Iran nuclear deal

In final step, top Iranian council approves nuclear deal

A senior council of Iranian clerics and lawyers approved implementing the landmark nuclear deal with world powers.

Oct 15, 2015, 00:16 AM IST

India must make full use of Iran nuclear deal: Pranab Mukherjee

Ahead of lifting of sanctions against Iran, President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday pressed for reviving the long talked about Iran-Pakistan-India (IPI) gas pipeline and using the Chabahar port to forge closer ties with the Persian Gulf nation.

Sep 30, 2015, 18:58 PM IST

Pope Francis addresses UN, throws weight behind Iran nuclear deal

Pope Francis on Friday threw his support behind Iran`s accord with major powers as he backed a goal of global abolition of nuclear weapons.

Sep 25, 2015, 20:25 PM IST

Iran's Rouhani says US-Iran enmity eased, but distrust will remain

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said in an interview with a US television network that aired on Sunday that Tehran and Washington "have taken the first steps" toward decreasing their enmity due to a landmark nuclear accord.

Sep 21, 2015, 11:00 AM IST

China, Iran see closer ties after nuclear deal

The foreign ministers of Iran and China -- a major buyer of Iranian oil -- signalled today that their countries will forge closer economic ties following a landmark international nuclear deal with Tehran.

Sep 15, 2015, 17:15 PM IST

India can work its own way through Iran accord: US

With the Republican-controlled US Congress failing to scuttle the landmark Iran nuclear deal, the US said it was up to India how to work its way through the accord which "is truly an international architecture."

Sep 12, 2015, 10:50 AM IST

US House votes against Iran nuclear deal

The US House of Representatives voted against a resolution backing the nuclear agreement with Iran, in a symbolic vote started by congressional Republicans who object to the deal.

Sep 12, 2015, 10:19 AM IST

Iran says US had no option except nuclear deal

Iran's foreign ministry said on Friday that the United States had no option but to strike a nuclear deal with Tehran, after a Republican bid to block the agreement failed.

Sep 12, 2015, 01:41 AM IST

US Senate Democrats block effort to kill Iran nuclear deal

US President Barack Obama achieved perhaps the greatest foreign policy victory of his six years in office on Thursday, when a Republican-backed effort to kill the Iran nuclear agreement was narrowly blocked in the US Senate, clearing the way for the deal`s implementation.

Sep 11, 2015, 09:39 AM IST

Oil prices fall further on oversupply fears

US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for September delivery was at USD 43.57, down from USD 43.87 on Friday in New York - its lowest close since March 17.

Aug 10, 2015, 10:45 AM IST

Global banks to steer clear of Iran until sanctions finally go

International banks and most insurers are likely to steer clear of dealing with Iran for some time, fearing they could face more fines from U.S. regulators despite this week`s nuclear deal between world powers and Tehran.

Jul 17, 2015, 00:15 AM IST

India to benefit from oil price fall post-Iran deal: Pradhan

International oil prices will come down with the imminent lifting of sanctions against Iran and benefit India, Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said Wednesday.

Jul 15, 2015, 14:14 PM IST

Iran's oil comeback may be later than sooner, but will still add to glut

A day after an Iran nuclear deal was finally reached oil prices edge higher as investors recognised it would take time for Tehran to raise output, but the eventual increase in its exports will add fuel to a market already plentifully supplied.

Jul 15, 2015, 11:52 AM IST

'Iran N-deal may revive long-pending gas pipelines to India'

The landmark nuclear deal reached between major world powers and Iran will lead to an increase in oil exports from the West Asian nation to India, and may revive the long-pending gas pipeline projects involving the two countries, industry body Ficci said Tuesday.

Jul 14, 2015, 22:54 PM IST

Oil prices fall as Iran, global powers reach nuclear deal

Oil prices tumbled on Tuesday as Iran and six global powers reached a nuclear deal that could see an easing of sanctions against Tehran and a gradual increase in its oil exports just as Asian economies showed further signs of weakness.

Jul 14, 2015, 12:03 PM IST