MPs claim Foreign Office ‘inaction’ on sanctioning Iranians for hostage-taking Officials involved in arrest and intimidation of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe named in Commons The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2022
My view of Liz Truss? She brought home my wife, Nazanin – then she failed her Those responsible for her imprisonment have still not been sanctioned, despite the Foreign Office knowing their identities, says Richard Ratcliffe The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2022
Biden Says he Would Keep IRGC on Terrorism List US President Joe Biden said he would use force as a last resort to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon as he began a trip to the Middle East. Speaking in an interview with Israel's Channel 12 TV that was recorded before he left Washington on Tuesday but aired… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 14, 2022
Biden says he would use force as 'last resort' to keep Iran from nuclear weapons U.S. President Joe Biden said he would use force as a last resort to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon as he began a trip to the Middle East. Reuters · Jul 13, 2022
Former Iranian FM Responds to Criticism Former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is again the focus of internal debate between supporters and opponents of the previous government's approach to nuclear negotiations. Zarif responded to criticism against him in an Instagram post, following an interview stating his reasons for not running for presidential elections. In an… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 9, 2022
IRGC Says it Neutralized Terrorist Cell, 4 of its Members Killed The Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) said its forces had neutralized a "terrorist cell" in Salmas near the Turkish border. The IRGC issued a statement announcing that its ground forces tasked with protecting the border triangle with Turkey and the Kurdistan region of Iraq "neutralized a terrorist cell after intelligence… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 9, 2022
IRGC Says Won’t Allow its Ranks to be Infiltrated The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) will not allow the entry of "virus and termites" into the military institution, asserted the deputy of the Supreme Leader's representative, Hossein Tayyebifar. Tayyebifar, the IRGC's deputy for clerical affairs, said the IRGC should train forces who will not hesitate to pull the trigger.… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 4, 2022
What America Should Do If the Iran Nuclear Deal Talks Fail Outsourcing Middle East Security to Israel Is a Bad Plan B Foreign Affairs · Jul 2, 2022
Why Iran Is Downplaying Israel Assassinating Its Officials As Israel ups the ante of covert warfare, Iran scrambles to respond. Foreign Policy · Jul 1, 2022
Rise of Arab-Israel axis spurs Iran to redouble nuclear talks push The spectre of an emerging Arab-Israeli bloc that could tilt the Middle East balance of power further away from Iran is driving the Islamic Republic to pursue nuclear talks with world powers with renewed determination, officials and analysts said. Reuters · Jun 30, 2022
Former Iran conscripts say unfairly blocked from US travel Some Iranians say they're banned from travel to the United States due to military service they were forced to perform years ago as conscripts to a branch of Iran's military that the U.S. has branded terrorist The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2022
Iran and US ready to restart talks on nuclear deal EU foreign affairs chief says stalemate broken after meeting with Iranian foreign minister in Tehran The Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2022
Iran appoints new IRGC spy chief as Israel tensions rise No reasons were provided on why Hossein Taeb, now an adviser to IRGC commander-in-chief, was replaced. Al Jazeera · Jun 23, 2022
Iran Blames US for Stalled Nuclear Talks Iran said on Monday that Tehran is ready to reach a "good deal" with world powers, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh told a televised news conference, blaming the US for stalling talks to revive their 2015 nuclear pact. "Even today, we are ready to return to Vienna to reach a… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 20, 2022
Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2022 Analysis: Syria’s Assad hoping for Iran nuclear deal success Israel’s attack on Damascus airport last week highlights the importance of a deal between Iran and the West to Syria.
Al Jazeera · Jun 13, 2022 Two Iranian aerospace staff ‘martyred’: State media The cases are the latest in a string of mysterious deaths, many of which have been linked to Israel.
The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2022 Iran seizes two Greek tankers amid rising tensions in the Gulf IRGC forces swoop on ships in what appeared to be a reprisal for Greece’s role in earlier seizure of Iranian oil tanker
Al Jazeera · May 27, 2022 Canada pulls out of friendly football game with Iran Iran has said it will sue Canada’s football authority for breach of contract.
Al Jazeera · May 27, 2022 Iran summons Swiss envoy over US oil seizure Tehran has demanded the immediate release of the Pegas, an Iranian-flagged tanker being held in Greek waters.
Al Jazeera · May 25, 2022 US official defends Iran deal but says return ‘tenuous at best’ US envoy for Iran tells lawmakers if Iran wants IRGC ‘terror’ label removed, it must offer non-nuclear concessions.
The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2022 Biden to keep Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on terrorist list, Israel claims Move would deal heavy blow to chances of Iranian nuclear deal being revived
Reuters · May 24, 2022 Analysis-Subtle shift in U.S. rhetoric suggests new Iran approach A subtle shift in official U.S. statements suggests Washington believes reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal is better than the alternatives despite the advances in Iran's nuclear program, diplomatic and other sources said.
The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2022 Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe would not have been freed without false confession, UK officials advised UK officials did not force jailed dual-national to sign ‘confession’ but advised it was standard practice, MP says
Al Jazeera · May 24, 2022 Iran vows revenge as it mourns killed Revolutionary Guard member Iranian officials have largely refrained from directly blaming Israel for the killing of senior IRGC member Khodaei.
Tribune News Service · May 22, 2022 Iran Revolutionary Guard colonel shot dead near Tehran home A member of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps was shot dead outside his home in Tehran, Iran’s state TV reported, citing a statement by the Guard.