Iran deal tantalisingly close but US faces new hurdles
This is a tougher deal to sell than the 2015 deal in that this time around there are no illusions that it will serve to moderate Iranian behaviour or lead to greater U.S.-Iran cooperation.
Aug 19, 2022, 12:30 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
Progress made in Vienna at Iran nuclear talks, says top diplomats
Donald Trump also restored and augmented sanctions to try to force Iran into renegotiating the pact with more concessions.
Jun 21, 2021, 00:13 AM IST
Iran nuclear deal at risk as UN council prepares to vote on arms embargo
The embargo is due to expire in October under a 2015 deal among Iran, Russia, China, Germany, Britain, France and the United States that prevents Tehran from developing nuclear weapons in return for sanctions relief.
Aug 11, 2020, 07:34 AM IST
Iran says nuclear deal 'not dead yet' despite commitment roll back
Iran said on Sunday (January 5) it was taking a further step back from its commitments, although it also said it would continue to cooperate with the UN nuclear watchdog. Its announcement coincided with a major escalation of tensions with Washington following the US killing of top Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani in a drone strike on Friday in Baghdad.
Jan 07, 2020, 18:34 PM IST
Donald Trump scrapped Iran nuclear deal just to irk Barack Obama: Leaked memo
A leaked memo from UK's former ambassador to the US claims that Donald Trump had pulled out of the Iran nuclear deal for 'personality reasons'.
Jul 14, 2019, 08:37 AM IST
Germany, France, UK, EU urge Iran to revert to upholding nuclear deal
"Iran has stated that it wants to remain within the JCPoA. It must act accordingly by reversing these activities and returning to full JCPoA compliance without delay," they added.
Jul 09, 2019, 21:07 PM IST
Iran foreign minister to meet Sushma Swaraj today with focus on nuclear deal
The Iranian foreign ministry in a release said, "Iranian Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, will travel to the Indian capital of New Delhi..to hold talks with Indian officials."
May 14, 2019, 06:26 AM IST
Donald Trump uses Game of Thrones meme to target Iran
Winter is coming. So are sanctions!
Nov 03, 2018, 07:00 AM IST
Pakistan expresses support for Iran's stand on nuclear deal
Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif is in Pakistan and held talks with his counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi.
Aug 31, 2018, 21:41 PM IST
US withdrawal from Iran nuclear deal benefits no one: Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, who`s on a visit here on Wednesday, said that no one will get benefits from US withdrawal from the nuclear deal.
Jul 05, 2018, 07:19 AM 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 to impose 'strongest sanctions in history' on Iran
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned Tehran would be hit with the "strongest sanctions in history" and cautioned European firms against continuing to do business with it.
May 22, 2018, 12:22 PM IST
Iran says EU promising to salvage nuclear deal despite Trump move
Iran`s nuclear chief Ali Akbar Salehi has said his country hoped the EU would manage to salvage the 2015 deal, in which Tehran agreed to curb its nuclear programme in return for the lifting of most Western sanctions.
May 19, 2018, 22:13 PM 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
Iran President Hassan Rouhani seen as lame duck after US counterpart Trump ditches deal
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani put his political life on the line to champion a nuclear deal with Western powers in the face of fierce opposition from hardliners at home.
May 10, 2018, 06:21 AM 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
US walks out of 'one-sided' Iran nuclear deal, risks conflict in Middle East and alienating allies
Former US President Barack Obama, who forged the deal in association with others, said that Trump`s decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal, was "misguided."
May 09, 2018, 06:52 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
