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Iran vote winner could ease, but won't end nuclear tensions: analysts
Masoud Pezeshkian's victory in Iran's presidential elections has brought hope for easing tensions over Tehran's nuclear program, defeating ultra-conservative Saeed Jalili with support from former president Hassan Rouhani. Despite not being the primary authority on foreign policy or nuclear issues, Pezeshkian aims for constructive relations with the West, contrasting Jalili's hardline stance. However, challenges remain as Iran's nuclear program has advanced significantly, impacting potential negotiations.
India to observe state mourning on May 21 following Iran President Raisi's death
The Indian government declares a day of state mourning on May 21 to honor the passing of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash along with other officials. Raisi, known for his role in Iran's controversial history, faced protests and orchestrated significant geopolitical actions before his demise.
Chabahar: A step towards connectivity
India's operation of Chabahar port strengthens trade links with Central Asia, serving as a vital hub for humanitarian aid, trade agreements, and regional connectivity, benefiting landlocked nations and enhancing economic prospects in the region.
Analysis: Iran upends decades of shadow warfare in direct attack on Israel as tensions mount at home
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will mark his 85th birthday Friday, with no clear successor in sight and still serving as the final arbiter of every decision Iran makes. Coming to power in the wake of Iran's devastating eight-year war with Iraq in the 1980s, Khamenei preached for years about "strategic patience" in confronting his government's main rivals, Israel and the United States, to avoid open combat.
Iran's supreme leader criticises United States as nuclear talks stalled
While Raisi has said he wants to return to the accord, which saw Iran limit its enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions, Khamenei seemingly called for a more-adversarial approach in his remarks.
Iran's president warns weapons-grade enrichment possible
Rouhani also complained that hard-liners outside of his relatively moderate government blocked its efforts to reach a deal in Vienna. For months, negotiators have been trying to find a way for Iran to return to the limits of the deal and for the U.S. to rejoin the accord from which then-President Donald Trump earlier unilaterally withdrew.
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Iran reimposes virus restrictions as delta variant spreads
The shutdown of all public parks, restaurants, dessert shops, beauty salons, malls and bookstores applies to the country's "red" and "orange" zones, or municipalities ranked as having an elevated risk of COVID-19.
Iran’s president-elect backs nuclear talks, but rules out meeting Biden
In his first news conference since he was elected on Friday, the hardline cleric said his foreign policy priority would be improving ties with Iran's Gulf Arab neighbours, while calling on Iran's regional rival Saudi Arabia to immediately halt its intervention in Yemen.
Iran's next president: Ebrahim Raisi, ultraconservative 'champion of the poor'
On Saturday the 60-year-old was named the winner of the Islamic republic's presidential election, set to take over from moderate Hassan Rouhani in August.
Hardline judge Ebrahim Raisi leads in Iranian presidential election, says official
Raisi had so far won 17.8 million votes, the official said in televised news conference. More than 28 million Iranians out of 59 million eligible voters cast ballots, the official said.
Iran's sole moderate presidential candidate congratulates Ebrahim Raisi for his victory: State media
Millions of Iranians voted on Friday in a contest that has been expected to hand the presidency to Raisi, a hardline judge who is subject to U.S. sanctions.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei set to tighten grip in Iran vote as frustrations grow
The race to succeed President Hassan Rouhani, a pragmatist, will be between five hardliners who embrace Khamenei's strongly anti-Western world view, including Raisi and former nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili, and two low-key moderates.
Iran's navy receives two new warships
According to a statement by the army chief of staff, the Dena "is an entirely Iranian destroyer" equipped with a "helicopter landing zone" and a "range of defence and attack systems".
Iran sends warships to Atlantic amid Venezuela concerns
United Arab Emirates - An Iranian destroyer and support vessel are now sailing in the Atlantic Ocean in a rare mission far from the Islamic Republic, Iran's state TV reported on Thursday, without offering the vessels' final destination.
Iran: a powerful Shiite Muslim nation with regional reach
Here is some background on a nation whose influence stretches from Iraq to Syria, Lebanon and Yemen, but which is grappling with a severe economic crisis.
Iran bans cryptocurrency mining for 4 months amid power cuts
"The ban on the mining of cryptocurrencies is effective immediately until September 22 ... Some 85% of the current mining in Iran is unlicensed," Rouhani said in a televised speech at a cabinet meeting.
Oil prices rise as storm forms in Gulf, doubts emerge on Iran deal
Brent crude oil futures for July rose 32 cents, or 0.5 per cent, to $66.76 a barrel by 0143 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate for July was at $63.93 a barrel, up 35 cents, or 0.6 per cent.
Ex-Iran parliament speaker Ali Larijani registers to run for president
Ali Larijani became the first high-profile candidate to potentially back the policies of the outgoing administration that reached Tehran's now-tattered nuclear deal with world powers.
Iran state TV says Ahmadinejad will run in presidential race
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad reportedly marched accompanied by supporters to a registration centre at the Interior Ministry where he filled out registration forms.
US Navy fires warning shots in new tense encounter with Iran
The Navy released black-and-white footage of the encounter Monday night in international waters of the northern reaches of the Persian Gulf. In it, lights can be seen in the distance and what appears to be a single gunshot can be heard, with a tracer round racing across the top of the water.
Explained: What are the Iran nuclear talks all about?
In 2015, Iran signed an agreement with the US, Russia, China, Germany, France and Britain that was intended to set limits on Tehran's nuclear program in order to block it from building a nuclear weapon — something it insists it doesn't want to do.
Iran orders 10-day shutdown amid 4th wave of coronavirus pandemic
The lockdown affects 23 of the country’s 31 provinces, health ministry spokesman Alireza Raisi said. Businesses, schools, theatres and sports facilities have been forced to shut and gatherings are banned during the holy fasting month of Ramadan that begins on Wednesday.
Iran, China sign strategic long-term cooperation agreement
The agreement dubbed the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, covers a variety of economic activity from oil and mining to promoting industrial activity in Iran, as well as transportation and agricultural collaborations, according to the report.
Iran should return to nuclear deal, Angela Merkel tells Hassan Rouhani
Merkel's spokesman Steffen Seibert said the German leader told Rouhani she was concerned that Iran was continuing to breach its commitments under the deal, which U.S. President Joe Biden wants to restore should Iran halt nuclear activities.
Wheels only, please: Iran marks 1979 revolution anniversary
"There is no other way for the world and for the region," Rouhani said during a televised speech. "The only path is definitely the path of diplomacy. The only path is the world's agreement with Iran. God willing, we will be successful in this path."
Iran may pursue nuclear weapon, intel minister warns West
Following the killing last December of an Iranian scientist credited with spearheading the country's disbanded military nuclear program, Iran's parliament has approved a law to block international nuclear inspectors later this month - a serious violation of the accord.
Iran's Hassan Rouhani says "ball in US court" over nuclear dispute
"Today, we expect the incoming U.S. administration to return to the rule of law and commit themselves, and if they can, in the next four years, to remove all the black spots of the previous four years," he said.
Iran's Hassan Rouhani says Israel aims for 'chaos' by assassinating scientist
The defence ministry said that Fakhrizadeh, who headed its reasearch and innovation organisation, died after medics failed to revive him. Iran's foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Friday said that there were "serious indications of an Israeli role" in the assassination.
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani calls on Joe Biden to return to nuclear deal
Iran's president called on President-elect Joe Biden to "compensate for past mistakes" and return the U.S. to Tehran's 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, a state-run news agency reported Sunday.
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