Nuclear Program Of Iran

Build global confidence in nuke programme: UN chief to Iran

UN chief Ban Ki-moon today asked Iran to build "international confidence" in its nuclear programme by fully complying with the global obligations under NPT and cooperating with IAEA.

Chances at diplomatic solution of Iran nuke policy shrinking: US

Stating that the window of opportunity for Iran to reach a diplomatic solution over its nuclear programme is 'shrinking', the US has warned that it has all the options on its table to stop Tehran from acquiring atomic weapons.

Iran says it wants 'win-win' in nuclear talks

Iran's Foreign Minister says his country wants there to be a "win-win" outcome in talks with world powers over its nuclear program.

US law on Iran sanctions to hit Pak financial bodies

Pakistan's financial bodies are set to bear the brunt of the strict US law on Iran sanctions which came into force today, as the country was not granted the necessary waiver extended so far to India and 19 others.

Iran says it seeks EU engagement, not stand-off

Iran urged the European Union to reconsider an embargo on Iranian oil that comes into effect on 1st July, saying it wanted engagement and not confrontation with the bloc.

Iran to EU: Oil embargo will impact nuclear talks

Iran says the EU embargo on its oil sales will have "a negative impact" on Tehran's negotiations with world powers over its controversial nuclear programme.

World powers resume nuclear talks with Iran

World powers will seek to avert a collapse of diplomacy over Iran's nuclear programme at talks starting in Moscow on Monday, hoping to win concessions from Tehran and forestall a potential new war in the Middle East.

US fully understands India's oil dependence on Iran: Krishna

Iran has been an important source of fulfilling India's oil requirements and United States "fully understands" it, External Affairs Minister SM Krishna said.

Iran denies UN reports of demolitions in nuke base

Iran's military is denying claims by the UN's nuclear watchdog that it demolished buildings at a base in a suspected attempt to cover up nuclear testing, the state media reported today.

US 'disappointed' after Iran-IAEA atom talks fail

The IAEA and Iran failed at talks on Friday to unblock an investigation into suspected atom bomb research by the Islamic state.