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Bobby Ghosh: Iran’s regime is already a big loser at the World Cup

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Iran's national flags are seen on a square in Tehran February 10, 2012, a day before the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. REUTERS/Morteza Nikoubazl

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Smoke, gunfire at Tehran jail holding political prisoners, dual nationals

The prison mostly holds detainees facing security charges, including Iranians with dual nationality. It has long been criticized by Western rights groups and it was blacklisted by the U.S. government in 2018 for "serious human rights abuses."

October 15, 2022 02:35 PM

Iranian women read the Quran in the shrine of Abdol-Azim, during the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran

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Politics, not substance, seen guiding U.S. and Iran on terror listing

The United States and Iran have been engaged it fitful, indirect talks for more than a year on reviving the 2015 deal under which Iran limited its nuclear program in return for relief from economic sanctions.

April 11, 2022 08:31 AM

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Cal Thomas commentary: Dealing with the Iranian devil

Summary: Iran has consistently denied it is developing a bomb and claims its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes. Is there anyone who believes that? Former President Donald Trump didn't believe it and imposed severe sanctions on Iran.

March 26, 2022 08:14 AM

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Iran says U.S. has to make decision on reviving nuclear deal

After 10 months of talks in Vienna, progress has been made toward the restoration of the pact to curb Tehran’s nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief, but both Tehran and Washington have cautioned that still there are some significant differences to overcome.

March 14, 2022 08:31 AM

By Parisa Hafezi / Reuters

Iran's Revolutionary Guards take responsibility for attack on Erbil - Iran state media

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Iran attacks Iraq's Erbil with missiles in warning to US, allies

The missiles came down in areas near a new U.S. consulate building, according to Kurdish officials. U.S. officials said no Americans were hurt and nor were U.S. facilities hit. Kurdish authorities said only one civilian was hurt and no one killed.

March 13, 2022 04:43 PM

By Amina Ismail and John Davison / Reuters

FILE PHOTO: Iran nuclear talks resume in Vienna

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Iran top diplomat says US must show goodwill gesture for direct talks

Reuters reported on Thursday that a U.S.-Iranian deal is taking shape in Vienna after months of indirect talks to revive the nuclear pact. The draft text of the agreement alluded to other measures, including unfreezing billions of Iranian funds in South Korean banks and the release of Western prisoners held in Iran, Reuters reported.

February 19, 2022 03:39 PM

By Parisa Hafezi / Reuters