Category: Supreme Leader
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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, Russia and Iran set to hold talks in Beijing as Trump pushes for new nuclear deal with Tehran
Hong Kong CNN — China is hosting diplomats from Iran and Russia for talks on Tehran’s nuclear program Friday as Beijing aims to position itself as a power broker on an issue seen internationally as a pressing security concern. China’s Executive Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu will chair a meeting with counterparts from Iran and…
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As Trump’s Untested Emissary to Putin, Witkoff’s Role May Bring Risk
Advertisement SKIP ADVERTISEMENT The real estate developer and president’s friend lacks diplomatic experience, but the new administration might view that as a plus. Steven Witkoff is the first senior U.S. official to meet with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia since before Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.Credit…Maansi Srivastava for The New York Times March…
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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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US sanctions Iran’s oil minister amid attempts to push for new nuclear deal
An Iranian flag flies from an oil production platform in the Gulf. Reuters Measures are part of President Donald Trump’s policy of ‘maximum pressure’ on Tehran The US issued sanctions against Iran’s Minister of Petroleum on Thursday as Washington pursues a policy of maximum pressure against Tehran, while also looking to re-engage in nuclear deal…
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Sinwar documents reveal scenarios for Israel’s destruction
Captured Hamas documents found in Gaza reveales that following Operation Guardian of the Walls in May 2021, the terrorist organization came to believe that “the destruction of Israel” was “a goal that can be achieved in the near future.” A new report by the Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center explains that this change…
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What to know about tensions between Iran and the US as Trump sends letter to its supreme leader
A letter US President Donald Trump wrote to Iran’s supreme leader in an attempt to jump-start talks over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program has arrived in the Iranian capital. While the text of the letter hasn’t been published, its arrival comes as Trump has levied new sanctions on Iran as part of his “maximum pressure”…
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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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Talks with US possible but only on ‘equal terms’, top Iranian diplomat says
DUBAI – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has not ruled out talks with Washington, but says they can only take place if both countries are on “equal terms”, an Iranian state-run newspaper reported on March 13. Last week, US President Donald Trump said he had sent a letter to Iranian Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei…
