The U.S. State Department says sanctions imposed against Iran in response to its violations of human rights will remain in place regardless of any nuclear deal brokered by Tehran and six world powers. Tom Malinowski, the U.S. assistant secretary of state for democracy, human rights, and labor, made the announcement on June 25 in […]
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Rohani Praises Nuclear Deal In TV Address
Iranian President Hassan Rohani says the nuclear understanding reached between six world powers and Iran on April 2 will be a “historic memory” for the Iranian people. Rohani, speaking in a nationally televised address, said Iran believes that in today’s world, “threatening and pressuring others” does not work and any agreement should be a […]
Iran To Ink Nuclear Deal In Moscow
The head of Iran’s nuclear program is expected on November 11 to finalize a deal with Russia to build two nuclear power plants. Ali Akbar Salehi is due to sign the agreement during a scheduled visit to Moscow. According to Iranian media reports, the two nuclear plants would be built by Russia near Iran’s […]