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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.

    The Economic Times
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