Debating next steps on Iran
The failure of the latest round of negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program will likely bring calls for changes in the American approach…
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Diplomats: New Iran-nuke agency talks agreed on
VIENNA (AP) — Two diplomats say Iran and the U.N. nuclear agency have agreed to mid-May talks focused on restarting a probe…
Kerry disappointed by recent talks with Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State John Kerry called for patience despite widespread frustration with the recent failure of negotiations between six…
West can build confidence by recognizing Iran’s N-right: Deputy FM
A senior Iranian Foreign Ministry official has expressed hope that Western powers would favor diplomacy by recognizing the county’s right to use…
From West’s tactical solution to Iran’s strategic perspective in Almaty 2
While Almaty 2 negotiations between Iran and the P5+1 group of world powers ended without reaching a conclusive result, most experts, even…
Iran-P5+1 talks should continue: Iranian, Kazakh foreign ministers
The foreign ministers of Iran and Kazakhstan have stressed the importance of continuing the negotiations between the Islamic Republic and the P5+1…
Can the Iranian nuclear dispute be resolved?
Readers who recall that four years ago a new US President seemed eager to defuse the West’s quarrel with Iran over its…
Turkish FM, EU’s Ashton discuss Iran nuclear program
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu and European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton have discussed Iran’s nuclear program, Anadolu news agency reported.…
Reframing negotiations with Iran
Despite the intense engagement between Iran and the P5+1 in Kazakhstan, we face continued deadlock. In the intermission until the next round…
Iran’s judiciary chief: Doors open for rational nuclear talks
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran’s Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani lauded Tehran’s rational and principled stance in the recent talks with the six…
Future outlook of Iran-P5+1 nuclear negotiations
What is the future outlook for the nuclear talks between Iran and the P5+1 group of world powers and will negotiations continue…
FM spokesman says Iran awaits reply from EU’s Ashton
Iranian Foreign Minister spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast has said that Iran is waiting for the reply from European Union foreign policy chief Catherine…
The utility of the Iran sanctions
Economic experts say the West’s sanctions on Iran are serving to “cripple” the Islamic Republic’s economy. Yet, as the recent P5+1 talks…
Crude higher as focus turns to Iran, inventories
Crude-oil futures edged upward in Asian trade Tuesday, extending the previous day’s gains as inflation in China eased and geopolitical tensions continued…
Iran talks yield no deal, but build confidence
NEW YORK – “We had long and intensive discussions on the issues … it became clear that the positions of the E3+3…
Iran will never bow to Western pressure: MP
A senior Iranian lawmaker says the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes is Iran’s inalienable right, stressing that the country will…
Stalled talks with Iran over nukes boost sanctions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The failure of negotiations between six world powers and Iran over its disputed nuclear program has jumpstarted the congressional…
The clock is ticking on Iran
“I will be in touch soon” was how EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton described her next contact with Iran after talks…
World powers see enough substance in Iran talks to continue
(Reuters) – World powers believe talks with Iran over its contentious nuclear program have been substantial enough for diplomacy to continue, a senior Western…
The final Almaty statement by the Islamic Republic of Iran
Iran’s top negotiator Saeed Jalili issued a statement at the end of four rounds of talks with P5+1 in Almaty. I start…
Israel more isolated in rants against Iran: Analysis
Israel is becoming increasingly isolated in its rants about setting a deadline for talks over Iran’s nuclear energy program and is ratcheting…
Iranian currency pays price for nuclear impasse
Iran’s currency suffered another steep drop after the nuclear talks in Almaty failed to achieve any palpable results. Reports from Iran indicate…
Iran nuclear stalemate sends powers to ponder consequences
The failure of Iran and the world powers to reach an interim deal over the Islamic nation’s nuclear work may increase pressure…
It’s too soon to give up on Iran
Israeli fears are not unfounded, but we are nowhere near the point where military strikes are the only option. While the eyes of…
Deep rifts exposed in latest round of Iran nuclear talks
Two days of talks in Kazakhstan between Iran and six world powers illustrated the magnitude of the diplomatic challenge ahead. Two days of…
In Turkey, Kerry says door still open on Iran nuclear talks
Iran news headlines on Sunday include US Secretary of State remarks over continuation of Iranian nuke talks; an Iranian senior lawmaker statements on effectiveness…
Iran nuclear talks at impasse but not seen over yet
AFP – Talks between world powers and Iran to find a solution to end tensions over the Iranian nuclear drive have once again…
Russia expects continuation of Iranian nuclear talks
Moscow expected Iranian nuclear talks to continue soon following the just-concluded Almaty negotiations, the foreign ministry said Saturday. Representatives of Iran and…
Lieberman: Ignore those who say to wait on Iran
Israel must ignore calls to wait when it comes to Iran’s nuclear program, former Foreign Minister AvigdorLieberman said Sunday, the eve of Holocaust Memorial…
Iranian senior lawmaker says nuclear talks effective
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A top Iranian lawmaker declared Sunday that Iran will never halt its nuclear development program, a day after…
U.S. says door still open on Iran nuclear talks
(Reuters) – Secretary of State John Kerry said on Sunday major powers would continue talks with Iran to resolve a decade-old dispute over Tehran’s…
Why Iran, West cannot reach agreement on nuclear talks
Iran and the P5+1 (the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany) met in a new round of nuclear talks April…
In latest Iran talks, success and setbacks
There is no easy way to judge the Iranian nuclear talks. Ultimately, only time will tell. But in the immediate aftermath of…
Why P5+1 ignores Israel nuclear threat
The nuclear water-boarding of Iran continues by the Western powers despite its veiled politeness. It reminds me of going through fraternity hazing…
EU: No deal reached at nuclear talks with Iran
ALMATY, Kazakhstan (AP) — Iran and six world powers failed to reach agreement Saturday on how to reduce fears that Tehran might…
Iran must be set deadline of weeks to halt enrichment: Israel
(Reuters) – A senior Israeli minister called on world powers on Sunday to set a deadline for military action of weeks to…
UK says Iran’s nuclear talks fails to achieve breakthrough
LONDON (KUNA) — Britain said nuclear negotiations between Iran and the world powers failed to achieve a breakthrough for Tehran’s nuclear program.…
P5+1 must win Iran’s trust, hostility is counterproductive – Jalili
Iran’s nuclear talks in Kazakhstan have brought no breakthrough, with Tehran urging the group of six world powers to win the trust…
U.S. official says no “breakdown” in Iran nuclear talks
ALMATY, April 6 (Reuters) – A senior U.S. official said on Saturday there had been no breakdown in nuclear negotiations with Iran,…
Unclear if new nuclear talks before Iran vote: U.S. official
(Reuters) – A senior U.S. official said on Saturday it was unclear whether a new round of nuclear talks with Iran could be held…