Iran's show of power amid nuclear deal tension
Iran conducted war drills amid tensions with the US over the nuclear program. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard displayed ground, air, and naval power in this five-day exercise. This show of power by Iran is being considered as a direct challenge for America and Israel.
Dec 22, 2021, 12:18 PM IST
US and Iran voice pessimism about reviving nuclear deal
"I have to tell you, recent moves, recent rhetoric, don`t give us a lot of cause for ... optimism," US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told reporters in Stockholm, saying he could judge in a day or so if Iran would engage in good faith.
Dec 02, 2021, 23:42 PM IST
Iran's Zarif says there won't be a better nuclear deal than 2015 accord
World powers will not be able to negotiate a better deal with Iran than the landmark 2015 nuclear deal, Iran`s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif tweeted on Monday.
Jul 08, 2019, 20:41 PM IST
US could turn up heat further as Iran ratchets up tensions with higher enrichment
Iran says it is ready to 'enrich uranium at any level and with any amount', a step that could further infuriate the Donald Trump administration and have major implications for the global economy and peace.
Jul 08, 2019, 06:59 AM IST
Iran announces breach of 2015 nuclear deal, to raise uranium enrichment limit beyond agreed levels
Long-tense relations between Tehran and Washington had taken a turn for the worse in May 2018 when Donald Trump pulled out of the 2015 nuclear deal reached before he took office, and reimposed sanctions.
Jul 07, 2019, 13:16 PM IST
Iran to lift uranium enrichment to 5%, above level in 2015 deal: official
The declaration comes at a time of sharply increased U.S.-Iranian confrontation, a year after Washington quit the pact and reimposed sanctions that had been lifted under the accord in exchange for Tehran curbing its nuclear work.
Jul 07, 2019, 09:51 AM IST
France urges Iran to reverse nuclear move, China hits at US pressure
China said it regretted Iran`s move but urged all parties to exercise restraint and said the U.S. policy of increasing pressure on Iran was the "root cause of the current tensions".
Jul 02, 2019, 20:35 PM IST
US President Donald Trump says Iran nuclear deal possible as sanctions bite
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday a deal with Iran on its nuclear programme was possible, crediting economic sanctions for curbing activities Washington has said are behind a spate of attacks in the Middle East.
May 27, 2019, 16:52 PM IST
EU rejects any ultimatums after Iran's move on nuclear deal
After Tehran`s announcement and threat to take more action that could violate the 2015 nuclear deal, US imposed new sanctions on Iran, targeting revues from exports of its industrial metals.
May 09, 2019, 14:33 PM IST
Sushma Swaraj holds talks with her Iranian counterpart Javad Zarif, says India only recognises UN sanctions
The US in May 2018 pulled out from the landmark Iran nuclear deal of 2015 under which Tehran had agreed to stop its sensitive nuclear activities in return for the lifting of crippling economic sanctions. Announcing the decision, President Donald Trump had reimposed sanctions against Iran which were suspended after the nuclear deal was finalised three years back.
US threatens 'strongest' sanctions on Iran, seeks sweeping change
Weeks after the United States pulled out of an international nuclear deal with Iran, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Monday spelt out a hardline approach towards the Islamic Republic.
May 22, 2018, 00:49 AM IST
Talks with President Vladimir Putin will strengthen special and privileged strategic partnership between India and Russia: PM Narendra Modi
PM Modi is travelling to Russia at President Putin's invitation for an informal summit in Sochi.
May 20, 2018, 19:17 PM IST
Countries that continue to deal with Iran could face US sanctions: National Security Advisor John Bolton
Europeans are going to face the effect of US sanctions already because much of what they'd like to sell to Iran involves US technology for which the licenses will not be available, the Trump administration said on Sunday.
May 13, 2018, 23:58 PM IST
Iran turns to diplomacy amid high regional tensions
After US pulled out of a nuclear deal with Iran, Tehran is on the path of reaching out to countries like China, Russia and major European powers.
May 11, 2018, 18:25 PM IST
Fear, loathing and dismay in Iran as Trump exits nuclear deal
President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that the United States was withdrawing from the nuclear deal and reimposing sanctions on Iran.
May 10, 2018, 00:17 AM IST
Donald Trump pulls US from Iran nuclear deal, to revive sanctions
The 2015 deal, worked out by the United States, five other international powers and Iran, eased sanctions on Iran in exchange for Tehran limiting its nuclear programme.
May 09, 2018, 00:44 AM IST
Donald Trump announces US withdrawal from nuclear deal with Iran, alienates European allies
The fallout of the announcement could be in the form of conflict in the West Asia region and soaring global oil prices.
May 08, 2018, 23:55 PM IST
Donald Trump to announce decision on Iran nuclear deal; we are prepared, says Tehran
The Iran deal, negotiated during the administration of Barack Obama, eased economic sanctions on Iran in exchange for Tehran limiting its nuclear program.
May 08, 2018, 18:13 PM IST
Iran calls Netanyahu 'infamous liar' over nuclear allegations
Iran on Tuesday branded Israeli PM an "infamous liar" over his allegations of a secret Iranian nuclear weapons programme.
May 02, 2018, 00:53 AM IST
Trump, Macron call for new nuclear deal with Iran
French President and his American counterpart called jointly on Tuesday for a new nuclear deal with Iran.
Apr 25, 2018, 00:21 AM IST
