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Iran's foreign minister-designate has dismissed the 2015 JCPOA nuclear deal as irreparable, advocating instead for a strategy that blends military force with diplomacy, according to an Iranian MP.
Amid Iran's denials of aiding Russia with missile supplies for its war in Ukraine, Iranian officials boasted of their "latest achievements” in the defense sector during a three-day military exhibition in Moscow.
Abbas Araghchi, Iran's former chief nuclear negotiator, has been nominated as the country's new foreign minister by recently elected President Masoud Pezeshkian, pending parliamentary approval.
Iran's Minister of Intelligence, Esmail Khatib, has been re-nominated to continue in his role under newly elected President Masoud Pezeshkian, despite being sanctioned twice by the United States.
Iran has sent small shipments of crude oil to new destinations such as Bangladesh and Oman, according to shipping sources and data, the latest sign of Tehran pushing to sustain output at close to its highest in five years.
In Tehran, a panel of ex-officials with ties to former foreign minister Javad Zarif and more balanced foreign policy views suggested that external alliances could hinder Iran-US relations.
A conservative Iranian economist has warned the government to handle its foreign currency reserves with care, considering the possible presidency of Donald Trump and the likelihood of increased US economic pressure.
Reuters Exclusive - Imports of Iranian crude have been flowing into the port and refining city of Dalian since late last year, tanker tracking firms and trading sources said, helping sustain the country's purchases of the oil at near record levels.
Commentators and analysts in Iran believe that negotiations with the Trump administration will be feasible if he wins the US elections, despite his tough stance against the Islamic Republic during his first term.
US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) has proposed new legislation to impose tariffs on nations buying crude oil or petroleum products from Iran.
Iran's foreign ministry summoned the British ambassador to Tehran on Wednesday to protest the UK government's extradition to the US of an Iranian national accused of bypassing the American sanctions on Tehran.
A Chinese tanker linked to Iranian oil smuggling activities, was located after it was involved in a collision with a Singaporean ship on Friday.
Iran’s Supreme Leader has defended a bill passed by the Iranian parliament in 2020 which played a significant role in preventing the revival of the JCPOA nuclear agreement.