- 16 November, 2024
Foreign Affairs, Geopolitics & National SecurityIran
Analysis-Unspoken U.S. aim at Iran nuclear talks may be winning Chinese, Russian support
By Arshad Mohammed and John Irish WASHINGTON/PARIS (Reuters) - The stated U.S. aim when indirect U.S.-Iranian talks resume this month is to see if the two can revive a 2015…
U.N. nuclear watchdog chief to visit Tehran on Tuesday, IAEA confirms
VIENNA (Reuters) - U.N. nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi will hold meetings with Iranian officials in Tehran on Tuesday, the International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed on Thursday, more than two…
Israel accuses defence minister’s household staffer of Iran-related espionage
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel has charged a member of Defence Minister Benny Gantz's housekeeping staff with espionage, saying on Thursday he offered to spy on him on behalf of "a…
U.S. says Iran-backed hackers launching disruptive cyberattacks on U.S. firms
By Christopher Bing (Reuters) - A hacking group "sponsored" by Iran's government is launching disruptive cyberattacks against a wide range of U.S. companies, including healthcare providers and transportation firms, according…
U.N. nuclear watchdog’s reports show conflicts with Iran festering
By Francois Murphy VIENNA (Reuters) -The U.N. nuclear watchdog on Wednesday issued reports detailing its conflicts with Iran, from rough treatment of its inspectors to re-installing cameras it deems "essential"…
High-level UAE delegation to visit Iran soon -officials
DUBAI (Reuters) - A top delegation from the United Arab Emirates will visit Tehran soon as the Gulf state works to de-escalate tensions with Iran, senior Iranian and Gulf officials…
IAEA chief Grossi to visit Iran on Monday, says Iranian nuclear official
DUBAI (Reuters) - U.N. nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi will visit Iran next week, an Iranian official said on Wednesday, as Tehran and world powers prepare to resume talks on…
Blast hits oil pipeline in southern Iran, no casualties – TV
DUBAI (Reuters) - An oil pipeline in southern Iran exploded on Wednesday, Iran's state TV reported on Wednesday, citing ageing infrastructure as the reason for the blast. "This accident did…
Biden, Xi discuss how to ‘align’ stances on Iran nuclear issue
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping talked about how they might harmonize their positions ahead of the Nov. 29 resumption of indirect U.S.-Iranian talks…
Iran MPs reject President Raisi’s proposed education minister again
DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran's hardline-dominated parliament on Tuesday rejected conservative President Ebrahim Raisi's proposed education minister for a second time since he formed his cabinet in August. Masoud Fayazi failed…
Iranian helicopter came close to U.S. warship- Pentagon
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - An Iranian navy helicopter came close to a U.S. Navy warship in the Gulf of Oman and circled it three times in an incident that ended without…
Wielding Fresh Leverage, Iran to Play Hardball at Nuclear Talks
Iran will adopt an uncompromising stance when it resumes nuclear talks with major powers, betting it has the leverage to win wide sanctions relief in return for curbs on its…
By PTI and Chanakya Forum
