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North Koreans Discuss Trade on Rare Visit to Iran

DUBAI, April 29 (Reuters) - A North Korean delegation attended an Iranian expo in Tehran last week and discussed bilateral trade with Iranian government officials and the private sector, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani said on Monday. North Korea and Iran have...

Lufthansa Extends Cancellation of Flights to Tehran Until May 9

BERLIN, April 29 (Reuters) - Lufthansa LHAG.DE will extend the cancellation of flights to the Iranian capital, Tehran, because of security concerns until May 9, the German flag carrier said on Monday. (Reporting by Ilona Wissenbach, Writing by Rachel More,...

Washington Will Not Support Rafah Operation Without Appropriate Humanitarian Plan, White House Says

WASHINGTON, April 28 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden spoke on Sunday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and "reiterated his clear position" on a possible invasion of the Gaza border city of Rafah, the White House said. A statement...

Iraq’s Kurdish Authorities Working to Resume Khor Mor Gas Supply After Deadly Attack

By Adam Makary and Enas Alashray April 27 (Reuters) - Iraqi Kurdish ministries of electricity and natural resources said on Saturday that they are working with their partners to restore operations at the Khor Mor gas field...

ANALYSIS: Islamic Republic Is Illicitly Trading Oil, Gas Via Malaysia, UAE

By Kayhan Life Staff The Islamic Republic of Iran has encountered significant challenges because of strict sanctions imposed by the international community. These sanctions were primarily a response to Iran’s nuclear program and its alleged...

France Pushes Efforts to Prevent War Between Iran Regime-Funded Hezbollah and Israel

By John Irish BEIRUT, April 28 (Reuters) - France's foreign minister will push proposals to prevent further escalation and a potential war between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah during a visit to Lebanon on Sunday as Paris seeks...

Russia’s Defence Minister Meets Iranian Counterpart to Discuss Expansion of Military Cooperation

MOSCOW, April 26 (Reuters) - Russia is ready to expand military and technical cooperation with Iran, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu told his Iranian counterpart Gharaei Ashtiani at a meeting on Friday, the RIA state news...
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Iran Should Question Effectiveness of Weapons After Failed Israel Attack, Pentagon Chief Says

WASHINGTON, April 26 (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Friday that Iran should question the effectiveness of its weapons systems after its failed attack on Israel earlier this month. "They should be questioning the effectiveness of...

ANALYSIS: Why the Potential for Another Donald Trump Presidency Is Making Iran Very Nervous

SOURCE: THE CONVERSATION By Amin Naeni : PhD candidate at Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation, Deakin University There’s been much talk in recent months about what a possible second Donald Trump presidency in the...

Britain Says Its Navy Shot Down Houthi Missile Targeting Merchant Ship

LONDON, April 25 (Reuters) - Britain said on Thursday the Royal Navy warship HMS Diamond had shot down a missile fired by the Iran-backed Houthis from Yemen targeting a merchant vessel. "The UK continues to be at...