The European Union and Iran officials are set to meet in Brussels this week for talks on restarting negotiations over Iran’s nuclear deal. This comes after International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said that Iran is once again expanding its Uranium enrichment program beyond the allowed limit.

Iran, EU to hold nuclear talks in Brussels this week

Iran opened a criminal investigation into an assault against East Azerbaijan province's new governor, a former brigadier in the Revolutionary Guards, during his inauguration ceremony, state media reported on Saturday.

Iran probes slapping of provincial governor

A traffic chief of Iranian police's NAJA special forces units has hit headlines for reportedly saying that Iranian women who ride motorcycles will be 'definitively' dealt with.

Iran: Women bike riders will be 'definitively' dealt with, says traffic chief

“It’s the economy, stupid.” That is the message of a just-published survey of Iranian public opinion. However, the substance of the message differs for newly elected hardline Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and the Biden administration as Mr.

Opinion | Iran poll contains different messages for Biden and Raisi

A senior Israeli military source said that Israel does not desire war with Hezbollah, but is prepared to confront 2,000 missiles a day from the terror group if one breaks out.

Israel expects Hezbollah to fire 2,000 rockets a day in wartime: IDF

An appeals court in Iran on Saturday upheld one-year prison term for British-Iranian aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe as per her lawyer who was quoted by an Iranian news website "The appeals court has approved the lower court's verdict without holding a hearing," attorney Hojjat Kermani told the Emtedad website.

Iranian court upholds jail term for Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, says lawyer

It may not have been planned or coordinated but efforts by Middle Eastern states to dial down tensions serve as an example of what happens when big power interests coincide.

Opinion | US military presence in the Middle East: The less the better

In an explosive claim, former Iran president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said that the US is supporting Taliban in Afghanistan and designing new plots in the region with the insurgent group.

Exclusive: US supporting Taliban, designing plots in region: Former Iran prez Ahmadinejad

Iran's foreign minister has expressed optimism on reviving the 2015 nuclear deal after US President Joe Biden expressed willingness to resume talks. The Nuclear deal was left on life support when the Americans decided to unilaterally walk out of the deal under the leadership of Donald Trump.

Biden shows willingness to return to nuclear deal

Iran has shown optimism in reviving a 2015 nuclear deal with major world powers. The deal gave Iran sanctions relief in return for curbs on its nuclear programme.

Iran pins hopes on reviving 2015 nuclear deal

Amid the pandemic from job losses to pay cuts, women have faced disproportionate costs to their livelihoods and health from the ongoing covid-19 crisis. Economic sectors dominated by women have been hit hardest due to the pandemic. The situation is no different for women in Iran. A recent report by the statistical center of Iran has put the country's unemployment rate at 9.6 percent which is an increase of 0.1 percent from last year's figures.

Women face disproportionate costs to their livelihoods due to COVID crisis

Iran is flexing its muscles in the region. First, it held war exercises near the Azerbaijan border. Now it has warned Israel over its presence in the country. In our next report - we take a look at what is Iran's endgame here?

Iran flexing its muscles in Azerbaijan border

Have you heard about Iran's new censorship guidelines? They prohibit broadcasters from showing women doing these things - Having Pizzas - Eating Sandwiches - Drinking 'Red beverages' Palki Sharma gets you a report on the outdated guidelines.

Gravitas: Iran's bizarre laws for women

Israel has warned its missions around the world of a possible Iranian terror threat following the arrest of an Azeri national over an alleged plot to assassinate one or more Israeli businesspeople in Cyprus.

Israel warns diplomats of possible Iranian threat

Israel has accused Iran of orchestrating the attempt of attack against Israelis, Iran has swiftly denied the accusations and an armed individual has also been arrested.

Israel accuses Iran of plotting terror, 'Baseless allegation,' claims Iran

The United States hopes to restart nuclear talks with Iran soon, a senior US official said Monday, while noting "alarming" progress by Tehran on developing nuclear capacity.

US hopes to restart Iran talks but cites 'alarming' nuclear progress

An Iranian nuclear reactor being converted from heavy water production into a power generating research facility will be launched within a year, a spokesman for parliament's energy commission announced.

Iran to launch Arak nuclear research reactor 'within a year'

Iran's new President slammed U.S. sanctions imposed on his nation as a mechanism of war, using his first UN address since his swearing-in to forcefully call out Washington's policies in the region and the growing political schism within America. Watch this report for more details.

Iran President Ebrahim Raisi slams the US in maiden UNGA address

Iran's new ultraconservative president voiced support Tuesday in his international debut for reviving a nuclear accord even as he berated the United States, hailing what he described as its failures.

Iran President Ebrahim Raisi slams US, presses sanctions to be lifted

Iran's new President Ebrahim Raisi speaks at the 76th general debate at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at United Nations Headquarters in New York City.

WION-USA Direct: Iran's new President Ebrahim Raisi addresses the 76th UNGA session

Iranians are voting to choose their next President. But all the odds are stacked in the favour of one man. Will hardliner Ebrahim Raisi become the next president of Iran? This week, on The West Asia Post, Ghadi Francis takes a look at Iran's presidential elections. Also on the show, how is climate change affecting West Asia and a look at how Yemen's museums are struggling to save the past. For more such stories, keep watching the West Asia post with Ghadi Francis every Friday at 8:30 PM IST, only on WION.

The West Asia Post Ep 34 - Who will be Iran's next President?

UK foreign secretary Liz Truss all set to meet Iranian foreign minister for the first time at the UN general assembly in New York. This will be the first meeting between the Iran and the UK at the foreign minister level since 2018.

UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss to meet Iranian counterpart

According to a report from The New York Times, Israeli agents killed Iran’s top nuclear scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh,late last year using a remote-controlled machine gun and artificial intelligence.Fakhrizadeh had been a target of Israel for more than a decade, as the country viewed him as the leader of Iran's efforts to build a nuclear bomb.

Israeli agents killed Iran’s top nuclear scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh: Report

The Saudi Arabia-Iran cold War has often torn West Asia apart. But it looks like the two are now engaging secretly as Riyadh remains on the edge after the US pullout. On The West Asia Post this week, Ghadi Francis takes a look at this realignment in relations.

The West Asia Post: Iran-Saudi thaw on the cards?

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