March 2022 - Iran Special Weapons News

FM Amirabdollahian highlights need for inclusive government in Afghanistan IRNA 31 Mar 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in the meeting of Taliban's Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in China highlighted the need for an inclusive government in Afghanistan with the participation of all parties and groups.
COVID-19 kills 46 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 31 Mar 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 140,204 with 46 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
Iran has not tied economy to Vienna talks: President Raisi IRNA 31 Mar 2022 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said on Wednesday evening in Mashad that the Islamic Republic has not tied its economy to the results of the talks in Vienna about the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Iran's President Raeisi: People's livelihood, economy not tied to JCPOA, Vienna talks Press TV 31 Mar 2022 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says the Islamic Republic has not abandoned talks with the P4+1 group of countries on the revival of the 2015 Iran deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), nor has Tehran tied the people's livelihood and the country's economy to the accord as well as the negotiations in the Austrian capital of Vienna.
New ill-intentioned sanctions show US misses no chance to pressure Iranians: Foreign Ministry Press TV 31 Mar 2022 -- Iran has slammed the newly-imposed US sanctions as yet another sign of Washington's ill intent in treating the Iranian nation, saying the move shows America misses no opportunity to exert pressure on the country.
U.S. sanctions key actors in Iran ballistic missile program People's Daily 31 Mar 2022 -- The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on an Iran-based person and his network of companies that Washington accused of facilitating Iran in its effort to get materials for its ballistic missile program.
Russia says will work with Iran to bypass sanctions as US slaps new round on Tehran Press TV 30 Mar 2022 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Moscow and Tehran would cooperate to bypass sanctions, as the United States imposes a new round of sanctions against the Islamic Republic in a bitter blow to the prospects of reaching an agreement in Vienna.
Russia, Iran Agree to Strengthen Cooperation in All Areas, Notwithstanding West's Sanctions: Moscow Sputnik 30 Mar 2022 -- The Islamic Republic has lived under Western sanctions for decades, and has developed extensive measures to shield itself from the restrictions and use them to its advantage in areas including industry, technology and defence. Russia surpassed Iran as the West's most sanctioned nation after launching its military operation in Ukraine last month.
COVID-19 kills 49 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 30 Mar 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 140,158 with 49 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
United States Imposes Sanctions on Iran's Ballistic Missile-Related Activities US Dept. of State 30 Mar 2022 -- The United States is designating five Iranian individuals and entities for sanctions pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 13382, which targets proliferators of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery for their involvement in Iran's ballistic missile-related activities.
Treasury Sanctions Key Actors in Iran's Ballistic Missile Program US Treasury 30 Mar 2022 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned an Iran-based procurement agent and his network of companies that procured ballistic missile propellant-related materials for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Research and Self Sufficiency Jihad Organization (IRGC RSSJO), the IRGC unit responsible for the research and development of ballistic missiles, as well as Iran's Parchin Chemical Industries (PCI), an element of Iran's Defense Industries Organization (DIO). OFAC is also taking action against a key Iranian intermediary involved in the procurement of parts used to develop missile propellant on behalf of PCI.
US Sanctions Iran's Missile Developers VOA 30 Mar 2022 -- The United States on Wednesday announced sanctions on five Iranians and several Iranian entities it said were involved in the country's ballistic missile program.
U.S. Imposes Sanctions Aimed At Iran's Ballistic-Missile Program RFE/RL 30 Mar 2022 -- The United States has imposed sanctions on an Iran-based procurement agent and his network of companies for providing assistance to Iran's ballistic-missile program, the Treasury Department has said.
Iran's FM says US must ditch excessive demands to revive 2015 deal Press TV 30 Mar 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Washington has to abandon its excessive demands in order to revive the 2015 Iran deal it abandoned four years ago.
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks during talks with Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hossein Amir Abdollahian, Tunxi, March 30, 2022 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 30 Mar 2022
Iranian Navy Joins France, Other Countries in Joint Maritime Drills Off Indian Coast Sputnik 30 Mar 2022 -- Jointly led by India and France, the IONS comprises 24 countries, including Iran, Pakistan, Australia and Indonesia. Eight countries - among them China, Russia, and Japan - have observer status.
Iran, China back Afghanistan's independence, national unity: FM Press TV 30 Mar 2022 -- Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Iran and China back Afghanistan's independence and national unity as well as the Afghan people's right to self-determination.
COVID-19 kills 46 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 29 Mar 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 140,109 with 46 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
IONS 2022 Combined Maritime Drills kicks off with Iran in participation IRNA 29 Mar 2022 -- The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) 2022 started work in Goa Port, India and Iranian home-made Dena Destroyer attended the event.
Iranian destroyer joins intl. maritime exercises in Indian Ocean Press TV 29 Mar 2022 -- The Iranian Navy has dispatched its thoroughly-indigenous destroyer Dena to international maritime exercises held in the Indian Ocean.
Kuwait says Iran is no party to development works at disputed gas field Press TV 29 Mar 2022 -- Kuwaiti authorities insist development works at a disputed gas field in the Persian Gulf should exclude Iran despite clear statements from Iranian authorities suggesting they will soon start tapping the field.
US grants Iraq 120-day waiver to import energy from Iran Press TV 29 Mar 2022 -- The US has granted Iraq another 120-day sanctions waiver enabling continued cross-border imports of energy from Iran without triggering penalties, a State Department official has said.
COVID-19 kills 42 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 28 Mar 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 140,063 with 42 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
Iran starts COVID vaccine exports, first cargo shipped to Nicaragua Press TV 28 Mar 2022 -- Iran has started exports of coronavirus vaccines just six months after it was forced to import foreign-made shots in large quantities to contain a rapidly spreading disease.
Iran to start drilling at Arash gas field after Saudi-Kuwaiti move Press TV 28 Mar 2022 -- Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji says Iran will soon begin drilling at the Arash natural gas field shared with Kuwait and Saudi Arabia after the two Arab states signed a document to build the offshore reservoir without Tehran's participation.
Gaps on practical guarantees, sanctions removal must be closed before JCPOA revival: Top Iranian diplomat Press TV 28 Mar 2022 -- A senior Iranian diplomat says the remaining differences between Tehran and other parties to the 2015 Iran deal over the provision of guarantees and full removal of sanctions must be resolved in order to revive the deal.
US Envoy to Iran Pours Cold Water on Claim Nuclear Deal 'Imminent' Sputnik 28 Mar 2022 -- High-ranking US officials caution the Iran nuclear deal may not be as close as it seems, as a skeptical Israeli government promises to play by its own rules.
Israel, U.S. to cooperate to prevent nuclear-armed Iran: FM People's Daily 28 Mar 2022 -- Israel and the United States will "work together" to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons despite their disagreements over the emerging nuclear deal, Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said Sunday after meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
COVID-19 kills 50 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 27 Mar 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 140,021 with 50 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
At Israeli Talks, Blinken Says U.S., Allies 'See Eye To Eye' On Iran Nuclear Issue RFE/RL 27 Mar 2022 -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has joined his counterparts from Israel and four Persian Gulf countries for talks in Jerusalem expected to center on continuing Iranian nuclear negotiations after assuring U.S. allies that they and Washington "see eye to eye."
Iran hits back at US, says has right to display military hardware at Qatar show Press TV 27 Mar 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman has reacted to negative remarks by the US administration on presence of Iran and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) at Qatar's military show, saying the country and the IRGC have every right to participate at the event.
Iran FM: Lack of US decision to remove sanctions hindering final agreement on JCPOA revival Press TV 27 Mar 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says inability of the US to make a political decision is the main obstacle in the way of Iran and the P4+1 group of countries to reach a final agreement in the Austrian capital of Vienna over the removal of anti-Tehran sanctions and a revival of the landmark 2015 deal.
Iran urges definite delisting of IRGC; US says many sanctions to remain Press TV 27 Mar 2022 -- An Iranian official says the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) should definitely be removed from the US list of so-called foreign "terrorist" organizations, but the US envoy for Iran says the force will remain sanctioned even if a deal is reached in Vienna on reviving the 2015 nuclear deal.
U.S., Iranian Officials Differ Starkly Over Whether Nuclear Deal 'Imminent' RFE/RL 27 Mar 2022 -- Officials in Iran and the United States have issued differing assessments of progress on a new deal to exchange sanctions relief for curbs on Iran's nuclear program, with Tehran suggesting a nuclear deal is "imminent" but Washington expressly challenging that view.
Iran reacts to declared Saudi-Kuwait agreement on shared gas field IRNA 27 Mar 2022 -- Iranian Foreign ministry spokesman while reacting to recently declared Saudi-Kuwait agreement on Arash shared gas field said here on Saturday: The Arash-Al Darreh gas field is shared by Iran, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, and some parts of it in Iran-Kuwait waters without defined border.
Iran says has reached a point of agreement IRNA 26 Mar 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Saturday that Iran has reached a point of agreement in the talks in Vienna while noting that a number of significant issues still remain in place.
Iran FM assures Lebanon president of readiness to supply wheat amid Ukraine crisis Press TV 26 Mar 2022 -- Lebanese President Michel Aoun says Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has assured him of Tehran's readiness to support Beirut in all fields, "most notably in the provision of wheat" amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, two main exporters of wheat.
COVID-19 kills 54 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 26 Mar 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 139,971 with 54 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Iranian Foreign Ministry Calls Saudi-Kuwaiti Deal on Gas Field in Persian Gulf Illegal Sputnik 26 Mar 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh condemned on Saturday the agreement between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia on the joint development of the al-Durra gas field in the Persian Gulf and called the deal illegal as Tehran also has a share in the field.
EU coordinator to visit Tehran to close gaps on JCPOA revival Press TV 26 Mar 2022 -- European Union deputy foreign policy chief Enrique Mora, who also acts as the coordinator for the Vienna talks, says he will travel to Iran as the pause continues in the negotiations aimed at reviving the 2015 Iran deal.
COVID-19 kills 52 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 25 Mar 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 139,917 with 52 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
Iran says ready to hold fifth round of talks with Saudi Arabia IRNA 25 Mar 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian on Friday described Tehran-Riyadh ties as "not good" and said Iran was not responsible for the situation but it was ready to hold the fifth round of talks with Saudi Arabia.
'Iran dismisses Daily Telegraph report on secret offer to Russia' Press TV 25 Mar 2022 -- An informed source with Iran's Foreign Ministry has dismissed a report by the UK newspaper Daily Telegraph on a secret offer Iran has given Russia to help Moscow evade Western sanctions in exchange for a new deal with the P4+1 group of countries.
Iran backs urgent peaceful resolution of conflict in Ukraine Press TV 25 Mar 2022 -- Iran's ambassador to the United Nations says the Islamic Republic supports urgent and peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine in line with the international law.
Iran FM: Agreement within reach if US acts rationally IRNA 25 Mar 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said here on Thursday in a joint press conference with his Lebanese counterpart that "we are ready for reaching a good, strong, and sustainable agreement, which is close to reach, if the US acts rationally, but not at cost of breaching Iran's redlines.
COVID-19 kills 63 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 24 Mar 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 139,865 with 63 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
Russia, Iran discuss recognition of Mir cards, bypassing SWIFT Press TV 24 Mar 2022 -- Iran's Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali says Tehran and Moscow are discussing the possibility of recognizing cards using Russian Mir payment system.
FM: Iran ready for Vienna deal but not at cost of its red lines Press TV 24 Mar 2022 -- Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Iran is ready for a good, strong and lasting agreement in Vienna, but not at the expense of crossing its red lines.
Iran Boosting Economic, Security Ties With Venezuela, Bolivia, Cuba - SOUTHCOM Chief Sputnik 24 Mar 2022 -- Iran is expanding its economic and security relationships with Cuba, Bolivia and Venezuela, enabling the Caracas government to defy US and allied-imposed sanctions, Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) chief Gen. Laura Richardson said in a congressional testimony on Thursday.
Iran Military Presence at the Doha Defense Show US Dept. of State 24 Mar 2022 -- "We are deeply disappointed and troubled by the presence of Iranian military officials and reportedly Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps officers at the Doha Defense Show in Qatar."
COVID-19 kills 67 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 23 Mar 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 139,802 with 67 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Iran says US must act realistically to finalize Vienna deal in near future Press TV 23 Mar 2022 -- Iran's foreign minister says it is up to the Americans to decide whether they want to act realistically so as to help finalize an agreement on the restoration of a US-abandoned agreement in the Austrian capital, Vienna.
Iranian Foreign Minister Says Nuclear Deal Closer 'Than Ever Before' RFE/RL 23 Mar 2022 -- Iran's foreign minister says an agreement to revive the 2015 nuclear accord that Tehran signed with world powers is closer "than ever before."
Iranian Foreign Minister: Nuclear Deal 'Closer Than Ever Before' at Vienna Talks Sputnik 23 Mar 2022 -- Earlier this week, US State Department spokesman Ned Price told reporters that while a nuclear deal with Iran was "not imminent", the Biden administration was prepared to make "difficult decisions" to resurrect the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard Threatens New Missile Strikes Unless Israel Stops Targeting Troops Sputnik 23 Mar 2022 -- The Revolutionary Guard launched a dozen Fateh missiles at a suspected "Mossad base" in Erbil, Iraq this month after warning that Israel would be made to "pay the price" for killing two of its members in an airstrike in Syria on 7 March. Israel did not comment on the Erbil attack.
COVID-19 kills 73 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 22 Mar 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 139,735 with 73 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Iran's second oilfield in Fars begins producing 10,000 bpd Press TV 22 Mar 2022 -- Iran has begun production from the second oilfield in southern Fars province at a rate of 9,000 barrels per day (bpd), the CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) has said.
U.S. Says Up To Iran To Make Decisions That Can Revive Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 22 Mar 2022 -- The United States says it is up to Iran to make the hard decisions necessary to revive the 2015 nuclear deal and ease its sanctions-ravaged economy.
COVID-19 kills 52 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 21 Mar 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 139,662 with 52 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
Iran FM: Few remaining issues need US good faith to resolve Press TV 21 Mar 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says negotiations in Vienna to revive the 2015 nuclear deal are nearing the final stretch, but the US needs to show good faith in order to achieve it.
Leader: Iran's economy should not be tied to US sanctions, country must become impervious to bans Press TV 21 Mar 2022 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned state officials against making development of Iran's economy conditional on the removal of sanctions, saying that the country should be run in a way that it would not be hurt by sanctions.
COVID-19 kills 60 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 20 Mar 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 139,610 with 60 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
Ayatollah Khamenei puts renewed stress on importance of domestic production, creating new jobs Press TV 20 Mar 2022 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has issued his New Year message, felicitating the Iranian nation on the occasion of Nowruz, while calling on the government and the nation to work hard to boost knowledge-based production and create new jobs.
President Raeisi: Job creation, administration's topmost priority in New Year Press TV 20 Mar 2022 -- Iran's President Ebrahim Raeisi says the first priority of his administration during the Persian New Year is boosting employment and creating new jobs.
Russian FM: We never betray friends, Iran very close to us Press TV 20 Mar 2022 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says his country, unlike the US, is not seeking "selfish interests" by the restoration of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.
COVID-19 kills 72 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 19 Mar 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 139,550 with 72 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Iran will never compromise on security in Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz: IRGC Navy commander Press TV 19 Mar 2022 -- The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy says Iran will never compromise on defending the country's interests and resources, warning that security of the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz is "our red line."
Iran to start works on power grid link-up with Qatar: Minister Press TV 19 Mar 2022 -- Iran's Energy Minister Ali Akbar Mehrabian says the country will soon start works on linking up its electricity grid to the neighboring Qatar.
Russia urges West to address 'Iran's legitimate demands' in Vienna talks Press TV 19 Mar 2022 -- Russia has called on the Western parties to the negotiations in Vienna to work on addressing "Iran's legitimate demands" instead of blaming Moscow for the stalemate in the talks aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear deal.
Iran Reportedly Built Covert Financial System to Trade With Foreign Countries Despite US Sanctions Sputnik 19 Mar 2022 -- The WSJ story about Iran's system to circumvent American sanctions casts a shadow on the prospects of the US and EU's recent sanctions succeeding in severing Russia from the financial and other global markets over the situation in Ukraine.
Air and Missile Defense Vital to Region in Face of Iran Threats, General Says DoD News 18 Mar 2022 -- Ballistic missile threats from Iran and its proxies are deeply concerning to nations in the Middle East, the commander of U.S. Central Command said.
COVID-19 kills 91 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 18 Mar 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 139,478 with 91 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
Iran's Navy dispatches 81st flotilla of warships to high seas Press TV 18 Mar 2022 -- A flotilla of Iranian warships has left the country's southern port city of Bandar Abbas for high seas on a routine mission to maintain the Islamic Republic's sway in international waters, not least the Gulf of Aden.
Comment by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on Russia's approach in support of reviving the Iranian nuclear deal Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 18 Mar 2022
Refinery of phase 14 of the South Pars joint field becomes operational IRNA 18 Mar 2022 -- The CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company announced that the first processing line of the South Pars Refinery Phase 14 has resume by sending refined gas to the national gas transmission line.
Minister: Iran sent oil to places US cannot even think of, fully received payments' Press TV 18 Mar 2022 -- Oil Minister Javad Owji says Iran has managed to increase its oil sales and receive all the revenues despite intensified pressure from Washington to halt the sales by trying to seize Iranian oil tankers.
COVID-19 kills 98 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 17 Mar 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 139,387 with 98 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
Iran's IRGC says will strike Israeli bases again if Iraqi Kurdistan officials fail to get rid of them Press TV 17 Mar 2022 -- The spokesman for Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the elite military force will not hesitate to strike other Israeli bases in Iraqi Kurdistan region if its officials do not dismantle them.
CENTCOM Chief Says Iran Has 3,000 Missiles on Hair-Trigger Alert, Some Able to Strike Israel Sputnik 17 Mar 2022 -- Tensions between the Islamic Republic and the Jewish State hit a new low last week after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired off a dozen ballistic missiles at a suspected 'Mossad base' in Iraqi Kurdistan. Iran has created a potent domestic ballistic and cruise missile capability from scratch and rejected all Western calls to dismantle it.
Iran launches last refinery in South Pars gas field Press TV 17 Mar 2022 -- Iran has finally brought on line a major refinery project that runs on natural gas extracted from South Pars, the world's largest gas field located in the Persian Gulf, which is shared between Iran and Qatar.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Called For Travel Ban On Ex-Oil Officials To Prevent Disclosure Of Sanctions-Evading Tactics RFE/RL 17 Mar 2022 -- Iran's powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) last year urged the judiciary to issue travel bans against several oil officials for fear they could expose the "secret" tactics Tehran has used to evade U.S. sanctions and sell its oil, according to a leaked confidential document.
UN Human Rights Council 49: UK statement for the interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran UK FCDO 17 Mar 2022 -- The UK's Global Ambassador for Human Rights, Rita French delivered the statement outlining that the Government of Iran has continued to violate human rights, including the rights of human rights defenders, persons from marginalised minorities, lawyers, dual and foreign nationals, activists and journalists.
Spokesman: Iran's debt received with dignity from UK, had nothing to do with other issues Press TV 17 Mar 2022 -- The spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry says Iran collected its overdue debt from the UK in a dignified manner, and the repayment of the debt was not in any way related to other issues between the two countries.
Iran: UK's debt payment has nothing to do with release of dual citizens Press TV 17 Mar 2022 -- Iran has rejected any link between London's payment of its overdue debt to Tehran and the release of two British-Iranian nationals jailed for involvement in espionage activities against the Islamic Republic.
Amid British-Iranian Prisoners' Homecoming, West Grapples With Tehran's 'Hostage Diplomacy' VOA 17 Mar 2022 -- Two British-Iranian nationals who had been jailed in Iran arrived Thursday in Britain to emotional homecomings.
FM: Iran ready for JCPOA revival deal if all red lines met IRNA 17 Mar 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said that his country is ready for a final agreement over the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal provided that all red lines of the Islamic Republic are met.
FM: Iran ready for final agreement if all of its red lines observed Press TV 17 Mar 2022 -- Iran's foreign minister tells his British counterpart that the country is prepared for conclusion of a final agreement in Vienna if all of its red lines are observed.
Iran Releases Two British-Iranians VOA 17 Mar 2022 -- British-Iranian nationals Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashouri returned to the United Kingdom early Thursday after being released from years of imprisonment in Iran.
COVID-19 kills 109 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 16 Mar 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 139,289 with 109 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Foreign Secretary statement on Iran: 16 March 2022 UK FCDO 16 Mar 2022 -- Foreign Secretary Liz Truss issues a statement following the departure from Iran of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori, and the release of Morad Tahbaz from prison.
Two British-Iranians Leave Tehran After Years In Prison RFE/RL 16 Mar 2022 -- Two British-Iranians who have been held in Iran for years have left the country as Tehran and London settled a long-standing debt owed to Iran.
Iran frees two dual British nationals jailed for espionage Press TV 16 Mar 2022 -- Iran has released two dual British-Iranian nationals jailed for involvement in espionage activities against the Islamic Republic, with the pair leaving the country for the UK.
Iran's judiciary confirms release of Zaghari, Ashouri IRNA 16 Mar 2022 -- Iran's judiciary spokesperson Zabiollah Khodaian said on Wednesday that Nazanin Zaghari has been freed after serving her jail term in Iran and Anousheh Ashouri has been released after serving half of his sentence in the Islamic Republic.
China willing to push forward Iranian nuclear issue in a direction conducive to regional peace and stability: Chinese FM Global Times 16 Mar 2022 -- China is willing to push forward the Iranian nuclear issue to develop in a direction conducive to regional peace and stability, said Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi over a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Tuesday, according to China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Vienna agreement with Iran in making: IAEA chief IRNA 16 Mar 2022 -- Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi has declared that achieving an agreement with Iran in the Vienna talks is about to happen.
Final steps in Vienna talks approached: Iranian FM ISNA 16 Mar 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian announced on Wednesday that the United Kingdom paid its debt to Tehran a few days ago.
Vienna talks: Iran says strong agreement possible if Americans are 'realistic' Press TV 16 Mar 2022 -- Iran's foreign minister says that a good strong agreement can be reached on restoring the US-abandoned Iran deal through the Vienna talks if the American side is realistic.
Russia to cooperate with Vienna talks until the end: FM Press TV 16 Mar 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Russia has reassured the Islamic Republic about its cooperation towards the conclusion of a final agreement in Vienna.
Israel 'Faces Largest-ever Cyberattack' After Alleged Attempt to Sabotage Iranian Nuclear Facility Sputnik 15 Mar 2022 -- Simmering tensions between sworn adversaries Iran and Israel jumped dramatically last week after an Israeli airstrike killed two Revolutionary Guard officers in Syria. Tehran vowed to retaliate, and launched a dozen Fateh ballistic missiles at a 'Mossad base' in Erbil, Iraq Sunday, killing three alleged Israeli operatives and injuring seven others.
Iran, Ukraine FMs hold phone talks ISNA 15 Mar 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytry Kuleba have in a phone call held talks over the Ukraine crisis, the need for protection of diplomatic missions and dispatch of humanitarian aid, and also bilateral issues.
COVID-19 kills 117 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 15 Mar 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 139,180 with 117 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
US General Warns About Iran's Ability to Go Ballistic VOA 15 Mar 2022 -- With much of the world's attention focused on stalled efforts to revive the Iran nuclear deal and keep Tehran's nuclear weapons ambitions in check, a top U.S. commander is warning of an ever-growing threat from Iran's ballistic missile arsenal.
Photos: Iran's Revolutionary Guards Unveil New 'Smart' Drone Submarine, Faster Speedboats Sputnik 15 Mar 2022 -- Iran's fleet of submarines and so-called "midget subs" are currently operated by the Iranian Navy, not by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), meaning the drone submarine revealed on Tuesday is a new foray into subsurface operations for the force.
Iran's IRGC launches smart submarines IRNA 15 Mar 2022 -- The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) unveiled smart submarines For the first time.
IRGC Navy gets smart submarines, other advanced defense hardware Press TV 15 Mar 2022 -- The Navy of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has taken delivery of a series of new advanced homegrown defense hardware with special capabilities, including smart sub-surface vessels along with missiles and speedboats.
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks during talks with Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Moscow, March 15, 2022 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 15 Mar 2022
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks and answers to media questions following talks with Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Moscow, March 15, 2022 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 15 Mar 2022
FM Amirabdollahian: US should respond to remaining issues in Vienna IRNA 15 Mar 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian stressed on Tuesday that if Washington responds to the few remaining but critical issues and doesn't waste time, returning to Vienna to wrap up negotiations is possible ASAP.
Russia not obstacle on way of reaching agreement in Vienna: Iran FM ISNA 15 Mar 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian stressed that Russia isn't an obstacle on the way of reaching n agreement in Vienna.
Vienna talks among significant issues to be discussed in Moscow: Iran FM ISNA 15 Mar 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian stressed that Iran strongly condemns war across the world as well as imposing unilateral sanctions against nations.
US still engaging with Russia on Iran nuclear deal: State Dept. official Press TV 15 Mar 2022 -- A senior US State Department official says the United States continues to engage with Russia on reviving the Iran nuclear deal.
Iran urges US to drop 'excessive demands' to facilitate deal in Vienna Press TV 15 Mar 2022 -- Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says Iran hopes that the United States will drop its "excessive demands" in the ongoing talks in the Austrian capital of Vienna so that the negotiating parties can clinch a "good agreement" on reviving the landmark 2015 deal.
Russian Diplomat Rejects Speculations About Russia's Demands Blocking Revival of JCPOA Sputnik 15 Mar 2022 -- Permanent Representative of Russia to International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov on Tuesday called speculations about Russia's alleged "last-minute" demands to block the restoration of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) a lie.
US Promises Russia Sanctions Won't Affect Nuclear Cooperation to Salvage Iran Nuclear Deal: Report Sputnik 15 Mar 2022 -- The US and its allies have slapped hundreds of sanctions on Russian officials, tycoons, companies and entire economic sectors in recent weeks over the military operation launched by Moscow in late February to demilitarise Ukraine. The crisis reportedly played a role in setting back negotiations in the effort to revive the Iran nuclear deal.
Effort to Revive Iran Nuclear Deal Entering Homestretch, Russia's Lavrov Says Sputnik 15 Mar 2022 -- Talks on reviving the landmark nuclear agreement - which promises an end to Western sanctions against Iran in exchange for limits on the Islamic Republic's nuclear programme, began last spring after the Biden administration reversed Trump's hardline anti-Iranian stance.
Iran to set out constructing first ever petrorefinary IRNA 15 Mar 2022 -- Iran is going to start construction of its first ever petrorefinary next Persian year (later in 2022), Oil Minister Javad Owji said on Tuesday.
COVID-19 kills 114 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 14 Mar 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 139,063 with 114 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
Iran halts COVID vaccine imports amid rising domestic output Press TV 14 Mar 2022 -- Iranian customs office (IRICA) data shows the country has halted commercial imports of coronvirus vaccines because of a major surge in domestic output reported in recent weeks.
FM: Iran supports efforts to resolve Ukraine crisis peacefully IRNA 15 Mar 2022 -- Iranian Foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in a phone talk with his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba on Monday night emphasized that Iran supports any diplomatic effort aimed at peaceful resolving of the Ukraine crisis.
Ukraine wants Iran to convey its message to Russia IRNA 15 Mar 2022 -- Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has spoken on the phone with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian about the ongoing Russian conflict in Ukraine.
FM: Iran supports any political effort to resolve Ukraine crisis Press TV 15 Mar 2022 -- Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has expressed Iran's support for any political effort aimed at putting an end to the conflict in Ukraine.
Secretary Blinken's Call with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi US Dept. of State 14 Mar 2022
Secretary Blinken's Call with Iraqi Kurdistan Region (IKR) Prime Minister Barzani US Dept. of State 14 Mar 2022
IRGC forms nuclear command center IRNA 14 Mar 2022 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, the IRGC, has recently established a command center tasked with protecting the country's nuclear facilities.
Iran to remain in Vienna Talks until it reaches "strong agreement" ISNA 14 Mar 2022 -- Iran's secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani stressed that the Islamic Republic of Iran will remain in the Vienna Talks until it reaches a "strong agreement" that meets all its legal and logical demands.
What happened in Vienna a short pause: Khatibzadeh ISNA 14 Mar 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh stressed that what happened in Vienna is a short pause.
Iran says waiting for US response before returning to Vienna Press TV 14 Mar 2022 -- Iran says it is waiting for a response from the US before going back to the Austrian capital for the conclusion of Vienna talks on the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal and removal of sanctions.
Iranian Foreign Minister To Discuss Nuclear Deal In Moscow RFE/RL 14 Mar 2022 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will discuss the conflict in Ukraine and ongoing international talks to revive the landmark 2015 Iran nuclear pact with visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Russian and Iranian news agencies say.
Iran's IRGC Reportedly Prevented Sabotage at Fordow Nuclear Facility Sputnik 14 Mar 2022 -- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran on Monday prevented a sabotage attempt at a nuclear facility in Fordow, the Tasnim news agency reported.
A missile attack with two messages IRNA 14 Mar 2022 -- Iran's Sunday missile attack on Israeli targets in Iraq, on the one hand, is not a new example of such measures, but it is different from similar attacks in the past, on the other hand, and can affect equations in the Middle East.
COVID-19 kills 118 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 13 Mar 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 138,949 with 118 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
Pres. Raisi: Successful launching of Noor Satellite sign of national might IRNA 13 Mar 2022 -- President Ebrahim Raisi here on Sunday referred to the successful launching of Noor Satellite and described it as a sign of national pride.
Iran-Saudi Arabia talks temporarily suspended ISNA 13 Mar 2022 -- Reports indicate that Iran has unilaterally suspended talks with Saudi Arabia.
Iran temporarily suspends talks with Saudi Arabia over rapprochement: Report Press TV 13 Mar 2022 -- Iran has reportedly suspended a fifth round of talks with Saudi Arabia, which was slated to be held in Iraq next week as part of a diplomatic process aimed at mending troubled ties between the two Persian Gulf neighbors.
Iran Suspends Talks With Regional Rival Saudi After Mass Executions RFE/RL 13 Mar 2022 -- Iran has unilaterally suspended talks aimed at defusing longstanding tensions with regional rival Saudi Arabia, Iranian state media reported on March 13.
Statement by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Iran Missile Attack on Kurdistan Region of Iraq The White House 13 Mar 2022
Iran's missile strikes on the Kurdistan region of Iraq US Dept. of State 13 Mar 2022
FCDO statement on attack on Erbil, Iraq UK FCDO 13 Mar 2022 -- The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office have issued a statement in response to yesterday's attack on Erbil, Iraq.
Iraqis Widely Condemn Iran Missile Attack on Irbil VOA 13 Mar 2022 -- Iran's ballistic missile strike on the northern city of Irbil, which damaged some residential structures but caused no casualties, has been criticized by leaders from across Iraq's political spectrum.
IRGC confirms targeting Zionist scheming center IRNA 13 Mar 2022 -- The Public Relations of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) in a statement issued on Sunday confirmed that the military body has targeted "the Zionists' center of plotting and evil" by pinpoint accuracy missiles.
IRGC confirms targeting Zionist strategic center in Erbil ISNA 13 Mar 2022 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) in a statement confirmed that it targeted the Israeli center in Erbil with precision-guided missiles.
IRGC warns Israel after missile strike on Mossad bases in Erbil Press TV 13 Mar 2022 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has issued a stern warning to Israel following a retaliatory missile strike on the "strategic center of Zionist conspiracy and evil" in the northern Iraqi Kurdistan city of Erbil.
Ballistic missiles hit Mossad bases in Iraq's Erbil, kill Israeli officers: Iraqi media Press TV 13 Mar 2022 -- Iraqi media say a dozen of ballistic missiles have hit secret bases of Israel's Mossad spy agency in Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, with reports of fatalities among Mossad officers there.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Say They Were Behind Rocket Attack On Irbil RFE/RL 13 Mar 2022 -- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) have claimed responsibility for a rocket attack that targeted the northern Iraqi city of Irbil.
Iran pursues rail connection with Iraq IRNA 13 Mar 2022 -- President of the Railways of the Islamic Republic of Iran in a trip to Iraq followed up completion of Shalamcheh-Basra railway that connects the two countries railroads.
Iran FM criticizes US for raising new issues in Vienna talks ISNA 13 Mar 2022 -- Qatar's deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al Thani and Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian have in a telephone conversation held talks over latest bilateral and regional developments as well as the state of the Vienna talks.
US brought Vienna talks to halt by seizure of Iran oil cargo: Report Press TV 13 Mar 2022 -- A report holds the US to blame for the pause in the talks in Vienna on a potential revival of the 2015 Iran deal, saying the halt was announced in the wake of Washington's seizure of Iranian oil cargo at sea.
COVID-19 kills 120 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 12 Mar 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 138,831 with 120 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Saudi Arabia announces formation of nuclear company, attacks Iran Press TV 12 Mar 2022 -- Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says the oil-rich kingdom has established a national nuclear energy company, which would supposedly pursue commercial interests via participating and investing in projects and assets with a local and international economic viability.
Iran and SCO sign protocol to start accession process for Tehran Press TV 12 Mar 2022 -- Iran and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) have started a formal process for Tehran's accession to the major economic bloc.
Iran agrees to host Azerbaijani corridor bypassing Armenia Press TV 12 Mar 2022 -- Iran and Azerbaijan have agreed to build a transport corridor that links the Caucasian state to its exclave of Nakhchivan bypassing Armenia through the Iranian territory.
Iran slams 'new' US demands in Vienna talks, says ready for 'good, lasting' agreement Press TV 12 Mar 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has criticized the United States for raising "new" issues in the course of the talks between Tehran and the P4+1 group of countries in the Austrian capital of Vienna, expressing the Islamic Republic's readiness to reach a "good and lasting" agreement with the five powers.
Iran won't allow interference in its affairs: Foreign Ministry Press TV 12 Mar 2022 -- Iran says it will strongly protect its national interests and independence and will never allow any country to interfere in its domestic affairs.
France, Britain, Germany Warn Iran Deal Could Collapse Due To Russian Demands RFE/RL 12 Mar 2022 -- France, Britain, and Germany warned Russia on March 12 that its demands to have its trade guaranteed with Iran risked the collapse of an almost-completed nuclear deal.
Iran supports diplomacy to end crisis in Ukraine, ready to help refugees: FM Amir-Abdollahian Press TV 11 Mar 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has reiterated Tehran's stance on the need to settle the ongoing crisis in Ukraine through political channels, saying the Islamic Republic is ready to dispatch humanitarian aid to refugees.
Russian Ambassador Tells Iranian Media How Not To Ask About The Invasion Of Ukraine RFE/RL 11 Mar 2022 -- What began as an attempt by a Russian diplomat to explain his country's position in the ongoing nuclear talks turned into a scolding over how Iranian journalists should refer to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
COVID-19 kills 139 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 11 Mar 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 138,711 with 139 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
EU's Borrell Says Iran Nuclear Talks Need Pause, Although Final Text Is Ready RFE/RL 11 Mar 2022 -- The European Union's foreign policy chief says the final text of an agreement to revive a landmark nuclear accord between Iran and world powers is "essentially ready and on the table," but a pause is needed in the talks due to "external factors."
Spox: Pause in Vienna Talks a momentum for resolving remaining issues IRNA 11 Mar 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Friday that "pause in Vienna Talks could be a momentum for resolving any remaining issue and a final return".
EU coordinator, Iran negotiator hold talks in Vienna IRNA 11 Mar 2022 -- European Union's coordinator in the nuclear talks Enrique Mora and Iran's top nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani have met in Vienna, Austria.
US keeps proffering excessive demands in Vienna talks IRNA 11 Mar 2022 -- The United States, which is still dragging its feet to take political decisions on lifting anti-Iran sanctions and reviving the 2015 nuclear deal, resorts to media hype with the aim of putting forward non-nuclear demands irrelevant to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in the Vienna talks.
Iran, P4+1 announce pause in Vienna talks on JCPOA revival Press TV 11 Mar 2022 -- Iran and the P4+1 group of countries have announced a pause in the Vienna talks on a possible revival of the 2015 Iran deal, with Tehran saying that all relevant parties will concentrate on a "successful conclusion" of the diplomatic process.
COVID-19 kills 139 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 10 Mar 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 138,572 with 139 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
Leader: Iran will not forgo regional presence, nuclear program Press TV 10 Mar 2022 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran will not give up on its regional presence and peaceful nuclear program as two factors that contribute to the country's national power.
US not interested in strong deal in Vienna talks: Iran's security chief Press TV 10 Mar 2022 -- Iran's top security official says the US approach towards the ongoing talks in Vienna, aimed at reviving the 2015 multilateral deal, shows that Washington has no desire for a strong deal.
Will Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine Derail The Iran Nuclear Deal? RFE/RL 10 Mar 2022 -- After nearly a year of painstaking negotiations, Iran and world powers were on the brink of agreeing to restore the landmark 2015 nuclear deal.
COVID-19 kills 173 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 09 Mar 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 138,433 with 173 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Iran's Apparent Supply of Combat Drones to Venezuela Highlights Terrorism Risks VOA 09 Mar 2022 -- Israel's contention that its regional foe Iran is helping Venezuela build combat drones is raising concerns that the two anti-U.S. allies could enable such drones to be used for terrorism.
Talks To Revive 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal Threatened By Last-Minute Russian Demands RFE/RL 09 Mar 2022 -- Parties trying to revive the Iran nuclear deal scrambled on March 9 to resolve last-minute Russian demands that threaten to scupper negotiations, diplomats said, with the United States appearing unwilling to engage with Moscow on the matter.
Iran: IAEA chief's report shows progress in resolving safeguards issues IRNA 09 Mar 2022 -- Iran's Deputy Permanent Representative to the Vienna-based International Organizations, Mohammad Reza Ghaebi, has said that the recent report by the International Atomic Energy Agency's Director General Rafael Grossi shows that progress has been made in dealing with safeguards issues reported in the past to the agency's Board of Governors.
Iranian official: US, other parties to JCPOA need to show good faith, make necessary decisions Press TV 09 Mar 2022 -- Iran's acting ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says a successful conclusion of the Vienna talks is possible if the United States and the other signatories to the 2015 Iran deal take the necessary political decisions.
Iran's Chief Negotiator Back In Vienna Amid Talk Of Progress On Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 09 Mar 2022 -- Iran's chief negotiator in talks to revive a nuclear deal with world powers has returned to Vienna after consultations in Tehran, the semiofficial ISNA news agency reported.
Taliban, Iranian Border Guards Exchange Fire RFE/RL Gandhara 08 Mar 2022 -- An hourlong gun battle erupted between the Taliban and Iranian border guards in the frontier area of Afghanistan's Nimroz Province, local sources told RFE/RL's Radio Azadi.
COVID-19 kills 144 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 08 Mar 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 138,260 with 144 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Minister says ground paved for launching satellite to LEO IRNA 08 Mar 2022 -- Iranian Minister of ICT Issa Zare Poor referred to successful launching of Noor-2 satellite, saying grounds have been paved for launching satellite Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
IRGC puts Noor-2 Satellite into orbit ISNA 08 Mar 2022 -- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force has successfully put the Noor-2 Satellite into orbit.
Iran successfully places homegrown satellite Nour-2 in low Earth orbit Press TV 08 Mar 2022 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force has launched its second homegrown satellite into a low Earth orbit (LEO), nearly two years after the launch of its first military satellite.
Iran Launches Second Homegrown Military Satellite Into Orbit, Reports Say Sputnik 08 Mar 2022 -- Iran has successfully launched its second domestically produced military satellite Noor-II into space orbit, media reported on Tuesday.
U.S., France Agree To Continue 'Close Coordination' On Reviving Iran Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 08 Mar 2022 -- The United States and France have agreed to continue their close coordination as talks on reviving a 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and major powers reached a critical point.
E3 statement to the IAEA Board of Governors on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, March 2022 UK FCDO 08 Mar 2022 -- On 08 March, the UK's Ambassador to the IAEA, Corinne Kitsell, delivered a statement on behalf of the E3 to the IAEA Board of Governors addressing Iran's implementation of its nuclear commitments under the JCPoA.
Iran not to back down from red lines in negotiations: President Raisi ISNA 08 Mar 2022 -- Pointing out that the government seeks to develop relations with all countries, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi referred to the talks in Vienna and said, "We have not, and will not, retreat from any of the red lines".
Cooperation between Iran, any country incl. Russia should not be affected by atmosphere of sanctions: FM ISNA 08 Mar 2022 -- In a telephone conversation between Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, the two sides discussed bilateral relations, the Vienna talks, developments in Ukraine and some international developments.
Iran will never back down from its red lines in Vienna talks: President Raeisi Press TV 08 Mar 2022 -- Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says Tehran has not backed down on any of its red lines in the ongoing negotiations in Vienna on a possible revival of the 2015 deal and it will never do so in the future.
COVID-19 kills 168 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 07 Mar 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 138,116 with 168 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Monday.
Iranian Spokesperson Sees 'Significant' Progress In Talks With U.S. On Prisoner Swap RFE/RL 07 Mar 2022 -- Tehran says there has been significant progress in talks with the United States on an agreement to swap prisoners.
Source: Conclusion of Vienna talks needs US political decision IRNA 07 Mar 2022 -- A source close to the Iranian delegation participating in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) talks in Vienna told IRNA on Monday that the conclusion of nuclear negotiations in the Austrian capital requires a political decision by the US administration.
US main obstacle in progress of Vienna talks, Shamkhani says IRNA 07 Mar 2022 -- Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani said on Monday that Washington's delay in making the political decisions is the main obstacle in the progress of Vienna talks.
Iran's decision over talks based on US actions, not vague messages: Spokesman Press TV 07 Mar 2022 -- Iran says the US's behavior would determine whether Tehran would hold "direct talks" with Washington over the revival of the 2015 agreement.
Prospects for deal in Vienna talks remains unclear over Washington's delay in making political decision: Shamkhani Press TV 07 Mar 2022 -- The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council says the prospect for reaching a good deal in the ongoing Vienna talks between representatives from the Islamic Republic and the remaining parties to the 2015 deal remains unclear as Washington has yet to make a political decision.
Iranian negotiators' priority in Vienna to resolve remaining issues considered in red line ISNA 07 Mar 2022 -- Iran's secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani stressed that priority of Iranian negotiators in Vienna is to resolve remaining issues that are considered in the red line.
Iran's President stresses reducing tensions in world ISNA 07 Mar 2022 -- Referring to the importance of reducing tensions in the world, Iran's President called for a concerted effort to create economic interaction in order to safeguard the interests of nations.
IAEA chief vows efforts to narrow gaps with Iran as Vienna talks on revival of JCPOA continue Press TV 07 Mar 2022 -- Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Mariano Grossi says the UN nuclear watchdog will try to narrow the gaps with Iran as diplomatic efforts to revive the 2015 deal continue in the Austrian capital of Vienna.
Russian Demand On Sanctions Introduces Uncertainty At Iran Nuclear Talks RFE/RL 07 Mar 2022 -- Russia's demand for guarantees that sanctions it faces over the Ukraine conflict will not hurt its trade with Tehran has raised uncertainty at talks to revive Iran's 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.
Iran not to let foreign factors affect Vienna talks: FM IRNA 07 Mar 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Monday that Iran will not allow foreign factors to undermine the country's national interests in negotiations underway in Vienna aimed at lifting arbitrary sanctions on Tehran.
Iran won't let any external factor to affect its national interests in Vienna: FM ISNA 07 Mar 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian stressed that Tehran won't let any external factors to affect its national interests in the Vienna talks on lifting sanctions.
Russia's approach to Vienna talks constructive ISNA 07 Mar 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh stressed that Russia's approach to the Vienna talks has been constructive so far.
Iran will never allow any foreign factor affect sanctions removal talks with P4+1 in Vienna: FM Amir-Abdollahian Press TV 07 Mar 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says the Islamic Republic will not allow any foreign factor to have any impact on the ongoing negotiations in the Austrian capital aimed at removing anti-Iran sanctions and reviving the landmark 2015 deal.
IRGC Unveils Light Explosive-stuffed Kamikaze Drone - Photo Sputnik 07 Mar 2022 -- Having spent years cut off from access to foreign arms, the Islamic Republic has worked to develop a broad array of unmanned aerial vehicles, ranging from small, slow-moving reconnaissance drones to multirole tactical and long-range jet-powered kamikaze systems.
Iranian lawmaker says agreement's draft ready, few differences remaining in Vienna talks People's Daily 07 Mar 2022 -- A member of the Iranian parliament said on Sunday although Tehran and other sides to the 2015 nuclear deal have prepared the main draft of a possible agreement, they still have differences on a few unresolved issues in the Vienna talks.
COVID-19 kills 201 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 06 Mar 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 137,948 with 201 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.
Iran's IRGC unveils new 'Me'raj 504' kamikaze drone to attack enemy's defense systems Press TV 06 Mar 2022 -- Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has unveiled one of its new kamikaze drones, dubbed Me'raj 504, which is specialized in attacking enemy's defense systems.
IAEA removes one location in Iran from list of places under question IRNA 06 Mar 2022 -- Iran's permanent representative to the Vienna-based International Organization Mohammad Reza Ghaebi said on Sunday that a new report by the IAEA has removed one of the Iranian locations under question from the list of remaining issues.
West trying to force Iran to reduce demands in Vienna Talks IRNA 06 Mar 2022 -- The Western parties involved in the Vienna Talks have resorted to putting pressure on Iran by misusing public opinion in order to force the Islamic Republic to give up its legitimate demands, but Tehran has repeatedly declared that final agreement will be out of reach until outstanding issues are not resolved.
Iran stresses need for independent, professional, impartial approach by IAEA ISNA 06 Mar 2022 -- Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, who has traveled to Tehran for technical talks with the officials of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization, met with Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Saturday afternoon.
US secretary of state: Russia sanctions have nothing to do with Iran nuclear talks Press TV 06 Mar 2022 -- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the sanctions imposed on Russia over its ongoing military action in Ukraine have nothing to do with a potential nuclear agreement with Iran.
Russia: Iran, IAEA agree on 'concrete steps' to settle outstanding safeguards issues Press TV 06 Mar 2022 -- A senior Russian diplomat has hailed as "very successful" a recent visit by Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi to Iran, saying both sides decided to take "concrete steps" to settle outstanding safeguards issues in due time.
COVID-19 kills 154 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 05 Mar 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 137,747 with 154 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Saturday.
Iran, IAEA agree to settle nuclear issues in boost for Vienna talks People's Daily 06 Mar 2022 -- Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Saturday agreed on a roadmap to resolve Iran's nuclear safeguards issues by June, a vital step as talks in Vienna over reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal entered the final stage.
Iran unveils new defense achievements ISNA 05 Mar 2022 -- Iranian Defense Ministry unveiled new defense achievements in the field of ground, air, and naval combats in the presence of the Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani.
Iran can simultaneously launch 60 drones from underground base with no target limitation: Top IRGC commander Press TV 05 Mar 2022 -- The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)'s Aerospace Division says the country can simultaneously launch 60 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) from its newly unveiled underground base with no target limitation.
Iran's IRGC unveils two missile, drone bases Press TV 05 Mar 2022 -- The Aerospace Force of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has unveiled two missile and drone tunnel bases built at the heart of high mountains.
Iranian Official Says Russia Could Harm Nuclear Talks By Linking Sanctions Against It To Deal RFE/RL 05 Mar 2022 -- A senior Iranian official has criticized the Kremlin for linking U.S. sanctions against Russia to Moscow's approval of any revised nuclear deal with Tehran.
FM: Iran's cooperation with IAEA will be beyond supervisions, inspections IRNA 05 Mar 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said here on Saturday in a meeting with UN nuclear energy agency chief that IAEA needs to adopt a neutral, professional approach in dealing with Iran, stressing that Iran's cooperation with the agency will be beyond regular supervisions and inspections, including supporting Iranian peaceful nuclear industries.
Grossi: Iran-IAEA joint statement to set our next steps IRNA 05 Mar 2022 -- The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi expressed satisfaction with his "good talks in Iran" and said the joint statement issued at the end of his visit will outline both sides' future steps.
Iran got much more than it could expect in Vienna talks: Russian negotiator IRNA 05 Mar 2022 -- Russia's top representative in the Vienna talks has underlined that the Islamic Republic has succeeded in getting much more than what was expected in the first place to secure Iranians' rights for nuclear energy as well as removal of sanctions.
Iran, IAEA vow to expand cooperation, dialogue IRNA 05 Mar 2022 -- Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have pledged to expand and speed up future dialogue and cooperation.
Tehran welcomes more cooperation with IAEA for peaceful use of nuclear know-how IRNA 05 Mar 2022 -- Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber voiced Tehran's readiness to further expand cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for peaceful use of the nuclear knowledge.
IAEA chief: We are moving into more cooperative relationship with Iran Press TV 05 Mar 2022 -- The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says the UN nuclear watchdog and Tehran are developing a more cooperative relationship in order to resolve what he called open issues with Iran.
Warning of Israel's acts of sabotage, Iran FM urges IAEA to pursue independent, impartial approach Press TV 05 Mar 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has warned of the Israeli regime's acts of sabotage, urging the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to maintain its independent, professional and impartial approach.
Iran, IAEA agree roadmap to resolve all outstanding issues to help secure JCPOA revival Press TV 05 Mar 2022 -- The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says Tehran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have agreed on a roadmap to resolve all outstanding issues which could help secure the revival of the 2015 Iran deal with world powers.
Iran calls for 'nonpolitical cooperation' from IAEA as Grossi visits Tehran Press TV 05 Mar 2022 -- Head of Iran's nuclear energy organization has called for "nonpolitical cooperation" from the the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) after meeting the UN body's director general Rafael Grossi in Tehran.
COVID-19 kills 154 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 04 Mar 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 137,593 with 154 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.
Iran not to concede red lines despite West's rush for deal in Vienna nuke talks: FM People's Daily 04 Mar 2022 -- The Iranian foreign minister said on Friday that Iran will not concede its red lines despite the West's rush to reach a deal in the Vienna nuclear talks.
Iran won't be rushed by West into ignoring red lines in Vienna talks, says foreign minister Press TV 04 Mar 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says the Western side's hurriedness to reach an agreement via the Vienna negotiations will not make Tehran turn a blind eye to its red lines.
Biden extends national emergency against Iran amid Vienna talks Press TV 04 Mar 2022 -- US President Joe Biden has extended a national emergency against Iran for another year, in yet another act of bad faith as diplomats are engaged in the final stages of talks in Vienna.
Iran opposes war in Ukraine, ready to assist with relief efforts: FM to Red Cross Press TV 03 Mar 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has renewed the call for a political settlement of the conflict pitting Russia against Ukraine, saying Tehran is ready to cooperate with the International Red Cross in providing humanitarian assistance.
COVID-19 kills 172 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 03 Mar 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 137,439 with 172 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Thursday.
A Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Iran The White House 03 Mar 2022
Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Iran The White House 03 Mar 2022
UN Nuclear Watchdog Warns Iran's Uranium Stockpile Beyond Limits of 2015 Deal VOA 03 Mar 2022 -- The United Nations nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency, warned Thursday that Iran had increased its stockpile of uranium well beyond the limits established in the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, inching it closer to being capable of building a nuclear weapon.
Iran not to provide camera data to IAEA before JCPOA implementation IRNA 03 Mar 2022 -- Head of Iran's mission in Vienna Mohammad Reza Ghaebi elaborated on the new report by the director general of the IAEA on verification process.
EXCLUSIVE: Differences with US still open in the Vienna talks IRNA 03 Mar 2022 -- While comments have been made about the end of the Vienna talks, a source close to negotiations told IRNA that disputes with the US are still open.
Iran to reach maximum oil output 1-2 months after Vienna talks: Owji Press TV 03 Mar 2022 -- Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji says the country will return to its maximum oil output within one to two months from the conclusion of ongoing international talks that are meant to revive a 2015 nuclear deal known as the JCPOA.
Vienna talks: Top Iranian negotiator discusses sticking points with EU's Mora, Russian envoy Press TV 03 Mar 2022 -- The top Iranian negotiator to the Vienna talks has met and conferred with European Union's deputy foreign policy chief in the Austrian capital as part of the eighth round of negotiations on the removal of anti-Tehran sanctions and revival of the 2015 Iran deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
US to face another defeat if it misses diplomatic chance in Vienna: Iran's security chief Press TV 03 Mar 2022 -- Iran's top security official says if the negotiations in Vienna fail to produce a "good deal" on the revival of the 2015 Iran agreement, the US will suffer yet another defeat after the failure of its so-called maximum pressure policy against the Islamic Republic.
Iran Nuclear Deal Talks Progressing, With IAEA Chief Set To Visit Tehran RFE/RL 03 Mar 2022 -- Negotiators at talks to revive Iran's nuclear deal were cautiously optimistic that the parties were moving toward an agreement, with the head of the UN's atomic energy agency set to travel to Tehran this weekend.
IAEA chief due in Iran for efforts to resolve outstanding safeguards issues Press TV 03 Mar 2022 -- The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is scheduled to arrive in Tehran on Saturday, in a visit which reportedly aims to design a roadmap for resolving the outstanding safeguards issues between Iran and the nuclear watchdog.
IAEA's Grossi To Visit Iran As Nuclear Deal's Fate Hangs In Balance RFE/RL 03 Mar 2022 -- The director-general of the UN's atomic energy agency will travel to Iran on March 5 to meet with Iranian officials as Tehran and world powers continue to negotiate a possible return to a crippled nuclear agreement.
As End of 'Grueling Marathon' of JCPOA Revival Draws Near, IAEA Warns Iran Nearing Uranium Milestone Sputnik 03 Mar 2022 -- Israeli media recently revealed that Tel Aviv's Mossad intelligence agency has for years been waging a covert war against Iran's nuclear program, including acts of sabotage and assassination, as Jerusalem remains convinced Tehran is in pursuit of a nuclear bomb to use against the Jewish state.
Iranian citizens urged to leave Ukraine immediately IRNA 02 Mar 2022 -- Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Wednesday calling on Iranian citizens to leave Ukraine immediately.
COVID-19 kills 203 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 02 Mar 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 137,267 with 203 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.
Germany Says New Iran Deal 'Must Not Be Postponed Any Longer' RFE/RL 02 Mar 2022 -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has urged Iran to move quickly to resolve any remaining issues and reach an agreement to revive a 2015 deal on its nuclear program.
Germany Says New Iran Deal 'Must Not Be Postponed Any Longer' RFE/RL 02 Mar 2022 -- German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has urged Iran to move quickly to resolve any remaining issues and reach an agreement to revive a 2015 deal on its nuclear program.
Iran FM stresses national interests in Vienna talks IRNA 02 Mar 2022 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian on Wednesday underlined the necessity of resolving the remaining issues in the ongoing talks in Vienna between Iran and the five world powers, noting that Iran's interests, including the economic ones, have to be preserved.
Vienna talks on verge of vital decision-making IRNA 02 Mar 2022 -- Talks in Vienna, Austria, to lift anti-Iran sanctions kick off early in the morning and extend till late at night, when delegations involved in the negotiations labor hard to finalize an agreement.
Vienna talks continuing seriously to finalize an agreement ISNA 02 Mar 2022 -- After three months of consecutive and close talks between Iran and the P4 + 1 to revive the 2015 nuclear deal known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), talks continue seriously in the Austrian capital of Vienna.
Vienna talks: Iran says realistic attitude needed from West to strike deal Press TV 02 Mar 2022 -- Iran's foreign minister has underlined the significance of the remaining issues at the Vienna talks, saying the Western parties need to get realistic and make political decisions to reach an agreement on reviving the 2015 Iran deal.
Security chief: Iran's main strategy is to render sanctions ineffective Press TV 02 Mar 2022 -- Iran's top security official says the country's main strategy is to create mechanisms to neutralize the sanctions it is facing in parallel with efforts to secure a removal of the illegal restrictions.
Iran's top leader calls for ending tensions, blames U.S. for Ukraine crisis People's Daily 02 Mar 2022 -- Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Tuesday that Iran supports an end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and the ongoing crisis has roots in U.S. policies, according to the leader's official website.
Supreme Leader: Iran supports ending war in Ukraine IRNA 01 Mar 2022 -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Tuesday described Ukraine as victim of US crisis-making policy, but said that the Islamic Republic of Iran supports ending the war in Ukraine.
Leader says Ukraine victim of crises concocted by US, demands end to war Press TV 01 Mar 2022 -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has blamed the American regime for the current Ukraine crisis, and demanded an end to the war in Ukraine, saying the Islamic Republic of Iran has always opposed war and destruction anywhere in the world.
Iran Criticized At Home For Tepid Response To Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine RFE/RL 01 Mar 2022 -- Tehran has been walking a diplomatic tightrope over Russia's invasion of Ukraine, blaming the hostilities on "NATO provocations" while also rejecting war as a solution, but taking pains not to denounce Moscow for its military aggression.
COVID-19 kills 226 more Iranians over past 24 hours IRNA 01 Mar 2022 -- The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 137,064 with 226 more Iranians killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Iran, Syria must continue consultations on regional issues: President Assad Press TV 01 Mar 2022 -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad highlights strategic relations with Iran, calling for continued consultations between the two sides, particularly on regional issues, given the rapid developments in the region and the world.
France's negative role may lead to collapse of Vienna talks: Source warns Press TV 01 Mar 2022 -- An informed source says France is playing a negative role in solving outstanding safeguard issues between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), warning that this could prevent Iran and the P4+1 group of countries from reaching a final agreement during the negotiations in Vienna on reviving the 2015 deal.
Vienna talks: Iran says 'has its own plan B, will not wait forever' Press TV 01 Mar 2022 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has warned the US administration against "bluffs and blusters" in the Vienna talks on the revival of the 2015 Iran deal, stressing that Tehran is willing to reach an agreement through negotiations but will not wait forever.

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