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Israel concerned that US could enable Iran nuclear capabilities with "bad deal"

bnm Tel Aviv bureau April 25, 2025

Israel has expressed serious concerns that the United States is nearing a "bad deal" with Iran that may not fulfil Jerusalem's core requirements for preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

Iran and China to exchange presidential visits soon

bnm Tehran bureau April 23, 2025

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi hailed his discussions with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi during his visit to Beijing on April 23.

BRICS labour meeting in Brasilia tackles AI impact, green transition

bne IntelliNews April 23, 2025

The 4th BRICS Employment Working Group (EWG) Meeting concludes in Brasília today, following three days of discussions focused on artificial intelligence, digital transformation and just transition in the world of work.

Is Oman the 'Switzerland of the Middle East'?

bnm Gulf bureau April 22, 2025

Oman stands apart in the Middle East for its consistent adherence to neutrality, a quality that has led observers to frequently describe the sultanate as the "Switzerland of the Middle East."

Iran could attract US pension funds for oil industry investment

bnm Tehran bureau April 22, 2025

The spokesperson for Iran's Oil Products Exporters Union has suggested that Iran could attract capital from US pension funds into its oil industry.

Tehran unveils drastic measure to accelerate government's green transition

Newsbase MENA syndication April 21, 2025

Iran plans to cut off all government buildings from the national power grid in the coming months, requiring them to switch to clean energy sources to meet their electricity needs.

Russian VTB Bank says will open branch in Iran next year

bnm Tehran bureau April 21, 2025

Russia's VTB Bank has announced plans to open its first branch in Iran in the coming year, marking a significant development in financial cooperation between the two countries, an official with the bank said.

Putin ratifies 20-year strategic partnership agreement with Iran

bnm Tehran bureau April 21, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin ratifies 20-year strategic partnership agreement with Iran ahead of potential US deal over Ukraine.

Iran reaffirms ties with Russia despite warming relations with US

bnm Tehran bureau April 20, 2025

In a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to maintaining strong relations with Moscow, irrespective of its ongoing diplomatic engagement with the US.

Update: Iran and US move toward agreement framework after Rome talks

bnm Tehran bureau April 19, 2025

Iranian and US officials will start expert-level meetings to establish a framework for an agreement from April 23

IAEA chief calls for agency role in Iran-US talks ahead of Tehran visit

bnm Tehran bureau April 16, 2025

The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, has called for the UN body to play a role in the ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States

Iran's Expediency Council to vote on FATF-related bills after years of delay

bnm Tehran bureau April 16, 2025

Iran's Expediency Council will hold a decisive vote on the country's accession to two controversial international conventions after years of deliberation, the council's spokesman announced on April 16.

Trump warns Iran must abandon nuclear ambitions or face possible military action

bnm Gulf bureau April 14, 2025

US President Donald Trump has stated that Iran must give up any pursuit of nuclear weapons or potentially face military strikes against its atomic facilities.

Iran FM to visit Russia ahead of second round of US talks

bnm Tehran bureau April 14, 2025

Russia is heavily invested in Iran's nuclear programme, including removing spent fuel as part of the original 2015 nuclear agreement.

Iranian rial gains 10% against US dollar on talks with Trump envoy

bnm Tehran bureau April 13, 2025

Traders in Tehran and across Iran have been offloading the US dollar as talks with Trump envoy Steve Wiktoff are seen as positive by markets.

Dollar falls 3% in Iran as nuclear talks with US conclude in Oman

bnm Tehran bureau April 12, 2025

Foreign exchange rates in Tehran’s open market mostly declined on April 12, as Iranian and US officials began negotiations in Oman.

UPDATE: Iran hails indirect talks with US as 'generally good' with negotiations to resume next week

bnm Gulf bureau April 12, 2025

Iran and the United States have concluded high-level nuclear talks in Oman, with Trump's special envoy and Iran's foreign minister briefly talking.

Iran and US hold 'indirect' nuclear talks in Oman

bnm Gulf bureau April 12, 2025

Iran and the United States are holding high-level talks in Oman aimed at restarting negotiations over Tehran's nuclear programme as part of a potential breakthrough in relations.

Iran to propose temporary nuclear deal to US amid growing tensions

bnm Tehran bureau April 11, 2025

Iran intends to propose a temporary nuclear agreement to the US to ease pressure from Washington and prevent further escalation of conflict.

Argentine prosecutor seeks arrest of Iran's Khamenei for alleged involvement in Jewish community centre bombing

bnm Gulf bureau April 10, 2025

Argentinian prosecutor Sebastian Basso has requested the arrest of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei for his alleged role in the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community centre in Buenos Aires.

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