Category: Pezeshkian
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Iran’s rulers caught between Trump’s crackdown and a fragile economy
For Iran’s clerical leaders, engaging with the “Great Satan” to hammer out a nuclear deal and ease crippling sanctions may for once be the lesser of two evils. Though it harbours deep mistrust of the United States, and President Donald Trump in particular, Tehran is increasingly concerned that mounting public anger over economic hardships could…
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China, Iran, Russia kick off talks in Beijing on Iran’s nuclear issues
BEIJING – Senior diplomats from Iran, Russia and China gathered in Beijing on March 14 for talks on Teheran’s nuclear issues, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported, days after Iran rejected US “orders” to resume dialogue over the country’s nuclear programme. In 2015, Iran reached a deal with the United States, Russia, China, Britain, France and…
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China, Iran, Russia kick off talks in Beijing on Iran’s nuclear issues
BEIJING – Senior diplomats from Iran, Russia and China gathered in Beijing on March 14 for talks on Tehran’s nuclear issues, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported, days after Tehran rejected US “orders” to resume dialogue over the Iranian nuclear programme. In 2015, Iran reached a deal with the United States, Russia, China, Britain, France and…
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China, Iran, Russia kick off talks in Beijing over Iran’s nuclear issues
Atomic symbol and Iranian flag are seen in this illustration taken September 8, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab BEIJING, March 14 (Reuters) – Senior diplomats from Iran, Russia and China gathered in Beijing on Friday for talks on Tehran’s nuclear issues, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported, days after Iran rejected…
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Iran’s Adaptation Strategies Under Sanction Pressures
Iran currently faces a new wave of challenges that test its strategies. The return of Donald Trump to the White House, Israel’s assertive posture in the Middle East, and slow progress on domestic reforms are significant hurdles, writes Daniyal Meshkin Ranjbar. As we reach the culmination of 46 years of sustained sanction pressures against the Islamic…
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China urges ‘diplomatic’ Iran nuclear solution ahead of Beijing talks
China called on Thursday for a “diplomatic” resolution to the Iran nuclear issue as it prepared to host diplomats from Tehran and Moscow for talks. The United States withdrew from a landmark deal, which had imposed curbs on Iran’s nuclear programme in return for sanctions relief, during President Donald Trump’s first term. Tehran adhered to…
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China urges ‘diplomatic’ Iran nuclear solution ahead of Beijing talks
China called on Thursday for a “diplomatic” resolution to the Iran nuclear issue as it prepared to host diplomats from Tehran and Moscow for talks. The United States withdrew from a landmark deal, which had imposed curbs on Iran’s nuclear programme in return for sanctions relief, during President Donald Trump’s first term. Tehran adhered to…
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Iran bets big on gold as it weathers Trump turmoil
Tehran, Iran – Iran has been importing tonnes of gold in the past few months as it hunkers down for more hardships under the United States’s “maximum pressure” policy. Iran has turned more to gold as a safe haven investment for more than a decade as it weathered never-ending economic storms exacerbated by sanctions over…
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Trade key in Russo-Iranian partnership
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Russia and Iran’s new 20-year treaty strengthens economic ties but lacks formal military obligations, reflecting shifting regional priorities. On January 17, Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian in Moscow to conclude a Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. It is the first bilateral treaty between the two countries since 2001. Given the…
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Iran’s Khamenei says Trump’s invitation for nuclear talks aimed at ‘deceiving public’
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei insisted the US offer to hold nuclear talks was aimed at “deceiving public opinion” and increasing pressure on Tehran after a letter was delivered from US President Donald Trump calling for negotiations. Mr Trump last week said he wanted to negotiate a new nuclear deal with Iran. He said…