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Tehran's method of governance at dead end, ex-top aide tells Euronews

Saeed Laylaz, an economist and adviser to former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami, spoke to Euronews about Iran, from the country's economic situation to the downfall of Nicolás Maduro, one of Tehran's most important allies, and how domestic and external circumstances affect Iran.

Iran

Has Iran's Khamenei authorised nuclear weapons? What we know so far

Speculation is mounting about whether Iran's supreme leader has approved nuclear weapons development after June's conflict with Israel devastated its nuclear programme. US intelligence says no.

Iran

Iran to consult with Russia and China ahead of European nuclear talks

Iran, China and Russia will discuss Tehran's nuclear activities and sanctions on Tuesday, with the E3 nations set for talks on Friday amid threats of reimposing sanctions.

Iran

Iran's ayatollah makes first appearance since Iran-Israel conflict

Khamenei on Saturday made his first public appearance since the conflict between Israel and Iran began.

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USA

US Senate rejects effort to restrain Trump on Iran

Most Republicans have said Iran posed an imminent threat that required decisive action from Trump, and they backed his decision to bomb three Iranian nuclear sites last weekend without seeking congressional approval.

Markets

Oil rises and Europe's markets open lower after US strikes on Iran

The price of oil rose and stock markets fell as investors reacted to the US strikes against nuclear targets in Iran.

World News

US 'obliterates' Iran's nuclear sites, Tehran says 'war starts now'

The US president was set to meet with his national security team on Saturday evening. He previously stated that he would delay a decision on US involvement in the conflict for up to two weeks.

Iran

US deploys B-2 bombers as Trump plans to meet national security team

B-2 planes can carry "bunker buster" bombs capable of targeting underground targets like nuclear facilities - if US President Donald Trump decides to join the conflict between Israel and Iran.

Iran

Israel-Iran conflict enters its second week with fresh attacks

Israel and Iran have exchanged fresh attacks as the conflict entered its second week, despite talks between European ministers and Iran's top diplomat, aimed at de-escalating tension, taking place on Friday.

Iran

Iranians reel from Israeli strikes on military and scientists

Israel said Friday's barrage was necessary before Iran got any closer to building a nuclear weapon, although experts and the US government have assessed that Tehran was not actively working on such a weapon before the strikes.

Europe News

Europe left on diplomatic ‘sidelines’ in Israel Iran conflict

The EU and Europe’s leaders called for restraint and diplomacy following Israel’s attack on Iran on Friday and the ensuing retaliation from Iran, but they appear to have been caught off guard by the action and are unlikely to be in a position to leverage much diplomatic clout.

Europe News

Iran fires rocket barrage on Israel as Tehran reels from major attack

Iran sends a second wave of retaliatory strikes against Israel at the close of the day on Friday, which began with Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Read Euronews' report of the day's dramatic events as they happened here.

Iran

UN nuclear watchdog finds Iran in breach of its obligations

Iran was found non-compliant with nuclear obligations by the IAEA board for the first time in 20 years, possibly setting the stage for renewed UN sanctions.

World News

US pulls some embassy staff from Middle East as Iran tensions rise

The US State Department's move follows stalled nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran.

Iran

IAEA: Iran has amassed more near weapons-grade uranium

In its report, the International Atomic Energy Agency warns that Iran is now “the only non-nuclear-weapon state to produce such material" — something the agency said was of "serious concern.”

Iran

'Jury out' on US-Iran nuclear talks outcome, says IAEA chief

Although it remains to be seen whether a deal will be reached, the ongoing discussions between Washington and Tehran are a positive sign, according to Rafael Grossi.

Europe News

Iran-US nuclear talks didn’t make 'conclusive progress,' Oman says

The talks seek to limit Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of some of the crushing economic sanctions the US has imposed.

Oman

Iran and US conclude fourth round of nuclear talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the talks were productive but said uranium enrichment will continue and is non-negotiable.

Iran

Iran reveals new long-range missile amid tensions with US

The announcement came as Tehran was criticised for its alleged support of Yemen's Houthis, who launched an attack against Israel's international airport over the weekend.

Iran

Weekend nuclear deal talks between Iran and US postponed, says Oman

The talks seek to limit Iran's nuclear programme in exchange for the lifting of some of the crushing economic sanctions the US has imposed on the country.