France Regrets Arrest of Husband of Iranian Rights Lawyer
PARIS, Sept 6 (Reuters) - France's foreign ministry said on Thursday it regretted the arrest of the husband of a detained Iranian human rights lawyer, a rare criticism that is likely to irk Tehran...
U.S. to Help Nations Replace Iran Oil, May Consider Waivers
NEW DELHI, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Washington will consider waivers for Iranian oil buyers such as India but they must eventually halt imports as sanctions are imposed on Tehran, U.S. Secretary of State Mike...
India in “Very Detailed” Talks About Halting Iran Oil Imports-State Dept Official
NEW DELHI, Sept 6 (Reuters) - The United States and India are engaged in "very detailed conversations" over Washington's request to completely stop India's oil imports from Iran, a senior U.S. State Department official...
Khamenei Says U.S., Israel Wage Media War to Discourage Iranians
DUBAI, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused the United States and Israel on Thursday of waging a media war to discourage Iranians, state TV reported, as the country faces...
Iran Rial Hits Record Low Around 150,000 Against Dollar -FX Websites
DUBAI, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Iran rial extended its slide on Wednesday, hitting a record low around 150,000 against the dollar, according to foreign-exchange websites, as the country's economic fortunes ebb after the United...
Iran’s Zarif Says Trump to ‘Abuse’ Un Security Council Role to Slam Tehran
DUBAI, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif accused U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday of planning to "abuse" the presidency of the U.N. Security Council to criticise Tehran, Washington's arch-foe.
The...
Trump Not Concerned with Meeting Rouhani, Says Iran in ‘Turmoil’
WASHINGTON, Sept 5 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he remained open to the possibility of talks between Washington and Tehran, but said Iran was in turmoil and struggling to survive.
"Iran...
Iran Rial Edges up Following Record Low Against Dollar
DUBAI, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Iran's rial recouped most of its losses after hitting a record low against the dollar on Wednesday on the unofficial market, foreign-exchange websites reported, with the economy facing pressure...
Trump to Chair U.N. Security Council Meeting on Iran
By Michelle Nichols
UNITED NATIONS, Sept 4 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will chair a U.N. Security Council meeting on Iran this month to spotlight its "violations of international law" during the annual gathering...
Europe Demand for More Talks Does Not Help Iran Nuclear Deal, Cleric Says
Sept 4 (Reuters) - Europe is not helping preserve the agreement on Iran's nuclear programme by asking for additional negotiations on issues like missiles, Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati, a powerful anti-Western cleric, said Tuesday, according...
