US: New sanctions against Iran considered
2008-08-04 23:55:24
Five permanent members of the UN Security Council and Germany are considering new sanctions against Iran after the Islamic republic failed to give a positive response to suspend its controversial nuclear program.
US skeptical of Iranian president's comments
2008-07-29 10:09:33
The United States voiced skepticism on Monday after Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Iran was ready to respond positively if the United States could take a new approach.
Rice wants 'serious answer' from Iran
2008-07-21 20:03:54
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice warned Iran on Monday that it faced more sanctions if it defied a two-week deadline to agree to curb its nuclear program.
Official: US envoy to meet Iranian nuke negotiator
2008-07-16 11:15:33
In a break with past Bush administration policy, a top US diplomat will for the first time join colleagues from other world powers at a meeting with Iran's chief nuclear negotiator, The Associated Press has learned.
Bush urges diplomacy with Iran but all options open
2008-06-11 19:50:12
US President George W. Bush said on Wednesday he wanted to resolve the showdown over Iran's nuclear programme peacefully, but reiterated that all options were on the table.
US, Iran to have security talks in Baghdad
2008-02-02 07:15:18
The United States is due to have new security talks with Iran next week in Baghdad, Iraq, the Associated Press quoted U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker as reporting on Friday.
Security Council members to meet on Iran
2008-01-16 10:42:38
Foreign ministers of the US and five other key nations plan to meet next week to discuss possible new sanctions against Iran for refusing to freeze uranium enrichment and heed other UN Security Council demands.
Bush courts Saudi allies after warning Iran
2008-01-15 07:11:30
US President George W. Bush began a visit to close ally Saudi Arabia on Monday to rally support from the regional economic and political powerhouse for his campaign to isolate archfoe Iran.
Iran threat to world security, Bush says
2008-01-14 07:01:32
US President George W. Bush said Sunday that Iran was threatening security around the world by backing "extremists" and urged its Gulf Arab allies to "confront this danger before it is too late".
Bush: Iran still a danger despite report
2007-12-05 08:55:06
Defending his credibility, US President Bush said Tuesday that Iran is dangerous and must be squeezed by international pressure. Iran Nuclear Issue
Report contradicts Bush on Iran nuclear program
2007-12-04 07:37:57
A US intelligence report says Iran halted its nuclear weapons program in 2003, contradicting Bush's earlier assertion. No Concessions Nuclear Issue
Putin delays Iran visit amid plot report
2007-10-16 06:44:57
President Putin pledged to negotiate with Iran in the nuclear standoff, although he didn't come to Tehran amid warnings of an assassination plot. Plot Warnings