Iran could quickly export millions of barrels of oil it is holding in storage if it reaches a deal with the United States on its nuclear programme and has been moving oil into place to prepare for an eventual restart, Reuters news agency reported citing traders and industrial sources.

Iran stores more oil on tankers as it counts days to enter markets

During his first news conference with journalists after Friday’s election, Iran’s president-elect Ebrahim Raisi said he would not meet with US President Joe Biden. Asked about Iran’s ballistic missile program and its support of regional militias, Raisi described the issues as “non-negotiable.”

Iran's President-elect Ebrahim Raisi says 'no' to meeting Joe Biden

Bushehr is fuelled by uranium produced in Russia, not Iran, and is monitored by the United Nations’ International Atomic Energy Agency.

Iran's nuclear power plant undergoes emergency shutdown

Gulf Arab states are unlikely to be deterred from dialogue to improve ties with Iran after a hardline judge won the presidency but their talks with Tehran might become tougher, analysts said.

As Iran veers right, ties with Gulf Arabs may hinge on nuclear pact

On Saturday, it was clear that hardline cleric Ebrahim Raisi would be the new President of Iran. His victory was widely anticipated. Raisi bagged almost 62 per cent of votes in Iran's presidential elections as per the official figures.

Iran elects new president, mixed reactions across world

On Sunday, negotiators from Iran and the P5+1 countries adjourned their talks on reviving the 2015 nuclear deal; Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), and returned to their respective country capitals for consultations, as according to the Iran delegation chief, remaining differences cannot be overcome so easily.

Nuclear talks adjourned for consultations in respective capitals, resumption dates unclear

What to expect from Iran's new President Ebrahim Raisi? Appointed by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to the high-profile job of judiciary chief in 2019, Raisi was placed under US sanctions a few months later over human rights violations.

What Iran's new regime holds for India?

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday that there were still disagreements between Iran and world powers over reviving 2015 nuclear deal talks.

Disagreements remain in Iran nuclear talks, says US

Iran: What to expect from Ebrahim Raisi's regime?

Israel on Sunday condemned election of hardline cleric Ebrahim Raisi as Iran president. Israel's new Prime Minister Naftali Bennett mentioned Iran as "A regime of brutal hangmen".

Israel PM Bennett weighs against nuclear talks with Iran's 'hangmen regime'

The electoral turnout in Iran's history political hardliner Ebrahim Raisi has won the race to Iranian Presidency but the US State Department has questioned the fairness of Iranian elections.

Ebrahim Raisi hailed as Iran's new president

Israel on Saturday condemned Iran's newly-elected president Ebrahim Raisi, saying he was its most extreme president yet and committed to quickly advancing Tehran's nuclear programme.

Israel says Iran's Raisi extreme, committed to nuclear programme

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.

The West Asia Post: Who will be Iran's next President?

The voting for Iran's next President has ended with a low turn out. Local media reports, just 37% turn out after 12 hours of voting. Watch this report to know more.

Iran Presidential Election: Presidency might go to Hardline Cleric

Iran is electing its next President. Of the 600+ candidates who wanted to contest, only 4 have managed to run for office. Conservative candidate Ebrahim Raisi is tipped to win. What does this mean for India? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Presidential election in Iran

The majority of voters in Iran shunned presidential elections won by hardline judiciary chief Ebrahim Raisi, exiled opposition groups said on Saturday, hailing the "boycott" as a blow to the country's theocratic system.

Exiled opposition hails 'boycott' of Iran vote

Millions of Iranians voted on Friday in a contest set to hand the presidency to a hardline judge, who is subject to US sanctions, though anger over economic hardship and curbs on freedoms mean many will heed calls for a boycott.

Judge under US sanctions set to take over Iran presidency

Ebrahim Raisi (60), an ultraconservative cleric was declared winner of Saturday's presidential election in Iran. He will be the next president of the country. His victory was widely anticipated after many political heavyweights were barred from running.

Ultraconservative cleric Ebrahim Raisi wins Iran's presidential election

Iran's supreme leader opened a presidential election Friday in which ultraconservative cleric Ebrahim Raisi is seen as all but certain to coast to victory over his vetted rivals.

Iran opens presidential vote, with ultraconservative tipped to win

The battle for the second-highest office is at its final stages in Iran. A race that started with some 600 hopefuls is now down to just four contenders. Who will win the race among these four frontrunners?

Iran Presidential Election 2021: Presidential race down to four frontrunners

Under Iran's clerical system, the powers of the elected president are circumscribed by those of the hardline supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in office since 1989.

Iranians set to vote for president amid turnout concerns

Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei has urged Iranians to vote in the June 18 Presidential election as candidates wrapped up campaigning. Khamenei's plea came as two candidates withdrew from the race leaving five hopefuls in the fray.

Iran Presidential Poll 2021: Two candidates exit race on last day of campaigning

On the eve of Iran's presidential election, the candidate-vetting Guardian Council insisted that the political contest was "serious". The elections are expected to hand victory to ultraconservative cleric Ebrahim Raisi.

Presidential vote is a 'serious' contest, says Iran

Reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear accord will have to await the formation of a new Iranian government, the head of the UN nuclear watchdog said in remarks published on Wednesday, adding a deal needed political will from all parties.

Nuclear deal must await new Iran govt: IAEA executive tells paper

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