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Crew paints Russian flag on Iran-linked tanker pursued by US

The operation by the US Coast Guard to seize the sanctioned tanker Bella 1 became more complicated after the crew painted a Russian flag, claiming Moscow's protection, during a 10-day Atlantic pursuit. The vessel linked to the Iranian oil trade is reportedly now empty.

Iran

Iran regime to change but not towards democracy, veteran diplomat says

Alan Eyre, a veteran US diplomat, believes the recent Iran-Israel conflict will militarise Tehran further and diminish the influence of reformists.

Tech News

What we know about Iranian-linked hacker group Robert?

Iranian-linked hacker group Robert claims to have 100 gigabytes of emails sent between members of US President Trump’s inner circle.

World News

Trump hints at regime change in Iran after attack on nuclear sites

In a social media post on Sunday, which questioned the future of Iran's ruling government in Tehran, US President Donald Trump wrote, "Why wouldn't there be a regime change?"

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Europe News

Europe’s leaders call for talks, but Iran says diplomacy’s been blown

European leaders are treading a delicate line between tepid support for the US strikes, with entreaties for a return to diplomacy. The Iranians don't seem eager to return to negotiations however.

Iran

Iran: At least 95 killed in blasts at ceremony for slain general

Qassim Soleimani, the head of the Revolutionary Guard's elite Quds Force, died in a US drone strike in Iraq in January 2020.

Culture news

The Iranian musician risking prison for his new album

Mehdi Rajabian has spent years in prison, lived through solitary confinement and endured hunger strikes just to put his music out in the world. His latest album 'It Arrives' puts his life on the line once again.

Iran

Iran ramps up rhetoric against Washington after election criticism

Iran on Tuesday condemned US "interference" in its domestic affairs after Washington criticised last week's presidential election.

World News

European diplomats hail progress in Iran nuclear deal talks

European diplomats have expressed hope an agreement could soon be reached for Iran to comply with the terms of the 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran

Iran to enrich uranium to highest level so far after Natanz attack

Iran will begin enriching uranium up to 60% following the attack on its Natanz nuclear facility.

Iran

Iran and other world powers ready to welcome back US to nuclear deal

Former US President Donald Trump withdrew Washington from the landmark nuclear deal in 2018 but Joe Biden has indicated that the U.S. would be willing to rejoin.

USA

US foreign policy: How will Biden or Trump deal with friends and foes?

It's perhaps over Russia the two men differ most strongly. Trump has seemed reluctant to criticise President Putin at times, even when US intelligence concluded the Kremlin had interfered in the 2016 election. Whereas Biden has signalled he would take a much firmer line with Moscow

Iran

US revises UN resolution on Iran to extend arms embargo indefinitely

The draft revision could be put to a vote as early as Friday.

Iran

Iranian passenger plane 'harassed' over Syria by US fighter jet

One F-15 fighter plane did briefly surveil the Iranian passenger jet from a safe distance but disengaged after it established it was a civilian aircraft, the US confirmed.

Iran

Iran executes man convicted of spying on US-slain general Soleimani

Iranian state television has reported that Iran has executed Mahmoud Mousavi Majd, an alleged spy who passed information about Qassem Soleimani to the US and Israel.

Iran

Euroviews. Hossein Dehghani: The collapse of the Iran Nuclear Deal 5 years on would be a failure of EU values

The Iranian ambassador to the EU and Belgium reflects on the state of play for Europe's foreign policy aspirations on the fifth anniversary of the Iran Nuclear Deal.

Iran

Iran hopeful of avoiding conflict with US over Venezuela-bound oil

“We are hopeful that nothing would happen there,” said Tehran’s ambassador to the EU, addressing the possibility the US could try to block the oil tankers.

Iran

Iran launches military satellite into space amid US tensions

The 'Noor' satellite - meaning 'light' - is in orbit 425km above the Earth's surface.

USA

Euroviews. The Senate finally found its spine when it came to limiting Trump's war powers ǀ View

Thursday's vote to require the president to consult with Congress before further engaging in military actions against Iran was a welcome first step in the legislative branch's acceptance of its constitutional responsibilities.

Iraq

Trump says 'time has come' for Europe to quit Iran nuclear deal

Trump said there were no American casualties in the Iranian missile strike and "only minimal damage was sustained."