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IAEA: Deal with Iran to be signed 'quite soon'

Tue, 22 May 2012 11:39:12 GMT

UN nuclear watchdog chief says "a decision was made to conclude and sign the agreement," which would boost its cooperation with investigations into its atomic program; Baghdad talks with P5+1 set to take begin.

US Senate approves new Iran sanctions bill

Tue, 22 May 2012 01:57:39 GMT

Lawmakers "put Iranian leaders on notice they must halt all uranium enrichment," bill's author Senator Mark Kirk says.

PM: Iran must halt uranium enrichment, stockpiling

Mon, 21 May 2012 21:57:15 GMT

In a speech to the Civil Services Commission, Netanyahu declares that Tehran must close its underground facility at Qom: "This is Israel's position. It has not changed and will not change."

'If you make war, follow with comprehensive peace'

Mon, 21 May 2012 21:07:50 GMT

Noted political scientist Yehezkel Dror says Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear facilities should be combined with Mideast peace initiative.

No sign of breakthrough in UN-Tehran talks

Mon, 21 May 2012 19:06:11 GMT

Iran's state TV quotes Amano saying talks were a boost for prospects of P5+1 meeting; no word on deal to allow probe into bomb research.

Air Force chief: Discussion on Iran strike is damaging

Mon, 21 May 2012 14:54:28 GMT

Outgoing Israel Air Force chief Maj.-Gen. Ido Nehushtan calls discourse uninformed, unproductive; UN nuclear chief meets with senior Iranian officials in Tehran to discuss inspections.

IAEA chief begins begins nuclear talks in Iran

Mon, 21 May 2012 10:56:31 GMT

UN's nuclear chief in Tehran for one-day visit meets with senior Iranian officials, expresses hope of agreement on further inspections of nuke sites; Iran: Amano's visit a "gesture of goodwill"; Israel remains skeptical.

Analysis: Mixed feelings over possible Iran deal

Mon, 21 May 2012 00:57:35 GMT

Israel struck by mixed feelings amid optimism in West that Iran nuke talks in Baghdad could end in agreement.

Ahead of Baghdad talks, IAEA chief flies to Tehran

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:36:13 GMT

Israeli officials continue warning world not to be taken in by Iranian ploy to buy time; P5+1 talks to take place on May 23.

FM: We have no illusions on Iran's nukes

Sun, 20 May 2012 15:37:23 GMT

US Secretary of Homeland Security signs travel agreement with Liberman, discusses cyber terrorism with Peres.

FM: We have no illusions on Iran's nukes

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:24:45 GMT

Liberman says Iran won't give up nuclear ambitions after meeting with US Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano.

Yadlin defends Netanyahu, Barak on Iran policy

Sun, 20 May 2012 02:04:32 GMT

Former MI head takes shot at Dagan, Diskin: "When we're regular citizens, we shouldn't come out with explosive statements.”

G8 committed to Iran sanctions

Sun, 20 May 2012 00:44:09 GMT

As world leaders meet in US, Netanyahu "skeptical" nuclear talks will succeed, says Tehran shows no evidence of backing down.

Obama: G8 in agreement on Iran nuclear program

Sat, 19 May 2012 18:07:44 GMT

Leaders are "firmly committed to continuing with the approach of sanctions and pressure in combination with diplomatic discussions," US president says; G8 says Iran needs to disclose more about nuclear ambitions.

G8: Iran must disclose more about nuclear plans

Sat, 19 May 2012 06:31:53 GMT

In initial discussions, leaders from 8 major economies note "urgency for Iran to take concrete steps" on its nuclear agenda.

Poll: Most countries opposed to a nuclear Iran

Sat, 19 May 2012 01:35:00 GMT

A new Pew poll finds countries around the world opposed to nuclear-armed Iran, most support sanctions.

Obama, G8 may remind Iran of their own 'oil weapon'

Fri, 18 May 2012 23:30:01 GMT

G8 to discuss oil market strains at Camp David, could say it's prepared to use oil reserves; Iran oil exports have fallen by a fifth this year.

UN nuclear chief to visit Iran for talks

Fri, 18 May 2012 17:48:39 GMT

Surprise development comes as Western diplomats say IAEA, Iran are making headway toward framework deal over Islamic Republic's atomic activity; Amano to discuss "issues of mutual interest with high Iranian officials."

PM: No evidence Iran will end nuke program

Fri, 18 May 2012 12:33:28 GMT

Speaking in Prague, Netanyahu says goal of upcoming negotiations should be freeze, removal of Iranian enrichment.

Dagan joins call for tougher sanctions on Iran

Fri, 18 May 2012 01:33:37 GMT

Former intelligence chiefs and military experts say in 'WSJ' op-ed that stronger sanctions best way to avoid military strike.