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Lenderking to Asharq Al-Awsat: There Is Real Progress in Achieving Peace in Yemen

US Envoy to Yemen Tim Lenderking stressed that American President Joe Biden is leading an intense diplomatic campaign to permanently resolve the conflict in Yemen. In an interview to Asharq Al-Awsat, the vetern US diplomat spoke of “real” progess in the Yemeni file, revealing that efforts are ongoing to ensure…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran navy seizes tanker near Oman that was on way to Houston

Iran’s navy has seized a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman amid wider tensions over Tehran’s nuclear program

The Independent UK

Which countries are the most racist? Survey says UK amongst least racist countries

The findings of the new study clash with previous findings about UK’s racial prejudices

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U.S. targets Russia's FSB, IRGC members over wrongful detention of Americans

The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on Russia's domestic security service FSB and the intelligence unit of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) accusing them of being responsible or complicit in the wrongful detention of Americans overseas.

Reuters

US will sanction Russian and Iranian intelligence officials for hostage-taking, White House says

The new sanctions target officials responsible for the arrest and wrongful detention of US nationals

The Independent UK

US sanctions Russia, Iran entities for detaining Americans

The Biden administration on Thursday sanctioned Russia’s Federal Security Service and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps intelligence organization for wrongfully detaining Americans

The Independent UK

Middle East round-up: Civilians flee Sudan

Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East and North Africa coverage this week.

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US Navy: Iran Seizes Oil Tanker in Gulf

Iran seized a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman in international waters on Thursday, the US Navy said, the latest in a series of seizures and attacks on commercial vessels in Gulf waters since 2019. The US Navy identified the vessel as the Advantage Sweet. "Iran's continued…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran navy seizes oil tanker in Gulf of Oman

The Advantage Sweet issued a distress call at 1:15 p.m. while in international waters as Iran seized the vessel, the Navy said

The Independent UK

Iran seizes oil tanker in Gulf, U.S. Navy says

Iran seized a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman in international waters on Thursday, the U.S. Navy said, the latest in a series of seizures or attacks on commercial vessels in sensitive Gulf waters since 2019.

Reuters

Belgium is looking into Iran's request to free jailed diplomat in swap - PM

The Belgian government is currently examining Iran's request to transfer jailed Iranian diplomat Asadollah Assadi in exchange for jailed Belgian aid worker Olivier Vandecasteele, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said in parliament on Thursday.

Reuters

Iran urges Lebanese sides to reach agreement over president

Iran’s foreign minister says Tehran wants Lebanon's rivals to reach an agreement to elect a new president in the crisis-hit country that has been without a head of state October

The Independent UK

Yemen Hopes for Speedy Peace, End to Coup Nightmare

Yemeni politicians remain hopeful that an expedited pace towards a practical roadmap will ultimately lead to the restoration of peace and the end of the coup that began in late 2014, despite concerns about the Houthi group’s evasiveness and the typical opportunism of the Iranian regime. Recent regional developments, including…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Abdollahian Points to ‘Initiatives’ to Resume Nuclear Negotiations

Iranian Foreign Minister Amir Hossein Abdollahian announced on Wednesday that his country had heard ideas regarding negotiations to revive the 2015 nuclear deal on Iran, expressing his gratitude for the constructive role of the Sultan of Oman and its sincere intentions in this regard. On the second day of his…

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Belgium Says No Deal Reached to Free Jailed Iran Diplomat in Swap

Belgium said on Wednesday an Iranian diplomat jailed there for 20 years will not soon be released in a prisoner swap, apparently contradicting Iran's judiciary. In March, Belgium's Constitutional Court upheld a prisoner exchange treaty with Iran that could lead to Asadollah Assadi being swapped for jailed Belgian aid worker…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lavrov Warns Against Missing Chance to Revive JCPOA

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned against missing the chance to revive Iran's Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), saying it "would be a big mistake." This statements came during a press conference he held at the United Nations headquarters within the framework of Russia's presidency of the UN…

Asharq Al-Awsat

German FM Condemns Death Sentence for Citizen in Iran

Germany's foreign minister called Wednesday on Iran to reverse a death sentence handed down to Jamshid Sharmahd, an Iranian-German dual citizen and opposition figure accused of masterminding deadly attacks. German officials said they were not allowed to attend the hearing at which the sentence against Sharmahd was upheld. Foreign Minister…

Al Jazeera

Iran Supreme Court upholds Iranian-German man’s death sentence

Jamshid Sharmahd was sentenced to death in after being accused of leading a group that carried out attacks in Iran.

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Film-maker Jafar Panahi leaves Iran for first time in 14 years as travel ban lifted

The award-winning director who was released from prison in February is rumoured to be a juror at Cannes

Al Jazeera

Iran court orders US, Obama to pay $313m for ‘terrorist’ attacks

Court names US entities and officials – including ex-President Obama – ruling they played a role in directing ISIL.

The Independent UK

Iran court issues $312.9M judgment against US amid tensions

An Iranian court has issued a $312.9 million judgment against the United States over a 2017 Islamic State-claimed attack on Tehran

Asharq Al-Awsat

Security, Troops Withdrawal Top Syria-Türkiye 'Normalization' Talks

The Defense Ministers of Russia, Syria, Türkiye and Iran held a new round of consultations in Moscow on Tuesday, which focused on security and military presence near the border areas in northern Syria. The results of the closed-door meeting constituted preparations for holding upcoming talks at the level of foreign…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Former Representative of Iran's Khamenei Killed

A former representative of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in the northern city of Babolsar, semi-official Fars news agency reported on Wednesday. Abbasali Soleimani's killer has been detained, Fars said. Khamenei's representatives are clerics who officiate on behalf of the supreme leader at a provincial level.

Reuters

Iran Supreme Court upholds Iranian-German Sharmahd's death sentence - judiciary

Iran's Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence of Iranian-German national Jamshid Sharmahd on charges of "corruption on earth", the judiciary's spokesperson Masoud Setayeshi said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Member of Iran's powerful clerical body assassinated - Fars

A member of Iran's influential clerical body was assassinated in the country's northern province of Mazandaran on Wednesday, the semi-official Fars news agency reported, adding that the suspected killer had been detained.

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