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Iran exchanges heavy gunfire with Taliban on Afghan border, escalating tensions over water rights

The Taliban and Iran have exchanged heavy gunfire on the Islamic Republic’s border with Afghanistan.

Iranian president meets Palestinian officials in Syria

A Palestinian official says Iran’s president has met with senior Palestinian officials in Damascus and expressed his country’s support to them.

Syria and Iran sign long-term oil and trade agreements

The presidents of Iran and Syria have signed a series of long-term trade agreements in Damascus to bolster economic ties between the two allies.

Iranians mark Jerusalem Day to support Palestinians

Tens of thousands of Iranians have demonstrated in support of Palestians, marking the annual anti-Israel “Jerusalem Day,” or al-Quds Day after the city’s Arabic name.

Iran-Saudi Arabia deal casts China in unfamiliar global role

An agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia to reestablish diplomatic relations has cast China in a leading role in Middle Eastern politics — a part previously reserved for longtime global heavyweights like the U.S. and Russia.

Crisis over suspected Iran schoolgirl poisonings escalates

A crisis over suspected poisonings targeting Iranian schoolgirls is escalating as authorities now acknowledge over 50 schools have been struck in a wave of possible cases.

Iran's president orders probe of poisoning at girls' schools

Iran’s president has ordered authorities to investigate a series of incidents in which noxious fumes have sickened students at girls' schools, which some officials suspect are attacks targeting women’s education.

China, Iran call on Afghanistan to end restrictions on women

China and Iran have called on mutual neighbor Afghanistan to end restrictions on women's work and education.

China's Xi expresses support for Iran amid Western pressure

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has expressed support for Iran during a visit by its president as Tehran tries to expand relations with Beijing and Moscow to offset Western sanctions over its nuclear development.

Iran marks anniversary of Islamic Revolution amid protests

Iran is celebrating the 44th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution amid nationwide anti-government protests and heightened tensions with the West.

Amid unrest, Iran's hardliners turn their anger to France

Iranian hardliners have burned French flags outside the French embassy in Tehran, protesting against cartoons published by the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo that lampoon Iran’s ruling clerics.

Iran morality police status unclear after 'closure' comment

An Iranian lawmaker has said that Iran’s government was “paying attention to the people’s real demands” a day after a top official suggested that the country’s unpopular morality police has been shut down following months of protests.

Iran leader praises force tasked with quashing protests

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a televised address has praised paramilitary volunteers tasked with quashing dissent.

Women's protests overshadow Iran's World Cup loss

Some Iran fans at the team's World Cup opener against England showed their support for protests against the Islamic Republic's regime.

Iran marks 1979 US Embassy takeover amid nationwide protests

Iran is marking the 1979 takeover of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran as its theocracy faces nationwide protests after the death of a 22-year-old woman earlier arrested by the country’s morality police.

Iran's leaders try to link deadly shrine attack to protests

Iran’s supreme leader and its president have tried to link the nationwide protests roiling the country to an Islamic State-claimed gun attack on a famous mosque that killed 15 people.

Iran president accuses US of 'destabilization' amid protests

Iran’s president has accused the U_S_ of conducting a “failed policy of destabilization.”.

2 killed as demonstrations around Iran enter 4th week

Anti-government demonstrations have erupted in several areas across Iran as the most sustained protests in years against a deeply entrenched theocracy entered their fourth week.

Iran's president tries to assuage anger as protests continue

Iranian president has appealed for national unity and tried to allay anger against the country’s rulers, even as the anti-government protests engulfing the country continued to spread to universities and high schools.

US sanctions traders of Iranian oil as nuclear talks stall

The United States has imposed sanctions on a group of firms it says have played a critical role in shipping sanctioned Iranian oil.

Kurdish officials: Death toll climbs in Iranian drone attack

An Iranian drone bombing campaign targeting the bases of an Iranian-Kurdish opposition group in northern Iraq has killed at least nine people and wounded 32 others.

Iran's anti-veil protests draw on long history of resistance

Activists say Iran's current wave of protests are different from previous unrest.

UN nuclear watchdog, Iranian officials meet in Vienna

The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog says he met with his Iranian counterpart in Vienna for talks about an ongoing investigation into manmade uranium particles found at undeclared sites in Iran.

Iranian leader vows 'steadfast' probe of young woman's death

Iran's president says the death of an Iranian woman in the custody of the country’s morality police for violating the dress code must be “steadfastly” investigated.

At least 9 killed as Iran protests over woman's death spread

Clashes between Iranian security forces and protesters have killed at least nine people since the violence erupted over the weekend.

With Ukraine nuke plant in peril, UN tries to broker safety

The head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency says he'll meet with Ukraine’s and Russia’s foreign ministers in a bid to establish a safety and security zone around a nuclear plant in southeastern Ukraine that is Europe’s largest.

Iran says it's ready for new nuclear deal but asks if US is

Iran’s president insists that his country is serious about reviving a deal meant to prevent it from acquiring a nuclear bomb.

Iranians see widespread internet blackout amid mass protests

Iranians are experiencing a near-total internet blackout amid days of mass protests against the government.

US urges UN court to toss out Iranian frozen assets case

The United States has urged the International Court of Justice to throw out a case brought by Iran seeking to claw back some $2 billion worth of frozen Iranian assets that the U.S. Supreme Court awarded to victims of a 1983 bombing in Lebanon and other attacks linked to Tehran.

Zelenskyy vows Ukraine will win as Russia redoubles effort

Ukraine’s president has implored the world to punish Russia for its invasion.

One year later, growing global perils as Biden returns to UN

President Joe Biden is confronting difficult issues as he travels to New York this week for the annual gathering of world leaders at the U.N. General Assembly.

Iranian president's Holocaust remarks spark outcry in Israel

The Iranian president’s comment that “there are some signs” that the Holocaust happened but that the issue required more research has sparked an outcry from Israel, a country home to tens of thousands of Holocaust survivors.

EXPLAINER: What to know about the UN General Assembly

After two years of virtual and hybrid summits, the world will once again convene in New York this week for the U.N. General Assembly.

Putin vows to press attack on Ukraine; courts India, China

Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed to press his attack against Ukraine despite its latest counteroffensive.

Germany's Scholz sees no imminent nuclear deal with Iran

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has made clear that he doesn’t expect an agreement with Iran in the immediate future to restore Tehran’s tattered nuclear deal with world powers, though he said there’s no reason for Iran not to sign up and European countries would remain “patient.”.

Iran sends nuclear talks response; US casts doubt on offer

Iran has sent a written response in negotiations over a final draft of a roadmap for parties to return to its tattered nuclear deal with world powers.

Iran president: No way back to nuclear deal if probe goes on

Iran’s president is warning that any roadmap to restore Tehran’s tattered nuclear deal with world powers must see international inspectors end their probe on man-made uranium particles found at undeclared sites in the country.

Biden administration responds to Iran's offer on nuke deal

The Biden administration says it has responded to Iran’s latest offer to resume its compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal, but neither side is offering a definitive path to revive the agreement, which has been on life-support since former President Donald Trump withdrew from it in 2018.

US, Iran inch closer to nuke deal but high hurdles remain

The Biden administration is expected to weigh in this week on Iran’s latest offer to resume its compliance with the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, but neither side is offering a definitive path to revive the agreement, which has been on life-support since former President Donald Trump withdrew from it in 2018.

Iran submits a 'written response' in nuclear deal talks

Iran says it has submitted a “written response” to what has been described as a final roadmap to restore its tattered nuclear deal with world powers.

Putin warns EU that gas supplies could keep dwindling

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday it is the West’s own fault that the flow of Russian natural gas to European customers has dwindled and warned that it could continue ebbing.

Putin, in Tehran, gets strong support from Iran over Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin won staunch support from Iran for his country’s military campaign in Ukraine, with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei saying the West opposes an “independent and strong” Russia.

EXPLAINER: Why Iran cracks down at home, cozies up to Moscow

Backed into a corner by the West, Iran is ramping up uranium enrichment, clamping down on dissent over its worsening economy and deepening ties with Moscow.

Putin's week: Facing NATO expansion, West's unity on Ukraine

It hasn't been an easy week for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Death toll in Iran building collapse rises to at least 38

State TV says the death toll in a catastrophic tower collapse in southwestern Iran has risen to at least 38.

Iran vows revenge over killing of Guard member in Tehran

Iran’s hard-line president has vowed revenge over the killing of a senior Revolutionary Guard member who was gunned down in the heart of Tehran.

US vice president, top officials visit UAE to pay respects

Vice President Kamala Harris has led a high-powered American delegation to the United Arab Emirates to pay respects to the federation’s late ruler and meet with the newly ascended president.

Iran raises prices of food staples, stirring panic and anger

Iran has abruptly raised prices as much as 300% for a variety of staples like oil, chicken, milk and eggs.

Syria President Assad visits Iran for meetings in rare trip

Iranian media says Syrian President Bashar Assad was in Tehran for a rare visit to meet Iranian leaders.

Tehran warns Israel on making 'tiniest move' against Iran

Iran’s president says Israel will be targeted by Iranian forces if it makes “the tiniest move” against Iran.

Iran supreme leader optimistic though nuclear talks stalled

Iran’s supreme leader is insisting negotiations over Tehran’s tattered nuclear deal “are going ahead properly.”.

Satellite photos show Iran had another failed space launch

Iran likely suffered another failed launch of a satellite-carrying rocket in recent days.

Iran's president meets Qatar emir in Doha ahead of gas forum

Iran’s president has arrived in Qatar and was welcomed in an official ceremony by the country’s ruling emir.

Israeli PM: Iran nuke deal will bring 'more violent' Mideast

Israel’s prime minister has criticized an emerging deal over Iran's nuclear program.

France's Macron calls on Iran to release jailed researcher

French officials say President Emmanuel Macron has called for the “immediate release” of a French-Iranian researcher imprisoned in Iran.

Putin hosts Iranian president for Kremlin talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has hosted his Iranian counterpart, hailing their the two countries’ cooperation on international issues, including the Syrian crisis.

Iran holds mass funeral for '80s war dead amid nuclear talks

Thousands of mourners have poured into the streets of Iranian cities for the mass funeral of 250 victims of the Iran-Iraq war — remains recently recovered in a testament to the brutal conflict’s scale and enduring legacy after 35 years.

Iran presses on oil exports as nuclear talks resume

Negotiators from Iran and five world powers have resumed negotiations on restoring Tehran’s tattered 2015 nuclear deal, with Iran insisting that the United States and its allies promise to allow it to export its crude oil.

UN watchdog says Iran will allow new cameras at nuclear site

The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog and Iran have reached a deal to reinstall cameras damaged at a site that manufactures centrifuge parts.

The AP Interview: UN nuke chief says view of Iran blurred

The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog has warned that the restrictions faced by his inspectors in Iran threaten to give the world only a “very blurred image” of Tehran’s program as it enriches uranium closer than ever to weapons-grade levels.

Top UAE adviser makes rare trip to Iran amid nuclear talks

The national security adviser of the United Arab Emirates has met with Iran's hard-line president in Tehran.

Iran strikes hard line as talks over nuclear deal resume

Iran is striking a hard line after just one day of restarted talks in Vienna over its tattered nuclear deal.

Talks to revive Iran nuclear deal resume; US stays distant

Negotiators in Vienna have resumed talks over reviving Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, with the United States taking part at arm's length as in previous rounds since the Trump administration pulled out of the accord three years ago.

EXPLAINER: Can world powers curb Iran in new nuclear talks?

Can the landmark 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers be restored.

UN nuclear watchdog chief presses for more access in Iran

The head of the United Nations’ atomic watchdog is meeting with Iranian officials to press for greater access in the Islamic Republic.

Iran marks anniversary of 1979 takeover of US Embassy

Thousands of Iranians have gathered on the streets of Tehran for the anniversary of the 1979 seizure of the U.S. Embassy.

US, European allies warn of Iran's 'provocative' nuke steps

President Joe Biden says international negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program will resume.

US hits Iran with sanctions ahead of key nuke talks meeting

The United States has hit Iran with a fresh set of sanctions as President Joe Biden prepares for a key weekend meeting with European leaders to discuss the possible resumption of nuclear talks with the Islamic Republic.

White House skeptical Iran ready to restart nuclear talks

The White House is responding skeptically after Iran’s chief negotiator announced that Tehran is ready to return to nuclear negotiations in Vienna by the end of next month.

US envoy: Patience with Iran 'wearing thin' on nuclear talks

The Biden administration says diplomatic efforts to get Iran back to nuclear negotiations are at a “critical place" and that international patience with Iranian delays in returning to the talks is “wearing thin."

UN atomic agency head to visit Iran as nuke talks uncertain

The head of the UN's atomic watchdog plans to visit Iran before the end of next month amid questions about whether Iran will return to negotiations aimed at reviving the languishing 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran: US should lift sanctions to prove it wants talks

Iran’s president says the United States should lift the sanctions on his country to prove it is serious about restarting stalled nuclear talks in Vienna.

US, allies step up pressure on Iran to return to nuke talks

The United States and its closest partners are stepping up pressure on Iran to return to stalled nuclear negotiations, warning that it will face greater international isolation, new economic penalties and possibly military action if does not.

Israeli PM denounces Iran, ignores Palestinians in UN speech

Israel’s new prime minister has appealed to the international community to stand together against Iran.

COVID at the UN: One topic, used to make many points

Unsurprisingly, the coronavirus pandemic was THE talking point at the United Nations General Assembly this week — serving as projection, promotional tool and proxy for other pressing issues put forward by world leaders in their signature annual addresses.

Iran's president, criticizing US, likens sanctions to 'war'

Iran’s new president slammed U.S. sanctions imposed on his nation as a mechanism of war.

Iran's president slams US in first speech to UN as leader

Iran’s new president slammed U.S. sanctions imposed on his nation as a mechanism of war.

'The world must wake up': Tasks daunting as UN meeting opens

The United Nations chief is warning global leaders at the opening of the U_N_'s foremost gathering that the world has never been more threatened and divided and “we face the greatest cascade of crises in our lifetime.”.

The Latest: UN says Taliban must form inclusive Afghan govt

The U_N_ Security Council has unanimously approved a resolution stressing that Afghanistan’s new Taliban rulers need to establish an inclusive government with “the full, equal and meaningful participation of women and upholding human rights.”.

Iran says UN atomic agency head arriving in Tehran for talks

Iran says that the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency is arriving in the country for talks with Iranian officials.

The Latest: Iran president calls for election in Afghanistan

Iran’s president is calling for elections in Afghanistan to determine the future of the country, where he hopes peace will return after Western troops have left and the Taliban have seized control.

Biden tells Israeli PM he'll try diplomacy first with Iran

President Joe Biden has told Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett that diplomacy was his first option, but that he would consider other options if his effort to revive the Iran nuclear deal fails.

Israeli PM and Biden postpone meeting because of Afghanistan

President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett have postponed their White House meeting as Biden focused his attention on dealing with the aftermath of deadly explosions near the Kabul airport that targeted U.S. troops and Afghans seeking to flee their country after the Taliban takeover.

Iran sees highest daily virus case, death counts in pandemic

Iran, grappling with its most severe coronavirus surge yet, has reported more new infections and deaths across the country than on any other single day since the pandemic began.

Iran swears in new hard-line president amid regional tension

Iran has sworn in Ebrahim Raisi, a protégé of the country's supreme leader, as its new president.

Outgoing Iran president says government not always truthful

Iran’s outgoing president has acknowledged his nation at times “did not tell part of the truth” to its people during his eight-year tenure.

Iran's supreme leader criticizes US as nuclear talks stalled

Iran’s supreme leader has called the U.S. “stubborn” in stalled nuclear talks in Vienna for discussing Tehran’s missiles and regional influence.

US hits Iran for delay in nuclear and prisoner swap talks

The Biden administration is lashing out at Iran for accusing it of delaying a proposed prisoner swap to force a quick resumption of paused indirect nuclear talks.

Iran's president warns weapons-grade enrichment possible

Iran’s outgoing president is warning his country could enrich uranium at weapons-grade levels of 90% if it chose, though it still wanted to save its tattered nuclear deal with world powers.

Iran anger at US, European support for opposition group

The Iranian government has expressed anger over the appearance of senior European and U.S. politicians at a rally in support of an opposition group that has long sought to overthrow Iran’s theocratic rulers.

Iraqi militia commander vows to avenge deaths in US strike

The leader of an Iran-backed Iraqi militia has vowed to retaliate against America for the deaths of four of his men in a U.S. airstrike along the Iraq-Syria border last month.

Iran likely had failed rocket launch, preparing for another

Iran likely conducted a failed launch of a satellite-carrying rocket in recent days and now appears to be preparing to try again.

US takes down Iran-linked news sites, alleges disinformation

American authorities have seized a range of Iran’s state-linked news websites they accuse of spreading “disinformation."

Iran's election unsettles Biden's hope for a nuclear deal

Biden administration officials are insisting that the election of a hard-liner as Iran’s president won’t affect prospects for reviving the faltering 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran.

Iran president-elect takes hard line, refuses to meet Biden

Iran’s president-elect says he’s not willing to meet with President Joe Biden or negotiate over Tehran’s ballistic missile program and its support for regional militias.

Israeli PM: World powers must 'wake up' on Iran nuclear deal

Israel’s new Prime Minister Naftali Bennett opened his first Cabinet meeting by slamming Iran’s newly-elected president and calling on world powers to “wake up” to the perils of returning to a nuclear agreement with Tehran.

Diplomats: Progress made in Vienna at Iran nuclear talks

Top diplomats say further progress has been made at talks between Iran and global powers to try to negotiate and restore a landmark 2015 agreement to contain Iranian nuclear development that was later abandoned by the Trump administration.

Hard-line judiciary head wins Iran presidency in low turnout

Iran’s hard-line judiciary chief has won the country’s presidential election in a landslide victory.

In Iran's subdued election, many voters appear to stay home

Iranian state TV showed voters streaming to cast their ballots, but very different scenes were playing out on Tehran’s streets, where traffic was light and polling places appeared relatively empty.

Apathy greets Iran presidential vote dominated by hard-liner

Iranians are voting in a presidential election dominated by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s hard-line protege after the disqualification of his strongest competition.

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