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Iran and European Powers Meet in Istanbul to Discuss Nuclear Talks with US

This is Beirut, 16/05 18:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Iran met with European powers on Friday to discuss its nuclear negotiations with Washington, while US President Donald Trump issued a new threat unless the Iranians "move quickly" towards a deal. The meeting in Istanbul followed remarks by Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warning of "irreversible" consequences if Britain, France, and ...

Salman Rushdie’s attacker to be sentenced this Friday

This is Beirut, 16/05 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Hadi Matar will be sentenced on Friday for trying to kill novelist Salman Rushdie in a 2022 knife attack at a New York cultural center. Hadi Matar, 27, faces up to 25 years in prison after being convicted of attempted murder and assault charges in February this year. During the trial, Rushdie told jurors about Matar "stabbing and slashing" him ...

Iran, European Powers to Hold Nuclear Talks in Turkey as Trump Says Deal Is ‘Getting Close’

This is Beirut, 16/05 09:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Iran is set to meet with Britain, France, and Germany in Turkey on Friday, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s statement that a nuclear deal with Tehran is “getting close.” The upcoming Istanbul talks come after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned of “irreversible” consequences if European ...

Tehran Says No Objection to US Investment in Iran

This is Beirut, 15/05 22:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Thursday that Tehran has no objection to US companies operating in the country, including in the oil and gas sector. "We have no ban on the economic presence of American companies in Iran," Araghchi said, attributing the lack of US business activity to primary sanctions imposed by ...

Trump Says Getting Close to Deal to Avoid Iran Military Action

This is Beirut, 15/05 21:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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US President Donald Trump said Thursday a nuclear deal with Iran was close that would avert military action, as he toured Gulf capitals, securing $1.4 trillion in 10-year investments from Abu Dhabi. Trump made the Iran remarks in Qatar before flying on to the United Arab Emirates for the third and final leg of the tour that began in Saudi ...

US Sanctions Chinese and Hong Kong Firms for Aiding Iran's Missile Program

This is Beirut, 14/05 23:26 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The United States on Wednesday unveiled fresh sanctions against six people and 12 firms -- including several based in China and Hong Kong -- for their support of Iran's ballistic missile program. The action follows sanctions on a series of entities and individuals linked to Iran's oil industry and nuclear program the Trump ...

Farhan: Trump Visit Reinforces Strategic Ties

This is Beirut, 14/05 16:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a press briefing on Wednesday following the departure of US President Donald Trump from Riyadh to Doha, highlighting a series of key regional and bilateral developments. Farhan described Trump’s visit as a “turning point” in Saudi-US relations, underscoring the depth of the long-standing ...

Trump Pledges Support for a Peaceful and Prosperous Future in Lebanon

This is Beirut, 13/05 21:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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United States President Donald Trump declared on Tuesday that Lebanon has fallen victim to Hezbollah and Iran, accusing the militant group of having “plundered the state” and brought suffering to the Lebanese people. Speaking at the US-Saudi Investment Forum in Riyadh, Trump dedicated part of his speech to addressing the situation in Lebanon. ...

Trump, Casting Himself as Peacemaker, to Lift Syria Sanctions

This is Beirut, 13/05 21:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he would lift sanctions on Syria to offer it a chance for "greatness" after Bashar al-Assad's fall, as he cast himself as a peacemaker in the Middle East. On a state visit to Saudi Arabia primarily aimed at securing billions of dollars of investment, the billionaire president took aim at both ...

Iran Says Concluded 'Difficult' Round of Nuclear Talks with US

This is Beirut, 11/05 18:56 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Iran and the United States wrapped up nuclear talks in Oman on Sunday with no apparent breakthrough in a public standoff over enrichment, but with both sides confirming plans for future negotiations. This was the fourth round of talks that began nearly a month ago, marking the highest-level contact between the two foes since Washington ...

Trump's Bold Agenda: A Call for Total Dismantlement of Iran's Nuclear Program

Amal Chmouny, 10/05 17:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Discussions are ongoing in Washington about how to address the potential consequences of a nuclear-capable Iran. President Donald Trump has taken a firm stance, advocating for the complete dismantlement of Iran's nuclear ambitions, asserting that this approach is vital for maintaining international security. In a recent "Meet the Press" interview, ...

Iranian FM to Visit Saudi Arabia and Qatar Before Trump Regional Tour

This is Beirut, 09/05 11:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will visit Saudi Arabia and Qatar on Saturday, his ministry said, days before US President Donald Trump begins a regional tour. Araghchi is due to hold talks with senior Saudi officials in Riyadh before heading to Doha for a conference on Arab-Iranian dialogue, ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said in a ...

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