Iran`s new charge d`affaires to UK to visit London this week

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 18:11

Iran`s new envoy to Britain is to make his first visit to London this week, British Foreign Secretary William Hague said on Wednesday, as ties thaw between the two countries.

Lavrov due in Iran for nuclear talks, Syria

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 19:23

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was due in Tehran today evening for talks that officials said would focus on bilateral ties, a landmark nuclear deal and plans for a Syria peace conference.

Mandela funeral could `trap` Rouhani: Iran media

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 16:04

The funeral service of Nelson Mandela could be a "trap" for Iranian President Hassan Rouhani because he could run into US President Barack Obama, a hardline Iranian daily warned Sunday.

My daughter Akshara must find her own way: Sarika

Last Updated: Sunday, December 8, 2013, 12:25

Sarika is excited about her younger daughter Akshara Haasan`s acting debut. But the star mom doesn`t want to share any tips with her as she believes the latter should find her own way.

Hassan Rouhani defends Iran`s interim nuclear deal

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 15:58

Iran`s president has defended an interim nuclear deal reached with world powers last month that eases some sanctions in return for a halt to parts of the Islamic Republic`s uranium enrichment programme, saying improving the economy is as important as maintaining a peaceful nuclear programme.

Hezbollah says Israel killed top leader near Beirut

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 13:03

Hezbollah accused Israel of assassinating one of its top leaders near Beirut on Wednesday at a time of soaring sectarian tensions in Lebanon linked to the civil war in neighbouring Syria.

Hezbollah says Saudi behind blasts at Iran`s Beirut embassy

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 11:29

Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah has blamed Saudi Arabia for a twin suicide attack on the Iranian embassy in Beirut that killed 25 people last month.

Rouhani says `long` way to final Iran nuclear deal

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 27, 2013, 12:33

Iran`s President Hassan Rouhani hailed a landmark interim nuclear deal reached with world powers this week as the right step in a "long" journey to a comprehensive accord.

The historic phone call that led to US-Iran thaw

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 27, 2013, 12:27

After seeing off Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh after their summit meeting in September, President Barack Obama hurried back to his Oval office in the White House to make a historic phone call.

Iran leaders hail nuclear deal with world powers

Last Updated: Sunday, November 24, 2013, 19:07

Iran`s leaders hailed the interim nuclear deal struck with world powers on Sunday as recognition of its "right" to enrich uranium and the start of an end to punishing sanctions.

Geneva accord first step at trust building: Iran President

Last Updated: Sunday, November 24, 2013, 16:30

Iranian President Hassan Rowhani said Sunday that the Geneva agreement is the first step towards building confidence between Iran and the world powers.