Scott Lucas on state of the US-Iran conflict and on whether the Trump Administration has any coherence in its approach towards the Middle East and Tehran
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Anglo-Iranian charity worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a political prisoner in Iran since April 2016, has begun another hunger strike.
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Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani tries to blame the US for attacks on two tankers in the Gulf of Oman, near the vital Strait of Hormuz.
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President Rouhani warns again that Iran will suspend adherence to parts of 2015 nuclear deal if Tehran does not receive support v. Trump Administration.
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Scott Lucas interviewed by Radio Free Europe on US-Iran: “This doesn’t mean war is on way, but it does mean opportunity for avoidance of war has shrunk.”
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Scott Lucas with BBC on US-Iran tension: What’s evidence in tanker attacks in Gulf of Oman? A spiral to military action, or does diplomacy have chance?
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Blaming Iran for attack on two tankers in Gulf of Oman, Trump Administration considers response as rest of world — including US allies — urges caution.
Read More An Iranian navy boat tries to stop fire on one of two tankers attacked in the Gulf of Oman, June...
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Tensions surge between Iran and the US, as two tankers are attacked in the Gulf of Oman and Supreme Leader bluntly rejects mediation effort by Japan.
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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is the latest mediator visiting Iran, after Tehran rejected Germany’s attempt earlier this week.
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Nizar Zakka, a Lebanese national and US resident arrested in Iran in 2015, arrives in Beirut,...
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Iran rebuffs Germany’s attempt to mediate conflict between Tehran and the US, criticizing Europe as well as the Trump Administration.
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Scott Lucas on how, although the prospect of military confrontation has receded, US is stepping up “maximum pressure” on Iran through economic punishment
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German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas is in Iran, possibly as mediator between Tehran & Trump Administration, for talks on 2015 nuclear deal and military steps
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With official oil exports sharply restricted amid US sanctions, Iran’s regime again offering supplies to private buyers — but will move have any effect?
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The Trump administration has imposed new sanctions on Iran, offsetting speculation about the start of indirect talks between Washington and Tehran.
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Tipping off its concern over Europe’s position in the US-Iran conflict, Tehran turns its criticism from Donald Trump to French President Emmanuel Macron.
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Amirsalar Davoudi is latest lawyer in Iran given lengthy prison sentence, as regime continues pressure on attorneys not to represent political prisoners.
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Trying to bolster public support in Iran’s conflict with Trump Administration, Supreme Leader uses issue of Palestine in an address at the end of Ramadan.
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Senior Iranian officials have signaled to the US that they will enter talks — but only after Trump Administration lifts comprehensive economic sanctions.
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In a possible shift of Trump Administration’s position, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says that talks are possible with Iran with “no preconditions”.
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Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani taunts Trump Administration, saying Tehran’s firm position forces US to back off military confrontation and regime change.
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Pursuing Arab coalition, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman declares that Iran-backed groups are threatening global oil supplies with attacks on Saudi facilities.
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Women’s rights activist Vida Movahedi, prominent in public protest against Iran’s compulsory hijab law, released from prison after 7 months in detention.
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Striking tough line amid speculation about indirect talks between US and Iran, Supreme Leader insists there will be no negotiations with America or Europe.
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Trying to stave off economic crisis amid US sanctions and long-term problems, Iran has withdrawn $1 billion from its National Development Fund.
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Iran is denying that it is in talks with the Trump Administration, but speculation is growing of indirect discussions via mediators.
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Thirty people have been arrested in northern Iran for practicing yoga, with authorities alleging “inappropriate clothing” and “indecent activities”.
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Senior Revolutionary Guard officer says Iran can sink US warships with two new “top secret weapons”, countering recent statements playing down confrontation
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Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif continues Iran’s defiant rhetoric against US pressure, saying the Islamic Republic will see the end of Donald Trump.
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