The Latest Breaking News from Iran

Israel PM meets Bahrain crown prince in push to tighten ties

Israel’s prime minister has met with Bahrain’s crown prince as the new allies seek to nurture closer cooperation and present a united front to their shared nemesis Iran

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2022

Saudi Arabia backs U.S. efforts to stop Iran getting nuclear weapons - SPA

Saudi Arabia's government expressed on Tuesday its support for "U.S. efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon," state news agency SPA reported.

Reuters · Feb 15, 2022

U.S. scientific research agencies tighten foreign affiliation rules - Roll Call

Countries like China, Russia and Iran operate talent recruitment programs to potentially steal U.S. technology, alarming U.S. officials.

Roll Call · Feb 15, 2022

Iran says it’s in rush to get good nuclear deal in Vienna talks

The European Union’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, said Monday that he strongly believed a nuclear accord with Iran was “in sight” and urged world powers to reach a compromise in order to revive the beleaguered deal.

Tribune News Service · Feb 14, 2022

Iran's FM says in call with EU's Borrell: Iran won't back down from its red lines - ministry tweet

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian discussed with European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell the latest status of the talks in Vienna, Iran's foreign ministry said in a tweet on Monday.

Reuters · Feb 14, 2022

Fears Brit-Iranian hostages could be used as 'bargaining chips' for UK-US negotiations

The UK owes Iran £400million because of a cancelled order for 1,500 Chieftain tanks which dates back to the 1970s. Foreign Secretary has acknowledged the debt and committed to paying it.

Daily Mirror · Feb 14, 2022

Russia, Iran note progress in reviving Iranian nuclear deal

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov spoke to his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian on Monday and they noted a "tangible move forward" in reviving the Iran nuclear deal, Russian foreign ministry said.

Reuters · Feb 14, 2022

Democrats join Republicans at Iran conference trashing Obama’s nuclear deal

Hawks continue pressure as Biden administration looks closer to deal

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2022

As Iran talks stall, Israeli PM makes snap trip to Bahrain

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is flying to the Gulf state of Bahrain

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2022

Iran says outcome of Vienna talks hinges on Western decisions

Iran hands in its final package of proposals and says key decisions require political action from Western countries.

Al Jazeera · Feb 14, 2022