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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Reports: Russia’s foreign minister says Iranian missile tests cause concernMOSCOW — Russia’s foreign minister is being quoted by his country’s news agencies as saying that Iran’s missile tests are causing concern. Iran tests more missiles in show of force amid nuclear tensionsTEHRAN, Iran — Iran tested its longest-range missiles Monday, capping two days of war games meant to show the country is ready for any military threat at a time when it is under intense international pressure to fully disclose its nuclear activities. Iran tests long-range missiles, warning they can reach any nation that threatens the country
Iran fires medium-range missiles in second round of tests, Iran’s state television saysTEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s state television says the elite Revolutionary Guard fired medium-range missiles in a second round of tests meant to demonstrate the country’s preparedness for an attack. Clinton: Hard for Iran to convince world powers that nuclear program is for peaceful purposesWASHINGTON — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says she doesn’t believe Iran can convince the U.S. and other world powers that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, putting Tehran on course for tougher economic penalties beyond the current “leaky sanctions.” Iran atomic chief says IAEA will soon be informed of inspection timetableTEHRAN, Iran — The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy organization says that the U.N. nuclear watchdog will soon be told when it can conduct inspections of a newly revealed facility. Iran state television says short-range missiles test fired during Revolutionary Guard drillsTEHRAN — State television says Iran test-fired short-range missiles during drills by the elite Revolutionary Guard. Analysis: US has high ground in Iran talks but unlikely to budge Tehran on nuclear programWASHINGTON — The Obama administration has gained the high ground in upcoming talks with Iran, but Tehran — famous for diplomatic stall tactics — will probably leave the Geneva negotiations having bought still more time to pursue its nuclear ambitions. UN nuclear chief believes Iran should negotiate on six-party incentive package, UN chief saysUNITED NATIONS — Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says he told the Iranians that the U.N. nuclear chief said a package of incentives from six key Western powers that is now on the table if Tehran suspends uranium enrichment is a good one and they should negotiate on it. Analysis: Iranian revelations could put teeth in sanctions and stave off Israeli attackJERUSALEM — It may seem counterintuitive, but the news that Iran has a second, clandestine uranium enrichment plant, and has just test-fired long-range missiles, could actually put off any plans for a quick Israeli strike. Iran tests its longest-range missiles, warns they can hit any place that threatens the countryTEHRAN, Iran — Iran tested its longest-range missiles Monday and warned they can reach any place that threatens the country, including Israel, parts of Europe and U.S. military bases in the Mideast. US officials: A hunch, careful intelligence work led to discovery of Iranian nuclear siteWASHINGTON — U.S. intelligence agencies hit paydirt several years ago when they searched for a hidden Iranian uranium-enrichment site, spotting telltale signs of digging outside the holy city of Qom. Iran says short-range missiles test-fired during Revolutionary Guard drillsTEHRAN — Iran said it successfully test-fired short-range missiles during military drills Sunday by the elite Revolutionary Guard, a show of force days after the U.S. warned Tehran over a newly revealed underground nuclear facility it was secretly constructing. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard buys 50 percent stake in Iran telecomTEHRAN — A consortium connected to Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard bought a majority share in the country’s telecommunications company Sunday, Iranian state media reported, bringing the strategic sector under the elite military force’s control. Iran will allow Swiss access to detained Americans who have not had contact with familiesWASHINGTON — U.S. officials say Iran has notified the Swiss government that the Swiss can have access to three Americans who have been detained in Iran since being arrested for illegal entry in late July. Iran test fires missiles amid global flap over its nuclear ambitionsTEHRAN — Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard said it successfully test-fired short-range missiles Sunday in drills meant to show Tehran is prepared to crush any military threat from another country. Gates says Iran ripe for further economic penalties in wake of nuclear site revelationWASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Robert Gates says the disclosure of Iran’s secret uranium-enriching facility could force more economic penalties against a country reeling from serious social and political divisions. Iranian lawmakers warn world powers against pressure over nuclear programTEHRAN, Iran — Iranian lawmakers warned the U.S. and other world powers on Tuesday against further pressures over Tehran’s disputed nuclear program just days ahead of a key international meeting. |
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