the Astana Format, Nur-Sultan, 21-22 December 2021 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Dec 2021
Iran makes technology of producing drone indigenous IRNA 22 Dec 2021 -- Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force has said that the country achieved technology of producing drone and made this technology as indigenous.
IRGC Ground Force employs new homegrown tank in military exercise Press TV 22 Dec 2021 -- Marking the third day of massive joint military exercises, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)'s Ground Force has employed an advanced homegrown tank dubbed Karrar for the first time.
Video: Iran Tests Out New Tank, Precision Combat Drones in 'Great Prophet' War Games Sputnik 22 Dec 2021 -- During multi-day war games across Iran, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has deployed several new weapons, including improved tanks and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
U.S. National-Security Adviser Warns Iran Nuclear Diplomacy May Be Exhausted Within 'Weeks' RFE/RL 22 Dec 2021 -- U.S. national-security adviser Jake Sullivan has warned that current diplomatic efforts aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran may be exhausted within "weeks."
Israel Could Attack Iran's Nuclear Programme Tomorrow If Needed, Says Air Force Future Head Sputnik 22 Dec 2021 -- The statement comes as US national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, is visiting Israel for detailed talks with Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Iran's nuclear programme. Israel has claimed Tehran is trying to develop nuclear weapons whereas Iran insists it's nuclear programme is intended only for peaceful purposes.
White House: US, Israel Agree Iran's 'Rapidly Advancing' Nuke Programme is 'Grave Threat' to Peace Sputnik 22 Dec 2021 -- The White House statement comes in the wake of negotiations in Vienna on the possibility of restoring the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) - an accord envisaging Tehran scaling back its nuclear programme in exchange for sanctions relief.
US, Israel Reaffirm Deal to Keep Iran from Developing Nuclear Weapons VOA 22 Dec 2021 -- The U.S. and Israel said Iran's nuclear program "poses a grave threat to the region" and vowed to keep Iran from getting a nuclear weapon following a meeting in Israel between U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan and his Israeli counterpart, Eyal Hulata.
EU's top court allows European firms to scrap Iran deals Press TV 22 Dec 2021 -- The EU's supreme court has intervened to protect European companies against legal action by Iran for failing to fulfill their contractual obligations.
COVID-19 kills 43 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 21 Dec 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 131,167 with 43 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
IDF's Former Intel Chief Hayman Admits Israel Was Involved in Soleimani's Assassination Sputnik 22 Dec 2021 -- In a recent interview, a former leading Israel Defense Force (IDF) official admitted for the first time that Israel played a role in the assassination of Iranian Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani in Iraq, which was carried out by a US drone.
Two guided missile destroyers rejoin Iranian navy IRNA 21 Dec 2021 -- Iranian Navy redeployed two guided missile destroyers on Tuesday after overhauling them.
Iran unveils first home-grown marine diesel engine ISNA 21 Dec 2021 -- The first Iranian-made marine diesel engine was unveiled on Tuesday while two overhauled destroyers joined the army naval forces.
Advanced destroyers rejoin Iranian Navy after complete overhaul Press TV 21 Dec 2021 -- Two advanced missile destroyers have rejoined the Iranian Navy after undergoing a complete overhaul process performed by experts at home.
Latest drill proved enemies will be obliterated before nearing Iran islands: IRGC Navy cmdr. Press TV 21 Dec 2021 -- The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy says the elite military force's latest drill sent a warning to the enemies that the country will annihilate them before they can even get close to its southern islands in the Persian Gulf.
IRGC Precision-strike drones hit fixed, mobile targets on 2nd day of massive drill Press TV 21 Dec 2021 -- Precision-strike combat drones as well as sophisticated ballistic and cruise missiles have played a major role in the large-scale military exercises that Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) is holding in an area stretching along the southern shores of the country.
'Iran Threat' High On Agenda As U.S. National-Security Adviser Travels To Israel RFE/RL 21 Dec 2021 -- U.S. national-security adviser Jake Sullivan will visit Israel this week for discussions likely to be dominated by a perceived threat from Iran amid U.S. concerns that the time Tehran would need to develop a nuclear weapon has become "unacceptably short."
COVID-19 kills 41 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 20 Dec 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 131,124 with 41 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
Sound of explosion in Bushehr comes from military drills: Iranian official Press TV 20 Dec 2021 -- Following reports of an explosion-like sound near Iran's nuclear power plant near the southern city of Bushehr, an Iranian official says it was an anti-aircraft fire, which was part of military drills in the area.
Iran's IRGC stages massive military exercise along southern shores Press TV 20 Dec 2021 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has launched a large-scale military exercise in an area stretching along the southern shores of the country on the Persian Gulf and the strategic Strait of Hormuz, with the participation of airborne units, ground, and naval forces.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Hold Major Military Drill In Southern Iran RFE/RL 20 Dec 2021 -- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) kicked off five days of military maneuvers across the country's south on December 20, state television reported, amid continued tensions with the West over Tehran's nuclear program.
Iran Conducts Air Defence Drills Above Bushehr Nuclear Facility Sputnik 20 Dec 2021 -- The Iranian armed forces carried out an air defence exercise in the airspace above the Bushehr nuclear power plant on Monday morning, Deputy Governor-General of the Bushehr Province for Political, Security, and Social Affairs, Mohammad Taqi Irani, said.
Iran says US offered no tangible proposal, text to P4+1 in Vienna Press TV 20 Dec 2021 -- The spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry says the United States has offered "no tangible proposal or text" to the P4+1 group of countries in the Austrian capital of Vienna, where high-ranking talks are underway to remove the US sanctions against Iran and revive the 2015 agreement.
US Prepares Additional Options on Iran in Case Diplomacy Fails Sputnik 20 Dec 2021 -- The United States is preparing additional options on Iran regarding talks to revive the 2015 nuclear agreement - formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) - if diplomatic efforts to resolve the issue fail, White House spokesperson Jan Psaki said.
COVID-19 kills 50 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 19 Dec 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 131,083 with 50 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
Iran says export of homemade COVID-19 vaccines possible in a few months IRNA 19 Dec 2021 -- Possibility of exporting indigenous coronavirus vaccines has been examined and it will be done in a few months, Iran's deputy health minister for research and technical affairs announced on Sunday.
Omicron makes landfall in Iran, authorities urge booster shots Press TV 19 Dec 2021 -- Iranian health ministry has detected a first case of infection in the country with the Omicron coronavirus variant as authorities insist booster vaccinations should cover all adults in the country to prevent a fresh wave of the disease.
Sustainable security in Afghanistan possible only real collective participation, inclusive government: Iran FM ISNA 19 Dec 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian stressed that sustainable security and political and social stability in Afghanistan is possible only through real collective participation and an inclusive and effective government in which all ethnicities and religions play a role.
Iran FM: Sustainable security in Afghanistan only possible through inclusive govt. representing all ethnicities Press TV 19 Dec 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says establishment of sustainable security and stability in the war-torn Afghanistan is only possible through the formation of an inclusive government, which would represent all ethnic groups and religions in the country.
Iran's Navy takes delivery of optimally overhauled destroyer, military aircraft Press TV 19 Dec 2021 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran Navy has taken delivery of a number of overhauled military aircraft, swimmer delivery vehicles and a destroyer that have been modernized by the country's specialists to meet with the world's state-of-the-art technologies.
Alvand destroyer, 4 submarines join Iran Army Navy IRNA 19 Dec 2021 -- Alvand Destroyer and four submarines joined the Iranian Army Navy at a ceremony in southern Iran on Sunday.
Alvand Destroyer joins Iran's naval fleet IRNA 19 Dec 2021 -- Alvand Destroyer, the newest warship of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, was set afloat in an official launching ceremony attended by the Deputy Army Commander for Coordination Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari and Iran's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani here on Sunday.
Hiatus in Vienna talks based on consensus: Khatibzadeh ISNA 19 Dec 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Saeed Khatibzadeh stressed that contrary to the Western side's claim about Iran's call for a hiatus in negotiations, the three European parties to the P4+1 group and other members of the group are fully aware that the timetable was fixed following a consensus among all parties and in consideration of the holidays of the European sides on the occasion of Christmas and the New Year.
Iran allowed IAEA cameras installed at Karaj facility after its preconditions met: AEOI spokesman Press TV 19 Dec 2021 -- The spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the country allowed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to reinstall its surveillance cameras at the TESA Karaj Complex only after the UN nuclear watchdog met Tehran's preconditions.
COVID-19 kills 41 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 18 Dec 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 131,033 with 41 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Iran has no city in COVID-19 high-risk red zone Press TV 18 Dec 2021 -- No Iranian city has been in the COVID-19 high-risk red zone during the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Health and Medical Education said on Saturday.
FM spokesman: EU trio's seriousness, strong will needed for progress in negotiations IRNA 18 Dec 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman emphasized here on Saturday that if the EU trio will instead of emphasizing on useless and outdated blame-game show seriousness and strong will aimed at reaching agreement then achieving progress in nuclear negotiations is possible.
E3 back down in face of Iran demands IRNA 18 Dec 2021 -- At the end of the seventh round of Vienna talks for revival of the 2015 nuclear deal and lifting of anti-Iran sanctions, three European states (Britain, France and Germany) retreated from their stances and were convinced to accept Iranians' proposals as a basis for the next round of negotiations in the Austrian capital.
Pace of reaching agreement depends on the other side: Iran's top negotiator ISNA 18 Dec 2021 -- "If the other side of Vienna talks accepts the rational views and positions of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the new round of talks can be the last one and we can achieve a deal in the shortest possible time," Iran's chief negotiator, Ali Bagheri announced.
IAEA showcases new surveillance cameras to be placed at Iran's nuclear site People's Daily 18 Dec 2021 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) showcased here Friday new surveillance cameras to be placed at the Karaj nuclear facility, a centrifuge component manufacturing workshop in north-central part of Iran.
Despite Europe claim, Vienna talks break result of collective consensus: Iran Press TV 18 Dec 2021 -- The spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry has rejected "unrealistic" claims by the three European signatories to the 2015 nuclear agreement that the Vienna talks were suspended at Tehran's request, saying it was a decision made by all the participating delegations.
EU's Mora: 'Now we have common basis' on removal of Iran sanctions Press TV 18 Dec 2021 -- European Union deputy foreign policy chief Enrique Mora says the parties to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal somehow have a "common basis" on the removal of unilateral sanctions against the Islamic Republic.
Iran Insists Missing Video From Nuclear Site Lost Due To 'Sabotage' RFE/RL 18 Dec 2021 -- Iran's Atomic Energy Organization has rejected that it is responsible for the loss of surveillance video from a centrifuge-parts-production site, suggesting that the data was lost due to an attack on the plant this summer.
Senior State Department Official On the JCPOA Talks in Vienna US Dept. of State 17 Dec 2021
US Cites 'Progress' but Warns Nuclear Deal Could Die Without Urgent Iranian Action VOA 17 Dec 2021 -- The U.S. says its indirect talks with Iran on reviving a 2015 nuclear deal made modest progress in the latest round that ended Friday, but it also says much work remains to be done to prevent what is left of the agreement between Tehran and world powers from quickly falling apart.
COVID-19 kills 46 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 17 Dec 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 130,992 with 46 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
Iran official says IAEA camera memory destroyed in June attack contrary to watchdog's claim Press TV 18 Dec 2021 -- An official at the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has rejected claims by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) about the storage device of one of its cameras installed at Karaj site.
JCPOA Joint Commission meeting kicks off in Vienna IRNA 17 Dec 2021 -- The 4th Joint JCPOA Meeting in 7th round of Vienna Talks kicked off in the Austrian capital on Friday afternoon.
If sanctions are lifted, Iran will go back to its commitments: AEOI chief IRNA 17 Dec 2021 -- Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami said that sanctions should be lifted and then Iran will fulfill its commitments, adding that Iran has nothing called negotiations with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and we have set our activities according to the current routine.
Bagheri Kani: E3 ultimately agreed to accept Iran viewpoints as basis for serious, result-oriented talks Press TV 17 Dec 2021 -- As another round of discussions in Vienna comes to a close, Iran's chief negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani says the three European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal, also known as the E3, intimately agreed to accept Tehran's viewpoint as a basis for "serious, result-oriented" talks.
Iran's top negotiator: 'Good progress' made, Vienna talks to continue after a break of few days Press TV 17 Dec 2021 -- Iran's lead negotiator at the negotiations in the Austrian capital to remove the US sanctions says good progress has been made in Vienna this week, noting that the high-ranking talks will continue after a short break.
Tehran-IAEA agreement to strip away lies, pretexts for continuation of sanctions: Iran's nuclear chief Press TV 17 Dec 2021 -- The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the organization is making efforts to deprive all ill-wishers of pretexts for the continuation of sanctions, after Iran took a voluntary measure to further collaborate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
U.S. Says Iran's Nuclear Breakout Time Is 'Really Short' As Latest Vienna Talks Adjourn RFE/RL 17 Dec 2021 -- An unnamed source within the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden has said that the amount of time required for Iran to develop nuclear weapons if it chooses to do so is "really short," adding that the situation was "alarming."
Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's comment on important advances in IAEA-Iran interaction Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 16 Dec 2021
COVID-19 kills 63 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 16 Dec 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 130,946 with 63 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
Iran, Oman hold naval drills in Strait of Hormuz IRNA 16 Dec 2021 -- Rescue and relief maneuvers were held by Iranian and Omani naval forces in Iranian territorial waters in Strait of Hormuz and the Sea of Oman on Thursday.
Iran, Oman hold joint military exercises in Strait of Hormuz, Sea of Oman Press TV 16 Dec 2021 -- The Iranian Navy and the Royal Navy of Oman have held a joint military drill in Iran's territorial waters in the Strait of Hormuz and the Sea of Oman.
AEOI spokesman: IAEA cameras to be installed in Karaj site after accurate technical review IRNA 16 Dec 2021 -- Senior Iranian nuclear official said that cameras of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will be installed once again in TESA site in Karaj, west of Tehran, after accurate judicial, security, and technical review.
Iran: IAEA cameras to be installed at Karaj site after meticulous examination Press TV 16 Dec 2021 -- The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has shed light on an agreement with the UN nuclear agency to replace cameras at a nuclear facility that were damaged by an act of sabotage in June, explaining that the equipment will be re-installed only after "meticulous" examination.
Iran Says IAEA Won't See Images From Reinstalled Cameras At Nuclear Site Until Sanctions Are Lifted RFE/RL 16 Dec 2021 -- One day after Iran agreed to reinstall surveillance cameras at one of its nuclear facilities, a spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran said that the UN's atomic watchdog will not be able to examine images from the cameras until sanctions are lifted.
FM: Iran not to accept any commitment beyond JCPOA IRNA 16 Dec 2021 -- Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said that Iran will not accept any commitment beyond the July 2015 nuclear deal, aka Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Ukraine, Canada, U.K., Sweden Set Deadline For Settlement With Iran Over Downing Of Airliner RFE/RL 16 Dec 2021 -- Ukraine, Canada, Sweden, and Britain have told Iran that it has three weeks to reverse its refusal to address demands for reparations after the downing of a Ukrainian passenger airliner last year.
COVID-19 kills 52 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 15 Dec 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 130,883 with 52 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Iran, UN Atomic Agency Agree On Reinstalling Damaged Cameras At Nuclear Site RFE/RL 15 Dec 2021 -- Iran and the UN's nuclear watchdog have announced an agreement on replacing damaged cameras at an Iranian nuclear complex amid Western warnings that talks with Tehran on reviving a 2015 nuclear deal were "rapidly reaching the end of the road."
European Powers Warn Iran Nuclear Talks Nearing 'End Of The Road' RFE/RL 15 Dec 2021 -- Three European powers said on December 14 that talks with Iran to revive the 2015 nuclear deal are "rapidly reaching the end of the road," while Tehran accused Western powers of playing a "blame game."
Iran allows IAEA to replace damaged cameras at Karaj site IRNA 15 Dec 2021 -- Iran voluntarily allowed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to replace the damaged cameras at Karaj's TESA site with the new ones in the wake of a recent agreement with the IAEA.
FM: Iran reaches good agreement with IAEA IRNA 15 Dec 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Wednesday that Iran has reached a good agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
FM Spox sees progress in Iran-IAEA talks IRNA 15 Dec 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said that the talks between the head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) and the director-general of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have led to progress and gaps over several issues have narrowed.
Iran voluntarily allows IAEA to replace its damaged cameras with new ones ISNA 15 Dec 2021 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran in a voluntarily act allowed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to replaced its damaged cameras with new ones.
Iranian Foreign Ministry rejects GCC's 'unconstructive' communiqué amid diplomatic moves Press TV 15 Dec 2021 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly condemns a thoroughly anti-Tehran communiqué issued at the end of the [Persian] Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)'s most recent summit, stressing the Islamic Republic will brook no meddling in its internal affairs, including its peaceful nuclear program.
Iran takes voluntary action to resolve misunderstanding with International Atomic Energy Agency Press TV 15 Dec 2021 -- Iran has taken a "voluntary" action to help resolve an instance of misunderstanding with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
UN urges US to lift anti-Iran sanctions in line with JCPOA Press TV 15 Dec 2021 -- The United Nations has called on the United States to lift sanctions against Iran in line with the 2015 multilateral nuclear deal, which Washington has abandoned, and extend waivers regarding oil trade with the Islamic Republic, amid a diplomatic process in Vienna to revitalize the troubled agreement.
COVID-19 kills 67 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 14 Dec 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 130,831 with 67 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Psychological warfare won't disrupt Iran's peaceful nuclear activity: AEOI chief IRNA 14 Dec 2021 -- Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami said on Tuesday that Iran would continue its nuclear activities to leverage the technology in all aspects of people's lives, including in medicine, agriculture, environment, and industry, adding that psychological warfare will not disrupt Iran's peaceful nuclear activities.
Gov't Spox: Iran has correct narration of Vienna Talks IRNA 14 Dec 2021 -- Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Bahadori Jahromi said Iran has a correct narration of the Vienna Talks, adding that all suggestions have been made in the framework of previous negotiations.
E3 playing blame game against Iran in Vienna talks IRNA 14 Dec 2021 -- Three European powers (Britain, France, and Germany) have neglected the United States' destructive role in the current situation of the 2015 nuclear deal, trying to portray Iran as an obstacle in the way of reviving the accord.
Iran's nuclear program to be pursued in line with JCPOA in exchange for sanctions removal ISNA 14 Dec 2021 -- In a telephone conversation with Oman's Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al-Busaidi, Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian referred to good ties between the two countries and their determination to maintain, expand and strengthen relations as well as regional and international cooperation.
Gaps over several issues between Iran, IAEA narrowed: Foreign Ministry to Press TV Press TV 14 Dec 2021 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesman tells Press TV that ongoing discussions between Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), and Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi have led to progress and that gaps over several issues of mutual interest have narrowed.
Some actors insist on blaming Iran, brush aside diplomacy in Vienna talks: Iran negotiator Press TV 14 Dec 2021 -- Iran's chief negotiator to the Vienna talks on the removal of anti-Iran sanctions has lambasted Western parties over their insistence on playing a blame game against Iran, advising them to pursue real diplomacy.
Iran says ready for 'good deal' to reap JCPOA benefits, ease other side's concerns Press TV 14 Dec 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has expressed Tehran's readiness to reach a "good agreement" in order to take full advantage of the economic benefits of the 2015 nuclear agreement and address the potential concerns of the other parties.
Iran, West Trade Blame For Lack Of Progress In Nuclear Talks RFE/RL 14 Dec 2021 -- Iran has accused Western parties to its 2015 nuclear deal of "persisting in their blame game," after European diplomats involved in ongoing negotiations aimed at reviving the agreement said Tehran was putting forward new proposals that are "inconsistent" with the accord.
Iran's current path of nuclear escalation risks provoking a serious crisis UK FCDO 14 Dec 2021 -- Statement of Ambassador Barbara Woodward Security Council meeting on the implementation of resolution 2231
The diplomatic door is firmly open for Iran to do a deal now UK FCDO 14 Dec 2021 -- Joint statement by United Kingdom, Germany and France ahead of Security Council meeting on the implementation of resolution 2231
'Additional effort and patience' needed to revive Iran nuclear deal UN News 14 Dec 2021 -- Ongoing talks to get the Iran nuclear deal back on track indicate "additional effort and patience" are required for its full restoration, the UN political affairs chief told the UN Security Council in New York on Tuesday.
US Official: Iran 'Slow-Walking' Nuclear Talks VOA 14 Dec 2021 -- A senior U.S. official said Tuesday that Iran cannot be allowed to "slow-walk" nuclear diplomacy at talks in Vienna to revive the 2015 deal to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear bomb.
COVID-19 death toll drops under 50 in Iran IRNA 13 Dec 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 130,764 with 42 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
Iraq says still needs to import gas from Iran as debt piles up Press TV 13 Dec 2021 -- Iraq's electricity ministry says the Arab country still needs to import natural gas from Iran because its plan to locally provide fuel for its power plants has not been completed yet.
Iran receives no constructive initiative or proposal from opposite side so far: Bagheri ISNA 13 Dec 2021 -- The head of the Iranian negotiating team Ali Bagheri stressed, "Iranian team has not yet received any constructive initiative or proposal from the opposite side during the ongoing negotiations in Vienna".
Iran, Russia reaffirm determination to restore nuclear deal in its original version Press TV 13 Dec 2021 -- The foreign ministers of Iran and Russia have reaffirmed their respective countries' commitment to the restoration of the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), in its original version.
Saudi Diplomat Accuses Iran Of Playing 'Games' As Sides Hold Talks To Repair Ties RFE/RL 13 Dec 2021 -- Saudi Arabia and Iran have held a new round of talks aimed at mending badly strained ties, the Jordanian state news agency reported on December 13, as the Saudi envoy to the United Nations accused Tehran of playing "games" in its dialogue with Riyadh.
Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's telephone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hossein Amir-Abdollahian Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 13 Dec 2021
'Last Chance': UK Foreign Secretary Warns Time is Running Out for Iran Amid Nuclear Deal Talks Sputnik 13 Dec 2021 -- The United Kingdom, United States, and Germany have expressed fear that the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) will fail to garner a serious resolution from Iran. The three western allies believe time is running out to come to an agreement, even as the rhetoric on both sides gets turned up.
COVID-19 kills 61 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 12 Dec 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 130,722 with 61 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
Army: Iran's 1st domestically-built reconnaissance vessel almost finished Press TV 12 Dec 2021 -- The Iranian Navy's first domestically-built reconnaissance vessel has reached its final stages of construction, says the chief of the Army's shipyard, which is located in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas.
At G7 Meeting, U.K. Implores Iran To Seize 'Last Chance' For Serious Approach To Nuclear Talks RFE/RL 12 Dec 2021 -- The United Kingdom publicly challenged Iran on December 12 to seize on a "last chance" to bring serious proposals to negotiations on a lasting solution to revive a six-year-old nuclear deal.
COVID-19 kills 58 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 11 Dec 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 130,661 with 58 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Iran reports lowest number of daily COVID-19 cases in more than one year Press TV 11 Dec 2021 -- Iran's Health Ministry has registered 1,686 new daily COVID-19 infections, the lowest tally over the past 460 days, marking a sharp decline in cases as the fifth wave of the pandemic subsides.
Iran's IRGC Navy takes delivery of more than 100 homegrown combat speedboats Press TV 11 Dec 2021 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has taken delivery of 110 domestically-manufactured combat speedboats for maritime operations in Iran's southern territorial waters.
Foreign Policy of President Raisi admin in last 100 days IRNA 11 Dec 2021 -- President Ebrahim Raisi's administration has achieved remarkable progress in Iran's foreign policy such as repairing ties with neighboring and regional states as well as membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Council, enhancing relations with Latin American states, and powerful return to the Vienna talks.
Top negotiator says 2015 nuclear deal Iran's red line, anything less unacceptable Press TV 11 Dec 2021 -- Iran's lead negotiator says Tehran will not accept anything less than the nuclear agreement it signed with world powers in 2015, stressing that the issue will remain Tehran's red line at the ongoing talks in Vienna.
Iran's nuclear program has made great progress, now producing 60% enriched uranium: IAEA head Press TV 11 Dec 2021 -- The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency says Iran's nuclear program has made significant progress, and the country is currently enriching uranium to the purity level of 60%.
Iranian President Says Tehran Is 'Serious' In Vienna Talks On Reviving Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 11 Dec 2021 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says Tehran is serious in its nuclear talks with world powers in Vienna, the official IRNA news agency reported on December 11.
Israel Consulted US Prior to Covert Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Site, Missile Factory - Report Sputnik 11 Dec 2021 -- Earlier this year, Iran's Karaj nuclear facility and a missile base were targeted in alleged "hostile" attempts to cripple the country's defences and impede Tehran's nuclear research. Though Tel Aviv has not taken responsibility for the strikes, Israel has declared that the IAF is "determined" and will "not hesitate to act when it is needed".
COVID-19 kills 79 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 10 Dec 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 130,603 with 79 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
Iran's imported covid vaccine passes 150m doses IRNA 10 Dec 2021 -- A senior official in Iran's Customs Administration said that new shipping of the COVID-19 vaccine was received on Friday, with the total import of vaccine passing 150 million doses.
'Dishonest reports' won't weaken Iran's will to secure nation's rights: Chief negotiator in Vienna talks Press TV 10 Dec 2021 -- Iran's chief negotiator in Vienna talks has once again reaffirmed the Islamic Republic's determination to reach a deal with the P4+1 group of countries on the removal of sanctions during the ongoing negotiations in the Austrian capital, saying "dishonest reports" from outside the negotiating room will fail to have any impact on Tehran's will.
We are all in Vienna to reach good deal on sanctions removal, says Iran's foreign minister Press TV 10 Dec 2021 -- Iran's foreign minister has underlined Iran's resolve to reach a "good agreement" through the ongoing talks in Vienna, which aim to remove US sanctions, saying the Western sides have talked the talk in recent years but it is high time they walk the walk as well to secure a serious, good deal.
Pentagon Declines to Say If US, Israel Mull Training for Strikes on Iran Nuclear Sites Sputnik 10 Dec 2021 -- Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby on Friday declined to say whether the United States and Israel are mulling drills to prepare for possible strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities if diplomacy fails to revive the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
COVID-19 kills 78 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 09 Dec 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has emphasized that the country's nuclear negotiating team will stay in Vienna, Austria, as long as it is required to reach a consensus on lifting anti-Iran sanctions and reviving the 2015 nuclear deal.
U.S. Warns Iran Of 'Additional Measures' If Nuclear Diplomacy Fails RFE/RL 09 Dec 2021 -- As Tehran and world powers seeking to revive the moribund 2015 nuclear deal resumed talks in Vienna, the United States warned that it would take "additional measures" to block Iran's ability to earn revenue if diplomacy over the country's nuclear program fails.
Russia Warns US-Israeli Exercises Against Iran Would Destabilize Situation in 'Explosive Region' Sputnik 09 Dec 2021 -- On Wednesday, Reuters reported that US and Israeli officials planned to discuss possible joint military exercises in preparation for a 'worst-case scenario' to destroy Iran's peaceful nuclear facilities if diplomatic efforts to salvage the Iran nuclear deal fell through.
Iran Top Priority for U.S., Israel DoD News 09 Dec 2021 -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met today with Israeli Defense Minister Benjamin "Benny" Gantz during a closed meeting at the Pentagon. A top priority for both defense leaders was a shared concern regarding the aggressive actions of the Iranian government.
Top negotiator: Iran serious about sanctions removal talks in Vienna, sticks to its declared positions Press TV 09 Dec 2021 -- Iran's top negotiator in Vienna talks on the removal of sanctions imposed on the country says the Islamic Republic is serious about taking part in the negotiations in the Austrian capital, but insists on the positions it declared during previous meetings.
Iran urges P4+1 to give 'documented, well-founded' response to proposals in Vienna Press TV 09 Dec 2021 -- Iran's chief negotiator has described as "documented and well-founded" the proposals submitted to the five other signatories of the 2015 nuclear deal in the course of the latest round of talks in Vienna, saying the P4+1 group is now expected to offer a response in a similar vein.
COVID-19 kills 90 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 08 Dec 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 130,446 with 90 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Iran fully ready to roll out coronavirus booster program: VP Mokhber Press TV 08 Dec 2021 -- Iran's Vice President Mohamamd Mokhber has announced the country's full preparedness for rolling out coronavirus booster vaccinations amid efforts by the government to prevent a fresh surge in the number of infections.
Britain Urges Iran To Take Advantage Of 'Last Chance' To Return To Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 08 Dec 2021 -- British Foreign Minister Liz Truss has urged Iran to agree to return to the stalled nuclear deal worked out with world powers in 2015, saying it is the "last chance" to do so.
EU Official: Iran to Return to Nuclear Talks on Thursday VOA 08 Dec 2021 -- A top European Union diplomat said Wednesday that nuclear talks with Iran will resume Thursday in Vienna. And the U.S. will know soon whether Iran is serious about reviving the nuclear accord, a State Department spokesperson said.
West turns blind eye to culpable for JCPOA situation IRNA 08 Dec 2021 -- Ahead of next phase of the seventh round of the Joint Commission meeting of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the Western powers take stances against new Iranian proposals, indicating that they fail to notice the fact that the United States should be held accountable for the current standstill in the way of implementing the international agreement.
Iran FM: Removal of all sanctions a must for US return to 2015 deal IRNA 08 Dec 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has stressed that all US sanctions against Iran have to be lifted for returning to the July 2015 nuclear deal, aka Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Spox: US escalation of sanctions "anything but seriousness & goodwill" IRNA 08 Dec 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh stressed US addiction to sanctions, saying it is anything but seriousness and goodwill.
Iran condemns US unfair sanctions against maritime industry ISNA 08 Dec 2021 -- International Maritime Organization (IMO) is hosting 32th summit of IMO Assembly. The summit is being held via webinar from 6 to 15 December 2021 and it is attended by 174 member states.
The US fails to understand "maximum failure": Khatibzadeh ISNA 08 Dec 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh reacted to US' new sanctions against Tehran.
US delegation to return to Vienna talks over weekend Press TV 08 Dec 2021 -- US Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley and his delegation are scheduled to travel to Austria over the weekend to join the remaining signatories to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) for the new round of talks on the removal of American sanctions against Iran.
COVID-19 kills 79 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 07 Dec 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 130,356 with 79 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
United States Prevails in Actions to Seize and Forfeit Iranian Terror Group's Missiles and Petroleum US Dept. of Justice 07 Dec 2021 -- The Justice Department today announced the successful forfeiture of two large caches of Iranian arms, including 171 surface-to-air missiles and eight anti-tank missiles, as well as approximately 1.1 million barrels of Iranian petroleum products.
US imposes new sanctions on dozen of Iranian officials, organizations Press TV 07 Dec 2021 -- The United States has imposed fresh sanctions on a number of Iranian officials and entities accusing them of committing human rights abuses, as Iran and the five other parties to the 2015 nuclear deal are set to start a new round of negotiations on the removal of American sanctions on Thursday.
U.S. Hits Iranian Officials, Entities With Sanctions Over 'Serious' Rights Abuses RFE/RL 07 Dec 2021 -- The United States has slapped sanctions on about a dozen Iranian officials and entities accused of committing "serious" human rights abuses.
US Slaps Commander of Iran's IRGC Basij Forces With Sanctions Sputnik 07 Dec 2021 -- The move comes as talks continue in Vienna between Iran and the US on lifting sanctions from the Islamic Republic in return for the latter's compliance with the provisions of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. However, so far the negotiations remain stalled due to the sides failing to find a tangible compromise.
Report: International Nuclear Talks With Iran To Resume On December 9 RFE/RL 07 Dec 2021 -- Talks between world powers and Iran regarding Tehran's controversial nuclear program will resume on December 9 in Vienna, according to the country's semiofficial Tasnim news agency.
Iran, Russia discuss Vienna nuclear negotiations in Moscow IRNA 07 Dec 2021 -- Senior Foreign Ministry officials from Iran and Russia, in a meeting in Moscow on Tuesday, reviewed the latest developments of nuclear talks between Iran and the G4+1 in the Austrian capital.
Any deal must be comprehensive so that people feel its results: Iran FM ISNA 07 Dec 2021 -- Iran will follow the path of diplomacy and talks in Vienna within the framework of the logic of negotiation and understanding, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said.
Iran Foreign Ministry: Doubling down on sanctions won't create leverage for US in Vienna talks Press TV 07 Dec 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has lambasted fresh US sanctions against a number of the Iranian officials and entities over rights allegations, saying the intensification of anti-Iran measures will fail to create leverage and also runs counter to the anticipated seriousness and goodwill at a time that Iran and the remaining signatories to the 2015 nuclear deal are in the midst of a new round of talks on the removal of American sanctions.
Iran, P4+1 set to resume sanctions removal talks in Vienna Thursday Press TV 07 Dec 2021 -- Iran and the five other parties to the 2015 nuclear deal are set to start a new round of negotiations on Thursday, December 9, in the Austrian capital of Vienna, aimed at securing a removal of the sanctions imposed by the US on Iran after its withdrawal from the accord and reviving the embattled international document.
In Moscow, senior Iranian, Russian diplomats discuss ties, sanctions removal talks Press TV 07 Dec 2021 -- Senior Iranian and Russian diplomats have discussed the latest developments regarding mutual relations and the recent round of talks held between Tehran and the P4+1 group of countries in the Austrian capital of Vienna aimed at removing US sanctions against Iran.
No way for US to rejoin Iran deal without sanctions removal, says Iranian foreign minister Press TV 07 Dec 2021 -- Iran's foreign minister says there is no way for the United States to return to the 2015 nuclear agreement without the removal of sanctions imposed on the Iranian nation after Washington's withdrawal from the multilateral agreement.
COVID-19 kills 77 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 06 Dec 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 130,277 with 77 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
Iran insists on its rights under JCPOA IRNA 06 Dec 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Monday that Iran insists on all its rights under a 2015 nuclear deal with world powers and wants nothing more.
There no step-by-step agreement in Vienna talks: Khatibzadeh ISNA 06 Dec 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh stressed that there is no a step-by-step agreement in Vienna talks.
Issue of lifting sanctions, neutralizing sanctions to be pursued powerfully: President Raisi ISNA 06 Dec 2021 -- Referring to the outbreak of coronavirus, the economic situation and the treasury at the time of taking the office, Iranian President said, "The most important thing was the damage done to the hope and trust of the people, and one of the duties of the government was to restore this hope and trust".
European states lacked serious determination, practical ideas in Vienna talks: Iran FM Press TV 06 Dec 2021 -- The Iranian foreign minister says European signatories to the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran lacked serious determination to advance negotiations on the removal of anti-Tehran sanctions in Vienna, and have so far failed to come up with any practical ideas.
Vienna talks: Iran says no interactive, flexible attitude seen on other side Press TV 06 Dec 2021 -- The spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry has said that while Iran entered talks in Vienna on the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal with an interactive and flexible attitude, "this was not the case for the other side."
Berlin Dismisses Tehran's Proposals On Nuclear Talks As Unacceptable RFE/RL 06 Dec 2021 -- Germany's Foreign Ministry has said that it does not consider Iran's proposals regarding its nuclear program acceptable and expects Tehran to return to international negotiations with "realistic" bargaining positions.
Pakistani naval fleet docks in Iran's Bandar Abbas Press TV 05 Dec 2021 -- A Pakistani naval fleet, comprising three warships, has arrived in Iran's southern port city of Bandar Abbas on the Persian Gulf.
COVID-19 kills 76 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 05 Dec 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 130,200 with 76 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
Iran expects practical response in next Vienna talks: Diplomat IRNA 05 Dec 2021 -- A high-ranking diplomat from Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on other negotiating teams to prepare rational, precise, and possibly pragmatic responses to Iranian suggestions for Vienna talks.
Iran's Foreign Ministry's briefing meeting on latest status of Vienna talks ISNA 05 Dec 2021 -- A Senior official of Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a briefing meeting, explaining about the latest status of the Vienna talks, the progress made and the challenges ahead.
President Raeisi defends proposals forwarded by Iran during Vienna talks Press TV 05 Dec 2021 -- President Ebrahim Raeisi defends the proposals that have been forwarded by Iran during negotiations held in Vienna to examine the prospect of the US's removing its sanctions against the Islamic Republic.
Iran will not go back on demands it put forth during Vienna talks: Chief negotiator Press TV 05 Dec 2021 -- Iran's top negotiator in Vienna talks on the removal of sanctions imposed on the country says the Islamic Republic will not backtrack on the demands it has put forth during the seventh round of talks with other signatories to the 2015 nuclear deal in the Austrian capital.
Iran Blames US Stubbornness on Sanctions for Breakdown of Vienna Nuke Talks Sputnik 05 Dec 2021 -- Washington diplomats on Friday stormed out of talks on re-admitting the US to the JCPOA nuclear deal with Iran, claiming the Tehran delegation's insistence on a return to its original terms was not "serious" and accusing it of "walking back" concessions made by its previous president.
Iran Walked Back All Compromises Made During Past Nuclear Talks in Vienna, US Official Reveals Sputnik 05 Dec 2021 -- The latest round of talks in Vienna saw Iran walk back all previous compromises made for reviving the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, a senior US State Department official has revealed.
Four Iranian satellites in line for launch IRNA 05 Dec 2021 -- Four Iranian satellites are going through the final tests to be ready for launch soon.
COVID-19 kills 58 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 04 Dec 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 130,124 with 58 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Observing health protocols only way to stay safe from new COVID-19 wave: Iran's President ISNA 04 Dec 2021 -- The president of the Islamic Republic of Iran stressed, "The only way to stay safe from the new wave of COVID-19 is to follow health protocols and serious monitoring".
US renews sanctions waiver for Iraq to import Iranian energy Press TV 04 Dec 2021 -- The United States has granted Iraq a 120-day extension to a sanctions waiver allowing the Arab country to import energy from neighboring Iran.
Iran's air defense units fire missiles to test rapid reaction force over central Natanz city Press TV 04 Dec 2021 -- Following reports of a large explosion that was heard in the central city of Natanz, Iran's air defense force says it fired missiles to test rapid reaction force.
Iran's Army Says Air-Defense 'Test' Behind Blast Over Nuclear City Of Natanz RFE/RL 04 Dec 2021 -- Iranian state television has said the country's military fired a missile to test air defenses over Natanz, a city that houses nuclear sites.
Briefing With Senior State Department Official On the Seventh Round of the JCPOA Talks US Dept. of State 04 Dec 2021
US Official Accuses Iran of Reneging on Nuclear Compromises VOA 04 Dec 2021 -- A senior U.S. State Department official on Saturday accused Iran of reneging on the compromises it made in the last round of talks to revive the 2015 nuclear agreement and making more demands in its most recent proposals.
U.S., Europeans Disappointed By Iran's Stance In Nuclear Talks RFE/RL 03 Dec 2021 -- The United States and European powers have voiced disappointment at what they said was Iran's lack of seriousness in the latest round of negotiations on reviving a landmark 2015 nuclear deal.
Iran Nuclear Talks on Pause; US Puts Blame on Iran VOA 03 Dec 2021 -- Diplomats negotiating in Vienna to revive a 2015 deal that curbed the Iranian nuclear program have paused talks until next week, with officials from the United States and Europe criticizing Iran for a lack of progress.
US Ends Vienna Talks, Says Iran Not 'Serious' About Meeting JCPOA Compliance Standards Sputnik 03 Dec 2021 -- In 2018, then-US President Donald Trump unilaterally pulled out of the 2015 nuclear deal, claiming without evidence that Iran had been secretly violating its precepts. He reimposed US sanctions, and although the deal's other partners weren't convinced by Trump's claims, they nonetheless abided by US sanctions, leading to Iran backing out as well.
Mossad Chief Vows Iran Will ‘Never Have’ Nuclear Weapons', Says ‘Bad Deal With Tehran ‘Intolerable’ Sputnik 03 Dec 2021 -- As the seventh round of talks on the Iranian nuclear deal and the lifting of US sanctions on Tehran began in Vienna on Monday, media reported that Israel had shared intelligence with the US and several allies that Tehran was taking technical steps to enrich uranium to 90%, which is only done during the preparation of nuclear weapons.
Top diplomat urges JCPOA parties to present documented, logical answers to Iran’s proposal IRNA 03 Dec 2021 -- Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Ali Bagheri Kani referred to consultations in the JCPOA joint commission meeting, saying Iran expects other parties to present documented and logical responses to Iran’s proposal.
Reviewing Iran’s proposed texts in 4th day of Vienna talks IRNA 03 Dec 2021 -- Representatives of negotiating teams from the P4+1 group (Britain, France, Russia, China plus Germany), the European Union and Iran discussed texts proposed by the Islamic Republic in different sessions on Thursday.
P4+1 must give ‘reasonable, rational’ response to Iran’s proposed drafts: Lead negotiator to Vienna talks Press TV 03 Dec 2021 -- Iran’s lead negotiator to Vienna talks says the P4+1 group of countries has been given the chance to consult with their capitals on the Islamic Republic’s two proposed drafts, underlining that Tehran expects a “reasonable, documented and rational” response.
Iran FM says Western initiative in Vienna ‘good but slow’; calls for sanctions removal Press TV 03 Dec 2021 -- Iran’s top diplomat has described the process of negotiations in Vienna “good but slow,” asserting that the West needs to focus on removing the United States’ sanctions against Iran.
COVID-19 kills 76 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 02 Dec 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 129,988 with 76 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
Iran says presents draft proposals on sanctions removal, nuke restrictions at Vienna talks People's Daily 03 Dec 2021 -- Iran's chief negotiator in the Vienna talks announced on Thursday that two draft texts containing Iran's proposals on sanctions removal and nuclear restrictions have been presented to the parties to the 2015 nuclear agreement, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Iranian Scientists Recruited by Israel's Mossad Behind Explosions at Natanz Nuclear Plant - Report Sputnik 03 Dec 2021 -- The sabotage operation at Iran's Natanz Nuclear Fuel Enrichment Facility in April was carried out by top Iranian nuclear scientists working as agents for Israel's Mossad intelligence agency, Israeli media reported on Thursday.
U.S. Says 'Not Too Late' For Return To Nuclear Compliance Despite Recent Moves RFE/RL 02 Dec 2021 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Iran on December 2 there was still time to return to compliance with its nuclear deal with world powers despite its latest rhetoric.
IAEA chief meets with Iran top nuclear negotiator IRNA 02 Dec 2021 -- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General Rafael Grossi met and held talks with the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister and head of the Iranian team in Vienna talks, Ali Bagheri Kani on Thursday.
IAEA chief: There is no 90% enrichment in Iran IRNA 02 Dec 2021 -- Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi has said that there is no 90% enrichment at the moment in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Mora, E3 representatives meets with Iran top nuclear negotiator IRNA 02 Dec 2021 -- The Coordinator of the Joint Commission of the IAEA Board Enrique Mora and representatives of three European countries in Vienna met and held talks with the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister and head of the Iranian team in Vienna talks, Ali Bagheri Kani on Thursday.
FM: Iran follows clear agenda in Vienna talks, not optimistic about US, E3 intention' Press TV 02 Dec 2021 -- Iran's foreign minister says the Islamic Republic is following a clear agenda during the ongoing talks in the Austrian capital, but is not optimistic about the true intention and determination of the United States and the three European signatories to the 2015 nuclear agreement.
Baqeri-Kani: Iran resolved to actively, positively engage in Vienna talks Press TV 02 Dec 2021 -- Iran's top negotiator to Vienna talks on removal of sanctions imposed on Tehran says the Islamic Republic is resolute to actively and positively engage in negotiations with other signatories to 2015 nuclear deal, officially called Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Iran Foreign Ministry spox: Delegates in Vienna won't take instructions from Israeli PM Press TV 02 Dec 2021 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has lashed out at the latest remarks by the Israeli prime minister, Naftali Bennett, who has urged world powers to immediately stop ongoing talks in the Austrian capital on the removal of Iran sanctions, saying that negotiating delegates do not take orders from Bennett.
Iran's top negotiator: Ball in US court, Americans must remove sanctions Press TV 02 Dec 2021 -- Iran's top negotiator to the Vienna talks on the removal of sanctions imposed on Tehran says the ball is now in US court to remove the bans because Washington has violated not only the nuclear deal with Iran, but also the United Nations Security Council resolution that upheld it and other international laws.
In Vienna, Iran gives JCPOA parties draft documents on sanctions removal, nuclear steps Press TV 02 Dec 2021 -- As negotiations in Vienna enter a fourth day, Iran says it has provided the five parties to the 2015 nuclear deal with draft documents detailing its proposals and positions on the removal of sanctions imposed by the United States after leaving the agreement and the nuclear steps Tehran has taken in response.
IAEA chief rejects Israeli claims on Iran's plan for 90% uranium enrichment Press TV 02 Dec 2021 -- The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has dismissed claims by the Israeli regime that Iran is gearing up to enrich uranium to 90 percent purity.
Iran FM: Good deal within reach in Vienna if West shows goodwill Press TV 02 Dec 2021 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says a "good" agreement is at hand in the talks underway in Vienna, Austria, between Tehran and the five other parties to the 2015 nuclear deal "if the West shows good will."
COVID-19 kills 82 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 01 Dec 2021 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 129,912 with 82 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Iran Foreign Ministry rejects Saudi allegation of 'maintaining military presence in Yemen' Press TV 01 Dec 2021 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry vehemently rejects Saudi Arabia's allegations that the Islamic Republic maintains a military presence in Yemen, saying such allegations are aimed at deflecting attention away from the crimes committed by the Riyadh-led aggression coalition.
Iran's envoy: IAEA report a regular technical document IRNA 01 Dec 2021 -- Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Envoy to the Vienna-based International Organizations Mohammad Reza Ghaebi said on Wednesday that the latest report released by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Iran's nuclear activities is an updated regular technical report.
Iran top negotiator meets E3 representatives in Vienna IRNA 01 Dec 2021 -- Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister and head of the Iranian team in Vienna talks, Ali Bagheri Kani on Wednesday met and held talks with representatives of three European countries in Vienna.
New statement of Iran's Foreign Ministry regarding Ukrainian aircraft ISNA 01 Dec 2021 -- Given the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry's statement and also the latest developments regarding a Ukrainian plane's crash, the Public Relations Office of Iran's Foreign Ministry declares the following points to enlighten public opinion.
US' actions turn ideal of sustainable development into meaningless claim: Ravanchi ISNA 01 Dec 2021 -- Ambassador and permanent representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations, Majid Takht Ravanchi stressed that lack of decisive action on the part of the international community to counter US' illegal and unilateral actions have turned the pivotal ideal of sustainable development into a purely decorative and meaningless claim.
Iran, P4+1 continue talks in Vienna ISNA 01 Dec 2021 -- The sanctions removal working group held a meeting on Tuesday at the level of experts and with representatives of Iran, the European Union and the 4+1 group of countries in attendance at Vienna's Coburg Hotel.
Report: Iran delivers 2 million barrels of condensate to Venezuela Press TV 01 Dec 2021 -- Venezuela's state-run firm Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) has received 2 million barrels of condensate from Iran, S&P Global Platts reports.
Taliban, Iran Say Misunderstanding Sparked Brief Border Clashes VOA 01 Dec 2021 -- Afghanistan's Taliban and Iran confirmed Wednesday that clashes had broken out between the border security forces of the two countries, but neither side reported any casualties.
Dispute between border area dwellers resolved, managed: Spox IRNA 01 Dec 2021 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said here on Wednesday that disputes between dwellers of certain border areas which led to armed clashes in Sistan region was resolved and managed by the border guard forces and came to an end.
Iranian Border Guards Clash With Taliban In 'Misunderstanding' RFE/RL 01 Dec 2021 -- Iran's border guards and the Taliban ended clashes along a segment of the border in what Iranian state media reported was a "misunderstanding" from the Afghan side.

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