Aug 28 European nations start process to impose a 'snapback' of Iran nuclear sanctions at UN By Farnoush Amiri, Jon Gambrell, Stephanie Liechtenstein, Associated Press The mechanism, known as "snapback," could freeze Iranian assets abroad, halt arms deals, and put renewed sanctions on its ballistic missile program. Continue reading
Aug 27 IAEA chief gets special police protection over threats as deadline approaches over Iran sanctions By Jon Gambrell, Stephanie Liechtenstein, Associated Press The IAEA's confirmation Wednesday comes after threats from Iran amid tensions over its nuclear program. The IAEA declines to say what exactly prompted Rafael Grossi to receive protection from an elite police unit. Continue reading
Aug 22 Iran discusses its nuclear program with European nations as sanctions deadline looms By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Iran said Friday its foreign minister spoke by phone with his French, German and British counterparts to avoid the reimposition of U.N. sanctions over Tehran’s nuclear program, just days ahead of a European deadline. Continue reading
Apr 08 Foreign minister says Iran will have indirect talks with U.S. on Tehran's nuclear program By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Abbas Araghchi said Tuesday he'll meet with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in Oman for the first negotiations under the Trump administration seeking to halt Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program as tensions remain high in the Middle East. Continue reading