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Divisions in Iran over the Impact of Ukraine Crisis on Vienna Talks

The Iranian media is divided over the Russian position and the impact of the Ukrainian crisis on Vienna talks aimed at reviving the nuclear deal with world powers. Nuclear negotiations are nearing the finish line with an announcement expected soon on a new deal to lift sanctions in exchange for…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 28, 2022

Iran Says 3 Key Issues Remain Unresolved in Vienna Nuclear Talks

Iran said on Monday that reviving a 2015 nuclear deal is possible if Western powers take a political decision to resolve three remaining issues, as indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington enter a crucial stage. Iran's foreign ministry spokesman identified the remaining outstanding issues as: the extent to which sanctions…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 28, 2022

Iranian ambassador to UK removed from post over hijab incident

Mohsen Baharvand ordered back to Tehran after video shows some women with heads uncovered at embassy reception

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2022

Gergiev, Putin friend, out of Vienna Philharmonic US tour

Valery Gergiev, a conductor who is close to Russian President Vladimir Putin, will not lead the Vienna Philharmonic in a five-concert U.S. tour that starts at Carnegie Hall on Friday night

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022

‘Rooted in NATO’: Iran responds to Russia’s Ukraine attack

Iran’s muted response to the Ukraine invasion reflects its ties with Russia during the past few decades.

Al Jazeera · Feb 24, 2022

Decisions need to be taken by the West to reach nuclear deal, Iran negotiator says

Western partners in nuclear talks with Iran in Vienna have to make decisions on crucial issues to help reach an agreement, Iranian officials said on Thursday on Twitter.

Reuters · Feb 24, 2022

Iran Chief Negotiator Says ‘Certain Decisions’ Needed to Reach a Deal

Western partners in the nuclear talks with Iran in Vienna have to "take certain decisions" in order to reach an agreement, Iran's chief negotiator said on Thursday on Twitter. "Being near the finish line is no guarantee to crossing it" and sealing an accord, Ali Bagheri Kani said. "It requires…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 24, 2022

Omani FM in Tehran as nuclear talks in Vienna continue

Iranian state media is reporting that Oman’s foreign minister has arrived in Tehran for talks with his Iranian counterpart

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2022

Iran Urges West Be Realistic in Nuclear Talks, Recalls Negotiator for Consultations

Iran on Wednesday urged Western powers to be "realistic" in talks to revive a 2015 nuclear deal and said its top negotiator was returning to Tehran for consultations, suggesting a breakthrough in its discussions is not imminent. After 10 months of talks in Vienna, progress has been made toward the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 23, 2022

Iran says nuclear talks reach 'sensitive and important point'

Talks in Vienna on reviving a 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers have reached a sensitive point and Western countries should take a realistic approach to settle remaining matters, Iran's foreign minister said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Feb 23, 2022