As ties warm, EU parliament delegation visits Iran

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 15:31

A European Parliament delegation has arrived in Iran, the first visit to Tehran by the EU`s legislative institution in more than six years.

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.

Iran diplomacy must be backed by military power: US

Last Updated: Sunday, December 8, 2013, 00:18

Diplomacy with Iran must be backed up by US military might, Pentagon chief Chuck Hagel said Saturday in a speech addressed to Gulf allies anxious over a nuclear deal with Tehran.

IAEA inspectors to arrive in Iran

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 16:18

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors will arrive in Iran Saturday to check the Arak heavy water plant.

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.

Determined to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapon: Obama

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 12:59

The US along with its ally Israel is determined to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, President Barack Obama has said, defending his nuclear diplomacy with Tehran.

Iraq PM in talks on Syria during Iran trip

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 22:32

Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki arrived in Iran on Wednesday, state television reported, for two days of talks that will also focus on the conflict raging in Syria.

Iran has final say on nuclear enrichment: Javad Zarif

Last Updated: Saturday, November 30, 2013, 16:01

Iran will decide the level of uranium enrichment in its nuclear programme based on its energy and other civilian needs, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said in remarks reported on Saturday.

No dismantling of Iran nuclear facilities: Rouhani

Last Updated: Saturday, November 30, 2013, 10:27

Iran will not dismantle its nuclear facilities, President Hasan Rouhani said in an interview with The Financial Times after a historic deal between Tehran and world powers.

IAEA needs more money to help implement Iran nuclear deal

Last Updated: Friday, November 29, 2013, 10:23

The UN atomic watchdog will probably need more money to verify the implementation of a landmark nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers, its chief said on Thursday, and it would take some time to prepare for the task.

Indian team to visit Iran to discuss oil payment mechanism

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 27, 2013, 18:41

India will shortly send a delegation to Iran to discuss oil payment mechanism after the historic accord between western super powers and the Persian Gulf state made it easier to import crude oil.

Is Iran borrowing North Korea`s nuclear playbook?

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 27, 2013, 13:29

Under the agreement sealed in Geneva on Sunday, Iran undertook to brake its nuclear drive for the next six months in exchange for limited sanctions relief.