Posts Tagged ‘Iran’

Iran enrichment ‘at higher level’

Friday, May 25th, 2012

Iran has enriched uranium at more than 20% at its Fordo nuclear site, a confidential report by the UN nuclear watchdog suggests.

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Iran, world powers to keep talking, but no progress on a deal

Thursday, May 24th, 2012

BAGHDAD — A faltering diplomatic effort to persuade Iran to curtail its nuclear program was salvaged Thursday by an agreement to hold further talks next month in Moscow, concluding two days of negotiations that exposed the difficulty of bridging the chasm between Tehran’s ambitions and the West’s demands. Read full article > >

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Iran Nuclear Talks Are Extended Into Second Day

Thursday, May 24th, 2012

Iran expressed doubts on whether a new round of talks on its nuclear program would make sense, diplomats said.

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Extra day for Iran nuclear talks

Thursday, May 24th, 2012

Talks in Baghdad on Iran’s controversial nuclear programme go into a second unscheduled day after diplomats fail to reach agreement.

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Powers begin Iran nuclear talks

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012

A group of six world powers begin fresh talks with Iran in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, about Tehran’s controversial nuclear programme.

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Nuclear talks begin in Baghdad, a day after U.N. watchdog says deal with Iran is near

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012

BAGHDAD-World powers began a fresh round of talks with Iran on Wednesday amid hopes of progress toward a deal on Tehran’s disputed nuclear program that could help lift the threat of war hanging over the Middle East. Read full article > >

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Global Powers and Iran Meet in Baghdad

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012

Leaders from the United States and five other countries resumed talks with Iran a day after Tehran signaled willingness to allow potentially intrusive inspections of military facilities.

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Ministers discuss war in Middle East

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012

Senior ministers are discussing a war in Iran

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Abductions raise Lebanon tension

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

Tensions rise after rebels in northern Syria kidnap 13 Lebanese Shia pilgrims on their way home from visiting holy sites in Iran.

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Iran, U.N. reported close to deal to unveil past nuclear research

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

Iran and the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency are near agreement on a plan that could lift the veil on some of the Islamic Republic’s past nuclear research, U.N. officials said Tuesday in an announcement that raised hopes for a more comprehensive nuclear accord when Iranian officials meet with six world powers later in the week. Read full article > >

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Nuclear watchdog eyes Iran deal

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

The head of the UN nuclear watchdog says they are close to signing a deal with Iran on an investigation into its atomic activity, after talks in Tehran.

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U.N. Nuclear Monitor Says Deal With Iran Is Near

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

The leader of the United Nations agency said on Tuesday that he expects to sign a deal “quite soon” on an inquiry into potential military applications of Tehran’s nuclear program.

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US targets tougher Iran sanctions

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

The US Senate approves a bill to tighten sanctions against Iran in a bid to force Tehran to abandon its nuclear programme.

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Iran sanctions get unanimous Senate OK

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

The U.S. Senate unanimously voted to tighten sanctions on Iran on Monday, three days after a dispute over including the threat of American force stalled the legislation.

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Iran sacks ‘pool abuse’ diplomat

Monday, May 21st, 2012

The Iranian Foreign Ministry announces it had dismissed a diplomat accused of molesting girls at a swimming pool in Brasilia.

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