[21 Nov 2013] Iran FM Spokesman Abbas Araqchi delivers press briefing in...
Tough talks over Tehran\'s nuclear program in Geneva; the second day in a new round of negotiations between Iran and the five permanent members of...
Tough talks over Tehran\'s nuclear program in Geneva; the second day in a new round of negotiations between Iran and the five permanent members of UN Security Council plus Germany has started. Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is heading the Iranian delegation. EU Foreign Policy Chief Catherine Ashton represents the group of five permanent members of the U-N Security Council plus Germany. Zarif and Ashton held a meeting on Thursday. The negotiating sides are working to finalize a draft agreement to resolve the standoff. The U-S Secretary of State John Kerry has said an interim deal will not include the issue of nuclear enrichment inside Iran. Meanwhile, Iran\'s Deputy Foreign Minister told reporters that the P-5 plus one group of countries must take a single common stance to win Iran\'s trust. Seyyed Abbas Araqchi added that any agreement which does not include the issue of enrichment is NOT acceptable.
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[21 Nov 2013] Zarif, Ashton talks very substantial, detailed - English
Heated talks continue between Iran and the permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany over Tehran\\\'s nuclear program.
Iran\\\'s...
Heated talks continue between Iran and the permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany over Tehran\\\'s nuclear program.
Iran\\\'s Foreign Minister Mohammad Havad Zarif, who\\\'s heading the Iranian delegation, has met with EU\\\'s foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton on the second day of a new round of negotiations in Geneva. Ashton represents the so-called P5+1 group. Her spokesman Michael Mann says the latest talks were \\\"very substantial and detailed\\\". Zarif has echoed the same remarks, saying discussions have already delved into content and details. However, he added that differences remain between the two sides. Both sides are working to finalize a draft agreement to resolve the standoff over Tehran\\\'s nuclear program. This, as an Iranian deputy foreign minister says any agreement on the horizon is bound to respect Iran\\\'s right to enrichment.
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[21 Nov 2013] Most Americans want US-Iran agreement - English
As negotiations continue in Geneva, a poll conducted by Washington Post and ABC News has found that the majority of Americans support a deal with...
As negotiations continue in Geneva, a poll conducted by Washington Post and ABC News has found that the majority of Americans support a deal with Iran over its nuclear energy program.
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[22 Nov 2013] Iran and P5 1 hold a third day of nuclear talks in Geneva...
It\'s the third day of nuclear negotiations in Geneva. Iran and the permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany have wrapped up the...
It\'s the third day of nuclear negotiations in Geneva. Iran and the permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany have wrapped up the first round of talks over Tehran\'s nuclear energy program.
The negotiations are now adjourned for further internal consultations. Iran\'s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif heads the Iranian team and EU\'s Foreign Policy Chief Catherine Ashton represents the P-five-plus-one group of countries. They\'re trying to hammer out a draft agreement to resolve the decade-old standoff over Tehran\'s nuclear program. Iran\'s right to uranium enrichment remains one of the major sticking points in the talks. Tehran has already made it clear that any agreement which does not include the issue of enrichment is not acceptable. The previous round of talks failed to reach an agreement after France, under the influence of Israel, blocked a proposed deal.
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[25 Nov 2013] Berri says bomb blasts carried out by militants linked to...
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has said that the bomb blasts targeting the Iranian Embassy in Beirut were carried out by militants linked...
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has said that the bomb blasts targeting the Iranian Embassy in Beirut were carried out by militants linked to al-Qaeda.
Nabih Berri offered his condolences to the Iranian nation and noted that all Lebanese groups have condemned the terror attack. In regard to Iran\'s nuclear deal with the P-five-plus-one, Berri said that Tehran achieved a nuclear victory through prudence. He made the remarks in a joint press conference with Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani in Tehran. Larijani said he had discussed bilateral ties and sensitive regional developments with his Lebanese counterpart. He also stressed that Iran can establish strong relations in the region.
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[26 Nov 2013] Karzai says he will not back down from refusal to sign...
Tension between Kabul and Washington continues to build as Afghan President Hamid Karzai delays signing a security pact with the United States....
Tension between Kabul and Washington continues to build as Afghan President Hamid Karzai delays signing a security pact with the United States. Washington issues a new warning, while Karzai sets new conditions for the deal. The US says it will pull all troops out of Afghanistan if Karzai does not promptly sign the agreement. The warning came during a meeting between Karzai and U-S National Security Advisor Susan Rice. Washington has repeatedly said that it cannot wait until after the April election, with Rice now calling it quote-not viable. However, Karzai has said that he will not back down from his refusal to sign the pact and will leave the decision to his successor. He has asked the US for a guarantee that it will halt all military operations targeting civilian homes. Karzai\'s spokesman says he has also called for a clear commitment to starting the peace process before the crucial security pact is signed.
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[26 Nov 2013] Peugeot Citroen labor unions welcome ease of sanctions on...
Peugeot-Citroen was the worst affected French company when the U-S and its allies imposed sanctions against Iran in 2012. Until then, the car-maker...
Peugeot-Citroen was the worst affected French company when the U-S and its allies imposed sanctions against Iran in 2012. Until then, the car-maker had been sending spare parts to its former partner Iran-Khodro. When it stopped doing so, it entered a period of deep crisis which led to thousands of job cuts in the company. In a country facing record high unemployment, this was a shock.
With the new deal between Iran and five permanent members of the U-N Security Council plus Germany, the sanctions on Tehran are eased, bringing a mix of respite and caution to labor unions.
Peugeot Citroen\'s share prices rose just a day after the ease on sanctions was announced.
Before the sanctions, the company was the biggest player on Iranian roads.
Peugeot has recently announced it is hiring a new chairman in 2014.
But labor unions are skeptical if Carlos Tavares can really turn around the car-maker\'s fortunes.
In the coming days, Tehran will host the first international car makers\' conference on Iranian auto-industry. And that is where French car brands will find out, if they will dominate Iranian roads as they once did.
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[26 Nov 2013] Iran President says enrichment red line guaranteed under...
Iran\'s President Hassan Rouhani says the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty entitles his country to uranium enrichment and that is Iran\'s red line....
Iran\'s President Hassan Rouhani says the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty entitles his country to uranium enrichment and that is Iran\'s red line.
Rouhani said enrichment is a right not banned under international law. He added that the Iran nuclear deal has created cracks in the sanctions regime. Rouhani stressed that his administration managed to neutralize a rift of unilateral and multilateral sanctions imposed on Iran. He was briefing the Iranian nation on his first one-hundredth day since he took office. The Iranian president also said the country\'s enemies that tried to spread Irano-phobia across the world are isolated more than ever.
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[26 Nov 2013] British MPs want Israeli nuclear weapons dismantled - English
A number of British MPs want Israel to come clean on its nuclear weapons program and to destroy its nuclear arsenal. The lawmakers said Israel...
A number of British MPs want Israel to come clean on its nuclear weapons program and to destroy its nuclear arsenal. The lawmakers said Israel keeps talking about the threat of nuclear weapons in the Middle East while it possesses hundreds of nuclear warheads itself. The MPs expressed their views to Foreign Secretary William Hague in parliament as he was giving a briefing on the recent nuclear deal between Iran and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany. Despite the international community\'s concerns over the years, Israel has refused to acknowledge it has a nuclear arsenal or sign the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
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[28 Nov 2013] IAEA inspectors allowed to visit Arak nuclear site on...
The International Atomic Energy Agency says its inspectors have been allowed to visit the Arak heavy water production plant on December 8. Under...
The International Atomic Energy Agency says its inspectors have been allowed to visit the Arak heavy water production plant on December 8. Under the IAEA Safeguards Agreement, Iran is not obliged to allow inspections.
IAEA Chief Yukia Amano says Tehran has invited the agency to visit the heavy water production plant for the first time since August 2011. Under a new deal signed between Iran and the IAEA, Tehran will, on a voluntary basis, allow IAEA inspectors to visit the Arak heavy water plant and the Gachin uranium mine in Bandar Abbas in southern Iran. Head of Iran\'s Atomic organization Ali Akbar Salehi and IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano have signed an agreement for more cooperation on outstanding issues.
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[28 Nov 2013] Tehran invites UN nuclear agency\'s inspectors to visit...
The International Atomic Energy Agency says its inspectors have been allowed to visit the Arak heavy water production plant on December 8. Under...
The International Atomic Energy Agency says its inspectors have been allowed to visit the Arak heavy water production plant on December 8. Under the IAEA Safeguards Agreement, Iran is not obliged to allow such inspections. This will be the first time for the IAEA to visit the plant since August 2011. Under a new deal between Iran and the UN\'s nuclear agency, Tehran will, on a voluntary basis, also allow the agency\'s inspectors access to the Gachin uranium mine in Bandar Abbas in southern Iran. The IAEA\'s chief, Amano and the head of Iran\'s Atomic Energy Organization, Ali Akbar Salehi have already signed an agreement for more cooperation on outstanding issues.
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[28 Nov 2013] Small child killed, 2 women injured in US drone attack in...
Furious Afghan president says US drones have struck a home in Helmand, killing a small child and wounding two women.
President Hamid Karzai has...
Furious Afghan president says US drones have struck a home in Helmand, killing a small child and wounding two women.
President Hamid Karzai has condemned the drone strike as yet another example of US disregard for civilian life. The strike comes in the midst of a standoff between the Afghan government and the US over a security deal. Washington is pushing for a military presence in Afghanistan after 2014 along with legal immunity for American troops. The US killing of civilians is a controversial issue in Afghanistan. The Afghan government wants the Americans to stop using airstrikes in populated areas, but those demands have so far fallen on deaf ears.
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[30 Nov 2013] Iran cannot purchase new civilian aircrafts - English
Iranian civil aviation industry becoming around thirty percent bigger without being able to purchase any new planes.
Jahangiri states that direct...
Iranian civil aviation industry becoming around thirty percent bigger without being able to purchase any new planes.
Jahangiri states that direct flights from United States to Iran and vice versa can commence soon.
Iran and the P5+1 sealed an interim deal in Geneva on November 24th to pave the way for the full resolution of the West\'s decade-old dispute with Iran over the country\'s nuclear energy program.
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[01 Dec 2013] Iran condemns reinstatement of EU sanctions - English
Following the European Union\'s latest move to renew its sanctions on a number of Iranian firms, Tehran has called on the bloc to toe the line of...
Following the European Union\'s latest move to renew its sanctions on a number of Iranian firms, Tehran has called on the bloc to toe the line of confidence-building and mutual understanding. Iran\'s Foreign Ministry has also rejected any unilateral sanctions by the EU, and urged it to move in line with the recent nuclear deal between Tehran and the P5+1 group of countries.
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[06 Dec 2013] US to keep up military role in Persian Gulf region despite...
The U-S Secretary of Defense says Washington has no plans to scale back its military presence in the Persian Gulf region despite a diplomatic...
The U-S Secretary of Defense says Washington has no plans to scale back its military presence in the Persian Gulf region despite a diplomatic opening with Iran.
Chuck Hagel made the comment at a U-S base in Bahrain. The Pentagon chief is visiting several Arab states in the region. The tour is part of an effort by the White House to soothe the perceived concerns of U-S allies over the deal reached between Iran and the P5+1 on November 24th. The United States has an active presence in the region from Oman and the U-A-E to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait.
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[08 Dec 2013] Pro EU protesters hold fresh demonstrations in Kiev - English
Pro-EU demonstrators are holding a new rally in Ukraine\'s capital Kiev against the government of President Viktor Yanukovych.
They want...
Pro-EU demonstrators are holding a new rally in Ukraine\'s capital Kiev against the government of President Viktor Yanukovych.
They want Yanukovych to resign. This, after he withdrew from an agreement which would have paved the way for Kiev to join the European Union. Pro-EU demonstrators accuse Yanukovych of shelving the deal under Russia\'s Pressure. Out of anger at Russia, they have torn down a statue of Vladimir Lenin, the late founder of the former Soviet Union, of which Ukraine used to be a republic. Meanwhile, the security service has begun investigating alleged attempts by the opposition to topple the government. The investigation is said to be targeting opposition figures who demand Yanukovych step down.
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[09 Dec 2013] Iran, P5 1 hold expert-level talks in Vienna - English
Talks between representatives of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany, experts from Iran and the International Atomic...
Talks between representatives of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany, experts from Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency to work out \"technical details\" of last month\'s landmark nuclear deal have started in Vienna.
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[10 Dec 2013] Kerry says any new sanctions on Iran would send a wrong...
U-S Secretary of State John Kerry says any new sanctions on Iran would send a wrong message to the countries involved in the nuclear negotiations...
U-S Secretary of State John Kerry says any new sanctions on Iran would send a wrong message to the countries involved in the nuclear negotiations with Tehran.
Kerry made the remarks in a briefing to U-S Congressmen about the recent nuclear deal between Iran and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany. Kerry said that new sanctions would eventually lead to the removal of all sanctions because the other negotiating partners would not follow suit. He said that decades of sanctions have failed to make any impact on the Iranian nuclear program. He added that President Barack Obama is committed and needs the help of Congress to resolve the nuclear issue, which he called-QUOTE- the most urgent, critical, and pressing. At one point, Kerry also said the military option against Iran is not off the table. But he stated he hopes the Iran nuclear issue can be resolved in less than six months
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[10 Dec 2013] Kerry wants Congress to help resolve Iran nuclear issue -...
US Secretary of State John Kerry says any new sanctions on Iran would send a wrong message to the countries involved in the nuclear negotiations...
US Secretary of State John Kerry says any new sanctions on Iran would send a wrong message to the countries involved in the nuclear negotiations with Tehran.
Kerry made the remarks in a briefing to US Congressmen about the recent nuclear deal between Iran and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany. Kerry said that new sanctions would eventually lead to the removal of all sanctions because the other negotiating partners would not follow suit. He said that decades of sanctions have failed to make any impact on the Iranian nuclear program. He added that President Barack Obama is committed and needs the help of Congress to resolve the nuclear issue, which he called QUOTE the most urgent, critical, and pressing. At one point, Kerry also said the military option against Iran is not off the table. But he stated he hopes the Iran nuclear issue can be resolved in less than six months
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[11 Dec 2013] Iran met its first obligation under the IAEA agreement...
Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency have wrapped up what\'s been desrcibed as a productive meeting on Tehran\'s nuclear energy program...
Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency have wrapped up what\'s been desrcibed as a productive meeting on Tehran\'s nuclear energy program in the Austrian capital. The two sides will hold a fresh round of talks in Tehran on January 21.
The latest talks follow a recent nuclear deal between Iran and the permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany. Tehran also earlier agreed to provide the I-A-E-A access to formerly off-limit sites. Iran met its first obligation under the I-A-E-A agreement at the weekend, by allowing the UN nuclear agency inspectors to visit Arak\'s heavy-water facility.
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[11 Dec 2013] NSA director defends spying program as necessary - English
The director of the US National Security Agency has defended the country\'s spying on millions of people across the globe as the scandal continues...
The director of the US National Security Agency has defended the country\'s spying on millions of people across the globe as the scandal continues to widen. Keith Alexander claims there isn\'t a better way to deal with potential security threats.
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[11 Dec 2013] Russia says decision settling Iran nuclear program should...
Russia says the final decision settling the Iranian nuclear program should guarantee Tehran\'s right to developing a peaceful atomic energy...
Russia says the final decision settling the Iranian nuclear program should guarantee Tehran\'s right to developing a peaceful atomic energy industry and the security of all countries in the Middle East.
In his annual address to the Federal Assembly, Vladimir Putin said a breakthrough has been reached over the Iranian nuclear program but this is only the first step. It is necessary to carry out a patient search aimed at a broader solution to guarantee Iran\'s right to developing its peaceful atomic energy industry. On the missile system built by western countries, the Russian president said the missile defense system built by Western countries is defensive only in name. He added there is no need to develop the program after the recent world powers and Iran reached a deal on Tehran\'s nuclear program.
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[11 Dec 2013] Iran: No slowdown in peaceful nuclear activities - English
The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran has rejected as baseless any report on the slowdown of some parts of the country\'s nuclear...
The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran has rejected as baseless any report on the slowdown of some parts of the country\'s nuclear program.
Ali Akbar Salehi noted that Iran\'s nuclear program is going on at full throttle. He went on to say that despite western media claims, the recent deal between Iran and the five permanent members of the UN Security Councils is not aimed at stopping Iran\'s enrichment program. Salehi said Tehran is conducting researches on different generations of centrifuges with the full knowledge of the International Atomic Energy Agency. He also warned the P5+1 group against misinterpreting Tehran\'s good will in the nuclear talks.
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[12 Dec 2013] Washington pressing Congress to hold off imposing new...
The White House is trying to press Congress to hold off imposing more sanctions on Iran.
Sherman was testifying at a Senate Banking Committee....
The White House is trying to press Congress to hold off imposing more sanctions on Iran.
Sherman was testifying at a Senate Banking Committee. Her appeal comes as some hard-line US lawmakers push to impose more sanctions on Tehran. But the Obama administration has so far persuaded them to hold off, saying more action could harm ongoing talks with Iran over its nuclear energy program. Tehran has warned that any new US sanctions will kill a deal between Iran and the five permanganate members of the UN Security Council plus Germany in Geneva.
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[13 Dec 2013] Iran UN envoy: US move raises suspicions about its good...
Top Iranian officials continue to react to the latest anti-Iran sanctions by the United States. Iran\'s permanent envoy to the United Nations says...
Top Iranian officials continue to react to the latest anti-Iran sanctions by the United States. Iran\'s permanent envoy to the United Nations says the recent sanctions strengthen the suspicions about Washington\'s good intentions.
Mohammad Khazaee said the US latest move will have negative and serious effects on Iran\'s nuclear talks. He added that the talks will no longer have the support of the Iranian people as well as the international community in the wake of the recent sanctions. Two days ago, the US Treasury Department added the names of nineteen companies and individuals to its sanctions list, alleging they were helping Iran\'s nuclear program. Iranian authorities say the sanctions go against the spirit of the nuclear deal reached in Geneva last month.
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[15 Dec 2013] Iran to give qualified response to any inappropriate...
Iran\\\'s Foreign Minister says Tehran will prudently respond to any unconstructive action against his country.
Mohammad Javad Zarif has written...
Iran\\\'s Foreign Minister says Tehran will prudently respond to any unconstructive action against his country.
Mohammad Javad Zarif has written on his Facebook page that Iran will seriously pursue the nuclear negotiations, and will respond to any improper action even if it does not violate the Geneva deal. He explained that Tehran has given an appropriate response to the United States\\\' recent move. In recent days, the US Treasury Department added the names of nineteen companies and individuals to its sanctions list for allegedly supporting Iran\\\'s nuclear program.
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[15 Dec 2013] Afghanistan street children struggle to feed families -...
Afghanistan is grappling with serious economic and social woes over a decade after a US led invasion of the country. The government has also been...
Afghanistan is grappling with serious economic and social woes over a decade after a US led invasion of the country. The government has also been criticized for failing to deal with these problems. The economic plight has forced a large number of Afghan children to work on the streets to try to feed their families.
Kabul has a population of around six million people. Among them are around 600,000 street children who live in tough conditions. Most of them belong to fatherless families. These families depend on their children to try to find a way to survive. Umar is one of those children who have to work. A US night time air raid on their village in Kapisa province left Umar\\\'s father dead. Soon after the family lost its breadwinner, Umar left his village for Kabul. Now he lives with his uncle\\\'s family. But as his uncle is a simple shoe maker, Umer has to work too. For Umar it\\\'s a constant struggle to feed himself and send some money back to his family in Kapisa every month. Afghan president Hamid Karzai expressed his concern about the living conditions of street children in a recent address on the Afghan National Radio. Karzai asked International organizations including UNICEF to pay more attention to the issue. But some experts are pointing the finger at the afghan government and western countries for failing to do much. Today\\\'s children are the men of Afghanistan\\\'s future. But what many afghans are asking is how these poor street children who are not receiving any education will play a positive role in Afghanistan\\\'s future.
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[16 Dec 2013] Iran suffers for its liberty from US control: S. Rickard -...
Press TV has conducted an interview with Scott Rickard, former American intelligence linguist, Orlando about the extension of US sanctions against...
Press TV has conducted an interview with Scott Rickard, former American intelligence linguist, Orlando about the extension of US sanctions against Iran directly after signing a deal with Iran to reduce sanctions.
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