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EU foreign policy chief in Iran for discussions on implementing nuclear deal

After striking the agreement, now comes another tough part: how to win support around the world and implement the accord effectively. The European

USA

Kerry insists Iran will be under "enormous constraints" under nuclear deal

The US Secretary of State has answered questions before the House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee

Saudi Arabia

EU foreign policy chief tries to reassure Mideast allies over Iran deal

Federica Mogherini has held talks in Saudi Arabia, before heading off to Iran

Yemen

Violence reported in Yemen despite humanitarian truce

Amid reports that Yemen’s truce has now descended into violence, victims of Saturday’s Saudi-led airstrike in Taiz are taking stock of the damage

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USA

Alternative Iran deal 'a fantasy', Kerry tells Congress

The US Secretary of State John Kerry has vociferously defended the nuclear deal struck with Iran, as he testified before Congress. He arrived to

Iran

Amnesty slams Iran's 'staggering' state execution spree

Culture news

Anti-ISIL cartoons and caricatures on show in Tehran

Cartoons and caricatures depicting the self-proclaimed Islamic State militant group – and the international fight against it – have gone on show in

Iran

Iran parliament sets up committee to review nuclear deal

The decision comes after Foreign Minister Javad Zarif presented the agreement to MPs, seeking to calm opposition from hardliners who consider it counter to national interests.

Business Series

MENA markets and businesses eye opportunities from Iran nuclear deal

A new dawn or an historic mistake, whatever your viewpoint on the deal between Iran and the major powers, it has brought to an end to an era of

Iran

Several missing following flash floods throughout Iran

At least five people are known to be missing after flash floods engulfed parts of Iran. Winds of up to 80 kilometres per hour have swept through

Iran

Iran and Germany move to revive economic ties

Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel visits Tehran to boost trade ties in anticipation of sanctions being lifted after a landmark nuclear deal, but Israel remains a sticking point to closer cooperation.

World News

UN Security Council endorses Iran nuclear deal

The UN Security Council votes unanimously in favour of the Iran nuclear accord, but warns sanctions could be imposed if the deal is broken.

USA

US: Iran nuclear deal leaves military option open

The US Defence Secretary Ash Carter arriving in Israel. has arrived in Israel on the first stop in a Middle East trip aimed at reassuring allies in

Iran

Iran's Khamenei says nuclear deal won't change stance on US

Iran’s supreme leader has said that the historic nuclear deal struck with world powers will not change its stance towards the United States. In an

USA

Obama seeks to convince Congress of merits of historic Iran nuclear deal

US President Barack Obama has sought to convince Congress of the merits of the Iran nuclear deal. The most serious threat – that of Iran obtaining a

Iran

Unfreezing Iran's economy could benefit everyone

Dividends of Iranian deal more than just an economic pay-off

Iran

Iran nuclear treaty ignores its role in Middle East violence

The treaty between Iran and the P5+1 world powers is meant to take effect 90 days after the UN Security Council adopts the relevant resolution

Iran

Iran nuclear deal: an overview of global reactions

Iran

Zarif gets hero's welcome in Tehran after concluding nuclear deal

Iran’s foreign minister has been welcomed back to his country’s capital after concluding a landmark nuclear deal with six world powers in Vienna

Iran

Iranians celebrate a future with no sanctions after nuclear deal

Iranians have been celebrating since the news emerged from the talks in Vienna of the landmark deal with the West over its nuclear programme.. For