Latest in Tag: iran Highlight
Latest in Tag: iran
Crushed hopes in Egypt become art in New York
Iranian artist Shirin Neshatâs New York exhibition focuses on Egypt
Next Iran nuclear talks set for February 18 in Vienna
Iran has insisted repeatedly that its nuclear programme is peaceful, but in an atmosphere of complete distrust, the West applied ever tighter sanctions seriously impacting its economy.
Turkey PM to visit Iran to expand ties
AFP â Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is due in Tehran Tuesday evening, as both countries seek to expand economic ties and hold talks on the Syrian civil war, an Iranian official said. Iran is a main ally of Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, while Turkey supports the rebels seeking to oust Assad, and relations …
Iran eyes revival of key gas sector
Iran struggled to fill the vacuum after the departure of France’s Total, Spain’s Repson and the Royal Dutch Shell, and efforts to continue development through state-owned and quasi-private companies had mixed success.
Iran says no need for UN watchdog office in Tehran
IAEA chief Yukiya Amano said on Friday he might seek Iranâs permission for a Tehran office for inspectors.
Oil prices rise on Libya output doubts, demand outlook
The latest crisis erupted in July, when security guards at key oil terminals shut them down, accusing the authorities of corruption and demanding a more equitable distribution of oil revenues.
Saudi rejects Iranâs participation in Syria talks
Iran, a key backer of Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad and Saudi Arabiaâs regional arch foe, said Monday that it will attend the peace talks but without preconditions.
Mansour in Greece as part of first EU trip
Egypt and Greece seeking to enhance political and economic relations
US expects UN to withdraw Iran invite to Syria talks
AFP– Washington is in talks with the UN over the surprise invitation of Iran to Syria peace talks and expects the invite to be withdrawn, a US official said Sunday. Iran has “never endorsed the Geneva I communique” which calls for a transitional government in Syria and “we expect the invitation will be rescinded,” a …
Withdraw Iran invite or we snub talks: Syria opposition
AFP – Syria’s opposition National Coalition will not attend peace talks in Switzerland beginning Wednesday if an invitiation to Iran is not withdrawn by Monday night, a Coalition member told AFP. “By 1900 GMT, they have to confirm that Iran is not invited to the conference or we will not attend,” said Hadi AlBahra, insisting …
Iran diplomat fatally wounded in Yemen shooting: Medic
Nobody at the Iranian embassy was immediately available for comment but other diplomats said the victim was an embassy security officer.
EU ready to resume business with Iran on Jan 20: sources
AFP –Â The European Union will begin lifting sanctions against Iran on Monday, January 20, the minute it receives word that Tehran has begun implementing a deal to curb its nuclear programme. EU foreign ministers will announce the move in Brussels as soon as inspectors from the UN’s nuclear watchdog, the IAEA, confirm that Iran has …
Syriaâs Assad slams Saudi ideology as âthreat to worldâ
The comments came amid ongoing tensions between Syria and Saudi Arabia, which are fiercely opposed to each other.
Oil price gains capped by prospect of Iran supplies
Brent North crude for February firmed two cents to stand at $106.77 in London around midday in London.
Iran to get first $550m of blocked funds in February
The money is being unblocked under a landmark deal, set to take effect starting 20 January, that curbs parts of Iranâs disputed nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief.
Egypt condemns Iranâs comments on its domestic affairs
Foreign ministry summons head of Iranian affairs mission over comments made by Iranian foreign ministry spokeswoman
Rouhani defends Iran nuclear deal against hardliners
Government officials say the nuclear dossier will remain under direct control of the Supreme National Security Council and that final decisions still rest with Iranâs ultimate authority, supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
White House sees a partner in Assad
By Tony Badran, Now. As 2013 drew to a close, the Wall Street Journal published a lengthy and damning chronicle of President Obamaâs handling of Syria. And while 2013 was a particularly catastrophic year for US policy in Syria, 2014 promises to be even worse. For if last year marked Washington’s official abandonment of the Syrian opposition, this …
Iranâs government should stop human rights abuses
By Dr. Cesar Chelala The election of Hassan Rouhaniâs as Iranâs President seemed to signal a dramatic change in policies regarding the previous government of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. However, while portraying an image of moderation overseas, serious human rights abuses continue in Iran, despite protests from human rights groups inside and outside the country. Rouhaniâs government had achieved …
Big Oil sets out lobbying on Iran as US Congress stands firm
It is an unusual tack for an industry known for its strong Capitol Hill presence on every issue from taxes to pollution rules to international trade.
Iran says nuclear talks with world powers to resume on Thursday
Technical talks – expected to involve nuclear as well as sanctions experts – will restart on 19 December and are meant to translate the political deal into a detailed plan of action for how to put it into practice.
Prosecutor general orders Morsi tried for espionage along with Brotherhood leaders
Former president has refused to cooperate with investigators, says Morsi’s defence lawyer
EU must engage Iran on human rights: MEP
EU Special Representative for Human Rights Stavros Lambrinidis could âdiscuss the terms of dialogueâ about improving rights with the Iranian authorities
Iran says nuclear talks continue despite US blacklist
The United States blacklisted a dozen overseas companies and individuals on Thursday for evading its sanctions imposed on Iran to halt what the West sees as its bid to build a nuclear bomb.
An unregulated security threat
By Andrew Tabler, Now. As more and more Syrians flee to neighboring Lebanon, the situation there is a growing national security concern not only for Lebanon, but the entire region. While Hezbollah and Iran are supporting the Assad regime in Syria, their increased vulnerability in Lebanon should give them pause, as the recent bombing of …
Iran President Rouhani targets stagflation in first budget
Analysts say soaring inflation is due to increasingly tough economic sanctions and mismanagement by former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
As nuclear debate intensifies, multinational repositories can address worldâs growing waste stockpile
By Behnam Taebi Across much of the world, nuclear power continues to spawn controversy.  For instance, concern over the Fukushima site continues, and a risky, unprecedented operation has just begun to remove thousands of fuel rods. Meanwhile, despite the landmark international deal agreed on Sunday that saw parts of Iranâs nuclear programme frozen for six months, some critics wonder …
Role of outside powers in region must change: Fahmy
Foreign Minister calls for all countries in the region to reassess their approach to security
Iran’s Zarif reassures Gulf Arabs over nuclear deal
The Islamic republic last Sunday struck a landmark deal in Geneva with Western powers on Iran’s disputed nuclear programme.
Masters of war
By Dr Cesar Chelala In a move consistent with his past positions on international issues, Senator Robert Menendez, the Democratic Chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, accused the White House of using âover the topâ rhetoric and âfear mongering tacticsâ to try to stop new sanctions on Iran. These new sanctions were to …