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No talks until conditions met: Iran denies Trump’s claims
Tehran: A top Iranian security official said early on Tuesday, September 15, that Iran will not negotiate with the United States unless its conditions are met. Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security…
- Middle East
US accuses Iran of funding military via ‘black-market’ oil sales
The United States Justice Department on Monday, September 14, filed a civil forfeiture of USD 61 million in cryptocurrency, accusing the Iranian military of using black-market oil sales, according to a statement…
- Middle East
Trump says Iran wants US deal badly, Tehran rejects claim
US President Donald Trump said on Monday, September 14, that Iran wants to reach an agreement with Washington “quickly and badly”, while saying he would decide whether the United States would engage…
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US Air Force colonel survived 50 hours after Iran shot down jet
A US Air Force colonel has described how he survived nearly 50 hours in Iran after his F-15E fighter jet was shot down in April, revealing details of his ordeal and the…
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Iran, UAE agree to ‘turn the page’ on war tensions: Pezeshkian
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Sunday, September 13, that Iran and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) had agreed to “turn the page” on tensions stemming from the US-Iran conflict that began…
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Oman postpones Iran-Gulf meeting on Strait of Hormuz
Muscat: A meeting between Iran and Gulf states scheduled to take place in the Omani city of Salalah on Monday, September 14, has been postponed, according to a social media post by…
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Brent crude jumps above USD 107 amid rising Middle East tensions
New Delhi: Crude oil prices jumped sharply on Monday, September 14, with Brent crude rising above USD 107 a barrel, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East raising fears of disruptions to…
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One Indian missing, 13 rescued from ship off Oman in Hormuz
Muscat: One Indian crew member remains missing while 13 others have been rescued after the Panama-flagged tanker El Gaia was attacked off the coast of Oman, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)…
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Pezeshkian denies Iran-Saudi war, calls US, Israel terrorists
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has denied that Iran is at war with Saudi Arabia following a drone strike on the kingdom’s East-West oil pipeline, while accusing the United States and Israel of…
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Iranian ship hit near Strait of Hormuz, one killed
An Iranian commercial ship was hit by an unidentified projectile near Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz early Sunday, September 13, killing one crew member and injuring four others, Iranian state…
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Iran, Iraq, Turkey urge action to prevent West Asia escalation
Iran, Iraq and Turkey have stressed the need to prevent an escalation of tensions in the West Asia region. The issue was highlighted in separate phone calls between Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed…
- Middle East
Iran, Oman agree on new entry, exit routes for Hormuz Strait
Tehran/Doha: Iran and Oman have agreed on the details of new entry and exit routes for the Strait of Hormuz and will brief Gulf countries on the outcome of their consultations at…
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Pezeshkian explores Qajar-era artwork at Rashtrapati Bhavan
New Delhi: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian explored Qajar-era artwork at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Saturday, September 12, during his visit to New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit. Pezeshkian visited Ashok Mandap, formerly…
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Chinese satellite images helped Iran target a US base: Report
Iran obtained high-resolution satellite images of a US military base in Jordan before launching a deadly missile attack there in July, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing US officials. The images were…
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Saudi Arabia under pressure as Iran, allies threaten key routes
Riyadh: A lightning advance by Houthi rebels threatens a crucial Red Sea shipping route. Drone attacks blamed on Iraqi militias have forced the closure of a major pipeline, and Iran is still…
