John Kerry Denies Allegations That He Tipped Off Iran About Israeli Attacks theepochtimes.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from theepochtimes.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
FM Javad Zarif says he ‘has zero influence over Iran’s foreign policy’
Reuters
April 26, 2021
DUBAI:
Iran’s top diplomat complained in a leaked recording that the elite Revolutionary Guards had more influence in foreign affairs and the country’s nuclear dossier than him, in remarks that shine a light on ties between the government and the powerful force.
Relations between pragmatist President Hassan Rouhani’s government and the Guards are important because the influence of the hardline paramilitary force is so great that it can disrupt any rapprochement with the West if it feels this would endanger its economic and political interests.
Adversaries Saudi Arabia and Iran hold talks, region holds its breath
The rivals for regional power have plenty to talk about. If they do come closer, it would have a significant impact on the Middle East s most pressing conflicts.
Rivals, not friends: Iran s Ali Khamenei (left) and Saudi prince, Mohammed bin Salman
For four years, diplomatic contacts have been severely curtailed but now Iran and Saudi Arabia are speaking again. According to Britain s Financial Times, which first reported the events, senior representatives from both countries have been engaged in talks, behind closed doors, in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.
Iraq has reportedly been mediating between the two adversaries, with some meetings taking place earlier this month. Neither Saudi Arabia nor Iran has officially acknowledged the talks. Lebanese newspaper Al Akhbar reported that the discussions which started in Baghdad will continue next week, citing Iranian sources.
04-21-2021
BERLIN (AP) Diplomats working in Vienna on a solution to bringing the United States back into the nuclear deal with Iran and world powers are taking a break from talks to consult with their leaders amid continued signs of progress, Russia s delegate said Tuesday.
Mikhail Ulyanov said after a meeting of the deal s so-called Joint Commission of senior officials with representatives from France, Germany, Britain, China and Iran that they had noted with satisfaction of the progress in negotiations to restore the nuclear deal.
“It was decided to take a break to allow the delegations to do homework and consult with the capitals,” he tweeted. “The Commission will meet again early next week.”
Negotiators see signs of progress in Iran nuclear talks
by David Rising, The Associated Press
Posted Apr 20, 2021 10:56 am EDT
Last Updated Apr 20, 2021 at 10:58 am EDT
Russia s Governor to the International Atomic Energy Agency, IAEA, Mikhail Ulyanov smokes a cigarette in front of the Grand Hotel Wien where closed-door nuclear talks with Iran take place in Vienna, Austria, Tuesday, April 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Lisa Leutner)
BERLIN Diplomats working in Vienna on a solution to bringing the United States back into the nuclear deal with Iran and world powers are taking a break from talks to consult with their leaders amid continued signs of progress, Russia’s delegate said Tuesday.