Iran

Iran will thrive despite sanctions

Iran’s foreign minister has said his country will not only survive newly reimposed US sanctions but it will thrive. The Trump administration announced sanctions this month covering banking, oil exports and shipping,…

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Europeans among people arrested in major heroin seizure in Iran, destined for Europe

Iranian authorities have seized more than six tonnes of heroin destined for Europe and dismantled five international gangs who were trafficking the drugs, state media reported on Tuesday. European nationals…

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UN Atomic monitor preparing to release Iran’s nuclear activity review

The UN atomic watchdog is preparing to release its latest report on whether Iran continues to comply with the 2015 deal aimed at keeping Tehran from building nuclear weapons in…

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Turkey warns about dangerous sanctions on Iran – Pompeo reveals countries exempted from oil import sanctions

According to France 24 Turkey has warned Washington against its new sanctions on Iran, saying isolating the Islamic Republic is "dangerous", Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said Tuesday. DW reports that…

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Thousands protest against US in Iran

Thousands of Iranians chanting “Death to America” rallied on Sunday to mark the anniversary of the seizure of the U.S. Embassy during the 1979 Islamic Revolution and the imminent reimposition…

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Saturday Morning Briefing

Good morning, Your daily morning briefing with a review of Malta's newspaper front-pages and news from around the world to start your day informed. In today's edition we read the…

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Trump announces that Iran ‘Sanctions are coming’ on November 5th

The Trump administration announced on Friday that it was exempting eight countries from bruising sanctions that the United States was reimposing against Iran, undercutting its pledge to economically punish Tehran’s…

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Denmark accuses Iran of assassination plot on Danish soil

Denmark’s intelligence chief accused Tehran of planning to assassinate an opponent of the Iranian government on Danish soil. Iran "strongly" dismissed the claim made by Denmark Tuesday. The alleged attack had…

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Family of Abdelbaset al-Megrahi demanded compensation for each hour her father spent in British prisons following revelations on potential Iranian involvement in Lockerbie

The family of Libyan intelligence officer Abdelbaset al-Megrahi demanded compensation for the period he spent in prison after new claims emerged that Iran may have been behind the 1988 downing…

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Thursday Morning Briefing

Good morning, The strike ordered by the MUT shares the centre stage of Malta's newspapers, with the news of the intention to have binding demands from the European Commission on…

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Germany shares same US goals on Iran and Syria – Foreign Minister

Germany shares Iran, Syria goals with US, Foreign Minister Heiko Maas was reported to say. After meeting with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Maas said the two nations have the…

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US Secretary of State says Washington will terminate 1955 friendship treaty with Iran

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Washington is terminating a 1955 friendship treaty with Tehran. He also condemned the International Court of Justice’s ruling on U.S. sanctions, accusing Tehran…

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International Court of Justice decides in favour of Iran, in case of US Sanctions

Judges at the International Court Of Justice handed a victory to Tehran, which had argued that sanctions imposed since May by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump violate the…

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Tuesday Morning Briefing

Good morning, Malta's newspapers lead with statements delivered by the Chief Justice and Chamber of Advocates President, during the opening of the forensic year. In the world, the news of…

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Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps announce retaliation to attack on military parade

The Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps announced on Monday that it had fired ballistic missiles at eastern Syrian in retaliation to an attack at a military parade in southwestern Iran in…

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Iran and European states close to oil deal

Iran’s foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, said on Saturday that Tehran was closing in on an agreement to sell oil to European nations despite American threats of sanctions against any…

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Netanayhu says Europe is appeasing Iran, tries to rally support for US sanctions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday described what he said was a secret atomic warehouse in Tehran and accused Europe of appeasing Iran as he sought to rally support…

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Iran, North Korean sanctions, de-nuclearisation on agenda during UN Security Council meeting

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned members of the United Nations Security Council on Thursday that they must “set the example” by enforcing sanctions on North Korea as China…

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Britain will not let the matter of detained British-Iranian worker rest

British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said on Thursday he had had a frank discussion with his Iranian counterpart about detained British-Iranian aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and that he would not…

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Pompeo expresses disagreement at EU’s SPV to circumvent Iran sanctions

The European Union’s plans for a “special purpose vehicle” (SPV) designed to circumvent U.S. sanctions against Iran’s oil exports is deeply counterproductive, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on…

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Oil price hit $82.55 per barrel, its highest since November 2014

Oil prices rose Tuesday on global supply concerns following U.S. sanctions on Iran’s oil exports, with benchmark Brent surging to a four-year high, then retraced gains to settle just slightly…

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Wednesday Morning Briefing

Good morning, From the recent controversy, in the already controversial dbgroup 38-storey tower, to the ideological clashes between globalism and isolationism, from the latest twist in the 'Brexit' saga to…

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EU and Iran agree to create ‘special vehicle’ to maintain trade despite US sanctions

The remaining signatories of the Iran nuclear deal announced on Monday that they would establish a channel to facilitate payments for Iran's exports, including oil, as well as its imports.…

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Tuesday Morning Briefing

Good morning Your morning briefing with the latest news from around the globe, a newspaper review from Malta and a headline digest of the main news chosen in the past…

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Fresh warning of ‘devastating’ response from Tehran for Saturday’s attacks

The deputy head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned U.S. and Israeli leaders on Monday to expect a “devastating” response from Tehran, accusing them of involvement in an attack on a…

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Monday Morning Briefing

Good morning, Your morning briefing brings you the latest headlines, a review of today's Maltese newspaper front pages and an over-all round up of what happened in the past hours.…

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Iran reacts to Saturday’s attack

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday the United States wants to create insecurity in the Islamic Republic, a day after an attack on a military parade that killed 12…

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24 dead – death toll set to rise after Iran’s ‘terrorist’ attack – Conflicting reports about who is claiming responsibility Updated

The number of the people who were killed in the attack during the parade which was happening in the southwestern Iranian city of Ahvaz, on Saturday morning reached 24. Gunmen…

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Russia, Turkey and Iran to meet in New York to discuss Syria

Russia and Turkey agreed on borders of the demilitarised zone around Syria's Idlib, part of a deal aimed to prevent a military assault on the last rebel enclave, Russia's top diplomat…

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Pompeo criticises predecessor Kerry for ‘actively undermining’ U.S. policy on Iran

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has unloaded on his Obama-era predecessor John Kerry for "actively undermining" U.S. policy on Iran by meeting several times recently with the Iranian foreign minister.…

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Erdogan warns Russia an attack on Idlib will turn it into ‘lake of blood’

Turkey warns Russia an attack on Idlib will turn it into ‘lake of blood’. The Guardian Turkey has warned it will not stand by and watch a Russian-led attack on Syria’s…

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Iran has infiltrated British Labour Party – MP

Iran has “infiltrated” the British Labour Party, one of the party’s pro-Israel MPs has warned after journalists from its state broadcaster joined the party and then filmed a members-only meeting…

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Saturday Morning Briefing

Good morning, Your daily Morning Briefing is aimed to deliver the latest news to start the day informed, the Maltese papers review to get an overview of what the headlines…

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No agreement reached – Idlib prepares for horrifying offensive

Russia, Turkey and Iran have failed to agree on a ceasefire that would prevent a Syrian government offensive in rebel-held Idlib. The United Nations fears action could cause a humanitarian…

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Russia opposes call for ceasefire by Turkey, Iran said Syria must regain control over all territory

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan called for a ceasefire in the rebel-held region of Idlib in northwest Syria on Friday and said an anticipated government assault on insurgents there could result…

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Iran, Russia and Turkey meeting today amidst fears of Idlib’s military offensive

Presidents of Iran, Russia and Turkey will meet in Tehran to discuss the war in Syria, with all eyes on a possible military offensive to retake the last rebel-held bastion of Idlib. The summit…

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Idlib to dominate agenda summit between Iran, Russia and Turkey

When the presidents of Russia, Turkey and Iran meet on Friday in Tehran, all eyes will be on their diplomacy reaching a last-minute deal to avert a bloodbath in Idlib,…

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Thursday Morning Briefing

Good morning, A powerful earthquake hit Japan, the two Koreas agreed for a summit later on this month, while Donald Trump's experience at the White House remains an issue for…

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Iranian Foreign Minister accuses Trump of planning to abuse presidency of UN Security Council

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif accused U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday of planning to “abuse” the presidency of the U.N. Security Council to criticize Tehran, Washington’s arch-foe. U.S.…

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Trump to chair UN Security Council meeting on Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump will chair a United Nations Security Council meeting on Iran this month during the annual gathering of world leaders in New York, diplomats and U.S. Ambassador…

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Syria and its Russian and Iranian allies warned against reckless attack in Idlib province

US President Donald Trump has warned the Syrian government and its Russian and Iranian allies against "recklessly" attacking rebel-held Idlib province. BBC In a tweet he warned of…

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Israel Minister warns it could attack Iranian military assets in Iraq in view of airstrikes on Syria

Israel’s defense minister signaled on Monday it could attack suspected Iranian military assets in Iraq, as it has done by carrying out scores of air strikes in civil war-torn Syria.…

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Monday Morning Briefing

Good morning The main news around the world report how thousands of years of historical artefacts were destroyed as a huge fire has engulfed Rio's history museum in Brazil. In…

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Iran Leader diffuses war risks yet calls on army to increase its defence capabilities

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Sunday war was unlikely but called on Iran's armed forces to boost their defense capacities, according to his official website, as the…

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EU States should take action if they want to save Iran’s nuclear deal – British Junior Minister

A British junior minister held talks in Iran on Saturday as Tehran said European states should take action if they wanted to save Iran’s nuclear deal following Washington’s withdrawal from…

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Friday Morning Briefing – Updated

Good morning, CIVIL PROTECTION WARNING: People are asked to avoid the area of Magħtab while residents of Magħtab, Naxxar, and San Gwann to keep their windows shut. This is after…

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Iran Supreme Leader warns country might abandon nuclear deal

Iran's supreme leader warned the country might abandon its nuclear deal with world powers, casting doubt on the ability of European states to save the accord following the US withdrawal.…

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US tells UN judges that they had no jurisdiction to rule on Iran’s request to suspend sanctions

The United States told UN judges Tuesday they had no jurisdiction to rule on Tehran's demand for them to order the suspension of debilitating nuclear-related sanctions against Iran. Washington cited…

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Tuesday Morning Briefing

Good morning, Your morning briefing for today apart from the regular Malta's newspaper front pages' review also refers to the worrying developments in Libya's capital Tripoli, the Mexico - US…

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The Update – Iran asks the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to lift the sanctions as its forces are vigilantly controlling the country’s southern waters in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman

Reuters reported that Iran has full control of the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, the head of the Revolutionary Guards navy, General Alireza Tangsiri, said Monday, according to the Tasnim…

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