The Latest Breaking News from Iran

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.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 9, 2022

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 · Feb 9, 2022

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

The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2022

Iran's Khamenei Bars Sadr's Rivals in Iraq from Joining his Coalition

Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei has joined efforts to address the crisis between Iraq's Sadrist movement leader, cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, and the pro-Tehran Coordination Framework as they grapple to form a new government. Informed sources told Asharq Al-Awsat that Khamenei has forced the Coordination Framework to remain united, barring its…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 9, 2022

Iranian refugees face deportation from Turkey for attending demonstration

Lawyer says refugees, who were protesting against Turkey leaving Istanbul convention on violence against women, are at risk in Iran

The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2022

News briefs

Atlanta college suspends classes due to bomb threat

Tribune News Service · Feb 9, 2022

Diplomatic flurry suggests new momentum as Iran talks resume

VIENNA — A flurry of diplomacy preceding the resumption of Iran nuclear talks in the Austrian capital on Tuesday suggests sides are trying to close in on a long-sought agreement.

Tribune News Service · Feb 9, 2022

Talks to Salvage Iran Nuclear Deal Resume Quietly in Vienna

Indirect talks between Iran and the United States on salvaging Tehran's 2015 nuclear deal with world powers resumed on Tuesday after a 10-day break, but envoys gave little away as to whether they were closer to resolving various thorny issues. Delegates say the talks have made limited progress since they…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 8, 2022

Talks to salvage Iran nuclear deal resume quietly in Vienna

Indirect talks between Iran and the United States on salvaging Tehran's 2015 nuclear deal with world powers resumed on Tuesday after a 10-day break, but envoys gave little away as to whether they were closer to resolving various thorny issues.

Reuters · Feb 8, 2022

Iran nuclear talks resume amid pressure for results

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

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2022