U.S. Begins Deportation of Iranians Amid Tensions Over Nuclear Dispute WASHINGTON/TEHRAN – The United States has begun deporting a group of Iranian nationals, including both convicted criminals and undocumented migrants, in what officials describe as a consular matter rather than a political deal. A U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that a chartered […]
Putin Offers One-Year Extension on Nuclear Treaty, Awaits U.S. Response WASHINGTON/MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed keeping limits on nuclear weapons for one year beyond the expiration of the landmark New START treaty in 2026, calling it a step toward preventing an arms race. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the offer […]
Kim Jong Un Rejects Nuclear Talks but Recalls “Fond Memories” of Trump PYONGYANG – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ruled out the possibility of giving up his country’s nuclear weapons, while surprisingly expressing warm sentiments toward former U.S. President Donald Trump. In a speech to the Supreme People’s Assembly, Kim said Washington must […]
Iran Says Nuclear Material Buried Under Rubble as New IAEA Deal Sparks Dispute TEHRAN — Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi revealed on Wednesday that much of the country’s nuclear material remains inaccessible beneath the rubble of facilities struck during June’s war with Israel. “All of our material is under the rubble of the bombed […]
Iran Reaches Agreement with IAEA After Months of Tension Vienna – Iran has reached a deal with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Tuesday, restoring cooperation that had been suspended following the war with Israel in June. The 12-day conflict earlier this year involved Israeli and US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, leaving the […]
Iran, IAEA Set to Hold First Talks Since June Conflict CAIRO — Iran is scheduled to meet with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Cairo this Tuesday to finalize a new framework for cooperation, the country’s official IRNA news agency reported. The meeting, confirmed by Egypt’s foreign ministry, will bring together Egyptian Foreign Minister […]
Iran Signals Willingness for Nuclear Deal, Warns Against Missed Opportunity TEHRAN — Iran has declared it is prepared to strike a “realistic and lasting bargain” on its nuclear program, offering strict oversight and limits on uranium enrichment in exchange for the lifting of sanctions. The message, delivered by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, cautioned that failure […]
E3 Offers Iran Six-Month Delay on UN Sanctions Amid Nuclear Tensions UNITED NATIONS – The United Kingdom, France, and Germany – collectively known as the E3 – have proposed delaying the reimposition of U.N. sanctions on Iran for up to six months, calling on Tehran to cooperate on its nuclear program. The statement came ahead […]
Iran, European Powers to Resume Nuclear Talks in Geneva GENEVA — Iran and the three European powers that were part of the 2015 nuclear deal, along with the European Union, are set to hold a new round of talks at the deputy foreign minister level on Tuesday, according to Iranian state television. This will be […]
Iran, Europe in Talks as Snapback Sanctions Threat Looms TEHRAN – Iran and European powers will resume high-level talks next week amid growing tensions over Tehran’s nuclear program, with the threat of sweeping UN sanctions hanging over the Islamic Republic. Iran suspended cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in July following its 12-day […]
