Next Iran nuclear talks set for February 18 in Vienna

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 06:27

World powers will hold their next talks on Tehran`s contested nuclear programme on February 18, top Iranian and European Union diplomats have agreed during talks.

Iran rejects Obama boast that sanctions forced nuclear deal

Last Updated: Thursday, January 30, 2014, 18:15

Iran on Thursday dismissed as "unrealistic and unconstructive" comments by US President Barack Obama that international sanctions linked to its nuclear programme had forced Tehran to the negotiating table.

Interim deal set Iran`s nuclear drive back by six weeks: Netanyahu

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 04:42

Israel has threatened to use force if necessary to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons, which the Jewish state sees as a mortal threat.

Venue for next round of N-talks not final: Iran

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 15:45

The venue for the next round of the nuclear negotiations between Iran and the six world powers has not been finalised, said an official.

Talks on Iran nuclear deal expected in NY in Feb: Officials

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 03:07

The first round of talks between Iran and six world powers on a long-term deal for Tehran to curb parts of its nuclear program in exchange for a gradual end to sanctions is expected to take place next month in New York, Western officials said on Monday.

Iran nuclear talks to resume February in New York: Report

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 20:40

Iran and world powers are to resume talks next month in New York on reaching a long-term nuclear deal, a source close to the negotiations said on Monday.

Iran says nuclear talks to resume next month

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 02:31

Iran`s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Saturday that talks with world powers on reaching a long-term nuclear deal will resume next month.

UN nuclear agency board endorses Iran deal

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 00:40

Nations of UN atomic agency endorsed agency`s role as organisation monitoring Iran`s compliance with landmark nuclear deal, and its head said he was encouraged by their readiness to fund operation.

Talks with Iran over nuclear program face dilemma

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 14:08

Vast differences between Iran and the six-nation coalition seeking to dismantle the Islamic republic`s nuclear program may lead to another short-term deal.

Iran woos global investors; says no desire for nuclear weapons

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 20:58

Energy-rich Iran on Thursday sought to allay fears over its controversial nuclear programme and invited global investors to visit the nation to explore opportunities in its bid to normalise relations with the West.

Iran`s nuclear stockpile may rise for now despite deal with powers

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 19:22

An apparent delay in Iran`s building of a nuclear conversion plant suggests its stockpile of low-enriched uranium (LEU) gas will grow for a while longer, despite Tehran`s deal with world powers to curb its disputed atomic activity.

Iran nuclear deal does not halt its bomb bid: Israel PM

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 21:08

An international agreement to halt Iran`s nuclear programme, which went into force on Tuesday, will not halt Tehran from pursuing its bid to build military atomic capability, Israel`s prime minister said.