Russian delegation, led by presidential adviser, Vladimir Medinsky, Chief of the Turkish General Staff, Metin Gurak, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Turkey’s intelligence chief, Ibrahim Kalin, Ukrainian delegation led by Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov, attend a meeting at Ciragan Palace on the day of the second round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine,…
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi attends a meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, in Cairo, Egypt, June 2, 2025. — Reuters FM Araghchi meets UN nuclear watchdog’s chief in Cairo. Insists Iran has “nothing to hide” on its nuclear programme. Leaked report shows Tehran stepped up uranium enrichment. Iran on Monday said it will…
Iran is poised to reject a US proposal to end a decades-long nuclear dispute, an Iranian diplomat said on Monday, slamming it as a “non-starter” that fails to address Tehran’s interests and leaves Washington’s stance on uranium enrichment unchanged. “Iran is drafting a negative response to the US proposal, which could be interpreted as a…
The United Sates sent Iran a proposal for a nuclear deal that the White House says is “acceptable” and in its “best interest” to accept, US media reported on Saturday. It came shortly after a UN report said the Islamic republic had stepped up production of highly enriched uranium. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said…
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi speaks during a joint press conference with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan (not pictured) in Istanbul, Turkey, October 19, 2024 — Reuters Iran has further stepped up its production of highly enriched uranium, according to a confidential UN nuclear watchdog report, as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday that…
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Saturday that Iran considers nuclear weapons “unacceptable”, reiterating the country’s longstanding position amid delicate negotiations with the United States. Western governments have long suspected Iran of seeking to develop a nuclear weapons capability to counter widely suspected but undeclared arsenal of Israel. “If the issue is nuclear weapons, yes, we…
Head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization Mohammad Eslami looks on during a meeting with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi (not seen), in Tehran, Iran, November 23, 2021 — Reuters Tehran, Washington held five rounds of nuclear talks. Eslami says American inspector might be allowed if Iran’s demand taken into account. Iranian…
US President Donald Trump speaks to the press at Trump Tower in New York City, US, September 26, 2024. — Reuters President Trump suggests positive update coming on Iran deal. US president grants EU tariffs extension request till July 9. Trump signals more sanctions over Russia’s Ukraine offensive. MORRISTOWN: President Donald Trump said on Sunday…
Oil prices gained as US buyers covered positions ahead of the three-day Memorial Day weekend amid worries over the latest round of nuclear talks between American and Iranian negotiators. Brent crude futures settled at $64.78 a barrel, up 34 cents, or 0.54%. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures finished at $61.53, up 33 cents, or…
US President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 23, 2025. — Reuters Trump seeks to fast-track new nuclear licenses. Order directs regulatory agency to rule on new licenses in 18 months. Department of Defence to have prominent role in ordering reactors. United States President Donald…
