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…
Officials arrive at the Omani embassy, where the fifth round of US-Iran talks takes place, in Rome, Italy, May 23, 2025. — Reuters Iran, US to discuss nuclear standoff in Rome. Differences over uranium enrichment put fate of talks in balance. Iran says it will hold US responsible for any Israeli strikes. DUBAI: Iranian and…
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks during a joint press conference with Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Tehran, Iran, February 25, 2025 — Reuters TEHRAN: Iran warned it would hold the United States responsible for any Israeli attack on its atomic facilities, on the eve of a new round of nuclear talks between Washington…
This picture collage shows US President Donald Trump (left) and Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. — Reuters/File Iran’s Khamenei says negotiations unlikely to lead to any outcome. Secretary of state hopes US can reach agreement with Iran. Iran says its right to enrichment is “non-negotiable”. MUSCAT: The fifth round of nuclear talks between Iran…
