US President Barack Obama says Washington recognizes Irans right to peaceful nuclear energy in his Nowruz message to congratulate Iranians on the eve of the Persian calendar New Year. We recognize Irans right to peaceful nuclear energy consistent with Irans nuclear obligations, Obama said in the video message posted on Saturday, in reference to ...

(Reuters) - PresidentBarack Obamasent a video message to Iranians on Thursday to say there is a chance to reach a nuclear agreement withIranif Tehran takes verifiable steps to assure the West its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes only. "I'm under no illusions. This will be difficult," Obama said in amessageto mark the Iranian holiday Nowruz....

TEHRAN For centuries, Nowruz has been the traditional Persian new year, a holiday for family. But, in recent years, its alsobecome a political opportunity. On Monday, President Obama released his annual Nowruz video, in which he marked the holiday by speaking directly to Iranian citizens. He discussed his hope forrenewed diplomatic and trade ties ...