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13th March, 2013
Iran plans suing Hollywood over ‘Argo’
Iran is planning to sue Hollywood over the Oscar-winning ''Argo'' because of the movie's allegedly ''unrealistic portrayal'' of the country, Iranian media reported.
Iran is planning to sue Hollywood over the Oscar-winning ''Argo'' because of the movie's allegedly ''unrealistic portrayal'' of the country, Iranian media reported.
4th February, 2013
Iran announces nuclear talks; open to ‘authentic’ US meet
Iran on Sunday announced fresh talks with world powers on its nuclear drive, saying it was open to an offer from the US for two-way discussions.
Iran on Sunday announced fresh talks with world powers on its nuclear drive, saying it was open to an offer from the US for two-way discussions.
2nd February, 2013
US would hold direct talks if Iran serious, says Biden
Biden told an international security conference that “there is still time, there is still space for diplomacy backed by pressure to succeed.”
Biden told an international security conference that “there is still time, there is still space for diplomacy backed by pressure to succeed.”
14th December, 2012
US slaps more sanctions on Iranian nuclear experts
US State Department and Treasury have barred American businesses from conducting any business with the designated firms and individuals under sanctions.
US State Department and Treasury have barred American businesses from conducting any business with the designated firms and individuals under sanctions.
4th December, 2012
Iran ‘captures’ US spy drone over Gulf waters
Iranian Revolutionary Guards claimed the drone was "performing reconnaissance and gathering intel", and "was captured as soon as it entered Iranian airspace.”
Iranian Revolutionary Guards claimed the drone was "performing reconnaissance and gathering intel", and "was captured as soon as it entered Iranian airspace.”
9th October, 2012
Iran to complete the bomb in 10 months
The United States would have about a year to take action if Iran decided to build a nuclear weapon.
The United States would have about a year to take action if Iran decided to build a nuclear weapon.
8th May, 2012
Iran an important oil source, India tells US
Moreover, Clinton said the US was discussing with India how to find alternative sources for energy needs.
Moreover, Clinton said the US was discussing with India how to find alternative sources for energy needs.
11th March, 2012
Iran tells West to drop ‘bullying’ tone
TEHRAN: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Sunday that the West should drop its “bullying” stance against his country and insisted that sanctions imposed over…
TEHRAN: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Sunday that the West should drop its “bullying” stance against his country and insisted that sanctions imposed over…
6th March, 2012
We don’t need to decide now on Iran: Obama
Iran is “feeling the bite” of international sanctions imposed over its failure to curb its suspect nuclear program, US President Barack Obama said on Tuesday.
Iran is “feeling the bite” of international sanctions imposed over its failure to curb its suspect nuclear program, US President Barack Obama said on Tuesday.
28th February, 2012
US praises Oscar win for Iranian director
WASHINGTON: The United States, long at loggerheads with Iran over its nuclear aims and crackdown on political dissent, praised Iranian film director Asghar Farhadi for…
WASHINGTON: The United States, long at loggerheads with Iran over its nuclear aims and crackdown on political dissent, praised Iranian film director Asghar Farhadi for…
15th February, 2012
No decision yet from Israel on Iran: Panetta
US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta on Tuesday said he does not think Israel has made a decision to launch a military strike on Iran to thwart its nuclear ambitions.
US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta on Tuesday said he does not think Israel has made a decision to launch a military strike on Iran to thwart its nuclear ambitions.
7th February, 2012
Iraqi businessmen shy away from Iranian currency
BAGHDAD: Huge numbers of Iranian pilgrims visit Shia holy places in Iraq each year, but businesses have grown wary of transactions in the Islamic republic’s…
BAGHDAD: Huge numbers of Iranian pilgrims visit Shia holy places in Iraq each year, but businesses have grown wary of transactions in the Islamic republic’s…
7th January, 2012
Iran welcomes US rescue of sailors from pirates
TEHRAN: Iran’s government on Saturday welcomed the US Navy’s rescue of 13 Iranian fishermen held by pirates, calling it a positive humanitarian gesture. US officials…
TEHRAN: Iran’s government on Saturday welcomed the US Navy’s rescue of 13 Iranian fishermen held by pirates, calling it a positive humanitarian gesture. US officials…
6th January, 2012
As sanctions bite, Iran feels the pain
The latest US sanctions on Iran have exposed both the depth of the country's economic pain and new fault lines within the government.
The latest US sanctions on Iran have exposed both the depth of the country's economic pain and new fault lines within the government.
3rd January, 2012
Iran military warns US aircraft carrier away from Gulf
A US aircaft carrier currently deployed in the Middle East should not return to its base in the Gulf, the head of Iran's armed forces declared Tuesday, saying there would be no repeat warning.
A US aircaft carrier currently deployed in the Middle East should not return to its base in the Gulf, the head of Iran's armed forces declared Tuesday, saying there would be no repeat warning.
12th December, 2011
Obama asks Iran to return downed US drone
“We have asked for it back. We'll see how the Iranians respond,” Obama said during a joint news conference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki.
“We have asked for it back. We'll see how the Iranians respond,” Obama said during a joint news conference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki.
8th December, 2011
Drone row suggests US stepping up Iran watch: reports
Times reported the drone was part of the secret intelligence-collection efforts against Iran, but the crash effectively blew the cover.
Times reported the drone was part of the secret intelligence-collection efforts against Iran, but the crash effectively blew the cover.
14th November, 2011
Obama says world united against Iran
US President Barack Obama said Sunday that the world was united in opposing Iran's nuclear program and that Washington would consult China and Russia, which oppose new sanctions, on new ways to pressure Tehran.
US President Barack Obama said Sunday that the world was united in opposing Iran's nuclear program and that Washington would consult China and Russia, which oppose new sanctions, on new ways to pressure Tehran.
10th November, 2011
UN warns against force in Iran nuclear standoff
“The secretary-general reiterates his belief that a negotiated rather than a military solution is the only way to resolve this issue,” said UN spokesman Martin Nesirky.
“The secretary-general reiterates his belief that a negotiated rather than a military solution is the only way to resolve this issue,” said UN spokesman Martin Nesirky.
10th November, 2011
Soviet scientist denies helping Iran develop atomic bomb
A Soviet scientist has denied being the brains behind the Iran’s nuclear programme, despite the US media reports that he has helped put Tehran on…
A Soviet scientist has denied being the brains behind the Iran’s nuclear programme, despite the US media reports that he has helped put Tehran on…
