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Iran had said that as of June 27, it would have more than the 300 kilograms (660 pounds) of enriched uranium that it was allowed under the deal struck with Britain, China, France, Germany, Russia and the United States. (Photo: AFP | File)

World must not 'yield to nuclear extortion' by Iran: US

'We continue to call on the Iranian regime to abide by their commitments to the international community,' State Department spokeswoman said.

18 Jun 2019 9:21 AM

In the latest purge of information, the company said it believes 4,779 accounts were associated or backed by Iran.

Twitter deletes thousands of accounts tied to Iran

The social media site seeks to end false info campaigns.

14 Jun 2019 12:13 PM

‘The continuation of the Iranian regime's aggression and reckless escalation, whether directly or through its militias, will result in grave consequences,’ deputy defence minister Prince Khaled bin Salman tweeted. (Photo: AP)

Saudi warns Iran over Yemeni rebel airport attack

Yemen's Huthi rebels hit civilian airport in the mountain resort of Abha, damaging arrivals hall and forcing its closure for several hours.

13 Jun 2019 1:50 PM

'The campaign for my release started in Lebanon, developed in Lebanon, and ended in Lebanon,' Zakka said, adding that he would not divulge into details regarding his 'kidnapping, detention, and false accusations.' (Photo: ANI)

Iran releases Lebanese businessman convicted of spying after 4 years

Zakka, an information technology expert, had disappeared while he was attending a conference in Tehran in 2015.

12 Jun 2019 9:23 AM

Shinzo Abe will arrive on Wednesday in Iran after earlier meeting with President Donald Trump, whose maximalist approach toward the Islamic Republic has seen America re-impose sanctions once lifted by the 2015 accord and create far-reaching newer ones. (Photo: File)

Iran gears up for high-stakes diplomacy amid tension with US

It also comes as Japan tries to negotiate its own trade deals with Trump, who has been quick to impose tariffs on other nations.

10 Jun 2019 10:37 AM

'They are failing as a nation, but I don't want them to fail as a nation. We can turn that around very quickly but the sanctions have been extraordinary [in] how powerful they have been,' Trump said. (Photo: File I AP)

Iran is failing as a nation after sanctions: Trump

During the meeting on Thursday, Trump and Macron asserted that they do not want Iran to acquire nuclear weapons.

07 Jun 2019 1:22 PM

Accusing BJP of not taking any steps to prevent the move, Surjewala said, 'The notification came on March 4. But the government did not do anything to prevent it. In future, we could see many more industries, including services, where exports worth USD 28 billion could be significantly affected.' (Photo: File)

Cong attacks BJP on unemployment rise, US ending special trade status for India

The Congress said it is a double whammy and urged the government to take steps to tackle the crises.

01 Jun 2019 5:38 PM

Iran's stocks of key nuclear materials are still within the limits set by a 2015 deal with world powers, the latest International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report on the matter said Friday. (Photo: AFP)

Iran's stocks of nuclear materials still within limits: IAEA

Stocks of both -- enriched uranium and heavy water did not exceed the ceilings set in the 2015 agreement, the report said.

31 May 2019 8:01 PM

A meeting has been scheduled for June 25-26 to discuss the policy, but the group is now considering moving the event to July 3-4.

Oil rises on US-Iran tensions, but trade war concerns weigh

US West Texas Intermediate WTI crude futures were up 26 cents, or 0.4 per cent, at USD 63.36 per barrel.

21 May 2019 11:24 AM

India bought close to 24 million tonnes of crude oil from Iran in the fiscal ended March 31 (2018-19).

IOC ties up oil from US, Saudi to make up for Iran shortfall

IOC and other Indian refiners stopped importing crude oil from Iran this month following the US' move to end sanction waivers.

17 May 2019 7:38 PM

The report reads that much of the negotiations were held in New York while the other countries were kept in the loop. (Photo: File)

How silent India, aggressive US got China on board to corner Masood Azhar: report

India was trying to corner Azhar globally since 2009 after the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai in 2008 but China used to put a

03 May 2019 3:20 PM

The Chabahar port is considered a gateway to golden opportunities for trade by India, Iran and Afghanistan with Central Asian countries. (Photo: File)

Chabahar Project an exception, US sanctions won't impact it

The port, accessible from India's western coast, is seen as a counter to Pakistan's Gwadar Port being developed by China.

24 Apr 2019 1:36 PM

All four Indian state-owned refiners that buy Iranian oil are confident of securing additional barrels from other producers, said officials.

Indian refiners turn to OPEC, Mexico, US to make up Iran oil gap

Refiners have not yet placed orders for Iranian oil for May, when current waiver expires, pending clarity from US.

17 Apr 2019 4:55 PM

Tehran would stick to its plans to launch three satellites and denied the US accusation that such activity is a cover for ballistic missile development. (NASA)

Iran plans 3 satellite launches despite US pressure

The United States fears long-range ballistic technology used to put satellites into orbit could also be used to launch nuclear warheads.

10 Apr 2019 12:22 PM

Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and non-affiliated allies such as Russia - known as the OPEC+ alliance - pledged to withhold 1.2 million barrels per day (bpd) in crude supply from the start of the year to tighten markets and prop up prices. (Photo: File | PTI)

Oil prices firm as supply deficit emerges amid disruptions

OPEC+ will meet in Baku, Azerbaijan, over the weekend to review its output policy, although most expect the cuts to continue for now.

15 Mar 2019 10:49 AM

Vincent Campos, a spokesman at the US State Department's energy bureau said talks are ongoing with the eight consumers of Iran's oil that received waivers in November with the aim of eventually cutting imports to zero. (Representational image)

India wants to keep Iran oil purchases at 3 lakh barrels per day: Report

Iran was India's seventh biggest oil supplier in January, as compared to third-biggest a year ago.

08 Mar 2019 1:58 PM

It was reported that the three fishermen from Kanniyakumari district were employed as fishing labourers in a mechanised fishing boat belonging to a Saudi Arabian national. (Representational Image)

Tamil Nadu seeks Centre's intervention for release of 3 fishermen detained in Iran

'I request Indian embassies in Iran and Saudi Arabia to ensure immediate release and repatriation of Indian fishermen,' said CM Palaniswami.

26 Feb 2019 4:57 PM

Trading houses have contracted to export 150,000 tonnes of raw sugar for shipments arriving in March and April at USD 305 to USD 310 per tonne.

Iran buys Indian raw sugar for the first time in five-years: sources

Iran is buying the sugar from India to use up the rupees it has received for oil sales to India.

26 Feb 2019 1:01 PM

Twitter further stressed that the majority of dubious accounts were proactively suspended in advance of Election Day. (Photo: ANI)

Twitter suspended over 2000 accounts over election interference

Some of the accounts claimed to be news outlets and discussed social and political issues.

03 Feb 2019 12:03 PM

Facebook removes more accounts

These accounts targeted people across the world.

01 Feb 2019 12:33 PM

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