Iran’s army has taken delivery of 1,000 new long range drones, likely to guard against any future conflict with Israel. The drones would increase “the army's long-range strike power against distant targets”,

Talks held in Geneva between Iran, Britain, France and Germany will see dialogue continue regarding Tehran's disputed nuclear programme, Iran's official news agency reported on Tuesday.

Iran and European powers Britain, France, and Germany have agreed to continue discussions on Tehran’s contested nuclear program following a round of talks held in Geneva on Monday, Iran’s state news agency reported.

Iran and European powers said they held "frank and constructive" talks on Monday about Tehran's nuclear programme, just a week before US President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Last week, French President Emmanuel Macron said the acceleration of Iran's nuclear programme was "bringing us very close to the breaking point".

The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin will host his Iranian counterpart President Masoud Pezeshkian this week for the signing of a broad partnership pact between Moscow and Tehran.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will hold talks in Russia on Jan. 17 after which they will sign a long-awaited comprehensive strategic partnership pact, the Kremlin said on Monday.