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A closer look into the presidential election candidates 05 May 2021

A closer look into the presidential election candidates

As we get closer to the registration date for the upcoming presidential election, which is on May 11, more political figures are announcing candidacy. In this report, we explore the possible candidates and their agendas.

Iran, P4+1 reach two drafts, says spokesman 05 May 2021

Iran, P4+1 reach two drafts, says spokesman

In his weekly press briefing on Monday, Saeed Khatibzadeh, spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, gave updates on the Vienna negotiations. He also welcomed the change of tone in Saudi Arabia yet called for a change of behavior.

Russia says Vienna talks making progress 05 May 2021

Russia says Vienna talks making progress

The current nuclear talks over Iran’s nuclear program in Vienna are moving forward, a senior Russian diplomat said as the third round of the talks were concluded earlier this week.

Russia interested in discussing strategic stability with US 03 May 2021

Russia interested in discussing strategic stability with US

Russia is ready for a dialogue about strategic stability with the US.

Raisi holds large leads over others in opinion poll 03 May 2021

Raisi holds large leads over others in opinion poll

Presumptive presidential candidate Ayatollah Seyed Ibrahim Raisi is leading all other potential candidates in the upcoming presidential election of Iran, a recent poll showed. 

Iran’s Military Court Dismisses Rumor on Nonsuit Order for Ukrainian Crashed Plane Culprits 03 May 2021

Iran’s Military Court Dismisses Rumor on Nonsuit Order for Ukrainian Crashed Plane Culprits

The Judicial Organization of Iran’s Armed Forces rejected rumors that a nonsuit order was issued for the culprits of downing of a Ukrainian flight PS752 in early January 2020.

Vienna talks to lead to ‘new deal’: senior MP 03 May 2021

Vienna talks to lead to ‘new deal’: senior MP

A senior Iranian lawmaker has said that the Vienna nuclear talks between Iran and world powers are expected to lead to a new deal, warning the Iranian negotiating team against falling into the American “trap.”

Washington to pay $7b in exchange for four spies 03 May 2021

Washington to pay $7b in exchange for four spies

  The Lebanese news network, Al Mayadeen reported that the Islamic Republic has agreed to release four Americans accused of spying for the CIA. In exchange, Washington will release four detained Iranians, in addition to unfreezing $7 billion of Iranian assets in the U.S.

prisoner swap has nothing to do with Vienna talks 03 May 2021

prisoner swap has nothing to do with Vienna talks

According to an informed source, the agenda on Vienna negotiations did not and has not included the prisoner swap between Tehran-Washington and Tehran-London.

Leader highlights Quds Force’s role in strengthening Iran foreign policy 03 May 2021

Leader highlights Quds Force’s role in strengthening Iran foreign policy

Leader of the Islamic Revolution of Iran Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei addressed a wide range of domestic and foreign policy issues including the role of Iran’s elite Quds Force in the country’s foreign policy and the U.S. efforts to prevent some Arab states from improving ties with Iran.