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The UN Security Council meeting in New York. AFP

US says it is ready for Iran nuclear talks but only if they are 'meaningful'

Morgan Ortagus says US is ready for talks but there can be no enrichment inside Iran

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Iraq's electricity disrupted after Iran halts gas supplies

AnalysisPower plays frustrate Iraq’s militia disarmament effort

Iran says missile programme is defensive after Israeli warnings over drills

Call for UK government intervention in Iran espionage case

US envoy says disarming Iraqi militias must involve binding national framework

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Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to expand ties at Tehran meeting

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