News: Iran

We have started to collect the most important news related to Iran in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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Iran: news

US blocks Iran presence at Geneva II

Friday, December 20th 2013, 18:56
related countries: Syria, United States

Diplomats preparing for Syrian peace talks next month have failed to agree on whether Iran should attend, the UN-Arab League envoy on Syria says.
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Iran roadside bombing 'kills Guards'

Wednesday, December 18th 2013, 12:33

Three members of Iran's Revolutionary Guards have been killed by a bomb blast in the south-eastern province of Sistan Baluchistan, local media report.
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Iran 'sends second monkey to space'

Saturday, December 14th 2013, 16:10

Iran says it has successfully sent a monkey into space for the second time this year as part of a programme aimed at manned space flight.
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Iran claims it has captured MI6 spy

Saturday, December 14th 2013, 13:27
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: Kerman

Iran says it has captured a spy working for the British intelligence agency MI6 in the south-eastern city of Kerman.
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VIDEO: Missing American 'not CIA employee'

Saturday, December 14th 2013, 1:37
related countries: United States
related places: White House

The White House has denied reports by the Associated Press news agency that an American ex-FBI agent, believed to have been held in Iran for seven years, was working for the CIA on an unapproved mission.
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Levinson 'not US government worker'

Friday, December 13th 2013, 20:32
related countries: United States
related places: White House

The White House says the ex-FBI agent believed to have been held in Iran for the last seven years was not working for the US government at the time of his disappearance.
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Iran talks halted amid sanctions row

Friday, December 13th 2013, 19:56
related countries: United States

Iran's delegation leaves talks on the implementation of a deal over its nuclear programme after the expansion of a US sanctions blacklist.
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US captive in Iran said to be CIA

Friday, December 13th 2013, 14:49
related countries: United States

An ex-FBI agent believed held in Iran for the last seven years was working for the CIA on an unapproved mission, the Associated Press reports.
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RBS fined $100m by US regulators

Wednesday, December 11th 2013, 22:10
related countries: Burma, Cuba, Sudan, United Kingdom, United States

Royal Bank of Scotland is fined $100m by US regulators for violating US sanctions against Iran, Sudan, Burma, and Cuba.
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Iranian envoy to make first UK visit

Wednesday, December 11th 2013, 12:54
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: London

Iran's envoy to the UK is to make his first visit to London this week, Home Secretary William Hague announces.
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Kerry defends Iran nuclear deal

Tuesday, December 10th 2013, 21:56
related countries: United States

US Secretary of State John Kerry defends the six-month nuclear deal with Iran before a sceptical panel of congressmen.
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UN inspectors visit Iran plant

Sunday, December 8th 2013, 18:41
related places: Arak

Inspectors from the UN's nuclear agency visit the Arak heavy water production plant for the first time in more than two years.
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US power 'underpins Iran diplomacy'

Saturday, December 7th 2013, 7:58
related countries: United States
related places: Gulf

Diplomacy with Iran over its nuclear programme must be backed by military power, US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel tells Gulf leaders.
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VIDEO: Disabled Iranian woman on life in UK

Friday, December 6th 2013, 16:23
related countries: United Kingdom

Fatemah Hosseinpoor speaks to the BBC about how cultural attitudes towards disability in her home country of Iran convinced her to move to the UK to study.
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Altered Images: The blurred baroness

Friday, December 6th 2013, 15:09

Why photos of women are doctored by some Iranian media
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Iran's president in storm over #PersianGulf tweet

Thursday, December 5th 2013, 14:20

Iran's president in a storm over 'Persian Gulf' tweet
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Hezbollah: Saudis behind Iran blasts

Wednesday, December 4th 2013, 1:25
related countries: Lebanon, Saudi Arabia
related places: Beirut

The head of the Lebanese Shia militant group Hezbollah says Saudi Arabia was behind last month's blasts near Iran's embassy in Beirut.
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UK envoy to make first Iran visit

Monday, December 2nd 2013, 23:55
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: Tehran

The UK's new envoy to Tehran is to visit Iran for the first time on Tuesday.
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VIDEO: Optimism over easing of Iran sanctions

Friday, November 29th 2013, 13:25

The easing of sanctions against Iran have brought optimism to the UAE, as Jonathan Frewin reports from Dubai.
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UN 'needs time' for Iran deal

Thursday, November 28th 2013, 18:02
related places: Arak

The head of the UN's nuclear agency warns it will "take some time" before work can begin on verifying Iran's fulfilment of its nuclear deal.
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Iran's Hassan Rouhani in music video

Wednesday, November 27th 2013, 12:48

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani is featured in an online music video, entitled Nowsafar (Newly on the Road), marking 100 days of his government.
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US asks Iran to release ex-FBI man

Tuesday, November 26th 2013, 20:01
related countries: United States
related places: White House

The White House asks Iran to help locate and free ex-FBI agent Robert Levinson, who US officials believe is being held captive in the country.
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VIDEO: Is Iran deal a turning point ?

Monday, November 25th 2013, 23:24

Iran has agreed to curb some of its nuclear activities for six months, as part of a landmark nuclear deal reached on Sunday, but is this a turning point for Iran's relationship with the international community?
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Obama defends Iran nuclear deal

Monday, November 25th 2013, 21:49
related countries: United States

US President Barack Obama defends an interim deal on Iran's nuclear programme, saying "bluster" will not guarantee US security.
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Oil prices fall on Iran nuclear deal

Monday, November 25th 2013, 19:02

Oil prices fall after Iran agrees a deal to curb some of its nuclear activities in return for easing of international sanctions against it.
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Hague: Iran nuclear move 'essential'

Monday, November 25th 2013, 17:44
related countries: United Kingdom

William Hague says the UK and its allies will leave "no stone unturned" to reach a lasting deal on curbing Iran's nuclear programme..
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Iran curbs 'may be eased next month'

Monday, November 25th 2013, 16:48
related countries: France
related places: Eu

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius says some EU sanctions on Iran could be lifted next month, as part of a nuclear deal with world powers.
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VIDEO: Do ordinary Iranians welcome deal?

Monday, November 25th 2013, 16:26

Iran has agreed to curb some of its nuclear activities for six months, as part of a landmark nuclear deal reached with world powers on Sunday.
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Iran cheers deal as Israel warns

Monday, November 25th 2013, 9:34
related countries: Israel

Cheering crowds in Iran welcome home negotiators who secured a deal on its nuclear programme with world powers, which Israel calls a mistake.
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US: Iran deal makes Mid-East safer

Monday, November 25th 2013, 1:20
related countries: Israel, United States

The US secretary of state says the deal reached over Iran's nuclear programme will make the Middle East safer, but Israel fiercely disagrees.
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PM hails Iran deal as 'first step'

Sunday, November 24th 2013, 19:13

Prime Minister David Cameron welcomes the temporary deal on Iran's nuclear programme as an "important first step".
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Iran agrees to curb nuclear activity

Sunday, November 24th 2013, 16:26
related places: Tehran

Iran agrees to halt some of its work on uranium enrichment for six months, as part of a landmark nuclear deal reached with six world powers in Geneva.
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VIDEO: Obama: 'Provide Iran with modest relief'

Sunday, November 24th 2013, 4:09
related countries: United States
related places: Tehran, Geneva

A deal on Iran's nuclear programme agreed in Geneva will give Tehran some sanctions relief but most sanctions will stay, says US President Obama.
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VIDEO: Zarif welcomes Iran nuclear deal

Sunday, November 24th 2013, 3:58

After Iran reaches a deal with six world powers on its nuclear programme, Iran's foreign minister says he is "confident" about future progress.
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'Narrow gaps' at Iran nuclear talks

Saturday, November 23rd 2013, 23:37
related countries: United States
related places: Geneva, Friday

The UK's foreign secretary says "narrow gaps" remain between Iran and the six world powers meeting in Geneva for nuclear talks.
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VIDEO: John Kerry arrives for Iran talks

Saturday, November 23rd 2013, 9:37
related countries: United States
related places: Geneva

The US Secretary of State John Kerry has arrived in Geneva amid hopes that a deal can finally be reached on Iran's nuclear programme.
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Powers struggle on Iran nuclear deal

Friday, November 22nd 2013, 17:30
related places: Tehran

World powers and Iran are locked in difficult talks in Geneva as they struggle to secure an interim deal on Tehran's nuclear programme.
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Key Iran nuclear talks resume

Thursday, November 21st 2013, 9:43
related places: Tehran

Negotiations between world powers and Iran on the future of Tehran's nuclear programme resume, as an Iranian negotiator warns of a "lack of trust" between the two sides.
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Key Iranian nuclear talks resume

Wednesday, November 20th 2013, 21:07

Talks resume in Geneva to try to secure an agreement on Iran's nuclear programme, but its Supreme Leader warns it must not be "pressured".
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VIDEO: Iran nuclear talks resume in Geneva

Wednesday, November 20th 2013, 18:38

World leaders have gathered in Geneva for fresh talks with Iran, to secure a deal on the country's nuclear programme.
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Iran warning ahead of nuclear talks

Wednesday, November 20th 2013, 17:30

Iran's Supreme Leader has warned his country will not step back "one iota" from its nuclear rights, as it resumes talks with world powers in Geneva.
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Afghan refugees 'abused in Iran'

Wednesday, November 20th 2013, 6:42
related countries: Afghanistan, United States

The US-based advocacy group Human Rights Watch accuses Iran of failing to protect Afghan refugees from abuse.
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VIDEO: Fresh push for Iran nuclear deal

Wednesday, November 20th 2013, 6:07

As envoys from the P5+1 group of nations begin a new round of negotiations with Iran over its nuclear ambitions, the BBC's Kim Ghattas considers what might be achieved.
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Obama urges no new Iran sanctions

Wednesday, November 20th 2013, 2:45
related countries: United States

President Barack Obama urges US senators to hold off from proposing more sanctions against Iran to allow time for world powers to complete a deal on Tehran's nuclear programme.
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Twin blasts hit Iran Beirut embassy

Tuesday, November 19th 2013, 19:23
related countries: Lebanon
related places: Beirut

At least 22 people are killed in explosions that hit the Iranian embassy in Beirut, in a stronghold of the Hezbollah militant movement.
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Beirut braces for reaction to Iran embassy bombing

Tuesday, November 19th 2013, 19:14
related countries: Lebanon
related places: Beirut

Beirut waits nervously for reaction to bombings
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Iran warns West over nuclear demands

Monday, November 18th 2013, 18:14

President Hassan Rouhani warns world powers trying to negotiate a deal over Iran's nuclear programme that they should not make "excessive demands".
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Iran unveils new 'biggest' drone

Monday, November 18th 2013, 17:47

Iran's defence minister says the country has developed a drone with a range of 2,000km (1,200 miles), capable of launching missile strikes.
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Iran's 1,000-day countdown

Saturday, November 16th 2013, 15:13

The Iranians getting round the ban on Twitter and Facebook
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Kerry downplays Iran assets 'deal'

Thursday, November 14th 2013, 16:42
related countries: United States

The US Secretary of State, John Kerry, says a "tiny portion" of Iranian assets may be freed under a proposed deal on Iran's nuclear programme.
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Kerry opposes new sanctions on Iran

Thursday, November 14th 2013, 1:05
related countries: United States
related places: Tehran, Senate

US Secretary of State John Kerry tells a Senate panel new sanctions against Iran would risk ruining talks over Tehran's nuclear programme.
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Iran develops sea rescue drone

Wednesday, November 13th 2013, 19:17
related places: Tehran

Tehran-based engineers test a flying robot that can drop life rings next to people who at risk of drowning.
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Challenging the image of Ashura in Iran

Wednesday, November 13th 2013, 2:34

How unofficial ceremonies give Ashura a different image in Iran
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VIDEO: Iranian musicians shot in New York

Tuesday, November 12th 2013, 18:06

Police in New York say three Iranian musicians - including two members of a rock band called Yellow Dogs - have been shot by another musician who then turned the gun on himself.
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Iran blames West for talks failure

Tuesday, November 12th 2013, 12:04

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Zarif blames divisions between Western powers for the failure to agree a deal on its nuclear programme on Saturday.
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Iran: Rouhani's first 100 days

Tuesday, November 12th 2013, 11:05

Assessing Iranian President Rouhani's first 100 days in power
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Deal with Iran was 'extremely close'

Tuesday, November 12th 2013, 5:01
related countries: United States

The US Secretary of State says a nuclear deal between world powers and Iran is achievable, and they came "extremely close" to a breakthrough at the weekend.
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NYC gunman 'was dumped from band'

Tuesday, November 12th 2013, 2:46

Police say a man who shot dead three fellow Iranian musicians in New York before taking his own life was upset about being kicked out of a band.
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Iranian band members shot dead in NY

Tuesday, November 12th 2013, 2:12

Three Iranian-expatriate musicians living in Brooklyn, New York, are shot dead by another Iranian musician in what police called a murder-suicide.
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