Oil rises amidst Iran tensions
Tehran said on Sunday it will soon boost its uranium enrichment above a limit set by a 2015 nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA.
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Russia funded and equipped Taliban in the north: Former Taliban commander
The Russian ambassador to Kabul Alexander Mantetskey, said: “We will never endeavor to finance and equip the armed opposition groups who are fighting against Afghanistan government and its security forces because equipping and supporting this group has no benefit.
Russia and Saudi Arabia agree to oil production cut ahead of Vienna conference
The deal, which most OPEC members and Russia agree to, will extend cuts on oil production for another 9 months to stabilize the oil market
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Who in the Middle East wants war? No one, really
None of America’s Middle East allies would want a war to break out in the region, even as they would like to see Iran weakened. Sanctions may slowly but surely weaken Iran from within but its military is battle hardened, and its proxies active in Lebanon and Yemen.
“India can’t wish away defence ties with Russia”
Sources also said that India meets the criteria for a US sanctions waiver for procuring S-400 missile defence systems from Russia and the Trump administration has “enough flexibility” on the issue.
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New US sanctions imposed on Iran
“Sanctions imposed through the executive order … will deny the Supreme Leader and the Supreme Leader’s office, and those closely affiliated with him and the office, access to key financial resources and support,” Trump said.
India – Iran: Riding the crest of political commotion
Though the overall history of Indo-Iranian relationship is not dull and unsavoury yet there have been intermittent periods of closeness as well as of distancing from each other temporarily.
Why Teheran should negotiate with Donald Trump
Washington is aiming to cut Iran’s oil sales to zero, accompanying these actions with the escalation of US threats to Tehran in the event of any attack on U.S. forces or America’s allies in the Middle East. But Trump has also opened the door to Iran to return to negotiations with his administration
Rouhani says Japan wants to keep buying Iranian oil
On a visit to Japan last month, U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Abe’s help in dealing with Iran, highlighting what he called the “very good relationship” between Tokyo and Tehran. As a U.S. ally that also has good diplomatic relations with Iran, Japan could be in a unique position to mediate between the Islamic Republic and the United States.
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Japanese PM Shinzo Abe to visit Iran soon
Tokyo: Japan is arranging for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to visit Iran in the near future, Japan’s government spokesman said on Thursday, although details of the trip are being worked out.
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