February 2022 - Iran Special Weapons News

Iran's FM elaborates on evacuation of citizens from Ukraine IRNA 28 Feb 2022 -- Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Monday, elaborating on the details of evacuation of citizens from Ukraine.
Iran sends flight to Poland to bring back students stuck in Ukraine Press TV 28 Feb 2022 -- Iran has sent an aircraft to Poland to bring back its citizens who have traveled from Ukraine where the country's airspace has been closed to civilian flights amid a war with Russia.
COVID-19 kills 207 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 28 Feb 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 136,838 with 207 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
Vienna draft deal ready, US must decide on three issues: Spox IRNA 28 Feb 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Monday that a draft deal was prepared in Vienna and it needed to be probed by Iran, as the top negotiator has returned to Tehran.
Vienna talks not over, US must make difficult political decision: Iran FM Press TV 28 Feb 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says the Vienna talks on the removal of anti-Iran sanctions and revival of the 2015 landmark deal have not reached a conclusion yet and it is time for the United States to make its difficult decision.
US thoroughly filled in on Iran's red lines, has yet to make 'political decision' in Vienna, Tehran says Press TV 28 Feb 2022 -- Tehran says Washington and its European allies have yet to make a political decision on some major remaining issues in the Vienna talks on the revival of the 2015 Iran deal, stressing that the Islamic Republic's red lines and positions have been made crystal clear to the other sides.
West sanctions on Russia opportunity for Iran IRNA 27 Feb 2022 -- The West's insistence on eastward expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has led to Russia-Ukraine military conflict and the Western powers try to impose sanctions on Moscow; so, such a situation can pave the way for Iran to expand ties with Russia and speed up cooperation with regional organizations.
President Raisi: Iran ready to play role in restoring peace to Ukraine IRNA 27 Feb 2022 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday underlined Iran's resolve to make diplomatic efforts to help resolve the crisis in Ukraine, adding that Tehran is ready to play its role to restore peace in the country.
Iran urges Warsaw to facilitate transfer of Iranian expatriates in Ukraine ISNA 27 Feb 2022 -- Iran's foreign minister's assistant and director general of the Mediterranean and Eastern Europe department of the foreign ministry has called on Poland's ambassador to facilitate the transfer of Iranians living in Ukraine.
Iran supports diplomatic efforts aimed at peaceful settlement of Ukraine conflict: President Raeisi Press TV 27 Feb 2022 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says the Islamic Republic welcomes any diplomatic effort aimed at peaceful settlement of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Iran says PMD file against Iran has to be closed IRNA 27 Feb 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh on Sunday urged the need for closing a file against Iran about an alleged possible military dimensions (PMD) of Iran's nuclear program.
Stop political allegations to pave way for Vienna deal IRNA 27 Feb 2022 -- Following consensus on several issues of disputes during several rounds of talks in Vienna, Austria, to lift anti-Iran sanctions and revive the 2015 nuclear deal, the sides involved in the negotiations have reached a phase that Tehran called on other sides to stop making political accusations against the Islamic Republic.
Iran's top negotiator to return to Austrian capital as talks for revival of JCPOA enter crucial phase Press TV 27 Feb 2022 -- Iran's chief negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani will return to the Austrian capital of Vienna to continue the eighth round of talks with senior representatives of the five remaining parties to the 2015 Iran deal on resolving the remaining issues pertaining to the agreement's revival.
Iranian FM: Tehran Ready to 'Immediately Conclude a Good Deal', Should West 'Show Real Will' Sputnik 27 Feb 2022 -- Earlier in February, the eighth round of Vienna talks on the Iranian nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), resumed after a short break, but no breakthroughs have been announced so far despite vague statements of "significant progress" in the talks and on the preparation of draft texts.
Iran pursuing national interests in dealing with Ukraine conflict IRNA 26 Feb 2022 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran adopted independent stance based on its own national interests by holding talks with Ukraine and Russia, urging both warring sides to stop military operation and condemning Western adventurism as the root cause of current situation.
COVID-19 kills 224 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 26 Feb 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 136,390 with 224 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Iran Says It Is Studying New Rough Draft Of Deal To Revive 2015 Nuclear accord RFE/RL 26 Feb 2022 -- Iran's foreign minister said his country is studying a rough draft of a deal to revive the landmark 2015 nuclear deal after the sides hammered out details in Vienna on February 26.
FM to EU's Borrell: Iran seeks good agreement, but will not cross its red lines in Vienna talks Press TV 26 Feb 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has told the European Union's foreign policy chief that the Islamic Republic seeks a good agreement through the ongoing talks in the Austrian capital on the revival of the 2015 deal, but is determined not to cross its headlines.
FM Spox reiterates Iranian nationals exit from Ukraine IRNA 25 Feb 2022 -- Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh stressed prompt establishment of a crisis management headquarters at Foreign Ministry on Ukraine crisis, saying that the necessary coordination has been made aiming at better managing the situation and facilitating the departure of Iranian nationals from Kiev.
Iran FM urges Slovakia to facilitate return of nationals amid Ukraine crisis Press TV 25 Feb 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has called on Slovakia to facilitate the return of Iranian nationals to their homeland as Tehran continues consultations with Ukraine's neighboring countries to ensure the safety of its expats in the wake of the worsening conflict in the former Soviet state.
Iran FM hopes for political settlement of crisis in Ukraine Press TV 25 Feb 2022 -- As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continued for the second day, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says he hopes the crisis will be settled through political channels.
Compliance with intl. law, dialogue key to end Ukraine conflict: Iran administration spokesman Press TV 25 Feb 2022 -- The Iranian administration's spokesman has expressed concern over the provocative expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to the East, stressing the importance of remaining committed to the international law and relying on dialogue and diplomacy as the main solution to end the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.
COVID-19 kills 214 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 25 Feb 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 136,166 with 214 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
Iran says its nuclear work hindered by IAEA despite honoring agency's laws Press TV 25 Feb 2022 -- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has not only withheld assistance to Tehran's peaceful energy program, but also created obstacles for Iran despite the fact that the country has fully honored the IAEA's laws, says Iran's nuclear chief.
Agreement in Vienna requires West's "courageous" political decision: Iran's FM People's Daily 25 Feb 2022 -- The Iranian foreign minister said Thursday that an agreement in the ongoing talks in Vienna on the restoration of a 2015 nuclear deal needs the Western sides to take a "courageous and realistic" political decision to guarantee Tehran's interests.
Ukraine crisis rooted in NATO provocations; war not solution: Iran FM Press TV 24 Feb 2022 -- The Iranian foreign minister says the crisis unfolding in Ukraine stems from the provocative acts by the US-led NATO military alliance, but added that there is no military solution to the crisis.
Iran's Amirabdollahian: Ceasefire & political solution a necessity in Ukrainian crisis IRNA 24 Feb 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Thursday that establishing ceasefire and focusing on a political and democratic solution are a need of the day.
COVID-19 kills 226 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 24 Feb 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 135,952 with 226 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
Telephone conversation with President of Iran Sayyid Ebrahim Raisi President of Russia 24 Feb 2022 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Sayyid Ebrahim Raisi at the Iranian party's initiative.
Iran's president to Putin: Expansion of NATO serious threat against security of independent countries Press TV 24 Feb 2022 -- Iran's President Ebrahim Raeisi says the continued expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) threatens stability and security of independent countries.
Iran making arrangements to evacuate nationals from Ukraine Press TV 24 Feb 2022 -- Iran is making arrangements for evacuation of nationals from Ukraine despite the fact the country's airspace remains closed because of a conflict with neighboring Russia.
Iran top negotiator: No guarantee to cross finish line in Vienna talks IRNA 24 Feb 2022 -- Iran's top nuclear negotiator in Vienna talks Ali Bagheri Kani said on Thursday "Being near the finish line is no guarantee to crossing that."
Iran: No guarantee Vienna talks will cross finish line; West must take certain decisions Press TV 24 Feb 2022 -- Iran's top negotiator says the talks in Vienna on reviving the 2015 deal are near conclusion, cautioning that there is no guarantee negotiators will be able to cross the "finish line" without "certain decisions" by the West.
Iran to UK: West must take 'courageous, realistic' decision to facilitate deal in Vienna: FM Amir-Abdollahian Press TV 24 Feb 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says good progress has been made in the talks in Vienna with the P4+1 states, but in order to achieve a final agreement, the Western side is required to take a "courageous and realistic" political decision that guarantees Tehran's interests.
Iran's Chief Negotiator Says 'Certain Decisions' Needed From West To Reach Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 24 Feb 2022 -- Iran's chief nuclear negotiator has called on Western partners in the nuclear talks in Vienna to "take certain decisions" to seal a deal on reviving a landmark 2015 nuclear agreement.
COVID-19 kills 227 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 23 Feb 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 135,726 with 227 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Imposition of sanctions should be considered as last resort: Iran's envoy ISNA 23 Feb 2022 -- Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of Iran to the United Nations, Zahra Ershadi stressed that the Non-Aligned Movement expresses its deep concern at the imposition of unilateral sanctions against developing countries which violate the Charter of the United Nations and undermine international law and the rules of the World Trade Organization.
US deeds must follow words; Iranians in Vienna for 'good agreement': FM Press TV 23 Feb 2022 -- Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has urged an end to the "paradox" that has existed between the United States' words and actions concerning Iran.
Iranian Negotiator Returns To Tehran Amid 'Optimism' Over Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 23 Feb 2022 -- Iran's top negotiator at talks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal returned to Tehran from Vienna for consultations as the country's foreign minister said the discussions had reached a "sensitive and important point."
Only small step till final conclusion of Vienna talks: Chinese official IRNA 23 Feb 2022 -- The head of the Chinese delegation in the ongoing nuclear talks in Vienna in an interview with IRNA commented on the latest situation of negotiations which focuses on lifting anti-Iran sanctions and said the talks are in the final stage.
COVID-19 kills 223 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 22 Feb 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 135,499 with 223 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Iran agrees to overhaul Venezuelan oil, gas refinerie IRNA 22 Feb 2022 -- Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji said on Tuesday that Iran has signed agreements with Venezuela for overhauling the oil and gas refineries of the Latin American country.
Iran commits to oil and gas projects in Venezuela: Minister Press TV 22 Feb 2022 -- Iran has committed to development and renovation projects in the Venezuelan oil and gas industry, according to the Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji.
Iran nuclear work must hang over violators' heads like sword of Damocles: Security chief Press TV 22 Feb 2022 -- Iran's top security official lashes out at the parties that have failed to fulfill their commitments as per the 2015 Iran deal, saying the Islamic Republic should always use its peaceful nuclear capability as a "sword of Damocles" over the heads of those who violate the agreement.
There serious will on part of Qatar to expand relations with Iran: President Raisi ISNA 22 Feb 2022 -- Pointing out that Iranians abroad are the assets of Islamic Iran, President Ebrahim Raisi said, "Today, in the negotiations with the Emir of Qatar and in the conversation I had with the Prime Minister of this country, there is a serious will to expand trade and economic relations".
COVID-19 kills 236 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 21 Feb 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 135,276 with 236 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
Pilot, co-pilot sacrifice themselves to save lives in Iranian aircraft crash Press TV 21 Feb 2022 -- Three people, including a civilian, have lost their lives as a Northrop F-5 light fighter jet operated by the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force crashed in the country's northwestern province of East Azarbaijan.
Iranian Jet Fighter Crashes In Central Tabriz, Killing Two Pilots, Civilian RFE/RL 21 Feb 2022 -- An Iranian fighter jet crashed into a school stadium in a residential area of the northwest Iranian city of Tabriz, killing two pilots and at least one civilian, state media report.
Removal of anti-Iran sanctions, valid guarantees essential to any deal in Vienna: President Raeisi Press TV 21 Feb 2022 -- Iran's President Ebrahim Raeisi says any agreement with the P4+1 group of countries in Vienna for the revival of the 2015 deal requires the removal of all anti-Iran sanctions, protection of the Iranian nation's interests, valid guarantees, and closure of political cases.
Negotiations with US not agenda of Iranian delegates in Vienna: Shamkhani Press TV 21 Feb 2022 -- The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council has ruled out holding talks with the United States during the ongoing sanctions removal talks in Vienna, saying negotiations with the American side is not on the agenda of representatives from the Islamic Republic.
Iran censures West's lack of resolve to make political decisions in Vienna talks Press TV 21 Feb 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry has decried the Western sides for lacking the resolve to make political decisions critical to negotiations in Vienna between Tehran and the P4+1 group of countries over the 2015 Iran deal.
Iran Claims 'Significant Progress' Achieved In Vienna Nuclear Talks RFE/RL 21 Feb 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry said talks in Vienna on reviving Tehran's landmark 2015 nuclear deal with world powers have made "significant progress," although there are still unresolved issues.
Iran's Raisi Attends Qatar Gas Conference Seeking To Bolster Gulf Ties RFE/RL 21 Feb 2022 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says he is hoping to bolster trade and political ties with Gulf nations as he attends a conference of gas-exporting nations in Qatar - the first visit to the country in 11 years by an Iranian president.
COVID-19 kills 242 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 20 Feb 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 135,040 with 242 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
Saudi Arabia plans fresh round of talks with Iran over rapprochement, says FM Press TV 20 Feb 2022 -- Saudi Arabia's foreign minister says rapprochement with Iran is possible as the kingdom is planning to schedule a fifth round of direct talks with the Islamic Republic.
Iran Lawmakers Want Guarantees That U.S., European Countries Won't Exit Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 20 Feb 2022 -- Iranian lawmakers have urged President Ebrahim Raisi to obtain guarantees from the United States and three European countries that they won't exit the nuclear deal being renegotiated in Vienna, Iranian state media reported on February 20.
Iran urges E3 efforts to ensure Iran's legitimate rights IRNA 20 Feb 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian on Sunday referred to ongoing talks between Iran and the five world powers in Vienna, underlining the need for France, Britain and Germany to fulfil their role and make efforts to ensure Iran's legitimate rights.
Vienna talks: Steps left for Washington yet to take IRNA 20 Feb 2022 -- All participants in the talks to remove sanctions against Iran have acknowledged that a final deal is available, but the United States' refusal to accept the requirements of a credible and lasting deal has obscured the fate of negotiations.
FM: Iran urges US, European sides to show real determination IRNA 20 Feb 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has called on the United States and three European countries to take necessary political decisions in order to show their real determination.
West, especially US, responsible for potential failure of Vienna talks: Iran FM IRNA 20 Feb 2022 -- Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Hossein Amirabdollahian has warned that the Western powers in particular the United States should be held accountable for possible failure of the talks in Vienna to revive the 2015 nuclear deal and lift anti-Iran sanctions.
Exclusive: Top MP sheds light on 'guarantees' Iran requires from West Press TV 20 Feb 2022 -- Joining Press TV's Spotlight program in an exclusive interview, a senior lawmaker details the type of guarantees that the Iranian negotiation team is demanding from the Western side during the negotiations in Vienna.
President Raeisi: Iran bent on expanding all-out ties with Central Asia Press TV 20 Feb 2022 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says the Islamic Republic welcomes the expansion of all-out relations with Central Asian countries, particularly Uzbekistan, and sets no limitation in this regard.
Iran says US to blame if Vienna talks collapse Press TV 20 Feb 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says the responsibility for a possible failure of the Vienna talks rests solely with the West, and the United States in particular, as the Islamic Republic has invariably demonstrated its readiness to sign a good deal.
Israeli PM says new yet "weaker" Iran nuclear deal imminent People's Daily 20 Feb 2022 -- Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said on Sunday that Iran may soon sign a new nuclear agreement with world powers but the new deal is "weaker" than the previous one.
COVID-19 kills 191 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 19 Feb 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 134,798 with 191 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Iran conditions final agreement on US, E3 determination IRNA 19 Feb 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Saturday that Iran has already made its serious decisions and "it is now up to the E3 and the US to do the same, urgently".
FM: Iran ready to achieve good deal at earliest possible time IRNA 19 Feb 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian voiced Iran's readiness to reach a good agreement in the Vienna talks on the removal of unlawful sanctions unilaterally imposed by the US against Iran.
FM: Vienna hub of developments in important areas for Iran, int'l community IRNA 19 Feb 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in a meeting with his Austrian counterpart Alexander Schallenberg stressed Vienna is the center of developments in important areas for Iran and the international community.
Pres. Raisi: Any agreement in Vienna should include lifting of sanctions, provision of valid guarantee IRNA 19 Feb 2022 -- Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi stressed that any agreement in Vienna should include the lifting of sanctions, the provision of a valid guarantee, and the cessation of political issues and claims.
Agreement in Vienna talks possible: German chancellor IRNA 19 Feb 2022 -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz underlined that there is an opportunity to reach a consensus in the Vienna talks, which can pave the grounds for lifting anti-Iran sanctions.
Iran, Germany discuss bilateral ties, Vienna talks ISNA 19 Feb 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has sat down with his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock and discussed with her bilateral, regional and international issues.
FM underlines lifting all incompatible sanctions with JCPOA IRNA 19 Feb 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in a meeting with his Dutch counterpart Wopke Hoekstra stressed lifting all sanctions which are inconsistent with the nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA.
Iran's take of 'good agreement' in Vienna talks IRNA 19 Feb 2022 -- The issue of reaching a good agreement in Vienna, Austria, on revival of the 2015 nuclear deal and removal of anti-Iran sanctions have been highlighted in recent days, so Iran newspaper reviewed factors of a good deal in the eyes of the Iranians.
FM underlines Iran's position on need to lift all sanctions inconsistent with JCPOA ISNA 19 Feb 2022 -- On the sidelines of the 58th Munich Security Conference, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met with his Dutch counterpart Wopke Hoekstra to discuss the state of bilateral relations and some issues of mutual concern.
Iranian FM meets UN chief on sidelines of Munich security conference ISNA 19 Feb 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has met with UN Secretary General António Guterres on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.
Reaching agreement hinges on US political conduct: Iran FM Press TV 19 Feb 2022 -- Iran's foreign minister says reaching an agreement with world powers through the Vienna talks depends entirely on the United States' political conduct and the Europeans' attention to the principles of negotiation, asserting that the US and its European allies would be to blame if the talks founder.
Raeisi to Macron: Any Vienna agreement must remove all anti-Iran sanctions, provide credible guarantees Press TV 19 Feb 2022 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says any possible agreement between Iran and the P4+1 group of countries in the Austrian capital of Vienna must include the removal of all sanctions, the provision of valid guarantees and cessation of political issues and claims.
Iran urges negotiating partners in Vienna to consider its red lines Press TV 19 Feb 2022 -- Iran has called on the remaining participants to the 2015 Iran deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), to consider the Islamic Republic's red lines and avoid using media hype to sway negotiations in Vienna.
Iran Nuclear Talks At 'Moment Of Truth,' Says German Chancellor RFE/RL 19 Feb 2022 -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called on Iran not to spoil the ongoing talks aimed at saving the 2015 nuclear agreement.
Saudi Arabia Wants Fresh Round Of Talks With Iran, Says Foreign Minister RFE/RL 19 Feb 2022 -- Saudi Arabia's foreign minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, said on February 19 that the kingdom was looking to schedule a fifth round of direct talks with Iran despite a "lack of substantive progress" in previous rounds.
Iran FM warns of Afghan refugee crisis, Yemen disaster in meeting with UN chief Press TV 19 Feb 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has warned of the burden of a new wave of refugees from Afghanistan in the aftermath of the Taliban takeover of the Central Asian country and also stated that the ongoing Yemen crisis has reached a critical point that requires concerted international efforts.
COVID-19 kills 187 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 18 Feb 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 134,607 with 187 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
Vienna nuke talks "very close to good, accessible agreement": Iran FM People's Daily 19 Feb 2022 -- The Iranian foreign minister said on Friday that the talks between Iran and the world powers on reviving a 2015 nuclear deal in Vienna are "very close to a good and accessible agreement," official news agency IRNA reported.
Iran FM says he hopes JCPOA talks with P4+1 in Vienna will lead to 'good' agreement in 'near future' Press TV 18 Feb 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says he hopes the ongoing talks between Tehran and the P4+1 group of countries on the revival of the 2015 deal in the Austrian capital of Vienna will lead to a "good agreement in the near future."
Radio Farda Exposé On IRGC Corruption, Infighting Raises Ire Of Iranian Authorities RFE/RL 18 Feb 2022 -- A leaked audio recording in which two former senior officials of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) discuss corruption that helps fund the powerful force and its secretive military operations abroad has shed light on infighting and graft that extends to the hierarchy of the country's clerical regime.
COVID-19 kills 182 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 17 Feb 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 134,420 with 182 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
Iran rejects Reuters report on deal in Vienna talks as effort to boost Western side's standing Press TV 17 Feb 2022 -- Iran has rejected a report by Reuters news agency about a deal having been drafted in the Vienna talks on the revival of the 2015 Iran deal, saying that it is only meant to boost the position of the Western parties to the talks and has nothing to do with what is happening on the ground in the Austrian capital.
Enemies seek to deprive Iranians of peaceful nuclear energy: Ayatollah Khamenei Press TV 17 Feb 2022 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says enemies are seeking to deprive Iranians of peaceful nuclear energy, stressing once again that the Islamic Republic has never sought nuclear weapons.
Khamenei Says Iran Wants Nuclear Energy, Not Weapons, As Talks Progress RFE/RL 17 Feb 2022 -- Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has said Tehran needs nuclear energy, not weapons, amid signs of a breakthrough in long-running negotiations to revive a landmark atomic deal with world powers.
CBI says is negotiating with S. Korea to release frozen funds IRNA 17 Feb 2022 -- Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran said on Thursday that they were holding talks with South Korea to release funds frozen due to US sanctions.
COVID-19 kills 185 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 16 Feb 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 134,238 with 185 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Bagheri: Agreement closer to get than ever before IRNA 17 Feb 2022 -- Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani negotiator said that the JCPOA countries are now closer to an agreement than any time before.
E3 using time limit as leverage to put pressure on Iran IRNA 16 Feb 2022 -- The talks in Vienna, Austria, to remove anti-Iran sanctions entered a critical point, while three European powers (Britain, France and Germany) continue to waste time with the aim of using the strategy as a leverage to put pressure on the Islamic Republic.
No talks beyond JCPOA with US, EU: Shamkhani IRNA 16 Feb 2022 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani said that Iran would have no negotiations beyond the JCPOA with the US and Europe.
Iran not to enter any talks beyond JCPOA with US, Europe ISNA 16 Feb 2022 -- Iran's secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani stressed that Iran will not enter any negotiation beyond the JCPOA with the US and the Europeans who failed to fulfill their commitments.
Iran calls for US 'political statement' on commitment to nuclear deal ISNA 16 Feb 2022 -- Iran has proposed that the US Congress makes a "political statement" of its commitment to a nuclear accord with Tehran as talks in Vienna to revive the deal reach a critical juncture.
Iran: Time for negotiating partners to take 'serious decisions' Press TV 16 Feb 2022 -- Iran's top negotiator to the talks between Tehran and the remaining signatories of a 2015 deal says the ball is in the other side's court to make the negotiations come to a conclusion by taking "serious decisions."
Iranian Foreign Minister Urges West to Reaffirm JCPOA Guarantees in Political Statement Sputnik 16 Feb 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Wednesday that Tehran wants the West, including the United States, to reaffirm, at least in form of a political statement, their commitment to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on Iran's nuclear programme.
Iran, S. Korea discuss releasing frozen funds, resuming oil trade IRNA 16 Feb 2022 -- South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that they have had a meeting with the Iranian delegation in Seoul to explore ways to release Iran's funds frozen in the country due to sanctions.
S. Korea, Iran hold working group talks on frozen funds ISNA 16 Feb 2022 -- South Korea and Iran have held working-level consultations to discuss ways to resolve years long disputes over Tehran's assets frozen here under US sanctions, Seoul's foreign ministry said Wednesday.
Iran, South Korea discuss detailed payment options on frozen funds: Report Press TV 16 Feb 2022 -- Senior officials from South Korea and Iran have held talks on how Seoul can repatriate around $7.8 billion worth of Iranian funds frozen in the country under the American pressure, shows a report.
COVID-19 kills 167 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 15 Feb 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 134,053 with 167 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Good deal within reach in Vienna if West adopts realistic approach: Iran FM Press TV 15 Feb 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says the talks underway in Vienna between Tehran and the P4+1 group of countries can yield a "good" agreement if the Western side chooses to pursue a "realistic" approach.
Iranian Official Sees Verification, Guarantees As 'Integral' To Revived Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 15 Feb 2022 -- A top Iranian security official has indicated that verification and guarantees would be among the things needed to reach an agreement to salvage the 2015 nuclear deal.
Iran's FM says "good agreement" within reach in short term if West shows seriousness People's Daily 15 Feb 2022 -- Iran said Monday a "good agreement" will be within reach in the short term, if the United States and the E3 group of France, Britain and Germany show seriousness to fully honor their commitments under a 2015 nuclear deal.
COVID-19 kills 168 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 14 Feb 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 133,886 with 168 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
Iranian Foreign Minister Says Deal 'At Hand' In Negotiations To Restore Nuclear Agreement RFE/RL 14 Feb 2022 -- Iran's foreign minister says an agreement to restore the 2015 nuclear deal is "at hand," referring to forward momentum at negotiations in Vienna.
Foreign Minister Says Iran Eager to Revive Nuclear Deal if Interests Secured VOA 14 Feb 2022 -- Iran is "in a hurry" to strike a new nuclear accord as long as its national interests are protected, its foreign minister said on Monday as Tehran and the United States resumed indirect talks on salvaging Tehran's 2015 agreement with world powers.
Iran's top negotiator, EU's Mora meet in Vienna IRNA 14 Feb 2022 -- Iranian top negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani and EU foreign policy chief Enrique Mora met on Monday in Vienna.
FM Spox: Vienna agreement awaiting political decisions IRNA 14 Feb 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said that Tehran had made its political decisions years ago and has remained in the nuclear deal, stressing that the agreement in Vienna is awaiting other parties' political decisions.
Iran FM: Good agreement on JCPOA revival possible in short term if US, E3 serious about commitments Press TV 14 Feb 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says it is possible to reach a good agreement on the revival of the landmark 2015 Iran deal through Vienna talks, if the United States and the European signatories to the agreement are serious about returning to full compliance with their commitments as per the accord.
Agreement in Vienna hinges on political decisions of 'other side': Iran Press TV 14 Feb 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry says reaching an agreement between Tehran and the P4+1 group of countries over the 2015 deal at the talks in the Austrian capital of Vienna hinges on the political decisions of the "other side."
'Reliable' agreement at Vienna talks requires US political will: Top official Press TV 14 Feb 2022 -- Iran's top security official says whether Tehran and the P4+1 group of countries can reach a reliable agreement over the 2015 deal depends on the US's political determination.
COVID-19 kills 148 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 13 Feb 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 133,718 with 148 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
Iran plans to build research satellite launch site in Chabahar IRNA 13 Feb 2022 -- Chabahar Free Zone Organization chief said that the body was ready to build a launch site for research satellites, considering the strategic location of Chabahar.
Iran, P4+1 continue intensive diplomatic talks in Austrian capital to revive JCPOA Press TV 13 Feb 2022 -- Intensive diplomatic talks continue in the Austrian capital of Vienna between Iran and the P4+1 group of countries to discuss all possible ways to salvage the 2015 Iran deal by removing all sanctions imposed by the United States against Tehran.
Iran unveils nearly dozen upgraded missile defense systems with great combat capabilities Press TV 13 Feb 2022 -- The Iranian Armed Forces have unveiled ten locally upgraded missile defense systems and military products with "high capabilities," which are able to engage and destroy enemy military equipment during ground combat operations.
Iran says peaceful nuke, defense capabilities irremovable options People's Daily 13 Feb 2022 -- A top Iranian security official said on Saturday that maintaining and expanding the country's peaceful nuclear and defense capabilities are "options that are never removed from the table."
COVID-19 kills 133 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 12 Feb 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 133,570 with 133 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Maintaining nuclear achievements best guarantee for possible deal in Vienna IRNA 12 Feb 2022 -- The talks in Vienna to remove sanctions against Iran has reached a stage where the US should decide if it wants to remedy the illegal measures taken by the previous administration in the country. Meanwhile, Iran has realized that the most important guarantee for the sustainability of a possible deal was its own nuclear achievements.
Iran peaceful nuclear capacities to never removed from the table IRNA 12 Feb 2022 -- Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani has said via a Twitter post on Saturday that "maintaining Iran's peaceful nuclear capacities" are the options that will never be removed from the [negotiating] table.
Iran has put many offers on table, encouraged other side to do the same: Source tells Press TV Press TV 12 Feb 2022 -- A source close to the Iranian delegation in the Vienna talks says Tehran has put many offers on the table and encouraged the other side to come up with new proposals to resolve the outstanding issues.
Vienna talks: Top Iran, Russia negotiators discuss JCPOA revival in details Press TV 12 Feb 2022 -- Top negotiators of Iran and Russia have held detailed talks in the Austrian capital of Vienna on possible ways to salvage the 2015 landmark deal, which was abandoned by the United States three years after its conclusion.
Official: Strengthening Iran's nuclear, defense capabilities will never be removed from table Press TV 12 Feb 2022 -- Iran's top security official has stressed that boosting the country's peaceful nuclear capacities and defense power are among the options that will never be removed from the table.
COVID-19 kills 143 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 11 Feb 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 133,437 with 143 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
Iran "never pins hopes" on Vienna nuke talks: president People's Daily 12 Feb 2022 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said on Friday that Iran never pins its hopes on the Vienna talks aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear agreement, noting its reliance on its people and domestic potentials.
Expert meetings in Vienna talks pursue removal of anti-Iran sanctions IRNA 11 Feb 2022 -- Expert meetings within the framework of the eighth round of nuclear negotiations in Vienna pursued the goal of removal of anti-Iran sanctions on Friday.
Iran to give crushing response to unauthorized aerial objects entering national airspace: Commander Press TV 11 Feb 2022 -- A senior Iranian military commander says the Islamic Republic's Armed Forces will not allow any aerial objects to enter the country's airspace without authorization, warning of a crushing response to such an intrusion.
COVID-19 kills 130 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 10 Feb 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 133,294 with 130 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
Iran FM: West's resolve to remove sanctions, fulfill commitments determines end of Vienna talks Press TV 10 Feb 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says the ongoing talks in the Austrian capital on the revival of the landmark 2015 deal will come to an end when the West shows determination to remove all sanctions imposed against Tehran.
Iran Just 'Weeks' From Having Enough Material for Nuclear Breakout, US Senate Told Sputnik 10 Feb 2022 -- Iran, other signatories to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear deal, and the United States resumed talks in Vienna on Tuesday on reactivating the agreement following weeks of increasingly frantic statements by US officials about time running out for a compact to be struck.
COVID-19 kills 116 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 09 Feb 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 133,164 with 116 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Iran unveils Kheibar Shekan missile with 1,450 KM range IRNA 09 Feb 2022 -- The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) on Wednesday unveiled new missile called "Kheibar Shekan" with 1,450 Kilometers range.
IRGC unveils new strategic long-range missile named "Kheibar-Shekan" ISNA 09 Feb 2022 -- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) unveiled the new strategic long-range missile with pinpoint accuracy on Wednesday.
IRGC unveils precision strike ballistic missile with range of 1,450 km Press TV 09 Feb 2022 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has unveiled a new ballistic missile with a range of 1,450 kilometers (900 miles), which enjoys high agility and is capable of striking its designated targets with pinpoint accuracy.
Iran Unveils Missile That Could Reportedly Reach Israel, U.S. Bases In Region RFE/RL 09 Feb 2022 -- Iran has unveiled a new missile with a reported range of 1,450 kilometers that would bring within reach both U.S. bases in the region as well archrival Israel.
Iran Pledges to Advance Ballistic Missile Programme Sputnik 09 Feb 2022 -- Nations in the West have long been expressing concerns about Iran's ballistic missile programme, urging Tehran to slash it during the signing of the Iran nuclear deal in 2015. Iran insisted that it needs these missiles for defensive purposes and will not end the programme.
Iran's president: US insistence on Trump's failed policies main obstacle to progress in Vienna Press TV 09 Feb 2022 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says the current US administration's adherence to the failed policies of its predecessor with regard to Iran is the main obstacle to making "acceptable progress" in the Vienna negotiations which aim at bringing the 2015 Iran deal back to life.
U.S. Says Deal 'In Sight,' But Warns Iran That Time Is Running Out For Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 09 Feb 2022 -- Washington has again warned Iran it is running out of time to revive the 2015 nuclear agreement, telling Tehran it will be impossible to return to the landmark accord if a deal is not struck within the next few weeks.
COVID-19 kills 114 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 08 Feb 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 133,048 with 114 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
AEOI chief: Iran atomic scientists break US monopoly, indigenize electron accelerators IRNA 08 Feb 2022 -- Vice President and Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami announced that the Iranian scientists have domestically manufactured electron accelerators.
Shamkhani: Sustainable economic benefits from JCPOA like illusion without effective lifting of sanctions IRNA 08 Feb 2022 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani said on Tuesday that "without effective lifting of sanctions, sustainable economic benefits from JCPOA are like an illusion".
Western side should make serious, effective decisions on removal of sanctions in Vienna talks: Iran FM ISNA 08 Feb 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and member of China's State Council and the country's Foreign Minister Wang Yi, in a telephone conversation, have exchanged views on bilateral ties, the process of the nuclear negotiations in Vienna and international developments.
Iran won't leave its economy to JCPOA's fate: President Raisi ISNA 08 Feb 2022 -- Referring to the United States' violation of its promise in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Iranian President stated, "If the sanctions are lifted, the ground is ready for an agreement, and Iran has shown that it is living up to its commitments".
Iran, P4+1 group of countries resume sanctions removal talks in Vienna after short break Press TV 08 Feb 2022 -- The eighth round of talks between senior representatives of Iran and the P4+1 group of countries on the revival of the 2015 deal has resumed in the Austrian capital of Vienna after a 10-day break.
Iran Talks To Resume In Vienna As Tehran Demands Canceling Of U.S. Sanctions RFE/RL 08 Feb 2022 -- Talks to revive a landmark nuclear agreement between world powers and Iran are set to resume in Vienna on February 8 amid warnings from Tehran that the removal of U.S. sanctions was the "red line" to put the deal back on track.
Iran's IRGC to Unveil New Domestically Developed Strategic Missile Sputnik 08 Feb 2022 -- The Islamic Republic has been actively upgrading and developing its defence industry in light of international sanctions that have long prevented the country from buying weapons abroad. The nation's missile programme has sparked numerous protests in the West, with Tehran, however, refusing to slash it, and insisting on its right to defend itself.
Iran urges 'serious' decision by West, 'meaningful' US departure from failed policies Press TV 08 Feb 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says the Western signatories of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), must make an effective and serious decision to remove the entire anti-Iran sanctions that violate the landmark agreement.
COVID-19 kills 104 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 07 Feb 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 132,934 with 104 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
Top commander: IRGC to unveil 'strategic missile' soon Press TV 07 Feb 2022 -- A senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the force will soon unveil a "strategic missile" in the field of air defense systems.
IRGC General: Iran to unveil a strategic missile soon IRNA 07 Feb 2022 -- Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (URGC) Aerospace Force Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh said here on Monday that a new strategic missile will soon be unveiled in Iran.
Deal unable to remove maximum pressure not good: Top security official IRNA 07 Feb 2022 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani said on Monday that an agreement in which the sanctions that form the maximum pressure are not lifted will condition the country's economy and cannot be the basis of a good deal.
Iran awaiting practical change in US, Europe behavior: Spox IRNA 07 Feb 2022 -- The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry announced here on Monday that Iran is waiting to witness practical change in the US and European behavior.
Parts of Iran's demands on lifting sanctions not met yet in Vienna talks ISNA 07 Feb 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian stressed that although the Vienna talks on lifting sanctions will be resumed soon, parts of Iran's demands in the field of lifting sanctions have not been met yet.
Some agreements reached at Vienna talks : Khatibzadeh ISNA 07 Feb 2022 -- "Iran's negotiating delegation will return to Vienna, tomorrow." Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesman says.
Islamic Republic of Iran in its most powerful state ever: Khatibzadeh ISNA 07 Feb 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh stressed on Monday that the 43 years after the Islamic Revolution, everyone should know that the path of pressure and coercion has proven to be a miserable failure.
Iran says no initiative received from U.S. in Vienna nuke talks People's Daily 07 Feb 2022 -- Iran has so far received no proposed text from the United States in the Vienna talks on the restoration of a 2015 nuclear deal, the Iranian foreign minister said.
Iran's President Raeisi: We will not leave our country's economy in limbo over JCPOA talks Press TV 07 Feb 2022 -- Iran's President Ebrahim Raeisi says the Iranian administration will not let the country's economy remain in limbo while waiting for the result of the ongoing negotiations in the Austrian capital for the revival of the 2015 landmark deal.
Iran FM says some of country's demands on removal of sanctions not addressed in Vienna talks Press TV 07 Feb 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says despite the advances made in the ongoing negotiations in the Austrian capital on the removal of sanctions imposed on Tehran, part of the Islamic Republic's demands have not been taken into account yet.
Iran calls sanctions removal its 'red line' in Vienna, urges US to bring substance to talks Press TV 07 Feb 2022 -- Iran calls the complete removal of US sanctions its "red line" during the course of negotiations with the remaining signatories to the 2015 deal in the Austrian capital of Vienna, urging Washington to bring substance to the talks to immediately reach an agreement.
EU Says Iran Talks To Resume February 8 As Tehran Demands Removal Of U.S. Sanctions RFE/RL 07 Feb 2022 -- The European Union says talks to revive a landmark nuclear agreement between world powers and Iran will resume in Vienna on February 8 as Tehran warned that the removal of U.S. sanctions was the "red line" to put the deal back on track.
Iran plans to increase petrochemical production to 200m tons IRNA 07 Feb 2022 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran plans to boost capacity of petrochemical production to 200 million tons per annum by the end of the Eighth National Development Plan, an official announced.
COVID-19 kills 85 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 06 Feb 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 132,830 with 85 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
No precondition; Iran not after interim or restricted agreement: FM IRNA 06 Feb 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said that the country received no text or proposal as preconditions from US .
Political decisions in US requirements for balance of commitments to reach good agreement: Shamkhani ISNA 06 Feb 2022 -- Iran's secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani stressed that political decisions in Washington are requirements for balance of commitments to reach a good agreement.
Iran urges U.S. to show "good faith in practice" in Vienna talks People's Daily 06 Feb 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian said Saturday that Iran has made it clear to the American side, through its intermediaries, that they must show their "good faith in action" in the Vienna nuclear negotiations.
Iran FM: US has yet to offer 'serious initiative' amid Vienna talks Press TV 06 Feb 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says the United States has not yet put forward a "serious initiative" regarding the talks in Vienna aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear deal.
Regional problems can be resolved if transregional powers stop their intervention: Iran President ISNA 06 Feb 2022 -- Referring to Iraq's privileged position within the policy of maximising relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and its neighbours, Iranian President said, "We hope that the process of forming political structures in Iraq will proceed through national solidarity and unity to lead to stability and increasing progress of the Iraqi nation".
Coronavirus death toll grows to 64 in Iran IRNA 05 Feb 2022 -- The coronavirus death toll in Iran has grown to 64 during the past 24 hours, the office of public relations of the Ministry of Health and Medical Education reported on Saturday.
Iranian general warns enemies of crushing response, says airspace 'red line' for Air Defense Force Press TV 05 Feb 2022 -- The commander of the Iranian Army's Air Defense Force has warned the enemies of a crushing response if they make any mistake, saying the security of the Iranian airspace is a "red line" for the force.
Russia, Iran to play more active role in oil, gas markets IRNA 05 Feb 2022 -- Signing memoranda of understanding between Russia and Iran concurrent with President Ebrahim Raisi's visit to Moscow can help the Islamic Republic boost energy production and also pave the way for more active participation of both countries in world energy markets.
US should show its goodwill in practice: Iranian FM ISNA 05 Feb 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian stressed on Saturday that the US should show its goodwill in practice.
Iran to US: 'Show' of lifting sanctions 'not constructive'; real economic benefit sine qua non of deal Press TV 05 Feb 2022 -- In reaction to Washington's restoration of several sanctions waivers, Iran's top security official says a "show" of lifting sanctions is not "constructive" as Iran needs to feel "real" economic benefit of a deal in the Vienna talks.
Despite challenges, Iran-P4+1 talks in Vienna on right track: IAEA chief Press TV 05 Feb 2022 -- The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says despite certain challenges, the ongoing talks between Iran and the P4+1 group of countries in the Austria capital of Vienna on the removal of sanctions and revival of the 2015 agreement are on the right track.
U.S. Restores Sanctions Waiver To Iran With Nuclear Talks In Final Phase RFE/RL 05 Feb 2022 -- The United States has restored sanctions waivers to Iran to allow international nuclear cooperation projects, as indirect talks between Tehran and Washington aimed at salvaging the 2015 nuclear deal enter a critical phase.
US Decision on 'Nuclear' Waivers Might Mean JCPOA Talks in Final Stage, Russian Envoy Says Sputnik 05 Feb 2022 -- The decision of the United States to restore "nuclear" waivers will speed up the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) restoration and might be seen as a signal that the JCPOA talks have entered the final stage, Russian Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov said on Saturday.
COVID-19 kills 57 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 04 Feb 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 132,681 with 57 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
US restores sanctions waiver to countries cooperating with Iran under JCPOA Press TV 04 Feb 2022 -- The administration of US President Joe Biden has provided some sanctions relief to the countries that had nuclear cooperation with Iran under the terms of the 2015 multilateral agreement.
Iran Wants Money, Not Exchange of Prisoners With US, Sources Say VOA 04 Feb 2022 -- Iran is not serious about wanting a prisoner exchange with the United States and instead appears to be seeking money as part of any deal to release four Americans labeled by the U.S. as hostages of Tehran, according to informed sources.
COVID-19 kills 61 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 03 Feb 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 132,624 with 61 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
Iran increases gas supply to Turkey, pipeline repairs postponed: Report Press TV 03 Feb 2022 -- Iran's flow of gas to Turkey has increased after a major reduction reported last month as industry sources say full supplies will be restored in early spring when Iran is planned to carry out repairs on export pipelines on its side of the border.
COVID-19 kills 59 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 02 Feb 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 132,563 with 59 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Iran to modernize airports with Russian, Chinese help Press TV 02 Feb 2022 -- An official says Iran plans to expand and refurbish its airports according to international standards with the help of China and Russia.
Nation's maximum resistance defeated US maximum pressure, Iranian president says Press TV 02 Feb 2022 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says the United States' maximum pressure policy against the Islamic Republic has failed in the face of Iran's maximum resistance campaign.
Nuclear tech 'driving force' behind Iran's development: AEOI chief Press TV 02 Feb 2022 -- The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has called on Iranian officials to pave the way for faster advances in new technologies, saying nuclear technology is the "driving force" behind the country's development.
'State Of Explosion': Leaked IRGC Document Warns Of Rising Discontent In Iran RFE/RL 02 Feb 2022 -- A "highly confidential" state document leaked to RFE/RL's Radio Farda warns that discontent is rising in Iran, with society in a "state of explosion."
Israel Reportedly Holds Drills Simulating 'Massive Attack' on Iran's Nuclear Facilities Sputnik 02 Feb 2022 -- A senior US official warned Monday that there were only "a handful of weeks left" to return to the Iran nuclear deal before Washington would consider it impossible to do so. Israel has indicated that it would reserve the "freedom of action" for possible strikes against the Islamic Republic regardless of whether any deal was reached.
Rewards for Justice - Reward Offer for Information on Iranian Cyber Actors' Interference with 2020 U.S. Presidential Election US Dept. of State 01 Feb 2022 -- The U.S. Department of State's Rewards for Justice (RFJ) program, which is administered by the Diplomatic Security Service, is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information on any person who, while acting at the direction of or under the control of a foreign government, interferes with U.S. elections by violating the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA).
COVID-19 kills 50 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 01 Feb 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 132,504 with 50 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Iran imposes restrictions amid fresh surge in COVID deaths Press TV 01 Feb 2022 -- The Iranian government has imposed fresh restrictions on movement between cities amid a surge in the number of deaths and infections caused by the coronavirus.
Information regarding IAEA's supervision on producing centrifuge parts to be kept by Iran ISNA 01 Feb 2022 -- Permanent representative of Iran to the International Organization in Vienna Mohammad Reza Ghaebi announced that Iran has made a decision to produce centrifuge parts in a new facility in Isfahan instead of Tesa complex in Karaj and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will be able to arrange its supervision regulations based on this.
Vienna talks: US asks for direct talks with Iran, backtracks on 'artificial deadline' Press TV 01 Feb 2022 -- A senior US State Department official has asked for direct negotiations with Iran over the revival of the 2015 agreement, saying the US position that there is not much time to reach a deal is neither a threat toward Iran nor an artificial deadline or ultimatum.
Iranian oil tanker to discharge 2 mln barrels in Venezuela ISNA 01 Feb 2022 -- An Iranian supertanker carrying about 2 million barrels of condensate this week began discharging at Venezuelan state-run oil company PDVSA's main oil port, according to a company document and tanker tracking services.

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