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Culture catch-up: Jafar Panahi’s Cannes win & politics of Iranian film

In this week’s cultural review, we focus on Iranian director Jafar Panahi, whose latest film 'It Was Just an Accident' won the Palme d’Or at Cannes, despite being previously imprisoned and censored for his art.

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Iran summons French diplomat over praise of Palme d'Or-winning film

Iran's Palme d'Or-winning director Jafar Panahi was cheered as he arrived home after his Cannes win. However, the national press and political reaction has been more muted. Iran has also summoned a French diplomat over praise of 'It Was Just An Accident'.

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.

Europe News

Fifth round of US-Iran nuclear talks to take place in Rome, Oman says

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 Islamic Republic.

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Markets

Oil prices rise on reports of Israel potentially attacking Iran

Any attack by Israel against Iran could significantly impact US-Iran nuclear talks, while also escalating already heated tensions in the wider Middle East region.

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Man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie faces sentencing in New York

A jury found Hadi Matar, 27, guilty of attempted murder and assault in February. He is expected to be sentenced today, with Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt saying he will request the maximum 25 years in prison for the 2022 attack that left Salman Rushdie blind in one eye.

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.

Europe News

Iran denies involvement in alleged terror plot against Israeli embassy

Five Iranian nationals were arrested on Saturday over a suspected plan to attack 'a specific premises'.

Pakistan

Iran's FM visits Pakistan to mediate after deadly Kashmir attack

India has blamed Pakistan for the attack, a charge Islamabad denies, offering to cooperate in an international investigation.

Europe News

Several Iranian men arrested in England over alleged attack plot

Several men have been arrested over an alleged plot to attack an unspecified target in London, according to UK police.

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.

Iran

Massive explosion at Iran port kills 40 and injures 1,000 others

A large blast shook the Shahid Rajaee port near Bandar Abbas in southern Iran, causing extensive material damage and injuring roughly 1,000 people. The cause of the explosion is currently unknown.

Yemen

At least 12 killed in US strikes on Yemen's capital, Houthis say

The US says it is targeting the Houthis because of the group's attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, a crucial global trade route, and on Israel.

Italy

Iran and US conclude second round of nuclear talks in Rome

Rome has become 'the capital of peace and dialogue' Italian Foreign Minister Tajani claimed. The talks were mediated by Oman.

Europe News

Iran seeks Russian support ahead of nuclear deal talks with US

The 2015 nuclear deal collapsed with Trump's unilateral withdrawal in 2018, while Iran abandoned all limits on its nuclear activities and enriches uranium to up to 60% purity, near the weapons-grade levels of 90%.

Iran

Iran and Armenia simulate border threats in joint military drills

The two-day joint military drills involved elite forces and heavy weaponry, as well as sniper units.

Iran

Confusion about US-Iran nuclear talks venue as Tehran points to Oman

Iran's foreign ministry now insists negotiations will take place again in Oman, contradicting earlier reports from Italy, the Netherlands and Iraq.

World News

Next round of Iran-US nuclear talks to be held in Rome, sources say

The speculation on the next location comes as Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani separately told journalists in Japan that the Italian government has given its go-ahead to host the talks.

Europe News

EU sanctions seven Iranian officials over arrests of its citizens

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot welcomed the sanctions, describing Iran's actions as a "state policy" of hostage taking.

Culture news

‘My Favourite Cake’ directors given suspended prison sentence in Iran

‘My Favourite Cake’ directors Behtash Sanaeeha and Maryam Moghaddam receive 14-month suspended prison sentences in Iran. The film’s heroine is seen without a headscarf, and the filmmakers were accused of ‘disturbing public opinion’.