Frances Laurent Fabius seeks robust nuclear deal with Iran
French Foreign MinisterLaurent Fabiuson Saturday said he hopes a robust nuclear agreement can be sealed with Iran but that any deal must include real transparency on Irans future nuclear activities and a control mechanism to ensure Tehran sticks by its promises.
Serious will required to curb violence in Middle East: UN envoy
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Iran to the United Nations Gholamali Khoshroo condemned sectarian and ethnically-motivated violence sweeping the Middle East saying fighting the menace demands serious and comprehensive determination.
Nuclear sanctions, R&D are disputed issues: Official
A senior member of Iranian negotiating team said there has been some progress in the nuclear talks during the past three days, but there are still some differences on anti-Iran sanctions and nuclear research and development.
Iran at the heart of Egypts Arab Summit
The headline agenda of the Arab Summit, opening today in Sharm El-Sheikh, is almost entirely focused on Irans expanding regional influence amid grave developments in Yemen and Saudi fears.
Obama, Merkel committed to reaching deal with Iran
The White House announced that Obama and Merkel discussed over the telephone the ongoing negotiations with Iran concerning its nuclear program, and reaffirmed their readiness to reach a long-term deal.