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  1. G7 urges Iran to resume nuclear diplomacy - Reuters

    Foreign ministers from the G7 grouping of wealthy democracies criticized Iran for destabilizing the Middle East and urged it to resume negotiations over its nuclear program, according to a draft statement cited by Reuters.

  2. UN slams Iran for escalating repression of dissidents

    Iran is intensifying its crackdown on women, minorities, and human rights defenders, using surveillance, criminal prosecutions, and intimidation to crush dissent, according to a new United Nations report.

  3. China and Russia back Iran amid renewed US pressure

    China and Russia have reaffirmed their support for Iran amid US pressure over Tehran's nuclear program, urging a return to dialogue based on mutual respect and calling for the lifting of all sanctions against Iran.

  4. US sanctions Iran's oil minister, upping ante in standoff

    The US Treasury slapped sanctions on Iran's oil minister Mohsen Paknejad on Thursday, putting to one side its usual practice of sparing senior political figures and escalating Washington's standoff with Tehran over its disputed nuclear program.

  5. Khamenei says talks pointless with deal-breaker Trump

    Iran’s Supreme Leader on Wednesday said President Trump's past withdrawal from a nuclear deal renders diplomacy with him pointless now and vowed harsh retaliation to any attack by the United States or its allies.

  6. Tehran's political factions attack president over inaction

    Criticism of President Masoud Pezeshkian is no longer confined to his political rivals, whom he sought to appease by allocating many cabinet positions. Even the Reformist faction is growing frustrated with his lack of direction and inaction.

  7. Iran says Trump's letter will be delivered via UAE

    A senior Emirati diplomat will personally convey to his Iranian counterparts in Tehran a letter from US President Trump urging a nuclear deal, Iran’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday.

  8. Iran steps up crackdown on female singers

    Iranian authorities have ramped up an effort to control female singers, blocking Instagram accounts belonging to multiple artists in recent days under judiciary orders.