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

IAEA gets Iran military site samples

Monday, September 21st 2015, 12:49

Environmental samples gathered at a sensitive Iranian military site have been handed over for inspection to the International Atomic Energy Agency.
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Manus Island murder trial to begin

Monday, September 21st 2015, 1:53
related countries: Australia

Two men are standing trial over the killing of an Iranian asylum seeker at Australia's Manus Island detention centre.
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Nuclear watchdog head visits Iran site

Sunday, September 20th 2015, 23:27
related places: Parchin

Yukiya Amano, the head of the IAEA, visits Iran's Parchin military site as he starts a visit considered key to the recent deal agreed with world powers.
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Flash flooding kills 10 in Iran

Saturday, September 19th 2015, 15:58
related places: Tehran

Flash floods kill at least 10 people near the capital Tehran and in southern Hormozgan province, state TV says.
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Assad vows not to 'quit under pressure'

Wednesday, September 16th 2015, 18:32
related countries: Russia, Syria

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad tells Russian TV that he will not leave under foreign pressure and says Iran is "at Syria's side".
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US Democrats clear path for Iran deal

Thursday, September 10th 2015, 21:45
related countries: United States
related places: Republican

A Republican-backed measure to derail the Iran nuclear deal has been blocked in the US Senate, protecting President Obama's landmark deal.
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VIDEO: Iran nuclear deal: US campaign mash-up

Thursday, September 10th 2015, 2:54
related countries: United States

US presidential candidates take opposing sides over the nuclear deal with Iran, which allows it to restart enriched uranium production.
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VIDEO: Division in US over Iran nuclear deal

Wednesday, September 9th 2015, 22:04
related countries: United States
related places: Washington

The talk of the town Washington on Wednesday was the deal over Iran's nuclear programme.
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US backing for Iran nuclear deal grows

Tuesday, September 8th 2015, 18:01
related countries: United States
related places: Republican

Democrats in the US Senate gain enough support to block a Republican resolution against the Iran nuclear deal.
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Obama reassures Saudis on Iran deal

Saturday, September 5th 2015, 3:45
related countries: Saudi Arabia, United States
related places: Washington

Saudi Arabia says it is happy with President Obama's assurances that the recent nuclear deal with Iran will not imperil the Gulf states.
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Obama has enough support for Iran deal

Wednesday, September 2nd 2015, 17:42
related countries: United States

US President Barack Obama secures enough support in the US Senate to ensure that the Iran nuclear deal will go into effect.
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Syria 'confident' of allies' support

Tuesday, August 25th 2015, 23:00
related countries: Russia, Syria

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad says he is confident of continuing support from Iran and Russia amid a fresh push to resolve the country's war.
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IAEA seeks money to police Iran deal

Tuesday, August 25th 2015, 15:27

The International Atomic Energy Agency asks for more money to supervise last month's nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers.
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Tread carefully with Iran - Hammond

Monday, August 24th 2015, 12:11
related countries: United Kingdom

Britain is right to work towards good relations with Iran but should "tread carefully", the foreign secretary says.
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British embassy reopens in Tehran

Sunday, August 23rd 2015, 14:43
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: Tehran

The British embassy in Iran reopens nearly four years after it was closed, as Iran reopens its embassy in London.
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VIDEO: Iran ceremony as UK embassy reopens

Sunday, August 23rd 2015, 10:42
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: Tehran

British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond attends a ceremony in Tehran to mark the reopening of the UK embassy in Iran nearly four years after it was closed.
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VIDEO: British embassy to reopen in Tehran

Sunday, August 23rd 2015, 2:06
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: Tehran

The British embassy in Tehran is to reopen later, four years after it closed.
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VIDEO: The many faces of Iran

Friday, August 21st 2015, 14:19

Our correspondent in Tehran Kim Ghattas considers the gap between conservative Iran and the urban, modern classes of Iranian society.
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VIDEO: British embassy to re-open in Iran

Thursday, August 20th 2015, 21:52
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: Tehran

Britain's embassy in Tehran is to re-open after it was closed four years ago.
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British embassy in Iran to reopen

Thursday, August 20th 2015, 16:52
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: Tehran

Britain is to reopen its embassy in the Iranian capital Tehran for the first time since it was attacked by protesters in 2011.
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VIDEO: Spotlight on Iran's film industry

Thursday, August 20th 2015, 11:08

Western films are rarely shown in Iranian cinemas and the movie industry struggles with budgets and outdated equipment, but this could change if sanctions are lifted.
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VIDEO: The Iranian woman seeking motocross glory

Wednesday, August 19th 2015, 11:08

The BBC meets Behnaz Shafiei, an Iranian motocross racer who dreams of one day becoming world champion, in a sport dominated by men.
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VIDEO: What does the nuclear deal mean for Iran?

Tuesday, August 18th 2015, 10:17

What does Iran's nuclear deal mean for Iranians?
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Iran 'to work with rivals for peace'

Tuesday, August 18th 2015, 2:19

Iran wants to work with regional powers to promote peace and security after last month's nuclear deal, Vice-President Masumeh Ebtekar tells the BBC.
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The big business of trophy hunting in Iran

Monday, August 10th 2015, 23:03

The Americans who pay big bucks to hunt rare sheep in Iran
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End of Iran trial for US reporter

Monday, August 10th 2015, 15:20
related countries: United States

A US reporter detained in Iran for more than a year and charged with espionage awaits a verdict after having his final hearing.
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Will nuclear deal really change Iran?

Monday, August 10th 2015, 0:30

How the nuclear deal could transform Iran
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Top US Democrat is against Iran deal

Friday, August 7th 2015, 18:16
related countries: United States

Leading US Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer announces that he is breaking ranks with President Barack Obama by opposing the Iran nuclear deal.
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The women who made the Iran deal happen

Wednesday, August 5th 2015, 23:53

The women who made the Iran deal happen
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No Iran deal is vote for war - Obama

Wednesday, August 5th 2015, 17:50

President Barack Obama continues his push to seal the Iran nuclear deal, framing a congressional vote on lifting sanctions as either a vote for war or for peace.
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VIDEO: US President Obama on Iran

Wednesday, August 5th 2015, 15:11
related countries: United States

US President Obama is giving a speech on the deal reached with Iran last month over its nuclear activities.
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Gulf allies 'back US over Iran deal'

Monday, August 3rd 2015, 15:59
related countries: Qatar, United States
related places: Gulf

US allies in the Gulf back the nuclear deal with Iran, as the US promises them better intelligence-sharing and faster arms transfers.
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Sanctions lifted on two Iran oil firms

Friday, July 31st 2015, 18:17

The European Union has removed two Iranian oil companies from its sanctions list in the first such action since Iran's nuclear deal.
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VIDEO: Iran's quest to engage with the world

Tuesday, July 28th 2015, 18:17
related places: Tehran

Iran has announced plans for wide-ranging talks with the European Union following the international agreement on Tehran's nuclear programme.
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Nuclear deal 'not to reform Iran'

Tuesday, July 28th 2015, 17:06
related countries: United States

The nuclear deal with Iran is not meant to "reform Iran's regime, or end its support for terrorism", US Secretary of State John Kerry tells US Congress.
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How will Iran's nuclear deal be policed?

Monday, July 27th 2015, 23:39

How will Iran's nuclear deal be monitored?
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Huckabee Israel comments spark row

Sunday, July 26th 2015, 23:43
related countries: United States

US Republican Mike Huckabee triggers a row by accusing President Obama of marching Israelis "to the door of the oven" over the Iran nuclear deal.
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Iran looks for investment opportunities

Sunday, July 26th 2015, 23:04

Iran looks for investment opportunities
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Iranian press 'ordered to praise nuclear deal'

Sunday, July 26th 2015, 11:47

Iranian media ordered to praise recent nuclear deal
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Foreign Office relaxes Iran advice

Saturday, July 25th 2015, 15:35
related countries: United Kingdom

The Foreign Office relaxes its travel advice for British nationals visiting Iran, saying the risk in much of the country has changed.
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VIDEO: Iran plans to become tourist hotspot

Friday, July 24th 2015, 9:25

Iran is hoping the nuclear deal it struck with six world powers will help turn the country into a global tourism hotspot.
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Better Iran deal 'a fantasy' - Kerry

Thursday, July 23rd 2015, 19:52
related countries: United States
related places: Senate

US Secretary of State John Kerry tells senators it is "fantasy" to think he could have achieved a better deal on Iran's nuclear programme.
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Iran execution toll 'staggering'

Thursday, July 23rd 2015, 14:54

An “unprecedented spike” in executions in Iran has seen nearly 700 people believed put to death there this year, Amnesty International says.
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UN endorses Iran nuclear deal

Monday, July 20th 2015, 16:54

The United Nations Security Council unanimously endorses the comprehensive nuclear accord between Iran and six world powers.
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Iran military option remains - US

Monday, July 20th 2015, 1:18
related countries: United States

Military action could still be used to prevent Iran developing a nuclear bomb, US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter says as he begins a Middle East tour.
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US seeks to ease Iran doubts

Sunday, July 19th 2015, 3:39
related countries: United States

US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter begins a tour of the Middle East in an attempt to allay fears over a recent deal on Iran's nuclear programme.
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Is this Iran’s time in the Middle East?

Friday, July 17th 2015, 23:41

Will nuclear deal lead to a new dominance of the Middle East?
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Iran deal 'has support of 99%'

Wednesday, July 15th 2015, 21:32

Critics of the nuclear agreement with Iran are at odds with "99% of the world and the majority of nuclear experts", US President Barack Obama says.
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Obama foes condemn Iran nuclear deal

Tuesday, July 14th 2015, 18:14
related countries: United States

US conservatives strongly criticise the deal reached between major world powers and Iran that limits Iranian nuclear activity in return for the lifting of sanctions.
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'Historic' Iran nuclear deal hailed

Tuesday, July 14th 2015, 16:30
related countries: Austria
related places: Vienna

After years of negotiations, world powers reach a deal with Iran on limiting Iranian nuclear activity in return for the lifting of sanctions.
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Oil prices bounce on Iran deal

Tuesday, July 14th 2015, 16:17

Oil price reaction mutes after falling by more than $1 a barrel after a deal is reached with Iran on limiting nuclear activity in return for lifting economic sanctions.
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VIDEO: Zarif hails 'important achievement"

Tuesday, July 14th 2015, 16:06

World powers have reached a deal with Iran on limiting Iranian nuclear activity in return for the lifting of international economic sanctions.
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VIDEO: Obama: Deal meets all our bottom lines

Tuesday, July 14th 2015, 11:53
related countries: United States

The US president welcomes a deal limiting Iran's nuclear activity in return for the lifting of international economic sanctions, saying "every pathway to a nuclear weapon is cut off".
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Will Iran nuclear deal make the Middle East a less safe place?

Tuesday, July 14th 2015, 10:01

Iran nuclear agreement seen as a good deal - for now
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VIDEO: Netanyahu: Iran deal 'a bad mistake'

Tuesday, July 14th 2015, 9:38
related countries: Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called a deal on limiting Iran's nuclear programme in return for the lifting of sanctions "a bad mistake of historic proportions".
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VIDEO: Iran talks: 'No nuclear weapon, no war'

Tuesday, July 14th 2015, 8:11
related countries: Austria
related places: Vienna

A deal on limiting Iran's nuclear programme in return for sanctions relief has been reached at talks in Vienna, diplomats say.
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Iran talks 'progress' amid hold-ups

Tuesday, July 14th 2015, 0:38
related countries: Austria
related places: Vienna

Talks in Vienna aimed at reaching a deal on Iran's nuclear programme make progress but some issues remain unresolved, the White House says.
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Iran plays down nuclear deal hopes

Monday, July 13th 2015, 20:34
related countries: Austria
related places: Vienna

Iran's foreign minister says the negotiations with six world powers on a comprehensive agreement on its nuclear programme will not conclude on Monday.
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Iran nuclear talks 'in final phase'

Sunday, July 12th 2015, 21:24
related countries: United States
related places: Sunday

Talks to strike a provisional agreement on Iran's nuclear programme are in the "final phase", the French foreign minister believes.
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Is this the moment of truth for an Iran deal?

Sunday, July 12th 2015, 2:49

World waits as deadline for Iran nuclear deal looms
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Iran frustration at talks 'changes'

Friday, July 10th 2015, 16:11
related countries: Austria
related places: Vienna

Iran accuses world powers of changing positions at nuclear talks in Vienna, as discussions extend into the weekend.
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'Never threaten an Iranian!': How one diplomat's outburst blew up

Friday, July 10th 2015, 1:00

How an Iranian diplomat's outburst blew up
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US 'will not rush' to seal Iran deal

Thursday, July 9th 2015, 21:16
related countries: United States

America and other major powers are not in a rush to reach a nuclear agreement with Iran, US Secretary of State John Kerry says.
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Iran talks to continue past deadline

Tuesday, July 7th 2015, 13:36

Talks between world powers and Iran on a comprehensive nuclear agreement will continue past Tuesday's deadline, the EU's foreign policy chief says.
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