UN nuclear agency confirms that its chief will visit Iran this weekendVIENNA — The U.N.’s nuclear watchdog has confirmed that its director general will visit Iran this weekend. Congress ready to impose tough sanctions on Iran if diplomacy fails to curtail weapons programWASHINGTON — Congress is poised to act swiftly to impose tough new sanctions on Iran if international talks on Tehran’s nuclear program show signs of faltering. Already, some lawmakers are demanding that the United States strike immediately with new penalties rather than wait for an uncertain multinational consensus. Iran, world powers agree to meet again on nuclear issues after landmark US-Iran talksGENTHOD, Switzerland — Fresh from a landmark meeting that put Iran nuclear talks back on track, Tehran and six world powers are already quibbling over what was agreed on ahead of follow-up talks later this month. Obama says Iran offer to cooperate a good start, but must take steps within 2 weeksWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Thursday called landmark nuclear talks with Iran a constructive beginning, then challenged Tehran to match words with deeds by giving international inspectors “unfettered access” to a previously secret uranium enrichment plant within two weeks. Obama: Iran has 2 weeks to let international inspectors into nuclear plantWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Thursday called landmark international talks with Iran on its nuclear program “a constructive beginning” but said that Iran must match its promises of cooperation with deeds. A brief history of post-1979 U.S.-Iranian contactsA brief history of post-1979 U.S.-Iranian contacts: IAEA says chief ElBaradei to visit Iran soon to discuss a “number of matters”GENEVA — The International Atomic Energy Agency says its director will visit Iran to discuss issues related to the country’s nuclear program. Iran, world powers to meet again on nuclear and other issues; Iran to open new plant to IAEAGENTHOD, Switzerland — Iran and six world powers ended a landmark meeting Thursday with an agreement to take a new stab at overcoming years of mistrust generated by Tehran’s nuclear program and meet again this month for wide-ranging discussions on the two sides’ concerns. Clinton calls Iran nuclear talks productive but says Iran must follow up with concrete actionsWASHINGTON — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Thursday that international talks with Iran had “opened the door” to potential progress on clarifying the country’s nuclear ambitions. Lebanese allege they were deported from UAE because they refused to spy on HezbollahBEIRUT — A Lebanese businessman alleged Thursday that he and several hundred other Lebanese were expelled from the United Arab Emirates country because they refused to spy on the Shiite militant group Hezbollah and other fellow citizens. EU envoy says Iran likely to open new enrichment plant to IAEA within a few weeksGENTHOD, Switzerland — A senior EU envoy says Iran has pledged to open its recently revealed uranium enrichment plant to U.N. inspectors perhaps in the next few weeks. Foreign minister says Iran willing to extend dialogue to “summit level” with world powersUNITED NATIONS — Iran’s foreign minister said Thursday his nation is willing to raise and extend its dialogue on a wide variety of issues to a “summit” level with world powers. Diplomats: Iran and 6 world powers discuss holding a new round of high-level nuclear talksGENTHOD, Switzerland — Diplomats say Iran and six world powers are considering meeting again after their present talks on Iran’s nuclear program and other issues end. US, Iranian diplomats meet one-on-one at high level nuclear talks in GenevaGENTHOD, Switzerland — A senior U.S. official has met Iran’s top atomic negotiator for face-to-face talks — the first such encounter in years of big-power attempts to persuade Tehran to freeze a program that could create nuclear weapons. Diplomats: US and Iran meet one-on-one at high level nuke talksGENTHOD, Switzerland — The U.S. says senior American and Iranian delegates have met one-on-one on the sidelines of a high-stakes gathering on Tehran’s nuclear program. Iran releases prominent opposition figure on bail after more than 3 months in jailTEHRAN, Iran — One of Iran’s most prominent pro-reform figures has been released on bail after more than three months in jail on charges of inciting the country’s postelection unrest, state media and his lawyer said Thursday. US and Western allies talk hold high-level talks with Iran about its nuclear program
Top powers start high-stakes meeting with Iran to curb nuclear programGENEVA — The United States and five other world powers have begun high-stakes talks with Iran to demand a freeze of its nuclear activities. Report: Iran releases top opposition figure on bail after more than 3 months in jailTEHRAN, Iran — Iran has released one of the country’s most prominent pro-reform figures on bail after jailing him for more than three months on charges of inciting the country’s postelection unrest, state media reported Thursday. Supporters hold vigils to mark two-month captivity of hikers in IranBERKELEY, Calif. — Family and friends of three U.S. hikers held in Iran gathered for vigils around the country Wednesday, hoping for their quick release but buoyed by news that they’re coping with detention. Supporters hold vigils to mark two-month captivity of hikers in Iran. Adds byline.BERKELEY, Calif. — Supporters marked the two months since three U.S. hikers were arrested in Iran for illegal entry with vigils Wednesday calling for their release. Judge says victims of terrorism supported by Iran not getting justice from US courtsWASHINGTON — Victims of terrorism supported by Iran are not getting justice from U.S. courts, a frustrated federal judge said Wednesday as he proposed that the president and Congress come up with a new policy to hold Tehran accountable. State Department grants rare visit to Washington by Iran’s foreign ministerWASHINGTON — Iran’s foreign minister made a rare visit to the U.S. capital Wednesday on a visa granted with unusual speed by the State Department one day before the start of nuclear talks in Geneva. Old question unanswered as White House rolls out new blueprint for defeating Iranian missilesWASHINGTON — Ever since President Ronald Reagan proposed building a ballistic missile shield in 1983 to prevent a doomsday scenario, the idea has been dogged by an unanswered question: Will it work? Supporters hold vigils nationwide to mark 2 months of captivity for US hikers detained in IranBERKELEY, Calif. — Supporters of three American hikers detained in Iran are planning vigils around the country to draw attention to their plight. UN nuclear chief says Iran ‘on the wrong side of the law’ for delay in revealing complexNEW DELHI — Iran is “on the wrong side of the law” for its delay in revealing its nuclear complex, the head of the U.N. nuclear agency told an Indian news network. A look at UN sanctions against Iran over its nuclear programThe U.N. Security Council has imposed three rounds of sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program. The key points in each: Tehran says nuclear talks with 6 nations will be a test of their respect for IranTEHRAN, Iran — President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says Thursday’s nuclear talks with the U.S. and five other nations will be a “test” of their respect for Iran’s rights. US and Western allies ready to talk with Iran _ or work on new sanctionsGEMEVA — The U.S. and five other world powers began high-stakes talks Thursday with Iran to demand a freeze of its nuclear activities, with a senior U.S. official saying Washington is open to rare one-on-one talks with Iranian diplomats. Israeli defense minister: new Iranian reactor requires new sanctions, won’t rule out attackJERUSALEM — Israel’s defense minister won’t rule out a military strike on Iran after the discovery of a secret Iranian nuclear facility. |
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