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Turkey Spies Thwart Iran-Plotted Murder of Israeli Businessman

Turkish spies thwarted a plot orchestrated by Iran to kill an Israeli-Turkish businessman based in Istanbul, a pro-government daily reported Friday. Turkey's National Intelligence Organization (MIT) discovered a network of nine operatives dubbed an "Iran assassination team" plotting to kill Yair Geller, the Sabah daily reported. Geller has businesses in…

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Shuttler Tasnim Mir wins Iran Fajr International Challenge

SHIRAZ (Iran): Junior World No 1 Indian shuttler Tasnim Mir on Friday notched a three-game win over Yulia Yosephine Susanto of Indonesia in the final to claim the women's singles title at the Iran Fajr International Challenge.

The Times of India

Iranian President Says Tehran ‘Never Has Hope’ in Vienna Nuclear Talks

Hardline Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said on Friday Tehran "never" pins hope on ongoing talks in Vienna aimed at reviving the country's 2015 nuclear agreement with world powers. Iran and the United States resumed indirect talks in the Austrian capital on Tuesday after a 10-day break, but envoys gave little…

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Iranians celebrate 43rd anniversary of Islamic Revolution

Thousands of cars and motorbikes are parading in celebration of the 43rd anniversary of Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution, although fewer pedestrians were out for a second straight year due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic

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Pentagon: Iran’s Ballistic Missiles Designed for Offensive Purposes

A few hours after Iran unveiled a long-range missile, United States Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said its ballistic missile program is designed for offensive purposes. “They (Iranians) are advancing a ballistic missile program that is designed for offensive purposes to inflict harm and damage potentially lethal so on other…

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Iranian president says Tehran 'never has hope' in Vienna nuclear talks

Hardline Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said on Friday Tehran “never” pins hope on ongoing talks in Vienna aimed at reviving the country's 2015 nuclear agreement with world powers.

Reuters

US Condemns Terrorist Attack on Abha, Vows to Hold Houthis to Account

The United States condemned on Thursday the terrorist attack carried out by the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen against Saudi Arabia's Abha International Airport. US national security advisor Jake Sullivan said in a statement: "The Houthis have claimed responsibility for this attack, and we will work with our Saudi and…

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German FM says Iran nuclear talks entering 'final phase'

Germany’s foreign minister says that nuclear talks with Iran are entering a “final phase” and that, despite Israeli reservations, a return to a nuclear agreement would make the region safer

The Independent UK

12 Civilians Wounded in Terrorist Houthi Attack on Abha Airport

Saudi air defenses thwarted on Thursday a cross-border attack using an armed drone by the Iran-backed Houthi militias against Abha International Airport Twelve civilians from various nationalities were wounded as a result of shrapnel falling over the facility. The joint forces of the Saudi-led Arab coalition said that by targeting…

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Russia's Lavrov: Long way to go before Iran nuclear deal can be revived

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday there was still a long way to go before a 2015 deal restricting Iran's nuclear advances could be revived.

Reuters

Deal to free Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe fell through but Iran debt should be paid, says minister

A £400million debt to Iran linked to the imprisonment of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe should be settled, a cabinet minister has said, after it emerged a deal to secure the London woman’s release had collapsed.

Evening Standard

CENTCOM Nominee: There Are Risks with Iran's Sanctions Relief

US President Joe Biden's candidate for chief of Central Command (CENTCOM), Lt. Gen. Michael Kurilla, warned Iran might use the money resulting from the sanctions waivers to support its proxies in the region. Kurilla told the Senate Armed Services Committee that there is a risk with sanctions relief that "Iran…

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Saudi-led coalition says destroyed drone launched towards Abha airport, 4 injured

The Saudi-led coalition fighting Iran-aligned Houthis in Yemen said on Thursday four people including travelers and workers in Abha airport were lightly injured as shrapnel from a destroyed drone landed in the surrounding area.

Reuters

Iran Warns Sadr of Divisions Leading to ISIS Resurgence

While Iraq’s Coordination Framework, a coalition of Shiite parties, holds meetings to announce a new political initiative, Iran’s Quds Force Commander Esmail Qaani warned head of the Sadrist Movement Moqtada Al Sadr against the resurgence of ISIS amid Iraqi divisions. Qaani had met with Sadr on Tuesday in the central…

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Iranian Olympic Skier Suspended After Positive Doping Test

Iranian alpine skier Hossein Saveh Shemshaki has been suspended from the Beijing Olympics after testing positive for an anabolic steroid, the International Testing Agency (ITA) said, the first publicly announced doping case at the Games. The 36-year-old, who has never competed on the World Cup circuit and whose best Olympic…

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King Salman, Biden Reaffirm Strong Strategic Ties in Phone Call

King Salman received a call from US President Joe Biden on Wednesday, during which the two leaders reaffirmed the historic and strategic ties between the Kingdom and the United States. They discussed the need to strengthen cooperation and achieve stability in the region and world. Biden stressed the US commitment…

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Iranian alpine skier Hossein Saveh-Shemshaki tests positive for steroids at Beijing Winter Olympic Games

The 36-year-old Iranian skier, competing in his third Olympic Games, returned an adverse analytical finding for a metabolite of testosterone and has been banned from competing.

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Biden pledges US support against Houthi attacks to Saudi king

US president speaks by phone to Saudi King Salman amid intensifying Yemeni rebel attacks on the Gulf kingdom.

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As Iran nuclear talks enter final stretch, opposition grows in US

Intensifying US debate over Iran nuclear agreement shows that reviving the pact is ‘in sight’, analysts say.

Reuters

Biden speaks with Saudi king to discuss Iran, Yemen, energy supplies

U.S. President Joe Biden and King Salman of Saudi Arabia spoke in a call on Wednesday and discussed developments in the Middle East, including in Iran and Yemen, the White House said in a statement.

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U.S. says Iran talks at urgent point, few weeks to get deal

The White House publicly pressured Iran on Wednesday to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement quickly, saying that it will be impossible to return to the accord if a deal is not struck within weeks.

The Independent UK

Husband parades decapitated head of 17-year-old wife in front of crowd in Iran after killing her

Iranian authorities bear full responsibility for the incident, says lawyer

Sports Illustrated

Saying Farewell to Juan Martin del Potro

In our latest mailbag, we look at the place of tennis superstars in the larger sporting landscape and get into the rumors about a potential Ash Barty retirement.

The Independent UK

Iran unveils new missile that puts Israel and US regional bases within range

Iranian state TV’s announcement comes amid the resumption of talks to salvage a 2015 nuclear deal

The Independent UK

Iran unveils new missile with reported region-wide range

Iran has unveiled a new missile with a reported range that would allow it to reach both U.S. bases in the region as well as targets inside its archfoe Israel

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