Iran is dangerously close to developing an atomic weapon, warned the International Atomic Energy Agency hours before the UN watchdog's chief is expected to leave for Tehran.

Western countries have long suspected Iran of seeking to acquire nuclear weapons, an allegation Tehran has consistently denied, insisting that its programme is for peaceful civilian purposes.

Russia's upper house of parliament ratified a key strategic partnership deal signed between Moscow and Tehran on Wednesday.

The Treasury Department imposed sanctions Wednesday on a Chinese refinery accused of purchasing more than $1 billion worth of ...

The UN watchdog was tasked with overseeing Iran’s nuclear programme and its compliance with a 2015 nuclear deal which ...

It comes as the US announced new sanctions which will target shipping companies' oil tankers under its Iran-related programme.

Iran confirmed Wednesday that the next round of nuclear talks with the United States this weekend will be held in Rome after earlier confusion over where the negotiations would be held.

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi stated that while Iran has not yet achieved full nuclear weapon capability, it is close to doing so., World News News - Times Now ...

Ukrainian Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said there has been "significant progress" in negotiations with the United States ...