TEHRAN: Iran is to build a new nuclear power plant, alongside its sole existing one in the southern city of Bushehr, by early 2014, state television reported on Sunday, quoting the head of the country’s Atomic Energy Organisation.
Published28 May, 201212:22am
TEHRAN: Long-stalled talks between Iran and world powers are to be revived on April 13 at a place yet to be agreed, Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi announced on Wednesday.
Published28 Mar, 201210:33pm
TEHRAN: Iran on Tuesday warned Saudi Arabia to reconsider its vow to make up for any shortfall in Iranian oil exports under new sanctions, saying Riyadh`s pledge to step into the market was unfriendly.
Published17 Jan, 201211:30pm
TEHRAN: Iranians reacted with pride on Monday after an Iranian film, `A Separation`, won a major US prize a triumph on the international stage that, for a moment, eclipsed geopolitical tensions.
Published16 Jan, 201210:15pm
TEHRAN: Iran’s parliament voted on Sunday to expel the British ambassador in retaliation for fresh western sanctions over Tehran’s nuclear programme and warned that other countries could also be punished.
Published28 Nov, 201112:12am
TEHRAN: Iran “will respond with full force” to any attack — or even any threat of military action — the country's supreme leader said on Thursday
Published10 Nov, 201110:28pm