Iran warships sail through Atlantic, said heading for US-sanctioned Venezuela

Vessels departed in May from Iran’s southern port, says deputy army chief, describing their mission as navy’s longest, most challenging voyage yet. Iranian warships are seen in the Atlantic Ocean, in a photo released on June 10, 2021. (Iranian Army … Read More

Putin Asks for Expansion of Constructive Cooperation with Iran

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TEHRAN (FNA)- Russian President Vladimir Putin in a message on Tuesday congratulated Nowruz to his Iranian counterpart President Hassan Rouhani, and stressed the need for further development of ties and constructive cooperation between the two countries. “Accept sincere congratulations on … Read More

Experts say Iran likely to delay retaliation against Israel for assassinated nuclear scientist

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Independent Iran researcher Amir Toumaj said there is both a “general call for immediate retaliation and others pushing for a delayed response, arguing Tehran shouldn’t fall into a trap ahead of talks with the Biden administration.” Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali … Read More

Iran says it won’t fall into trap of scuttling any U.S. talks

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Servants of the holy shrine of Imam Reza carry the coffin of Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh in Mashhad, Iran, on Sunday. | WANA / VIA REUTERS Iran has vowed it won’t “fall into the trap” of scuppering any future … Read More

Iran’s President Warns of a ‘War Situation’ as the U.S. Reimposes Sanctions

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(TEHRAN, Iran) — Iran greeted the re-imposition of U.S. sanctions on Monday with air defense drills and an acknowledgement from President Hassan Rouhani the nation faces a “war situation,” raising Mideast tensions as America’s maximalist approach to the Islamic Republic … Read More