UN nuclear watchdog chief sets Oct. 25 for new Iran nuclear site inspectionOctober 4th, 2009 UN watchdog sets Oct. 25 for Iran inspectionTEHRAN, Iran — The head of the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog on Sunday said inspectors would be examining Iran's recently revealed nuclear facility on Oct.
US, Iranian diplomats meet one-on-one at high level nuclear talks in GenevaOctober 1st, 2009 US, Iran meet directly at nuclear talks in GenevaGENTHOD, Switzerland — A senior U.S. official has met Iran's top atomic negotiator for face-to-face talks — the first such encounter in years of big-power attempts to persuade Tehran to freeze a program that could create nuclear weapons.
EU envoy says Iran likely to open new enrichment plant to IAEA within a few weeksOctober 1st, 2009 EU envoy: IAEA to visit nuke plant soonGENTHOD, Switzerland — A senior EU envoy says Iran has pledged to open its recently revealed uranium enrichment plant to U.N. inspectors perhaps in the next few weeks.
Top powers start high-stakes meeting with Iran to curb nuclear programOctober 1st, 2009 Top powers meet Iran over nuclear programGENEVA — The United States and five other world powers have begun high-stakes talks with Iran to demand a freeze of its nuclear activities. A senior U.S.
Israeli defense minister: new Iranian reactor requires new sanctions, won't rule out attackSeptember 30th, 2009 Israel: New Iranian reactor requires new sanctionsJERUSALEM — Israel's defense minister won't rule out a military strike on Iran after the discovery of a secret Iranian nuclear facility. Ehud Barak says severe sanctions must be imposed on Iran following the revelations of the clandestine uranium enrichment plant near the city of Qom.
Israeli Foreign Minister says newly exposed Iranian nuclear facility is for military purposesSeptember 26th, 2009 Israel: Iranian nuclear facility for weaponsJERUSALEM — The newly exposed Iranian nuclear facility proves "without a doubt" the Islamic republic is pursuing nuclear weapons, Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said Saturday. Iran kept the facility, located 100 miles southwest of Tehran, hidden from the U.N.
Netanyahu tells US action should be taken over new Iranian reactorSeptember 26th, 2009 Israel tells US, time to act on IranJERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged the U.S. to take action over a newly revealed Iranian nuclear facility in a phone conversation with American lawmakers, an official in his office said Saturday.
Israeli leader says Iran could provide terrorists with a 'nuclear umbrella'September 23rd, 2009 Netanyahu: Iran could give terror nuclear umbrellaNEW YORK — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that if Iran acquires nuclear weapons it could "bring terrorism beyond our wildest dreams."
Netanyahu said Wednesday morning in an interview on NBC's "Today" that if the U.N. Security Council doesn't act against Iran's nuclear program, then leading nations could put pressure on Tehran "especially when it comes to imported petroleum products."
Netanyahu called Iran "the major terrorist-sponsoring state of our time.
US says 6 powers accept Iran's new offer to talk on range of global issuesSeptember 11th, 2009 US says 6 powers accept Iran's offer to talkWASHINGTON — The United States and five partner countries have accepted Iran's new offer to hold talks, even though Iran insists it will not negotiate over its disputed nuclear program, the State Department said Friday. Department spokesman P.J.
UN atomic watchdog begins debate about Iran's disputed nuclear programSeptember 9th, 2009 UN nuclear watchdog begins Iran debateVIENNA — The International Atomic Energy Agency's 35-nation board of governors has begun discussing Iran's disputed nuclear program. Iran insists its program is peaceful and aimed at generating electricity.
6 nations to meet on Iran nuclear program amid Tehran new proposals talkSeptember 2nd, 2009 6 nations to meet on Iran's nuclear programFRANKFURT — Six countries trying to address concerns about Iran's nuclear program are to meet in Germany Wednesday, a day after the Islamic regime said it would present a new package of proposals. The meeting is to take place at an undisclosed location near Frankfurt and involves political directors from the U.S., France, Britain, Russia, China and Germany.
Gibbs: Ahmadinejad 'elected leader' of Iran, election results a matter for IraniansAugust 4th, 2009 Gibbs: Ahmadinejad 'elected leader' of IranWASHINGTON — White House spokesman Robert Gibbs says Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is "the elected leader" of the Islamic republic. Gibbs was asked Tuesday if the White House recognized Ahmadinejad as the country's legitimate president.
EU urges Iran to find negotiated solution to end standoff over nuclear programJuly 15th, 2009 EU urges Iran to resolve nuclear standoffSTRASBOURG, France — The European Union said Wednesday that Iran has a few months, at best, to find a diplomatic resolution with the international community over its contested nuclear program. Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt, whose country holds the EU presidency, said the international community faces "difficult choices in the next ...
Libya's Gadhafi says Iran should be encouraged to pursue a peaceful nuclear programJuly 15th, 2009 Gadhafi says Iran nuclear program to be supportedSHARM EL-SHEIK, Egypt — Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi says Iran should be encouraged to pursue its nuclear program as long as it is for peaceful purposes. Gadhafi was addressing Wednesday's opening session of a summit of the Non-Aligned Movement at the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheik.
US contacted Khamenei before Iran's 'disputed' presidential electionJune 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The Obama Administration sent a letter to Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling for an improvement in relations, prior to the June 12 disputed presidential elections, which were followed by massive people protests. Ayatollah Khamenei confirmed the letter toward the end of a lengthy sermon on Friday, in which he accused the United States of fomenting protests in his country in the aftermath of the disputed June 12 presidential election.
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