EU poised to suspend some sanctions on Iran

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 23:44

Sometime between breakfast and lunchtime Monday, a message will arrive in Belgium`s capital that should set in motion an international diplomatic machine.

India may cut Iranian oil imports by 15% y/y in 2014/15

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 16:30

India may cut Iranian oil imports by 15 percent in 2014/15 from the current fiscal year`s target, if western sanctions on Iran are not eased and the situation remains the same, a senior oil ministry official said on Tuesday.

White House won`t predict Iran sanctions vote

Last Updated: Saturday, January 11, 2014, 04:04

The White House declined Friday to renew its previous prediction that a Senate bill slapping new sanctions on Iran, which it fears could scupper nuclear talks, would not pass the Senate.

Iran, Russia negotiating big oil-for-goods deal: Report

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 16:20

Iran and Russia are negotiating an oil-for-goods swap that would let Iran lift oil exports substantially, in defiance of the Western sanctions that helped force Tehran in November to agree a preliminary deal to end its nuclear programme.

Obama, Congress locked in Iran sanctions dispute

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 14:12

The Obama administration enters the year locked in a battle with Congress over whether to go ahead with new economic sanctions against Iran.

`No need` for new Iran sanctions: Obama

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 09:42

US President Barack Obama has said there is no need to impose new sanctions on Iran because current negotiations have a good chance to halt the country`s controversial nuclear programme which has been a challenge to America`s security for over a decade.

US sanctions al Qaida supporters

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 14:00

The US yesterday imposed sanctions on two al Qaeda supporters and added militants to its lists of terrorists.

Iran halts nuclear talks after US blacklist move: State media

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 15:29

Iranian negotiators halted nuclear talks with major powers to return to Tehran for consultations after Washington blacklisted a dozen companies and individuals for evading US sanctions, state media reported.

US weighs Ukraine sanctions, warns against military force

Last Updated: Thursday, December 12, 2013, 11:11

The United States is considering a range of options to respond to Ukraine`s crackdown on opposition protests, including possible sanctions, the State Department said .

Decade after arrest, Saddam legacy looms over Iraq

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 13:14

A decade after Saddam Hussein`s arrest, the now-executed Iraqi dictator`s legacy of conflicts, sanctions and repression still exact a heavy toll on the country.

US Congress urged not to pass any new sanctions on Iran

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 09:42

The Obama Administration has urged the US Congress to hold off on new sanctions against Iran as this could jeopardise the recently negotiated deal on the Iranian nuclear weapons program.