Iran capable of producing fissile material in ‘one or two weeks’: Blinken WASHINGTON: Iran is capable of producing fissile material for use in a nuclear weapon within “one or two weeks,” US... Published 19 Jul, 2024 11:31pm
World Iran open to resuming nuclear accord talks: acting foreign minister DUBAI: Tehran remains open to resuming negotiations with Washington on restoring their participation in a nuclear... Published 16 Jul, 2024 10:30pm
World Iran president-elect ready for ‘constructive dialogue’ with Europe TEHRAN: Iran’s president-elect Masoud Pezeshkian said he looks forward to improved relations with European nations,... Updated 13 Jul, 2024 10:17pm
World Iran’s acting foreign minister says indirect talks with US ongoing via Oman DUBAI: Iran is still conducting indirect nuclear talks with the United States via Oman, Iran’s Etemad newspaper on... Published 11 Jul, 2024 05:43pm
World UN atomic chief urges Iran to take ‘concrete’ steps for cooperation ISFAHAN: International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi on Tuesday called on Iran to adopt “concrete”... Published 07 May, 2024 05:47pm
World IAEA chief in Iran as concern grows over nuclear activity TEHRAN: UN atomic watchdog chief Rafael Grossi arrived in Iran Monday, where he is expected to speak at a conference... Published 06 May, 2024 05:36pm
World Iran says nuclear weapons have no place in its nuclear doctrine DUBAI: Nuclear weapons have no place in Iran’s nuclear doctrine, the country’s foreign ministry said on Monday, days... Published 22 Apr, 2024 02:23pm
World Despite calls to de-escalate, Israel attacks Iran as region goes deeper into conflict Iranian state media says three drones over central city of Isfahan shot down Updated 19 Apr, 2024 03:01pm
World Iranian commander warns Tehran could review its ‘nuclear doctrine’ amid Israeli threats DUBAI: Iran could review its “nuclear doctrine” amid Israeli threats, a senior Iranian Revolutionary Guards... Published 18 Apr, 2024 05:13pm
World Iran’s nuclear enrichment advances as it stonewalls UN, IAEA reports show VIENNA: Iran has enough uranium enriched to up to 60% purity, close to weapons-grade, for three atom bombs by the... Published 16 Nov, 2023 12:02am
World US defence secretary lands in Jordan at start of Middle East tour AMMAN: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in Jordan on Sunday at the start of a Middle East tour that will... Published 05 Mar, 2023 07:46pm
World New cases of poisoning in different Iran regions: media TEHRAN: More cases of mysterious poisoning of Iranian schoolgirls were reported Sunday in several provinces, local... Published 05 Mar, 2023 05:22pm
World UN nuclear chief says Iran visit could produce ‘important agreements’ TEHRAN: UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said Saturday he had “constructive” talks with Iranian officials in... Updated 04 Mar, 2023 06:14pm
World Iran slams UN nuclear watchdog chief after centrifuge report TEHRAN: Iran slammed UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi after the agency raised concerns over covert changes to... Published 04 Feb, 2023 05:15pm
World US, allies criticize Iran’s response to UN nuclear watchdog report WASHINGTON: The United States issued a joint statement with France, the United Kingdom and Germany on Friday... Published 04 Feb, 2023 12:16pm
World After Netanyahu talks, Macron warns of Iran nuclear ‘consequences’ PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron denounced on Thursday the “headlong rush” of Iran’s nuclear programme after... Published 03 Feb, 2023 11:42am
World Iran says Jordan summit ‘good opportunity’ for nuclear talks TEHRAN: Iran’s foreign minister said Monday that a summit to take place this week in Jordan is a “good opportunity”... Published 19 Dec, 2022 06:29pm
World Iran plans satellite launches in coming months: minister TEHRAN: Iran prepares to launch “at least two satellites” into space by late March, Telecommunications Minister... Published 19 Dec, 2022 07:16am
World Iran plans satellite launches in coming months: minister TEHRAN: Iran prepares to launch “at least two satellites” into space by late March, Telecommunications Minister Issa... Published 18 Dec, 2022 06:29pm
World Iran says enriched uranium capacity hits record TEHRAN: Iran said Saturday its uranium enrichment capacity has increased to record levels, a day before UN nuclear... Published 17 Dec, 2022 09:46pm
World IAEA team to visit Iran on Sunday over nuclear probe TEHRAN: The UN nuclear watchdog said Wednesday a technical team will visit Tehran on Sunday aiming to resolve a... Updated 14 Dec, 2022 09:01pm
World UK, France, Germany condemn Iran nuclear drive LONDON: Britain, France and Germany on Tuesday condemned Iran's expansion of its nuclear programme after the UN... Published 23 Nov, 2022 12:08am
Markets Oil prices rise amid G7 talks on new Russian sanctions HOUSTON: Oil prices traded higher on Monday in a volatile session as investors waited for any moves against Russian... Published 28 Jun, 2022 06:10am
World Iran says ‘serious’ about reaching revived nuclear deal TEHRAN: Iran said Thursday that it remains “serious” about reaching a revived nuclear deal with major powers that... Published 23 Jun, 2022 07:39pm
World Russia tells Iran it backs revival of 2015 nuclear deal DUBAI: Moscow fully supports the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and major powers, Russian Foreign... Published 23 Jun, 2022 04:11pm
World IAEA warns of ‘fatal blow’ to nuclear deal as Iran removes its cameras VIENNA: Iran on Thursday dealt a near-fatal blow to chances of reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal as it began... Published 10 Jun, 2022 06:16am
World Iran vows 'immediate response' to any Western move against it at IAEA DUBAI: Iran vowed on Friday to show an "immediate response" to any move against it by the United States and European... Published 03 Jun, 2022 06:25pm
World Israel sees Iran nuclear deal ‘shortly,’ warns it will be weak OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said Sunday that Iran may “shortly” agree a new... Published 21 Feb, 2022 07:25am
World Qatar's top envoy visits Iran as Tehran and Washington consider direct nuclear talks DUBAI: Qatar's top diplomat visited Iran on Thursday, Iranian state media reported, days before Qatar's ruling emir... Published 27 Jan, 2022 08:46pm
World Iran nuclear talks proceeding too slowly, says France PARIS: International negotiations on Iran's nuclear activities are proceeding so slowly that they are unlikely to... Published 12 Jan, 2022 10:18am
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