Deputy foreign ministers of Russia, China and Iran call for multilateral talks on ending ‘unlawful’ US sanctions.
Meeting between top diplomats signals Tehran may be ready for renewed negotiations on its nuclear programme.
Iran says it has turned much of its reserves into gold, as gold imports soar to three times the level of last year.
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Supreme leader criticises the US for abandoning the nuclear deal and imposing sanctions, questions the value of talks.
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China announces meeting with Russia and Iran amid UNSC talks over nuclear programme as Trump letter heads to Tehran.
The exercises are aimed at strengthening cooperation between the three countries as Iran accuses US of ‘bullying’.
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Average Iranians will have to pay higher taxes and fees for government services as inflation squeezes them further.
Iraq faces worsening power shortages after the US cuts waivers tied to Iranian gas and electricity imports.
Iran’s top leader says he refuses to negotiate under pressure.
Supreme Leader Khamenei responds after US president said he had sent letter to Tehran seeking new round of talks.
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Trump says he sent message to Iran’s leader urging negotiations, but Tehran says it hasn’t received a letter.
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Iran has tested a variety of air defence systems, missiles, drones, warplanes, tanks, and warships over several months.
The ex-foreign minister was the face of reformist-backed talks with global powers that led to Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal.
