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US Airstrike In Syria A Warning To Iran: Joe Biden

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday February 27, 2021

President Joe Biden said Friday that a US airstrike against an Iranian-backed militia in eastern Syria should be seen by Iran as a warning.

Twitter Removes Hundreds of Accounts It Says Are Linked to Russia, Iran, Armenia

Reuters | Wednesday February 24, 2021

Twitter said on Tuesday it had taken down 373 accounts that it said had ties to Armenia, Iran, and Russia and had breached its platform manipulation policies.

US Communicating With Iran Over Detained Americans, Says White House

World News | Reuters | Monday February 22, 2021

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday the United States had begun to communicate with Iran over the country's detention of American citizens, calling the matter a "complete and utter outrage".

UN Nuclear Chief Says, "Temporary Solution" Found Ahead Of Iran Deadline

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday February 22, 2021

UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said Sunday he had negotiated a "temporary solution" after two days of talks with Iranian officials to allow the agency to continue its inspections work in the country and allow breathing space for diplomatic negotiations on the Iranian nuclear issue.

Iran Hosts UN Nuclear Watchdog Chief Ahead Of Sanctions Deadline

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday February 21, 2021

UN nuclear watchdog head Rafael Grossi arrived late Saturday in Iran for talks on the eve of Tehran's deadline for US sanctions to be lifted, as President Joe Biden called for "careful diplomacy".

Joe Biden Urges Allies To Curb Iran's "Destabilizing" Activities In Middle East

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday February 20, 2021

US President Joe Biden urged European powers Friday to work together to curb Iran's "destabilizing" activities in the Middle East, a day after committing to rejoin talks on Tehran's nuclear ambitions.

US Offers To Meet Iran Over Nuclear Deal

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday February 19, 2021

US President Joe Biden's administration on Thursday offered talks with Iran led by European allies and reversed two largely symbolic steps against Tehran imposed by Donald Trump, as it sought to salvage a nuclear deal on the brink of collapse.

US Eases Restrictions On Iranian Diplomats' Movements In New York

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday February 19, 2021

The United States said Thursday it was easing draconian restrictions imposed by Donald Trump's administration on movements of Iranian diplomats accredited at the United Nations, headquartered in New York City, as part of a bid to reduce tensions.

US, Europe Warn Iran Against "Dangerous" Inspections Limit With Nuclear Deal

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday February 19, 2021

European powers and the United States on Thursday warned Iran it would be "dangerous" to carry out a threatened limit to UN nuclear agency inspections, warning such a move risked wrecking an opportunity to revive a landmark 2015 deal on its atomic drive.

Satellite Pics Show 500 Oil Tankers Destroyed On Afghanistan-Iran Border

World News | Written by Vishnu Som | Thursday February 18, 2021

High resolution satellite imagery shows the impact of a massive fire that engulfed hundreds of trucks on February 13 at Afghanistan's Islam Qala, a key border crossing between Afghanistan and Iran's Herat province. At least 60 people were injured, news agency AFP reported.

5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southwest Iran, At Least 10 Injured: Report

World News | Reuters | Thursday February 18, 2021

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck southwest Iran near the town of Sisakht on Wednesday evening and at least 10 people were injured, state television said.

Benjamin Netanyahu, Joe Biden Discuss US-Israel Alliance, Iran

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday February 18, 2021

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday spoke with Joe Biden for the first time since the US president came to office, the premier's media adviser said.

Iran, Russia Start Joint Naval Drill In Indian Ocean

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday February 16, 2021

Iran's armed forces on Tuesday launched a joint naval drill with Russia in the north of the Indian Ocean designed to "enhance security" of maritime trade, state television reported.

Massive Fire Engulfs Fuel Trucks On Iran-Afghanistan Border, Dozens Hurt

World News | Reuters | Saturday February 13, 2021

Dozens of oil and gas tankers carrying millions of dollars worth of fuel caught fire on Saturday, creating an inferno at Afghanistan's biggest trade crossing with Iran, officials said.

Iran Starts Covid Vaccination Campaign With Russia's Sputnik V Vaccine

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday February 9, 2021

Iran began its Covid-19 vaccination campaign on Tuesday using Russia's Sputnik V jab to fight the Middle East's deadliest outbreak of the illness.