Iran holds Syrian goods exhibition

Iran is holding its first exhibition of goods produced in Syria to promote economic links between the 2 allies.

The 5-day event that opened in Tehran on Saturday features about 260 Syrian producers of clothes, foodstuffs and medical supplies.

Iran, Gulf states dispute over islands

Laaska News Apr.19, 2012

Tensions are mounting between Iran and the Gulf Arab countries over 3 disputed islands near the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad last week visited one of the islands, Abu Musa. Iran has effectively controlled the islands since 1971, when 7 Gulf emirates gained full independence from Britain and formed the United Arab

Iran flexes military muscle

Iran can give a harsh response to any aggressor that would attempt to breach its territorial integrity, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Tuesday.

Iran may stop uranium enrichment

Laaska News Apr. 17, 2012

Iran’s foreign minister has suggested that the country may stop its uranium enrichment program if economic sanctions were lifted.

Ali Akbar Salehi made the remarks in an interview with a local news agency on Monday.

Whipping up tension around Iran dangerous – Lavrov

Laaska News Apr. 17, 2012

Russia believes that attempts at whipping up tensions around the Iranian nuclear programme and finding a pretext for further sanctions against Tehran are dangerous, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday at a meeting with the chairman of the Israeli National Security Council Yaakov Amidror who is on a working visit in Moscow.

6 mediators recognize Iran’s right for peaceful nuclear program

Laaska News  Apr. 15, 2012

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Sergey Ryabkov. © Photo: The Voice of Russia

The six mediators on Iran’s nuclear issue have confirmed Iran’s right for a peaceful nuclear program if Iran observes all its international agreements.

Iran talks to resume May 23 – Ashton

Laaska News Apr. 15, 2012
The next round of nuclear talks between the UN Security Council’s Permanent Five plus Germany and Iran is slated for May 23 in Baghdad, according to EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton, who led the international delegation at Saturday’s meeting in Istanbul.

Six nations resume talks with Iran

Laaska News  Apr. 14, 2012

Representatives from Iran and six countries resume their talks on Iran’s nuclear program in Istanbul on Saturday. This comes after a 15 month-long deadlock.

Iran nuclear talks to resume mid-April in Turkey – NHK

Iran and 6 major countries are to resume talks on its nuclear program in mid-April after a break of more than one year.

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton revealed the plan to reporters during her visit to Saudi Arabia on Saturday. The 2 days of talks are scheduled to reopen on April 13th in Istanbul, Turkey.

US sanctions on Iran to take effect in June – NHK

The US government will introduce financial sanctions targeting Iran’s oil exports in late June, saying there is an adequate supply of oil in the world market.

The White House released a statement on President Barack Obama’s view to this effect on Friday.

Time still left to solve Iranian problem peacefully – Obama

US President Barack Obama believes that the conflict over Iran’s nuclear program still may be settled peacefully, although very little time is left for that.

Mr. Obama said this after his meeting with Turkey’s Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan in Seoul on Sunday.

Egypt concerns over Israeli attacks on Iran

The Egyptian Foreign Minister says an Israeli attack on Iran would bring catastrophe to the Middle East.

Mohammed Amr spoke about Egypt’s foreign policy during a recent visit to Tokyo.

EU to exempt Japan from Iranian oil insurance ban

The European Union has decided to effectively exempt Japan from its ban on the underwriting of Iranian oil shipments by European insurance companies.

US prepared to attack Iran – Dempsey

Laaska News Mar. 18, 2012

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Martin Dempsey. Photo: EPA 

According to Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey, the United States and Israel are determined to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

U.S. President extends sanctions against Iran

U.S. President Barack Obama has signed an order to extend sanctions against Iran that were imposed in 1995, the White House reported on Tuesday.

Japan to ban trade with Iran’s Bank Tejarat

The Japanese government will impose additional sanctions against Iran, banning its 3rd largest bank from trading with Japanese financial institutions. Iran continues to develop its nuclear program despite UN sanctions.

Turkey, Iran, Azerbaijan to discuss regional issues at foreign ministers’ meeting

BAKU, March 2 (Xinhua) — The foreign ministers of Turkey, Iran and Azerbaijan will meet on March 7 in Nakhchivan of Azerbaijan to discuss regional issues, Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov told media on Friday.

Iran does not seek confrontation – Salehi

Tehran does not seek confrontation with other countries, Iran`s Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi said during the UN-sponsored Conference on Disarmament in Geneva.

Medvedev voices Russia’s position on Syria

Laaska News Feb. 23, 2012

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Russia used its right to veto at voting in the UN Security Council in order to prevent attempts of external interference in Syrian affairs. This was stated by President Dmitry Medvedev in telephone conversations with the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Iran.

IAEA inspectors leave Iran empty handed

Laaska News Feb. 23, 2012

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A UN nuclear agency team has left Iran without finding out whether the country is developing nuclear weapons.