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Russia still part of Iran nuclear talks, US hopes for progress, White House says

Russians continue to be part of nuclear negotiations with Iran, and the Biden administration hopes to make progress in those talks, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said on Monday.

Reuters · Feb 28, 2022

U.S. would walk away from Iran talks if Iran displays intransigence -State Dept

Washington is prepared to walk away from the effort to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal if Iran displays intransigence, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Monday.

Reuters · Feb 28, 2022

UN Security Council Extends Yemen Arms Embargo to All Houthis

The UN Security Council voted Monday to extend to all of Yemen's Houthis an arms embargo that until now targeted only some leaders of the Iran-backed militias. Monday's resolution -- proposed by the United Arab Emirates, which is part of the Saudi-led Arab coalition -- was adopted with 11 votes…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 28, 2022

Diplomats reconvene in Vienna for Iran nuclear talks

Diplomats from Iran and world powers have reconvened in Vienna to seek a deal reviving Tehran’s 2015 nuclear accord, with pressure mounting for results soon

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022

France says it is urgent to conclude Iran nuclear talks this week

France's foreign ministry said on Monday that it was urgent to conclude the Iran nuclear talks this week.

Reuters · Feb 28, 2022

Divisions in Iran over the Impact of Ukraine Crisis on Vienna Talks

The Iranian media is divided over the Russian position and the impact of the Ukrainian crisis on Vienna talks aimed at reviving the nuclear deal with world powers. Nuclear negotiations are nearing the finish line with an announcement expected soon on a new deal to lift sanctions in exchange for…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 28, 2022

Russian oil tanker hit by U.S. sanctions heading to Malaysia

A Russian-flagged ship targeted by U.S. sanctions and suspected of carrying Iranian oil is heading to Malaysia, shipping data showed on Monday, amid growing scrutiny of businesses linked to Moscow following the invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters · Feb 28, 2022

UN Security Council to Vote on Houthi Arms Embargo

The United Nations Security Council is due to vote Monday on a proposal by the United Arab Emirates to impose an arms embargo on Yemen’s Houthis after the group claimed several drone and missile assaults on the country this year. The voting session is the latest UN action to punish…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 28, 2022

Iran Says 3 Key Issues Remain Unresolved in Vienna Nuclear Talks

Iran said on Monday that reviving a 2015 nuclear deal is possible if Western powers take a political decision to resolve three remaining issues, as indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington enter a crucial stage. Iran's foreign ministry spokesman identified the remaining outstanding issues as: the extent to which sanctions…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 28, 2022

Martyn Ford asks his fans to stop showing "hate" towards rival Iranian Hulk

Ford will take on the Iranian Hulk - real name Sajjad Gharibi - in a boxing fight on April 2 in London but has called on his fans to respect to his rival

Daily Mirror · Feb 28, 2022