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Tehran Blames Western ‘Conspiracies’ for Nuclear Deal Disruption

Tehran accused the United States and its Western allies of “interfering in Iran’s internal affairs,” with the aim of disrupting the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal. Addressing the representatives of diplomatic missions in Tehran, as part of the celebrations marking the anniversary of the 1979 revolution, Iranian President Ibrahim…

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Iran Accuses Mir-Hossein Mousavi of ‘Collaborating’ with People's Mojahedin

The Iranian authorities said on Friday that the reformist opposition leader Mir-Hossein Mousavi, who called for bypassing Iran by drafting a new constitution, is affiliated with the opposition People's Mojahedin Organization, according to Mizan agency. The news agency, affiliated with the Iranian judiciary, quoted an informed security official who described…

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US Urges Iraq's Energy Independence

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has promised Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein that the US would work for the sake of strengthening Iraq’s economic “integration” in the region. He stressed that Iraq can and should be strongly energy independent, hinting at Iran. The Iraqi official arrived in Washington leading…

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France urges stronger international response to Iran's missile program

There must be a stronger "international response" to the threat posed by Iran's ballistic missiles program, French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna told her U.S. counterpart Anthony Blinken, France's Foreign Ministry said on Friday.

Reuters

New French Envoy Demands Release of Citizens in Talks with Iran's President

France's new envoy to Iran told President Ebrahim Raisi that Tehran had to immediately release seven French nationals detained in the country, the foreign ministry said after the envoy handed his credentials to the Iranian leader this week. Nicolas Roche was pictured this week in a local media meeting Raisi…

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Iran Releases 7 Women Activists from Prison

Iran has released several prominent women activists and journalists from a prison in Tehran, campaigners said Thursday, with a video showing them defiantly chanting pro-protest slogans outside the jail, according to AFP. Media based outside Iran said a total of seven women were released, while Iran continues to press a…

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US Sanctions Nine Entities of ‘Critical Role’ in Iranian Petrochemicals, Petroleum Trade

The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on nine Iranian entities it accused of playing a critical role in the production of petrochemicals and petroleum. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement that the latest sanctions were part of “continued efforts to enforce US sanctions on Iran’s petroleum…

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Protester in hospital after Iran embassy police tackle

A video posted to social media shows a protester outside the Iranian embassy in Canberra being thrown to the ground by police after a verbal altercation.

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Exclusive-Under U.S. pressure, Lula delays Brazil docking of Iran warships -sources

Brazil bowed to U.S. pressure and declined an Iranian request for two of its warships to dock in Rio de Janeiro at a time when Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was planning his trip to Washington to meet U.S. leader Joe Biden, sources said.

Reuters

U.S., UK impose cybersecurity sanctions on Russian group

The U.S. Treasury Department has announced a joint U.S.-U.K. effort to sanction Russian cybercriminals as the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine nears and Treasury tightens its efforts to financially punish violators of existing sanctions

The Independent UK

New French envoy seeks release of citizens in talks with Iran's Raisi

Reuters

In Iran, NPR sees anger and desperation. Its government tells us nothing is wrong

In an interview with NPR in Tehran, Iran's foreign minister dismisses the protests that have spread in the wake of Mahsa Amini's death, saying "nothing important had happened."

WEKU

#CookforIran: Chefs Andy Beynon and Sally Abé to host one-off lunch to support country in crisis

The six-course lunch will see the chefs collaborate on a number of riffs on traditional Persian dishes

Evening Standard

Khamenei Urges ‘National Unity,’ Warns of ‘Rifts’

Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei called for national unity, accusing “enemies” of seeking to sow discord among Iranian officials.

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Iraqi PM to Asharq Al-Awsat: Our Country Won’t Be Arena for Settling Scores

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced that Iraq and Saudi Arabia are capable of forming a regional axis that can act as a foundation for stability in the region and world. In an exclusive interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, he revealed that he agreed with Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi…

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Iranian Official Reiterates from Beirut Tehran's Support for 'Lebanon and its Resistance'

Iranian Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Ali Bagheri on Wednesday pointed to an "embargo exercised by the enemies of the region against Iran and Lebanon," saying, however, that he trusted Lebanon and its resistance in fighting these acts. Bagheri, who is also Iran's chief negotiator in international talks to revive the…

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Panama Says Iran Warships Might be Allowed Through Canal

Iranian naval ships will be allowed to sail through the Panama Canal as long as they abide by international norms, Panamanian authorities said Tuesday following reports that Tehran was sending vessels to the strategic waterway. Any Iranian military presence in the Canal would anger the United States, which built the…

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How Behrouz Boochani is changing the narrative on refugees

Kurdish-Iranian writer and author spent six years in detention on Manus Island after trying to get to Australia by boat.

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G-7 weighs sanctioning Chinese, Iranian and North Korean firms for aiding Russia’s military

LONDON — Group of Seven member states are discussing whether to sanction companies in China, Iran and North Korea they believe are providing Russia with parts and technology that have military purposes, according to people familiar with the matter.

The Independent UK

House lawmakers sharpen message on Iran by asking Europe to cut ties

Congress sharpens its stance against Iran’s government as nuclear talks fail

The Guardian - UK

Iranian prosecutors concealed rape by Revolutionary Guards, document shows

Internal report on rape of two women arrested during protests suppressed for fear of ‘misrepresentation by enemy groups’

Al Jazeera

What’s behind Iran and Russia’s efforts to link banking systems?

Tehran and Moscow have shown serious political will to expand economic ties, but challenges remain.

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: A military strike would not guarantee a nuclear-free Iran

Washington has signaled that when it comes to Iran, diplomacy is out, and hostility is in. The U.S. began conducting joint air exercises with Israel on Jan. 23, employing more than 100 aircraft including strategic bombers and advanced F-35 fighter jets. This comes after President Joe Biden stated, “We’re going…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sister: Health of French-Irish Citizen in Iran Failing

The health of Bernard Phelan, a French-Irish prisoner in Iran who last month suspended a dry hunger strike, is deteriorating, his sister told AFP on Tuesday. Phelan, a Paris-based travel consultant, was arrested in October while travelling and is being held in Mashhad in northeastern Iran. His eyesight has started…

The Guardian - UK

Tensions brew between Tehran and the IAEA over nuclear plant

IAEA head Rafael Grossi wants ‘reset’ with Iran but admits he doesn’t know if the 2015 nuclear deal can be revived

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