As the U.S. and its world partners race to reach a nuclear deal with Iran, women and children in the Islamic republic struggle under harsh, discriminatory laws despite numerous calls for reform from human rights groups and the international community. Last year, several women in the Iranian city of Isfahan were severely burned in […]
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Rohani Hints At Extension Of Nuclear Talks, Cites ‘Many Differences’
President Hassan Rohani has suggested that “many differences over details” remain in talks with world powers on Iran’s nuclear activities but added that a deal is “entirely feasible” even if it requires more time. In a live television appearance, Rohani also said he will not permit commitments under any eventual deal to jeopardize Iranian […]
Detained Iranian Opposition Leader ‘Very Happy’ About Nuclear Talks
The son of opposition leader Mehdi Karrubi says his father is “very happy” about the course taken by Iranian President Hassan Rohani in nuclear negotiations with major powers aimed at finding a lasting agreement that would curb Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. Karrubi’s elder son, Hossein Karrubi, made the comments in […]
Iranian Cleric Says ‘Final Steps’ Being Taken In Nuclear Talks
Tehran’s provisional Friday Prayers leader says the “final steps” are being taken in Iran’s talks with six global powers aimed at reaching an agreement curbing Tehran’s disputed nuclear program. Speaking to worshippers in the Iranian capital, Hojatoleslam Kazem Sedighi praised President Hassan Rohani for his management of the talks. Friday prayer leaders are said […]
Rohani: Iran Seeking ‘Win-Win’ Outcome In Nuclear Talks
Iran’s President Hassan Rohani says Iran is seeking a “win-win” outcome in the nuclear negotiations with global powers. Rohani made the comments on February 11 at a state rally marking the anniversary of the 1979 revolution. He said “win-win” would entail Iran showing transparency in its nuclear activities in exchange for a removal of […]
Rohani leads cheer for resolution of nuclear talks
As the Iranian and 5+1 delegations move into the second day of nuclear talks in Vienna, President Rohani said after a meeting with the heads of Parliament and the Judiciary that as long as there is “a political will and no excessive demands, everything is in place to reach an agreement.” Following a meeting […]
Iran’s FM Says Hoping For Positive Result In Nuclear Talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran hopes to reach a “positive result” in its talks with world powers on its nuclear program ahead of a November deadline, thanks in part to support from Russia. Speaking at a joint news conference with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, after their talks in Moscow on […]
IAEA Chief To Visit Iran For Nuclear Talks
Yukiya Amano, the director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), will visit Tehran on August 17 in a bid to advance cooperation between the UN agency and Iran. The IAEA is investigating suspicions that Tehran has carried out research into how to build an atomic bomb. Tehran says the suspicions are based on […]
Iranian FM says nuclear solution will take full 4 months
Iran’s foreign minister said on Friday August 15 that it is “unrealistic” to think that the nuclear dispute between Iran and the 5+1 will be resolved before the end of the four-month extension allotted for the talks. Mohammad Javad Zarif told the Khaneh Mellat website that even if a general consensus is reached beforehand, […]
Iran, U.S. sit down for direct nuclear talks
Iran began direct nuclear negotiations with the United States on Thursday in Geneva. Iranian deputy foreign ministers Abbas Araghchi and Majid Takht-Ravanchi attended the meeting with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State William Burns and Wendy Sherman, the U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs. Nuclear experts from both sides were also present. A […]