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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

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

Iran Calls Removal of US Sanctions Its 'Red Line' for 2015 Deal Revival

Iran said on Monday removal of US sanctions is Tehran's red line in talks with world powers in Vienna to revive a 2015 nuclear deal, an Iranian foreign ministry spokesman told a news conference, adding that talks will resume on Tuesday. On Friday, the United States restored sanctions waivers allowing…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 7, 2022

Tehran Demands 'Balance of Commitments’ at Vienna talks

Iran’s Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani said on Sunday that Tehran and Washington are still far from achieving the required “balance” in commitments at the Vienna talks aimed at reviving the Iran nuclear deal. “Despite limited progress in the Vienna talks, we are still far from…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 7, 2022

Iran says success of nuclear talks hinges on removal of sanctions

Iran said on Monday that Washington had to make a "political decision" regarding lifting sanctions on the Islamic Republic as Tehran's demand for their full removal to revive a 2015 nuclear deal with world powers was non-negotiable.

Reuters · Feb 7, 2022

US Envoy Says Returning to Vienna in Hope of Reviving Iran Nuclear Pact

US Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley on Sunday said he would soon return to Vienna for the next round of talks on returning to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, insisting it could still be revived. The Biden administration has been trying to revive the deal, which lifted sanctions against…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 7, 2022

Bobby Ghosh: In the nuclear face-off with Iran, Biden just blinked

For months, President Joe Biden has given the impression that he is prepared to play hardball with Iran over its nuclear program. As the world powers have negotiated with the Islamic Republic to revive the 2015 agreement known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, the U.S. has maintained that…

Tribune News Service · Feb 7, 2022

Alleged leader of US-based Iran militant group goes on trial

Iran's state TV is reporting the trial has begun of the alleged leader of the militant wing of a U.S.-based Iranian opposition group

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2022

Gulf Countries Confronted by Complex Yemeni Scene that Is Run by Iran

The Iran-backed Houthi militias' widening of their attacks to include the United Arab Emirates reflects the losses they are incurring in their battles in Yemen, said Gulf strategic analysts. In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat, they said it was Iran who ordered the Houthis to carry out the attacks against the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 6, 2022