Iran summons Swedish envoy over ‘illegal’ trial of ex-official Tehran has called the trial of Hamid Nouri, who is accused of involvement in prisoner executions, politically motivated. Al Jazeera · May 2, 2022
Iran Ready to Resume Talks with Kuwait Over al-Durra Field The Iranian ambassador to Kuwait announced that Tehran is ready to resume negotiations with Kuwait over al-Durra gas field, which Tehran names as the Arash field. Earlier, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait called on Iran's side to engage in negotiations to determine the eastern boundary of the Submerged Divided Zone. In… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 2, 2022
Israel Reveals Iranian Assassination Plots, Convinces Biden to Keep IRGC on Terror List The Israeli Intelligence Services recently interrogated an Iranian national on Iranian soil who confessed to a plot to assassinate an Israeli diplomat, a US general, and a French journalist, according to diplomatic sources in Tel Aviv. The investigation's results were crucial in convincing US President Joe Biden to decide on… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 2, 2022
As Iran-Taliban tensions rise, Afghan migrants in tinderbox Afghanistan's border with Iran has become a lifeline for desperate refugees after the country plunged into economic crisis following the withdrawal of American and NATO troops last summer The Independent UK · May 2, 2022
In brief: A Swim in a Pond in the Rain; The Slow Road to Tehran; Drift – review George Saunders leads a writing masterclass, Rebecca Lowe goes on a cycling adventure and Caryl Lewis makes a magical English-language fiction debut The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2022
Mossad Foils Iranian Attempt to Assassinate Western, Israeli Figures Israeli officials revealed that the Mossad intelligence agency had recently thwarted an Iranian assassination plot against three western and Israeli figures in Turkey, Germany and France. The Iranian Revolutionary Guards' Quds Force had sought to assassinate an Israeli consulate employee in Turkey's Istanbul, a senior American general in Germany and… Asharq Al-Awsat · May 1, 2022
Apple TV+ movies and TV shows coming out in May 2022 - including Tehran season 2 The Big Conn and the Essex Serpent are among the series to be introduced to Apple TV+ this month Manchester Evening News · Apr 30, 2022
How Ramadan affects nightlife in Iran’s capital Tehran Tehran and cities across Iran undergo a number of changes during Ramadan, as streets are abuzz with people during night. Al Jazeera · Apr 30, 2022
Iran's Guards Commander Says Israel Creating Conditions for Own Destruction Israel’s actions are creating conditions for its own destruction, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards commander on Friday told a Jerusalem Day rally at which the country’s new domestically-made Kheibar Buster missile was displayed. “Stop your vicious deeds. You know well that we are people of action and reaction,” Revolutionary Guards commander Hossein… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 30, 2022
Iran's Ambassador to Baghdad Discusses Roadmap for Iranian-Saudi Talks Iran's outgoing ambassador to Iraq Iraj Masjedi discussed at the end of his term the latest stages of the talks between his country and Saudi Arabia. For a year and a half, Baghdad has hosted five rounds of talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran shortly after the outgoing prime minister,… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 30, 2022
Hezbollah leader: Iran could retaliate for Israeli strikes The leader of Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group has warned that if Israel continues to target Iran’s presence in the region, Tehran could eventually retaliate by striking deep inside Israel The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022
Quds Day: Iran officials warn Israel, vow to support Palestine Mass rallies held in Tehran and elsewhere across Iran in annual showcase of solidarity with Palestinians. Al Jazeera · Apr 29, 2022
Iran marks Jerusalem Day after 2-year pandemic suspension Thousands of Iranians have marched in rallies in the capital Tehran to mark Jerusalem Day, which Iran says is an occasion to express support for the Palestinians The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022
Iran's Guards commander says Israel creating conditions for own destruction Israel is creating conditions for its own destruction, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards commander said on Friday during a Jerusalem Day rally in which the country’s new domestically-made Kheibar Buster missile was displayed. Reuters · Apr 29, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2022 The Pentaverate to Tehran: the seven best shows to stream this week He’s been noticeably absent for a decade, but Mike Myers is back with eight new characters in an age ripe for parody. Plus, Glenn Close joins the Israeli thriller
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 28, 2022 Iran Moves Centrifuge-Parts Workshop Underground at Natanz, IAEA Says Iran's new workshop at Natanz for making parts for centrifuges, machines that enrich uranium, has been set up underground, UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said on Thursday, a move apparently aimed at protecting it from possible attacks. The workshop uses machines from a now-closed facility at Karaj that suffered…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 28, 2022 Iran's Shamkhani Receives Iraqi Speaker, Asserts Response to Any Action that Harms National Security The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Ali Shamkhani, has warned that Tehran would react swiftly and decisively to any action to harm his country's security from Iraqi territory. Shamkhani spoke during his reception of the Iraqi Speaker, Mohammad al-Halbousi, who arrived on his first visit to Tehran since…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 28, 2022 Iran Wants to Expand Strategic Ties with China to Confront US Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said Tehran wanted to “expand its long-term strategic relations” with China at a meeting with Beijing’s Defense Minister Wei Fenghe in Tehran on Wednesday. Raisi told Fenghe that Tehran sees its ties with Beijing as strategic. Closer cooperation would serve to confront what the Iranian president…
The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022 Iran seeks to expand its military cooperation with China Iran’s state media say President Ebrahim Raisi expressed his government's desire for closer cooperation with China during a visit to Tehran by the Chinese defense minister
The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022 The AP Interview: UN nuke chief wants Ukraine plant access The International Atomic Energy Agency chief says the safety of Europe’s largest nuclear plant which is currently under Russian occupation in Ukraine is a “red light blinking” as the IAEA tries in vain to get access for work including repairs
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 27, 2022 Blinken Sticks to Efforts for Reviving Iran Nuclear Deal US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reaffirmed on Tuesday that Washington still believes that reviving the nuclear deal with Tehran remains as “the best way to address the nuclear challenge posed by Iran.” He stressed the US ability to curb Iran’s other malign activities. Speaking to the Senate Committee on…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 26, 2022 Iran Welcomes 'Positive' 5th Round of Talks with Saudi Arabia Iran said the latest round of talks with Saudi Arabia was "positive and serious." "The fifth round of talks between Saudi Arabia and Tehran were held in Iraq, and the talks were progressive and positive," spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh told a televised weekly news conference. However, he noted that a meeting…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 26, 2022 Tehran: Prolonging Vienna Talks Not in Interest of Nuclear Parties Tehran has voiced its concern over the stalemate in the Vienna talks with its foreign ministry spokesperson warning that “prolonging” and “slowing down” indirect negotiations with Washington “is not in the interest of any of the parties.” “Remaining talks and negotiations between Iran and the US must be followed along…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 25, 2022 Iran Urges New Nuclear Meet 'as Soon as Possible' Iran called on Monday for a new meeting "as soon as possible" in the talks that have been held in Vienna aimed at restoring its frayed 2015 nuclear deal with major powers. Tehran has been engaged in negotiations with Britain, China, France, Germany and Russia directly and the United States…
Reuters · Apr 25, 2022 Iran confirms fifth round of talks held with Saudi Arabia Regional rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia held a fifth round of "positive" talks in Baghdad last Thursday on normalising bilateral relations, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Saeed Khatibzadeh confirmed on Monday.