Iran expecting new nuclear offer in Kazakhstan: negotiator
Iran is expecting a new offer from world powers in talks later this month in Kazakhstan over its controversial nuclear programme.
UN Security Council looms for Iran as IAEA tries again
Iran faces possible referral to the UN Security Council in early March unless Tehran and the UN atomic agency defy expectations in talks Wednesday and reach a deal on enhanced inspections.
UN investigating Iran link to Yemen arms seizure
UN sanctions experts are investigating the Yemeni government's claims that Iran supplied rockets and explosives seized from a ship last month.
US expands sanctions on Iran to press nuclear case
The United States on Wednesday tightened sanctions on Iran to further choke off its oil income, saying it was necessary to increase pressure on Tehran over its suspected nuclear weapons program.
Iran expects 5+1 response to suggestions on regulation of nuclear program at Almaty meeting
Iran is expecting to get a response from Western countries in Astana on its suggestion to regulate the nuclear program.
Kazakhstan's Chinshanlo named Lifter of the Year 2012
Ilya Ilyin of Kazakhstan was ranked second among the men after Iranian Behdad Salimikordasiabi.
5+1 talks with Iran to be held in Almaty on February 26
The talks of 5+1 with Iran on its nuclear problem are going to be held on February 26 in Kazakhstan.
Next Iran talks: stalemate on the steppes?
Agreeing a venue for the next round of talks between Iran and six world powers on Tehran's nuclear drive was hard enough. Achieving progress will be tougher still.
Kazakhstan to provide good conditions for Iranian talks
We will take all efforts to create excellent conditions for successful negotiations at the territory of our country: Abibullayev.
Iran minister says Kazakhstan to host nuclear talks Feb 25
Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi said on Sunday that fresh talks with world powers on Iran's nuclear drive would be held in Kazakhstan on February 25.
Ex-Iran bank chief found with $70 mln cheque: report
The former head of Iran's central bank, Tahmasb Mazaheri, has been found in possession of a cheque worth 54 million euros ($70 million) by German authorities.
Space monkey 'big step' for Iran: defence minister
Iran took a "big step" towards sending astronauts into space by 2020, successfully launching a monkey above the Earth's atmosphere.
Israel 'surprised' by Argentina-Iran deal on commission
Israel's foreign ministry said Monday it was "surprised" by Argentina's agreement with Iran to create an independent commission to investigate the 1994 attack on a Buenos Aires Jewish centre.
Kazakhstan ready to host next round of negotiations on Iranian nuclear program
Kazakhstan is ready to host the next round of negotiations of six international mediators on Iranian nuclear program with representatives of Tehran.
Uncertainty, pessimism over next Iran nuclear talks
More than two months after US President Barack Obama's re-election opened the way for new six-power nuclear talks with Iran, no date or location for their first meeting since June has been set.
IAEA experts back in Iran for fresh nuclear talks
Experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) arrived in Tehran early Wednesday to try resolve long-running differences with Iran over its controversial nuclear programme.
IAEA meeting kicks off crunch year for Iran diplomacy
Tehran hosts the UN atomic agency for talks on Wednesday, marking the start of a new and perhaps last-ditch diplomatic push aimed at resolving the crisis over Iran's nuclear programme peacefully.
Obama signs law against Iran's influence in Latin America
President Barack Obama enacted a law Friday to counter Iran's alleged influence in Latin America, through a new diplomatic and political strategy to be designed by the State Department.
Netanyahu launches re-election bid centred on Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday put Iran at the top of on his re-election campaign, pledging that halting Tehran's nuclear programme would be his first priority as premier.
Ahmadinejad aide returns to jail after short parole
Ali Akbar Javanfekr, a senior aide to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, returned to jail on Monday after a four-day parole during which he underwent medical treatment.
