Iran nuclear programme

US slaps sanctions on 12 entities in connection with Iran nuclear programme

The sanctions were announced after Tehran announced earlier this month it will increase its levels of enriched uranium that can be used for bomb fuel.

Jul 19, 2019, 07:09 AM IST

Donald Trump warns Iran of 'severe consequences' if it resumes nuclear programme

I would advise Iran not to start their nuclear program, Trump said in his warning to Tehran.

May 10, 2018, 09:58 AM IST

Netanyahu warns of nuclear arms race in Middle East

Israeli PM has warned that failure to limit Iran's nuclear programme will have serious consequences. 

Mar 11, 2018, 22:54 PM IST

Iran backs India's UNSC bid, says 'we stand together' in fighting terrorism

Visiting Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Friday called for giving veto rights to India, which, he described as a peace-loving country of over one billion people.

Feb 17, 2018, 18:40 PM IST

Iran deal compliance so far 'strong': US envoy

Washington's UN ambassador Samantha Power said today that compliance with the Iran nuclear deal was so far "strong", but warned Tehran was still helping fuel conflict and remained a threat.

Feb 16, 2016, 03:06 AM IST

Iran says new US sanctions illegitimate, points to Washington's arms sales

Iran said on Monday new U.S. sanctions imposed on the Islamic Republic`s ballistic missile programme were illegitimate because of Washington`s arms sales in the Middle East.

Jan 18, 2016, 13:07 PM IST

Iran leader endorses nuclear deal despite 'ambiguities'

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday endorsed the country's nuclear deal with world powers but said "ambiguities" in the agreement must be guarded against.

Oct 21, 2015, 20:00 PM IST