Iran news

US restores sanctions waiver to Iran with nuclear talks in final phase

February 05, 2022 1:54 pm

The waivers had allowed Russian, Chinese and European companies to carry out non-proliferation work to effectively make it harder for Iranian nuclear sites to be used for weapons development.

Iran: Former vice president sentenced to 30 months in prison

December 06, 2020 1:30 pm

Shahindokht Molaverdi, Iran's former vice president for women's affairs, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison after being accused of leaking classified information to foreign parties.

Pro-government rallies in Iran after days of protest, unrest

January 03, 2018 7:27 pm

Official and semi-official media did not immediately offer new details of the unrest Wednesday.

Iran confirms nuclear negotiator imprisoned for spying

October 08, 2017 7:43 pm

"Mr Abdolrasoul Dorri Esfahani... was among some who were accused of spying and providing information for foreigners and had links with two espionage services," said judiciary spokesman Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei

Keen to remove restrictions on banking with India,says Iran at World Trade Organization summit

December 04, 2013 5:33 pm

Trade without removing banking restrictions will not grow: Iran industry minister

Iran deal first step towards comprehensive solution: Obama

November 24, 2013 12:11 pm

Under the deal,Iran has agreed to halt all enrichment above five per cent.

Violating international obligation,Iran forcefully deporting refugees back to Afghanistan

November 20, 2013 6:31 pm

Human Rights Watch estimated 2 million Afghan refugees in Iran,many undocumented.

Iranian minister blames West for n-talks breakdown

November 13, 2013 12:28 am

Deal struck on wider UN inspections of Iran n-sites

November 12, 2013 1:10 am

Khamenei not optimistic but backs Iran nuclear talks

November 03, 2013 4:23 pm

No one should see our negotiating team as compromisers: Khamenei.