IAEA INSPECTION

IAEA experts did not inspect any nuclear site in Iran

International Atomic Energy Agency(IAEA) experts did not visit or inspect any nuclear site in Iran during their three-day visit to the country, an unnamed source told the official IRNA news agency on Tuesday.

Iran receives IAEA inspectors, undaunted by new EU sanctions

As high-ranking officials from the International Atomic Energy Agency(IAEA) arrived on Sunday, Iran seemed optimistic and well-prepared for cooperation, but remained adamant on its threat to cut oil exports to the EU.

Iran optimistic about IAEA visit: foreign minister

Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi on Sunday said that Tehran was optimistic about the visit of the International Atomic Energy Agency(IAEA) to the country.

Iran to continue confidence-building measures in cooperating with IAEA: MP

An Iranian lawmaker said Saturday that Iran will continue its confidence-building measures in cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency(IAEA), the official IRNA news agency reported.

IAEA confirms to sent team to Iran

The International Atomic Energy Agency(IAEA) said on Monday that a high-ranking team from the agency will visit Iran from January 29 to 31, to discuss issues related to the country's disputed nuclear program.

EU's OIL BAN

EU's ban on oil imports from Iran"hefty economic loss" for Europeans

A senior Iranian lawmaker said Monday that European Union(EU)'s ban on oil imports from Iran will be a"hefty economic loss" for Europeans, the local satellite Press TV reported.

EU leaders endorse sanctions against Iran

The European Union(EU) leaders on Monday endorsed the latest restrictive measures against Iran. The leaders of the 27-member bloc briefly touched upon foreign relations during the summit held in Brussels, mentioning sanctions adopted by the EU Foreign Ministers on January 23.

Iran to stop oil exports to some EU members"soon": oil minister

Iran's Oil Minister Rostam Qasemi said on Sunday that his country will soon stop oil exports to certain members of the European Union(EU), the semi-official Mehr news agency reported.

Will EU sanctions bring Iran to heel?

The European Union on Monday agreed to place an embargo on Iran's oil exports, as well as a number of other financial sanctions, dealing yet another heavy blow to Tehran after U.S. sanctions were applied last December.

Iran says EU sanctions on its oil export"political game"

Iran's Oil Ministry said the European Union's(EU) oil embargo on the Islamic republic is a political game, the local satellite Press TV reported Tuesday.

Negotiations solution to Iranian nuclear deadlock

The European Union(EU) Monday decided to impose new sanctions on Iran's crucial oil sector, further pressuring Tehran just days after both Iran and the West hinted they could retart dialogue to break the nuclear deadlock.

Oil up on EU sanction against Iran

Oil prices gained on Monday after the European Union announced to impose sanctions on Iranian oil, spurring fresh supply concerns.

Obama applauds EU's sanctions on Iranian oil

U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday applauded the additional sanctions by the European Union( EU) targeting Iran's oil exports, vowing to continue to impose new sanctions on the Islamic republic over its controversial nuclear program.

China calls for caution in sanctions

China's Permanent Representative to the UN Li Baodong said Thursday that caution should be called for in metering out sanctions in international affairs.

NUCLEAR TALKS

IAEA says to intensify dialogue with Iran

The International Atomic Energy Agency(IAEA) said Wednesday that another meeting between the UN nuclear watchdog and Iran over its nuclear programme will take place in Tehran from February 21 to 22.

Iran hopes to restart nuke talks in near future

Iran's foreign minister said Wednesday that he hopes a new round of nuclear talks with the five permanent members of the UN Security Council and Germany will be held in the near future, the official IRNA news agency reported.

Iran, IAEA agree to continue talks

Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency(IAEA) agreed to continue their talks regarding the Islamic republic's nuclear program after three days of meetings, the semi-official Fars news agency reported on Tuesday.

Iran has not dodged negotiations: president

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Thursday that Iran has not dodged negotiation with the world's major powers.

China, Iran discuss Iran nuclear issue

Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Wu Hailong held talks with Ali Baqeri, visiting deputy secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council on Friday, exchanging views on the Iran nuclear issue.

Iran'ready for nuclear program talks'

Tehran is ready to resume talks with the Iran Six, a diplomatic group made up of the United States, China, Russia, Britain, France and Germany, on its nuclear program in Turkey, the Iranian ambassador to Russia said Wednesday.

Iran positive for nuclear talks in Turkey: Larijani

Speaker of Iran's Majles(parliament) ALi Larijani said on Thursday that his country was positive for holding nuclear negotiations in neighboring Turkey.