Iran rejects charge of inflaming violence
2006-02-13 08:54:45
The Iranian government on Sunday rejected an accusation by US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice that it has fanned violent protests over caricatures of Islam's Prophet Muhammad and demanded an apology, saying that could reduce growing tension.
Iran leader threatens new nuclear policy
2006-02-12 09:05:30
Iran's hard-line president threatened to revise his policy of working within international atomic frameworks, as diplomats in Europe said the UN nuclear watchdog agency had stripped most of its surveillance equipment from Iranian nuclear sites.
Iranian president accuses West of controlling global oil resources
2006-03-02 14:42:13
Iran's president on Thursday accused Western powers of trying to control the world's oil resources and creating a climate of fear that he said was forcing countries to stockpile weapons.
Iran to persist in nuclear pursuits - official
2006-02-09 17:11:25
Iran's nuclear programs have peaceful aims and will not be abandoned even under threats of military action, which are no more real than a vampire's teeth, one of the country's vice presidents said on Thursday.
Iran: Negotiations still possible
2006-02-05 17:35:38
Iran said Sunday it will hold talks with Moscow on a proposal to enrich uranium in Russia, a day after a senior official declared the proposal dead.
Iran willing to negotiate on nuke program
2006-02-05 15:25:43
Iran said Sunday that it was still willing to negotiate with the international community over its nuclear program and dismissed its referral by the U.N. nuclear watchdog to the Security Council.
Iran vows enrichment after UN referral
2006-02-05 08:06:28
IAEA reported Iran to the UN Security Council Saturday over fears it wants to produce nuclear arms, prompting Tehran to threaten immediate retaliation.
Iran plans to resume uranium enrichment
2006-02-05 06:07:11
Iran's president ordered resumption of uranium enrichment, an end to snap inspections of its facilities after IAEA voted to report Tehran to Security Council.
Iran wants 'more time' for Russia nuclear talks
2006-01-29 09:44:14
Iran urged Western powers not to immediately refer a dispute over its nuclear program to the UN Security Council, arguing talks with Russia on a potential compromise needed "more time."
Iran to use missiles if attacked: Official
2006-01-29 09:23:48
Iran would retaliate with medium-range missiles if attacked, a military commander said Saturday, and he accused Britain and the United States of arming rebels within the country.
Iran: Russian plan unacceptable in present form
2006-01-28 08:50:44
Iran reiterated Friday that a plan to allow Iran to enrich its uranium in Russia was not acceptable in its present form but was worth pursuing in negotiations.
Iran proposes resuming direct US flights
2006-01-27 09:05:35
Iran's Civil Aviation Organization said Thursday it has proposed resuming direct flights between Iran and the United States after more than 25 years, despite political hostilities between the two countries.