Dutch father, son plead guilty to breaking embargo by exporting US aircraft parts to IranSeptember 24th, 2009 Dutch men plead guilty to illegal exports to IranWASHINGTON — A Dutch company and the father and son who managed it have pleaded guilty to exporting U.S. aircraft parts to Iran.
Obama says he's 'not reconciled' to Iran having a nuclear weapons capability, must resist itJuly 2nd, 2009 Obama: Iran cannot be permitted to be nuke powerWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says he is "not reconciled" to the idea of Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon within a year. The president told The Associated Press in an interview that U.S.
Obama defends his Iran policy against growing criticism by RepublicansJune 23rd, 2009 Obama defends Iran policy against GOP criticsWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is answering Republican critics of his cautious response to the violence following the disputed election in Iran. Obama told reporters at the White House that he believes all Americans, including his critics on Capitol Hill, want justice to prevail in Iran.
White House: Obama 'moved' by images of protests in IranJune 22nd, 2009 White House: Obama 'moved' by protests in IranWASHINGTON — The White House says President Barack Obama has been "moved" by the television images of people in Iran taking to the street in protest. Riot police in Tehran continue to lead a crackdown on demonstrators following a disputed presidential election.
White House maintains it is not meddling in Iran's electoral affairsJune 17th, 2009 White House disputes meddling charge by IranWASHINGTON — The White House is shrugging off complaints from Iran that the United States has meddled in its affairs. Spokesman Robert Gibbs said Thursday that President Barack Obama has struck the right tone in commenting about Iran's presidential election dispute in Iran.
Obama welcomes 'robust debate' among IraniansJune 12th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US President Barack Obama welcomed the "robust debate" that has taken place in Iran during the presidential election and expressed optimism it will boost efforts to open dialogue with the Islamic state. "We are excited to see what appears to be a robust debate taking place in Iran," Obama said Friday as Iranians went to the polls to vote in a race that pits conservative President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad against reformist challenger Mir-Hossein Moussavi.
Obama says no one country should decide who has nuclear weapons, reaches out to IranJune 4th, 2009 Obama acknowledges US history with IranCAIRO — President Barack Obama says the United States will proceed with courage, rectitude and resolve when dealing with Iran. Obama acknowledges the United States' role in overthrowing the democratically elected Iranian government during the last century.
Israeli leader gives cautious backing to Obama overtures to IranMay 5th, 2009 Israeli president: US approach to Iran OK for nowWASHINGTON — Israeli President Shimon Peres offered a cautious endorsement of new U.S. overtures to Iran following a longer-than-expected White House meeting with President Barack Obama.
'I am yet to receive a response from Obama,' says AhmadinejadApril 27th, 2009 TEHRAN - Iran President Mohammad Ahmadinejad has said that he is yet to receive a response to his congratulatory message to US President Barack Obama. "This was a major decision, although the Iranian people were very much dismayed with the conduct of previous U.S.
Obama concerned over journalist's sentencing by IranApril 19th, 2009 PORT OF SPAIN - US President Barack Obama is 'deeply disappointed' by Iran's sentencing of an American-Iranian journalist, the White House said. Roxana Saberi, who worked for international news organisations in Iran for years, was sentenced to eight years in prison by an Iranian court Saturday on charges of spying for the US.
Turkish TV journo blackens himself before presenting report on ObamaApril 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A Turkish television reporter blackened himself before presenting a news item on President Barack Obama. He claimed he slapped on the Al Jolson face to show how much he "respected" Obama.
Obama extends sanctions on IranMarch 13th, 2009 WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama Thursday extended US sanctions for at least another year, saying the Iranian government's policies continue to pose an 'extraordinary threat' to the US. The US enacted tight sanctions on Iran following the 1979 hostage crisis and they have remained in place since.
US ready to hold talks with Iran: BidenFebruary 6th, 2009 MUNICH - The US was prepared to hold talks with Iran, but will continue to block it from attaining nuclear weapons, US Vice President Joe Biden told the Munich Security Conference Saturday. 'We will be willing to talk.
Iran gives reserved response to Obama's remarksJanuary 26th, 2009 TEHRAN - Tehran Tuesday issued a reserved response to remarks by US President Barack Obama that his administration would be willing to engage in diplomacy with Iran on its controversial nuclear programme. Government spokesman Gholam-Hossein Elham said Iran would rather wait for 'practical changes' by the new US government and expected a change in US policies towards Iran including a moving away from 'imperialistic' policies.
Obama indicates new approach for IranJanuary 11th, 2009 WASHINGTON - US president-elect Barack Obama indicated that his administration would move 'swiftly' with new tactics in its approach to Iran to head off the impending nuclear crisis and block Tehran's support of terrorism. Speaking Sunday in an interview with ABC news, Obama said he expected Iran to be 'one of our biggest challenges' when he takes office Jan 20.
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