January 2022 - Iran Special Weapons News

COVID-19 kills 30 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 31 Jan 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 132,454 with 30 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
Iran self-sufficient in developing radar, missile systems: Cmdr. IRNA 31 Jan 2022 -- Commander of Iran's Air Defense Force Brigadier-General Alireza Sabahifard said on Monday that today Iran has reached self-sufficiency in designing and developing different types of radar and missile systems.
Iran envoy: No IAEA access to new nuclear site in Isfahan before conclusion of JCPOA revival talks Press TV 31 Jan 2022 -- Iran's ambassador to international organizations based in Vienna says the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will have no access to the country's new nuclear site in the central city of Isfahan before the ongoing talks on the removal of US sanctions and revival of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal reach a definitive result.
Report: Iran Moving Centrifuge Production To Isfahan RFE/RL 31 Jan 2022 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the UN's nuclear watchdog, says Iran has informed it that it will move the production of centrifuge parts to the central city of Isfahan from a workshop in Karaj.
Iran plans to move centrifuge parts production from Karaj to Isfahan, IAEA says Press TV 31 Jan 2022 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says Iran has informed the world body that it will move the production of centrifuge rotor tubes and bellows from TESA Karaj Complex to the central city of Isfahan.
Envoy: IAEA not to access new atomic facilities in Isfahan before JCPOA revival IRNA 31 Jan 2022 -- Iran's permanent representative to the Vienna-based International Organization Mohammad Reza Ghaebi said the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will not have any supervision access to Iran's new nuclear facility in Isfahan before the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is restored.
Senior State Department Official On the JCPOA Talks US Dept. of State 31 Jan 2022
Vienna talks make significant progress in all areas: Khatibzadeh ISNA 31 Jan 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh stressed that Vienna talks have made significant progress in all areas in the last three weeks.
Iran says success of Vienna talks hinges on getting 'right answer' from West Press TV 31 Jan 2022 -- The spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry has stressed that the talks between Iran and the five remaining parties to the 2015 deal can yield a reliable agreement once Tehran receives the "right answer" from the other sides to its rightful demands.
Gharibabadi blasts French, German officials' anti-Iran remarks IRNA 31 Jan 2022 -- Secretary of High Council for Human Rights Kazem Gharibabadi strongly criticized anti-Iran remarks by a French human rights ambassador and a German human rights commissioner.
France not in position to adopt decisions for Iran's judicial system: Gharibabadi ISNA 31 Jan 2022 -- Iran's Secretary of High Council for Human Rights Kazem Gharibabadi stressed that the difference between Iran and France is that Tehran deals with criminals according to the law, but Paris protects criminals and terrorists.
Iran exposes unsympathetic European diplomats over fake human rights concerns Press TV 31 Jan 2022 -- Iran has slammed insincere Western concerns over human rights issues, saying murderers of Iranian people are roaming freely in Europe while European officials remain silent.
COVID-19 kills 44 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 30 Jan 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 132,424 with 44 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
Iranian Parliament Hit By Omicron Outbreak RFE/RL 30 Jan 2022 -- Thirty members of Iran's parliament are in quarantine after testing positive for the omicron variant of the coronavirus.
Supreme Leader: US officials acknowledge failure of maximum pressure policy IRNA 30 Jan 2022 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in a meeting with a group of manufacturers, entrepreneurs and officials in the economic and industry sectors on Sunday in Imam Khomeini Hussainiyyah, underlined the failure of US policy of maximum pressure.
Khamenei Says 'Wrong Decisions' Also Behind Iran's Economic Woes RFE/RL 30 Jan 2022 -- Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said on January 30 that government mismanagement has contributed to Iran's economic woes, an acknowledgement of problems more frequently blamed on U.S. and other international sanctions.
Macron Tells Iranian President That Nuclear Negotiations Must Speed Up RFE/RL 30 Jan 2022 -- French President Emmanuel Macron has told his Iranian counterpart that the 2015 nuclear deal between world powers and Tehran can be revived, but ongoing negotiations must speed up and Iran must return to its full obligations under the accord.
Iranian, French Presidents discuss lifting sanctions, JCPOA guarantees IRNA 30 Jan 2022 -- Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi discussed the need for lifting of anti-Iran sanctions, verification and valid guarantees for proper implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in a phone conversation with his French President Emanuel Macron on Saturday night.
COVID-19 kills 24 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 29 Jan 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 132,380 with 24 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Commander: Iran Navy has advanced equipment by relying on domestic power IRNA 29 Jan 2022 -- Commander of Islamic Republic of Iran Navy Rear Admiral Shahram Irani said on Saturday that Iran Navy has highly advanced equipment by relying on its domestic power.
Iran president outlines foundations of potential agreement with P4+1 Press TV 29 Jan 2022 -- President Ebrahim Raeisi outlines the threefold foundations of a potential agreement between Iran and the P4+1 group of states.
COVID-19 kills 23 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 28 Jan 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 132,356 with 23 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
Iran, Russia call for complete pullout of foreign occupation forces from Syria Press TV 28 Jan 2022 -- Iran and Russia have demanded complete withdrawal of foreign forces from Syria, arguing that the latest spate of deadly violence in the Arab country's northeastern province of Hasakah is the upshot of illegal presence of occupation troops, particularly Americans.
Iran resolved to reach 'good, lasting, reliable' agreement in Vienna: FM Amir-Abdollahian Press TV 28 Jan 2022 -- Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Iran is firmly determined to reach a "good, lasting and reliable" agreement with the five remaining parties to the 2015 deal, as the eighth round of talks are ongoing in the Austrian capital of Vienna to revive the landmark US-abandoned accord.
Diplomats Say Iran Nuclear Talks Reaching 'Final Stage' RFE/RL 28 Jan 2022 -- The latest round of talks to save the Iran nuclear deal have neared a final stage, diplomats said, after weeks of intense diplomacy in Vienna.
COVID-19 kills 30 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 27 Jan 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 132,333 with 30 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
Iran's health minister says the country is practically in a sixth wave of coronavirus Press TV 27 Jan 2022 -- Iran's health minister Bahram Einollahi has declared the start of a new wave of coronavirus pandemic in the country as hospitals report increasing number of referrals with infections related to the Omicron variant of the virus.
Indictment and Guilty Plea Entered in Iranian Export Case US Dept. of Justice 27 Jan 2022 -- A U.K. man pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court in the District of Columbia to violations of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations. At the same time, an indictment was unsealed charging four individuals with the same offense, as well as related offenses.
Hackers Show Dissident Photos On Iranian State Television, Call For Khamenei's Death RFE/RL 27 Jan 2022 -- Hackers gained access to several Iranian state television channels and broadcast pictures of an exiled dissident group, as well as a message saying Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei should be executed.
Vienna talks underway: Iran's top negotiator meets EU, Russian representatives Press TV 27 Jan 2022 -- The eighth round of talks on removing anti-Iran sanctions is underway in the Austrian capital of Vienna, with the Islamic Republic's top negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani having met European Union deputy foreign policy chief Enrique Mora to discuss draft texts on guarantees and verification of the removal of the entire US bans.
Iran's Openness To Direct Nuclear Talks With U.S. Provokes Backlash At Home RFE/RL 27 Jan 2022 -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei banned any direct talks with the United States in 2018, soon after then-U.S. President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew Washington from the 2015 nuclear deal and reimposed crippling sanctions against Tehran.
Iran reacts to UK foreign secretary's claim IRNA 27 Jan 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh strongly reacted to the British foreign secretary's comment that Iran will be responsible for a possible impasse in the Vienna talks and in that event, all options will be on the table.
COVID-19 kills 29 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 26 Jan 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 132,303 with 29 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Saudi Arabia, Iraq to link power grids but Iran not out of picture Press TV 26 Jan 2022 -- Saudi Arabia and Iraq have signed a memorandum of understanding to link their power grids, Saudi state press agency SPA reports.
Iran, Azerbaijan sign agreement on infrastructural projects ISNA 26 Jan 2022 -- Following a three-day visit of Iran Minister of Transport and Urban Development and his delegation to Azerbaijan on January 24, the two sides agreed on joint infrastructural projects targeting at increased transit.
Iran dismisses UK's Truss remarks, advises other parties to drop repetitive blame game, dull discourse Press TV 26 Jan 2022 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry blasts Britain's Foreign Secretary Liz Truss for trying to portray Iran as the party that has been responsible for allegedly sabotaging negotiations in Vienna.
As Iran Nears Uranium Breakout Capacity, US Mulls Bomb-Making Scenarios VOA 26 Jan 2022 -- With the United States warning that Iran is just weeks from developing the capacity to make a nuclear weapon, there is disagreement among Washington experts on the likelihood of Iran rushing to build such a weapon, and how the U.S. and its allies should deal with that risk.
In Sign Of Deepening Ties, Taliban Increases Afghanistan's Water Flow To Iran RFE/RL Gandhara 26 Jan 2022 -- Iran helped the United States topple the Taliban's brutal regime in Afghanistan in 2001.
COVID-19 kills 23 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 25 Jan 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus disease in Iran increased to 132,274 with 23 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Iran starts COVID-19 vaccination for children IRNA 25 Jan 2022 -- Iranian Health Ministry has started COVID-19 vaccination for children between 9 and 12, the head of Health Ministry public relations office said.
Removal of sanctions will open room for any deal: Raeisi Press TV 25 Jan 2022 -- President Ebrahim Raeisi says an agreement with the parties to the 2015 accord is only possible if the cruel sanctions against the Iranian nation are removed.
WSJ: Differences divide US team in Vienna, pro-sanction officials leave Press TV 25 Jan 2022 -- The American negotiating team in Vienna has been split with internal differences over how best to proceed with the talks intended to revive a landmark 2015 agreement with Iran, The Wall Street Journal reported.
In a volte-face, US delinks prisoners' release from JCPOA revival talks Press TV 25 Jan 2022 -- The United States says the release of American prisoners by Iran is not a precondition for its return to full compliance with the 2015 nuclear agreement, just a day after US special envoy for Iran Robert Malley said an agreement in Vienna would be unlikely unless Iran releases the prisoners.
Senior U.S. Envoy Leaves Negotiating Team Trying To Revive Iran Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 25 Jan 2022 -- A senior U.S. envoy working to revive the Iran nuclear deal has left the negotiating team amid a report of differences of opinion on the way forward as the attempt to restore the deal intensifies.
Iran, Azerbaijan agree to construct border bridge IRNA 25 Jan 2022 -- Senior transportation officials from Iran and Azerbaijan signed an agreement on Tuesday to construct a road bridge on Astarachay River running along the joint border.
COVID-19 kills 21 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 24 Jan 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus disease in Iran increased to 132,251 with 21 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
AEOI chief: Development of nuclear reactors Iran's nat'l strategy IRNA 25 Jan 2022 -- Vice President and Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami said here on Monday that the development of country's nuclear reactors to use clean energy is a national strategy and among priorities.
Shamkhani: Moscow, Beijing, Vienna complementary in securing Iran's interests Press TV 25 Jan 2022 -- Iran's top security official says the Islamic Republic powerfully pursues the strategy of balancing its foreign relations, adding the country's dealings with Russia and China and its talks in Vienna to remove sanctions are complementary in securing Tehran's national interests.
Iran Will Consider Direct Nuclear Talks With U.S. For 'Good Agreement,' Hints At Prisoner Swap RFE/RL 24 Jan 2022 -- Iran says it would negotiate directly with the United States in ongoing nuclear talks aimed at reviving the moribund 2015 nuclear accord with world powers if a "good agreement" can be reached.
Iran's top security official: Strategy of balancing foreign relations to be pursued powerfully IRNA 24 Jan 2022 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani said on Monday that the strategy of balancing foreign relations will be pursued powerfully.
Iran, P4+1 continue talks on removal of sanctions in Vienna IRNA 24 Jan 2022 -- Top negotiators from Iran and five world powers - known as P4+1 - met on Monday in Vienna's Coburg Hotel where the talks on removal of unlawful sanctions on Tehran are underway.
Progress of Vienna talks heading in right direction: Khatibzadeh ISNA 24 Jan 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh announced that Tehran had offered executive, operational and realistic ideas during Vienna talks which have made it possible to have a dialogue in the field of guarantees.
Vienna talks: Iran, P4+1 delegations discuss draft texts on guarantees, verification Press TV 24 Jan 2022 -- As Iran and the five remaining parties to the 2015 agreement continue their intensive diplomatic efforts in the Austrian capital of Vienna to revive the landmark deal, senior representatives of the two sides and the European Union discuss draft texts on guarantees and verification of the removal of all US sanctions on Tehran.
State Department: US Prepared to Meet 'Directly' With Iran Amid Talks Standoff Sputnik 24 Jan 2022 -- Iranian diplomats met with P4+1 representatives in Vienna on Monday to review draft texts on guarantees and verification for the removal of US sanctions in the event the 2015 nuclear deal is revived.
COVID-19 kills 28 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 23 Jan 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus disease in Iran increased to 132,230 with 28 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
U.S. Navy Interdicts Stateless Vessel Previously Caught Smuggling Weapons US Navy 23 Jan 2022 -- On Jan. 18, U.S. 5th Fleet ships interdicted a stateless fishing vessel in the Gulf of Oman that was caught smuggling illicit weapons off the coast of Somalia last year.
U.S. Detains Ship Carrying Fertilizer Used To Make Explosives Transiting From Iran RFE/RL 23 Jan 2022 -- The U.S. Navy has announced that it seized a ship carrying fertilizer used to make explosives as it traveled from Iran along a route previously used to smuggle weapons to Yemen's Huthi rebels.
US Navy Says Detained Ship From Iran Carrying Cargo for Houthi Movement Sputnik 23 Jan 2022 -- The vessel was transporting 40 tonnes of fertiliser, which could potentially be used to create explosives.
Iran, P4+1 continue sanctions removal talks in Vienna as Tehran rejects interim deal Press TV 23 Jan 2022 -- Senior representatives of Iran and the five remaining signatories to the 2015 deal are proceeding with their diplomatic efforts in the Austrian capital of Vienna with the purpose of securing the removal of the US sanctions against Iran under the circumstances that Tehran still rejects an interim deal.
Iran regains UN voting power after membership dues paid Press TV 23 Jan 2022 -- Iran's right to vote at the UN General Assembly has been restored after its membership dues were paid to the world body, according to the Islamic Republic's ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations (UN).
South Korea Pays Iran's UN Dues With Frozen Assets, Restoring Voting Rights RFE/RL 23 Jan 2022 -- South Korea has paid Tehran's dues to the United Nations using $18 million of frozen Iranian assets, Seoul said.
COVID-19 kills 30 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 22 Jan 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus disease in Iran increased to 132,202 with 30 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Iran, E3 representatives discuss removal of unlawful sanctions in Vienna IRNA 22 Jan 2022 -- Top negotiators from Iran, three European countries (France, Britain, and Germany), and the European Union pursued Vienna talks on Saturday.
Vienna talks: Iran, EU, E3 discuss verifying, guaranteeing removal of sanctions Press TV 22 Jan 2022 -- As diplomatic efforts are underway in the Austrian capital Vienna to revive the 2015 agreement, chief negotiators of Iran, the three European parties to the deal (E3) and senior representative of the European Union hold talks about ways to verify the removal of US sanction and guarantee its full commitment to the multilateral deal.
Iran will only accept permanent agreement in Vienna talks: source ISNA 22 Jan 2022 -- A source close to the Iranian negotiating team stressed that Tehran will only accept a permanent and credible agreement in Vienna talks.
Iran cancels divestment of shares in mega petchem firm PGPIC Press TV 22 Jan 2022 -- The Iranian government has cancelled plans for selling off its shares in the country's largest petrochemical company over lack of sufficient bids.
In phone call with Erdogan, Raeisi says Iran eyes long-term strategic ties with Turkey Press TV 22 Jan 2022 -- Iran's President Ebrahim Raeisi says the Islamic Republic seeks to promote long-term and inclusive relations with Turkey and welcomes plans to boost bilateral strategic cooperation.
COVID-19 kills 20 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 21 Jan 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 132,172 with 20 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
Marine Security Belt 2022 Exercise kicks off in Indian Ocean IRNA 21 Jan 2022 -- Naval forces from China, Russia and Iran launched the Marine Security Belt 2022 Exercise early Friday.
Iran, Russia, China kick off joint military drills in Indian Ocean amid growing ties Press TV 21 Jan 2022 -- Iran, Russia, and China have kicked off joint military drills in the north of the Indian Ocean, with vessels from the three countries hitting pre-determined targets at sea.
Pres. Raeisi: Iran, Russia reached 'fundamental agreements' on expanding ties Press TV 21 Jan 2022 -- President Ebrahim Raeisi has said that Iran and Russia reached "fundamental agreements" on expanding all-out bilateral relations to secure mutual interests.
Blinken Says He Discussed Iran Nuclear Deal Efforts With Lavrov, Cautions Time Is Running Out RFE/RL 21 Jan 2022 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov have discussed international efforts to revive a landmark nuclear agreement with Iran amid concerns that time is running out to bring negotiations to a successful conclusion.
COVID-19 kills 20 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 20 Jan 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus disease in Iran increased to 132,152 with 20 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
Foreign ministers of Iran, Russia reaffirm their countries' determination to bolster ties in all areas Press TV 20 Jan 2022 -- The foreign ministers of Iran and Russia have reaffirmed both countries' determination to bolster relations in all areas following Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi's historic visit to Moscow.
Kamalvandi: Iran, Russia set to boost strategic nuclear cooperation Press TV 20 Jan 2022 -- As President Ebrahim Raeisi is visiting Russia, a senior Iranian atomic official says Tehran and Moscow are in talks over the construction of new units at the Bushehr nuclear power plant as part of their efforts to promote bilateral strategic cooperation in the fields of energy and nuclear technology.
Iran, Russia Tout Closer Ties Amid Tensions With Europe, US VOA 20 Jan 2022 -- Iran's president visited Russia this week on a visit Iranian officials called a "turning point" in their relations, as officials also announced a planned joint naval exercise that includes China for later this week.
Iran awards petroleum contracts to Russian firms: Report Press TV 20 Jan 2022 -- Iran has awarded contracts to Russian companies for involvement in development works in its oil and gas fields, says a report by semi-official Tasnim news agency.
China reports first official oil imports from Iran in a year despite US bans Press TV 20 Jan 2022 -- Latest data from the General Administration of Chinese Customs show the country's first official oil imports from Iran in a year, despite harsh US sanctions aimed at cutting the Islamic Republic's oil exports to "zero."
Blinken, European Allies Say 'Time Is Running Out' In Iran Nuclear Talks RFE/RL 20 Jan 2022 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on January 20 that talks to revive the Iran nuclear deal have reached an "urgent" point following "modest progress" in negotiations in Vienna.
Iran, Russia, China To Hold Joint Naval Drill Amid Growing Ties RFE/RL 20 Jan 2022 -- Iran, Russia, and China will hold joint naval exercises in the north of the Indian Ocean on January 21, Iranian media have reported, amid speculation that the three countries are teaming up in the face of growing pressure from the United States and its allies over Ukraine and European security guarantees.
Iran, Russia, China to hold joint marine security exercise in north of Indian Ocean Press TV 20 Jan 2022 -- Iran, Russia and China are set to hold a joint naval drill in the Indian Ocean as part of a plan to expand military cooperation and boost maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region.
China, Russia, Iran complete joint drill amid 'restrictions on sea routes from some major powers' Global Times 20 Jan 2022 -- China, Russia and Iran held a three-day maritime joint exercise in the Gulf of Oman, aiming to deepen pragmatic cooperation among the navies of the three countries, China's Ministry of National Defense announced on Thursday.
China, Iran and Russia hold 2nd joint naval exercise PLA Daily 20 Jan 2022 -- According to the consensus of the armed forces of China, Iran and Russia, the navies of the three countries held their second joint maritime exercise in the Gulf of Oman from January 18 to 20, 2022.
COVID-19 kills 19 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 19 Jan 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus disease in Iran increased to 132,132 with 19 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
No hindrance in way of improvement of Iran-Russia ties: Pres. Raeisi tells Putin in Moscow Press TV 19 Jan 2022 -- Meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow during his first visit to Russia as Iranian president, Ebrahim Raeisi says there is no hindrance lying in the way of improvement of relations between the Islamic Republic and the Russian Federation.
Russian, Iranian Presidents Meet Amid Talks On Iran Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 19 Jan 2022 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has met his Iranian counterpart, Ebrahim Raisi, in Moscow amid international negotiations aimed at reviving a landmark nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.
Iran Marks Readiness to Share Advanced Military Tech With Friends and Neighbours Sputnik 19 Jan 2022 -- Subjected to decades of restrictions on the purchase of weaponry from abroad, the Islamic Republic has created a substantive domestic military-industrial complex at home - including advanced ballistic and cruise missile tech and defence electronics. Iran sees its conventional capabilities as a sufficient deterrent to any foreign aggression.
China, Russia, Iran to hold joint maritime exercise: report Global Times 19 Jan 2022 -- China, Russia and Iran will hold a maritime joint exercise, media reported on Tuesday, citing the Russian navy's Pacific Fleet, without releasing a specific time for the drill.
COVID-19 kills 18 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 18 Jan 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 132,113 with 18 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Iran ready to share advanced military tech with neighbors, friends: Cmdr Press TV 18 Jan 2022 -- A senior Iranian Army commander says the Islamic Republic stands ready to provide advanced scientific and military technologies to friendly and neighborly states.
Enemies have received Iran forces' message of strength: Senior IRGC cmdr. Press TV 18 Jan 2022 -- The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)'s Ground Force has lauded Iran's ever-increasing power in different fields of defense, saying the enemies have received the Iranian military's message of strength.
Iran, Russia, China to hold joint naval drills IRNA 18 Jan 2022 -- According to a Russian source, Iran, China, and Russia are scheduled to hold a joint naval exercise.
U.S. Citizen Charged with Conspiring to Provide Electronic Equipment and Technology to the Government of Iran US Dept. of Justice 18 Jan 2022 -- A dual Iranian-U.S. citizen was arrested Friday in Chicago, on criminal charges related to his alleged conspiracy to illegally export U.S. goods, technology and services to end users in Iran, including the government of Iran, in violation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
U.S. Citizen Arrested For Trying To Sell Technology To Iran's Central Bank RFE/RL 18 Jan 2022 -- A dual U.S.-Iranian citizen has been arrested by the FBI on charges of seeking to evade U.S. export restrictions imposed on Iran.
Intensive diplomatic efforts in Vienna as sanctions removal talks underway Press TV 18 Jan 2022 -- Iran and the five remaining parties to the 2015 deal have continued intensive diplomatic talks in the Austrian capital aimed at securing the removal of all sanctions the United States imposed on Tehran following Washington's unilateral withdrawal from the agreement.
Iran Deploys Drones To Target Internal Threats, Protect External Interests RFE/RL 18 Jan 2022 -- Charred tents, a burned-out motorcycle, and a damaged white SUV vehicle. This was the aftermath of a reported drone strike carried out by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) in southeastern Iran.
Russian, Iranian Presidents To Hold Talks In Moscow RFE/RL 18 Jan 2022 -- The Kremlin says President Vladimir Putin will host his Iranian counterpart, Ebrahim Raisi, in Moscow on January 19, amid negotiations aimed at reviving a landmark nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers.
US Military Victims of Iranian Attacks Ask Biden for Frozen Funds VOA 18 Jan 2022 -- More than 1,000 U.S. military veterans and family members of those killed or wounded in attacks by Iran and its proxies are calling on President Joe Biden to compensate the victims of Iranian attacks before releasing frozen funds as part of nuclear negotiations with Tehran.
COVID-19 kills 20 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 17 Jan 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 132,095 with 20 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
Iran issues 3-month permit for diesel transit to Afghanistan Press TV 18 Jan 2022 -- Iranian government authorities have allowed transportation of diesel to Afghanistan through the Iranian territory amid a shortage of the fuel in the neighboring country.
Iran not playing with time or trying to derail sanctions removal talks in Vienna: FM Press TV 17 Jan 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has once again reaffirmed that Tehran has no intention to waste time or derail the sanctions removal talks in the Austrian capital of Vienna, criticizing the West, particularly the US, for failing to present any innovative proposals in the negotiations.
Rejecting threats, Tehran urges US to focus on Plan A in Vienna talks Press TV 17 Jan 2022 -- As the remaining parties to the Iran nuclear agreement prepare to continue negotiations in the Austrian capital to revive the deal, Tehran has dismissed Washington's attempts to set a deadline for the Vienna negotiations to bear fruit, calling it "fabricated".
Stop 'Bullying Behavior': Iran Slams US Attempts to Set Deadlines on Vienna Talks - Report Sputnik 17 Jan 2022 -- On 3 January, the eighth round of negotiations to restore the Iranian nuclear deal in its original form and bring the US back to the agreement resumed in Vienna, Austria after the holiday break. The remaining parties agreed to accelerate the process of work on the draft texts and complete it by early February.
Any flying object can be tracked, downed by Iran's homegrown radars: Commander Press TV 17 Jan 2022 -- The chief commander of Iran's Air Defense Force has hailed his forces as the best in defense capability in the region, saying any flying object can be tracked and downed by the Islamic Republic's homegrown radars.
'Any Airborne Object Can Be Detected, Tracked, Dealt With': Iran Boasts of Power of Indigenous Radar Sputnik 17 Jan 2022 -- Subject to decades of restrictions on the purchase of advanced weapons systems abroad, Iran has worked to build up its domestic arms and electronics industries, enabling the country to produce an array of advanced equipment to deter the United States and the Islamic Republic's main regional rival - Israel.
Iran Open to Reviving Riyadh Embassy as Diplomats Arrive in Saudi Arabia for First Time Since 2016 Sputnik 17 Jan 2022 -- Iran and Saudi Arabia severed diplomatic relations in 2016 after the Saudi Embassy in Tehran was attacked by a mob of protesters following Riyadh's execution of a senior Shiite cleric. The wars in Syria and Yemen, combined with Saudi Arabia's support for the GOP's hard line against Iran, served to further weaken ties.
Thawing ties: Three Iranian diplomats in Saudi Arabia to take up OIC posts Press TV 17 Jan 2022 -- Three Iranian diplomats have arrived in Saudi Arabia to take up posts at the headquarters of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in the kingdom, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says.
COVID-19 kills 31 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 16 Jan 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 132,075 with 31 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
Israel to give US secret weapons wish list for purported use on Iran, Lebanon Press TV 16 Jan 2022 -- The Israeli regime has reportedly prepared a secret wish list of weapons systems that it wants the US to add to the so-called American emergency stockpile in occupied Palestine for purported military action against Iran's civilian nuclear sites and Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance group.
Israel Reportedly Made 'Wish List' of Weapons for US to Engage Iran, Hezbollah Sputnik 16 Jan 2022 -- The new Israeli government of Naftali Bennet, which came to power last year, has repeatedly warned that it might act preemptively to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Tehran insists that it doesn't seek to build nukes and that its nuclear programme is peaceful.
Israeli Military Complete 'Desert Falcon' Aerial Drills With US in Apparent Show of Force to Iran Sputnik 16 Jan 2022 -- In September, the IDF came under CENTCOM's area of responsibility after working mostly with the US European Command. At the same time, Israel has continued its military cooperation with the latter. The move was supposed to allow easier direct communications between the IDF and US personnel in the Middle East.
Iran and China start detailed talks on 25-year deal: Minister Press TV 16 Jan 2022 -- Government departments from Iran and China have started detailed talks to reach concrete investment and cooperation agreements after a 25-year partnership between the two countries formally went into effect earlier this week, says Iran's finance minister Ehsan Khandouzi.
Iran FM: Partnership deal with China 'win-win' for both nations Press TV 16 Jan 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says a 25-year comprehensive strategic partnership agreement signed with China will be a "win-win" for both nations since it serves the interests of both sides.
Iran president eases COVID curbs as deaths fall IRNA 15 Jan 2022 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi allowed an ease to the restrictions caused by the outbreak of the coronavirus disease as the numbers of cases and deaths in the country are falling.
COVID-19 kills 18 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 15 Jan 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 132,044 with 18 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Iran, China Launch Cooperation Pact, As Beijing Slams U.S. Sanctions On Tehran RFE/RL 15 Jan 2022 -- China has repeated its opposition to U.S. sanctions against Iran while announcing that Beijing and Tehran have launched a 25-year cooperation deal aimed at bolstering economic and political ties.
Iran, Saudi Arabia embassies preparing to reopen: Iranian MP ISNA 15 Jan 2022 -- A member of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission announced that the relations of Iran and Saudi Arabia are being revived and embassies of the two important countries are preparing to reopen.
Iran, Saudi Arabia reviving ties, preparing to re-open embassies: Lawmaker Press TV 15 Jan 2022 -- Iran and Saudi Arabia are reviving bilateral relations severed five years ago over a host of issues and preparing to reopen embassies, an Iranian lawmaker says.
Iran awards contract for 948-km fuel pipeline in east Press TV 15 Jan 2022 -- Iran has awarded a contract for construction of a major fuel pipeline project that is aimed at easing potential shortages in key consumption centers in east of the country.
Negotiators In Iran Nuclear Talks Return Home For Consultations RFE/RL 15 Jan 2022 -- Negotiators from Europe and Iran returned to their home countries for consultations as talks aimed at renewing the 2015 nuclear deal reached a key juncture point.
Iran focusing on verification of future moves in Vienna talks IRNA 15 Jan 2022 -- It has been heard that Iran's negotiating team in Vienna, Austria, has been focusing on verification of the United States' future actions in recent days.
Vienna talks now focusing on verification of future US measures IRNA 15 Jan 2022 -- The representatives of Iran, the European Union and the P4+1 group (Britain, France, Russia, China plus Germany) are now focusing on verification of the United States' commitments under future agreements that was one of main issues of disagreement from the Western parties.
Iran Tests First Solid-Fuel Space Rocket for Cheaper Satellite Delivery, IRGC General Says Sputnik 15 Jan 2022 -- A less expensive rocket, however, comes with certain downsides, such as reduced payload weight that the rocket can lift to low-Earth orbit, where most satellites are deployed.
COVID-19 kills 24 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 14 Jan 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 132,026 with 24 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
1st phase of Qeshm ultra-heavy crude oil refinery becomes operational IRNA 14 Jan 2022 -- First phase of the Pasargad Energy Development Company's Qeshm ultra-heavy crude oil refinery project has officially become operative in the presence of Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi.
COVID-19 kills 30 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 13 Jan 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 132,002 with 30 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
Iranian commander promises more satellite launches IRNA 13 Jan 2022 -- Commander of IRGC Aerospace Force said on Thursday that Iran will launch more satellites by using inexpensive propellers.
IRGC commander: Iran successfully tests its first satellite carrier operating on solid fuel Press TV 13 Jan 2022 -- The commander of Iran Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)'s Aerospace Division says the country has mastered the technology of satellite carriers and has tested its first such carrier using solid fuel.
IRGC holds biggest combinatory drill in southeast Iran IRNA 13 Jan 2022 -- Qods Headquarters of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force held the biggest compound civil-military exercise in southeastern Iran on Thursday.
Iran's IRGC Ground Force holds largest ever combined military drill in southeast Press TV 13 Jan 2022 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)'s Ground Force has launched the largest ever combined military exercise in the country's southeast.
Iran opens its first super heavy oil refinery in Qeshm Press TV 13 Jan 2022 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi is to officially inaugurate a first super heavy oil refinery in Iran on Friday as the country moves ahead with plans to develop its massive petroleum sector despite sanctions imposed by the United States.
8th round of Vienna talks continue in Austrian capital as Iran says no to interim agreement Press TV 13 Jan 2022 -- The eighth round of negotiations between Iran and the remaining signatories to the 2015 deal continues in the Austrian capital as sources close to the talks say the Iranian team insists on a long-term and reliable agreement, rejecting an interim one.
COVID-19 kills 32 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 12 Jan 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 131,972 with 32 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Iran denounces UN voting right suspension, slams US sanctions for failure to pay membership dues Press TV 12 Jan 2022 -- The Iranian Foreign Ministry strongly denounces suspension of its right to vote at the United Nations, stressing that the United States' cruel sanctions have brought about the situation.
Seoul to pay compensation to Iranian investor over ISDS ruling: S.Korea MOFA IRNA 12 Jan 2022 -- Yonhap News Agency (YNA) on Wednesday, quoted The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea that the United States has authorized the South Korean government to send overdue compensation to an Iranian investor, under a 2018 investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS), Seoul's foreign ministry said Wednesday.
South Korea gets US approval to pay Iranian investor: Report Press TV 12 Jan 2022 -- South Korea has obtained a "specific license" from the United States to be able to circumvent sanctions on Iran and pay compensations to an Iranian investor over a dispute dating back to 2010, shows a report by the country's official news agency Yonhap.
Four Israeli Women Arrested For Providing Intelligence To Iran RFE/RL 12 Jan 2022 -- Four Israeli women who sent pictures and other information to an Iranian operative have been accused of spying for Iran, Israel's domestic intelligence service said.
COVID-19 kills 25 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 11 Jan 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 131,940 with 25 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Iran ready to expand bilateral, multilateral interactions with regional countries: FM ISNA 11 Jan 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian held a meeting with Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha on Tuesday.
COVID-19 kills 37 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 10 Jan 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 131,915 with 37 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
Iran Hosts Crucial Meeting Involving Afghan Rivals VOA 10 Jan 2022 -- Afghanistan's Taliban confirmed Monday their senior delegates met in neighboring Iran with self-exiled key Afghan opposition leaders to urge them to end resistance to the Islamist group's nascent rule and assure them of security if they return home.
Iran FM: Yemen's future must be determined by nation itself through intra-Yemeni talks Press TV 10 Jan 2022 -- Iran's foreign minister says the future outlook of the war-torn Yemen must be determined by the country's own people through talks among all Yemeni groups.
Iran's clear-cut proposals on negotiating table IRNA 10 Jan 2022 -- Negotiating teams from Iran, the European Union, and the P4+1 (Britain, France, Russia, China plus Germany) hold consecutive and long meetings in Vienna, Austria, to discuss the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal and removal of anti-Iran sanctions in an atmosphere that the Iranian delegation put forward clear-cut suggestions; then, the ball is on other sides' court to show seriousness in dealing with Tehran's propositions.
Intensive sanctions removal talks between Iran, P4+1 delegates underway in Vienna Press TV 10 Jan 2022 -- Iran and the five remaining parties to the 2015 deal have continued intensive diplomatic talks in the Austrian capital aimed at securing the removal of all sanctions that the United States imposed on Tehran following the former's unilateral withdrawal from the agreement three years after its conclusion.
Iran to Hold New Round of Talks With Saudi Arabia in Iraq, Foreign Ministry Says Sputnik 10 Jan 2022 -- Iran and Saudi Arabia will soon hold the fifth round of negotiations in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad to resolve existing differences between the countries, the spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Saeed Khatibzadeh, said on Monday.
S.Korea obliged to pay its debts regardless of JCPOA: Khatibzadeh ISNA 10 Jan 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh stressed that Tehran is seeking to reach a stable and reliable agreement and there is no agreement without two components on the negotiating team's agenda.
COVID-19 kills 31 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 09 Jan 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 131,878 with 31 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
U.S. Warns Tehran Of 'Severe Consequences' Of Any Attacks American Nationals RFE/RL 09 Jan 2022 -- The United States has warned Iran that it will face "severe consequences" if it attacks any American citizen after Tehran sanctioned 51 U.S. nationals for their alleged role in the death of a powerful Iranian commander two years ago.
White House: Iran to Face Consequences if It Attacks Any Americans, Including Those It Sanctioned Sputnik 09 Jan 2022 -- Earlier, Tehran imposed sanctions on dozens of Americans, including top military officials, over the killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani.
Statement by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Iranian Threats and Provocations Against American Citizens The White House 09 Jan 2022
Iran's top negotiator meets EU's Mora, E3 envoys IRNA 09 Jan 2022 -- Iran's top nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani on Sunday 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.
Developing but slow steps in Vienna talks IRNA 09 Jan 2022 -- As the talks in Vienna, Austria, for reviving the 2015 nuclear deal and lifting anti-Iran sanctions have been moving forward at a slow pace, the Western players have resorted to new tactics such as playing with the card of the time limit in a bid to force Iranians to retreat from their rightful demands.
Parties to Vienna talks can reach good agreement in shortest time if there is serious will: Iran Press TV 09 Jan 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says it is possible for negotiating parties in the Austrian capital to reach a good agreement in the shortest possible time if there is serious will on all sides.
Iran's lead negotiator, E3 delegates, JCPOA Joint Commission coordinator meet in Vienna Press TV 09 Jan 2022 -- As diplomatic efforts continue in the Austrian capital to secure the removal of all US sanctions on Tehran, chief negotiators from Iran and the three European signatories (E3) to the 2015 nuclear deal and the senior EU representative meet in Vienna.
Westerners seeking temporary agreement: Iran FM IRNA 10 Jan 2022 -- The westerners are after achieving a temporary agreement in order to ease their own worries, but Iran's efforts are aimed at reaching a good agreement, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said.
Iran: Achieving good agreement possible in short time IRNA 10 Jan 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said here on Sunday that the Vienna negotiations are not expected to last for years; if there is strong will achieving a good agreement in the shortest possible time is possible.
Iran: Good agreement possible if West shows goodwill Press TV 09 Jan 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says reaching a good agreement is possible in the ongoing sanctions removal talks in Vienna, if the Western side possesses the required goodwill.
COVID-19 kills 26 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 08 Jan 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 131,847 with 26 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
VOA Exclusive: Ukraine Accuses Iran of Premeditated Terrorist Act in 2020 Plane Shootdown VOA 08 Jan 2022 -- Ukraine is sharpening its accusation that Iran played a sinister role in the 2020 shootdown of a Ukrainian passenger plane over Tehran as the world marks the second anniversary of the tragedy.
Iran, P4+1 hold expert meeting on removal of sanctions IRNA 08 Jan 2022 -- Experts from Iran and five world powers - known as P4+1 - engaged in talks in Vienna on Saturday to discuss the removal of the US unilateral sanctions on Tehran.
Iran, P4+1 countries are resolving outstanding issues in Vienna talks: Iranian top negotiator Press TV 08 Jan 2022 -- Iran's chief negotiator to the Vienna talks says Iran and the five remaining signatories to the 2015 nuclear agreement are resolving the outstanding issues as diplomatic efforts are continuing in the Austrian capital to secure the removal of all sanctions that the United States has imposed on Tehran following its unilateral withdrawal from the deal three years after its conclusion.
Iran blacklists 51 American officials, commanders for involvement in Gen. Soleimani assassination Press TV 08 Jan 2022 -- Tehran has updated the list of American individuals it blacklisted for involvement in the US assassination of top Iranian counter-terrorism commander Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani and his companions, adding 51 US officials and commanders to the list.
Iran Sanctions 51 Americans, Including Top Military Brass, in Response to Soleimani's Killing Sputnik 08 Jan 2022 -- The retaliatory measure comes days after the second anniversary of the killing of prominent Iranian general, Qassem Soleimani, in a US drone strike. It also comes amid so far unsuccessful talks between the US and Iran on restoring the 2015 nuclear deal.
COVID-19 kills 19 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 07 Jan 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 131,821 with 19 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
Iran reports lowest COVID-related daily deaths in almost 2 years Press TV 07 Jan 2022 -- Iran's Health Ministry says the COVID-19 has claimed 19 lives over the past day, the lowest daily toll in almost two years.
IRGC's latest drills forced Israelis to halt empty threats against Iran, says spokesman Press TV 07 Jan 2022 -- The spokesman of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iran's recent show of force compelled Israeli rulers to halt their empty military threats against the country.
Paris Echoes U.S. Hints At 'Progress' In Iran Nuclear Talks, Says 'Time Running Out' RFE/RL 07 Jan 2022 -- French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian has expressed optimism over an eventual return to a hobbled nuclear deal with Iran but warned that "time is running out" on those international negotiations.
Talks with South Koreans in Vienna continues, focuses on unfreezing Iran's assets IRNA 07 Jan 2022 -- South Korea's deputy foreign minister has gone to the Marriott Hotel to discuss ways to resolve the issue of frozen Iranian assets with the heads of the negotiating teams in talks aimed at lifting sanctions.
France strikes positive tone on Vienna talks, says deal within reach Press TV 07 Jan 2022 -- France's foreign minister strikes a positive tone over the ongoing negotiations in Vienna to revive the 2015 Iran deal, saying progress has been made in the talks.
Iran ready to talk with all countries involved in Ukrainian plane crash: FM statement IRNA 07 Jan 2022 -- Foreign Ministry in a statement stressed that Iran is still ready to negotiate bilaterally with any of the countries involved in the Ukrainian plane crash in good faith and by respecting their sovereignty and domestic laws and international obligations of governments.
Iran remains ready for bilateral talks on 2020 Ukrainian plane incident: Foreign Ministry Press TV 07 Jan 2022 -- Iran says it remains ready to hold bilateral talks with each of the concerned parties over the accidental downing of a Ukrainian passenger plane near Tehran two years ago.
Iran Offers 'Bilateral' Talks With States That Lost Nationals In Downing Of Ukrainian Airliner RFE/RL 07 Jan 2022 -- Iran said on January 7 that it is prepared to meet bilaterally with countries whose nationals died in Iran's accidental downing of a Ukrainian passenger jet two years ago, but it couched the offer in defiant terms that echoed days of denials after the tragedy played out in the skies over Tehran.
COVID-19 kills 24 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 06 Jan 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 131,802 with 24 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
FM: Iran insisting on guarantees to prevent imposition of new sanctions IRNA 06 Jan 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said that a good agreement in the eighth round of the Vienna is possible if the Western parties show serious will.
Vienna talks positive, forward-moving: Iran's chief negotiator Press TV 06 Jan 2022 -- Tehran's chief negotiator says the talks with the P4+1 group of countries in Vienna, Austria on the removal of sanctions the United States imposed on Iran after its unilateral withdrawal from the landmark 2015 agreement are "positive and forward-moving."
Iran's top negotiator: S Korea must release Iran's frozen assets regardless of Vienna talks Press TV 06 Jan 2022 -- The top Iranian negotiator to the ongoing negotiations in the Austrian capital on the removal of Iran sanctions has met with South Korea's deputy foreign minister in Vienna to discuss release of Tehran's frozen assets in Seoul.
Ukraine, U.K., Canada, Sweden Announce New Tack On Reparations Over Airliner Downed By Iran RFE/RL 06 Jan 2022 -- Ukraine and a trio of other affected countries on January 6 announced their abandonment of a two-year effort to negotiate with Tehran over reparations for a passenger airliner mistakenly shot down by Iran's military in January 2020.
Two years since Flight PS752 was downed: joint statement, January 2022 UK FCDO 06 Jan 2022 -- This joint statement from the International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752 mark 2 years since the tragedy.
COVID-19 kills 42 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 05 Jan 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 131,778 with 42 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Iran recognizes inclusive gov't in Afghanistan: Ambassador to Kabul ISNA 05 Jan 2022 -- Iran's ambassador to Kabul, Bahador Aminian said Taliban government is not inclusive and that Iran will only recognize a government which is national and inclusive.
Bagheri Kani terms Vienna talks as constructive, progressive IRNA 05 Jan 2022 -- Iran's top nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani has described the talks underway in Vienna as constructive and progressive.
FM spokesman: Iran's top nuclear negotiator to meet his S. Korean counterpart IRNA 05 Jan 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Wednesday that Iran's top nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani will meet and hold talks with his South Korean counterpart in Vienna.
South Korean team in Vienna for talks on debt to Iran Press TV 05 Jan 2022 -- South Korea says it has sent a delegation to Vienna to hold talks with Iran and other countries over how to resolve the issue of frozen Iranian assets held in the Asian country.
Israel's Intel Chief Says Revival of Iran Nuclear Deal Better Than Collapse of JCPOA Talks: Report Sputnik 05 Jan 2022 -- In December, Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid made it clear that Tel Aviv is not opposed in principle to any accord that may be concluded between world powers and Tehran at the ongoing Vienna talks on the possible revival of the Iran nuclear deal.
COVID-19 kills 34 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 04 Jan 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 131,736 with 34 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Perpetrators behind Soleimani's assassination won't be safe: Quds Force cmdr. Press TV 05 Jan 2022 -- The commander of the Quds Force of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned that the perpetrators behind the assassination of top Iranian anti-terror military figure, Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani, will not be safe.
Iran, P4+1 continue sanctions removal talks in Vienna Press TV 04 Jan 2022 -- Iran and the remaining signatories to the 2015 deal are continuing their diplomatic efforts in the Austrian capital of Vienna aimed at securing a removal of the United States sanctions on Tehran and reviving the agreement that was abandoned by Washington.
Canadian Court Awards $84 Million To Relatives Of Six People Killed In Downing Of Passenger Plane By Iran RFE/RL 04 Jan 2022 -- A Canadian court has awarded $84 million to the families of six people who died when Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) downed a Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) plane two years ago.
COVID-19 kills 22 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 03 Jan 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 131,702 with 22 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
Iran Nuclear Negotiations to Continue in Vienna VOA 03 Jan 2022 -- Negotiations resume Monday in Vienna about restoring the 2015 international agreement that limited Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief, after the parties took a break for the new year.
Iran's top nuclear negotiator meets with E3 reps. IRNA 03 Jan 2022 -- Iran's top nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani met with the heads of delegations of three European countries, namely UK, France and Germany, on Monday within the framework of the eighth round of JCPOA talks in Vienna.
Vienna talks resumes after 3-day break IRNA 03 Jan 2022 -- The eighth round of talks in the Austrian capital is resuming on Monday with the teams focusing on the verification of sanctions removal and how to evaluate US remedial measures.
Iran, P4+1 group of countries resume Vienna talks after short pause Press TV 03 Jan 2022 -- Iran and the five remaining signatories to the 2015 Iran deal have resumed the eighth round of talks in the Austrian capital city of Vienna after the parties took a three-day break for the New Year.
Iran says Western parties to 2015 deal became realistic, backed down from 'maximalist demands' Press TV 03 Jan 2022 -- The spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry says the western parties to the 2015 deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), have realized that they have to back down from their "maximalist demands" during the ongoing negotiations in the Austrian capital of Vienna.
Iran Vows 'Revenge' On Anniversary Of General's Killing In U.S. Air Strike RFE/RL 03 Jan 2022 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has vowed revenge for the killing of a top Iranian general in a U.S. drone strike in Baghdad two years ago unless then-President Donald Trump and former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo are put on trial.
COVID-19 kills 41 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 02 Jan 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 131,680 with 41 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
Pres Raisi orders paying swift compensation to Ukrainian plane victims' families IRNA 02 Jan 2022 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday during his cabinet meeting ordered to to pay compensation to the bereaved families of the Ukrainian plane incident.
COVID-19 kills 33 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 01 Jan 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 131,639 with 33 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Iran Slaps Down US 'Concerns' Over Space Programme After Satellite Launch Sputnik 01 Jan 2022 -- Iran launched a rocket carrying three satellites into space on Thursday. The US and France condemned the launch, and Washington called it a "proliferation concern". Tehran has resisted all foreign efforts to put limits on its missile, rocket and space research efforts.

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