Russia to 'continue cooperation with Iran'

Russia's Energy Minister Sergei Shmatko has declared that Moscow is determined to continue its cooperation with Iran.

Kuwait prime minister to visit Iran Saturday
Tehran Times Political Desk

TEHRAN – Kuwait’s Prime Minister, Sheikh Nasser Mohammed al-Ahmad al-Sabah, will arrive in Tehran today at the head of a high-ranking political and economic delegation.

Nuclear fuel exchange can be done in Iran: Mottaki
Tehran Times Political Desk

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki says that Iran is prepared to exchange its nuclear fuel inside Iran.

Karzai says Tehran-Kabul friendship can be source of regional peace
Tehran Times Political Desk

TEHRAN – Afghan President Hamid Karzai said on Thursday that Afghanistan-Iran friendship can be the source of peace in the region.

Ex-interior minister Kordan in sever health condition
Tehran Times Political Desk

TEHRAN – Former interior minister Ali Kordan is in a critical health condition, senior presidential adviser Ali Akbar Javanfekr said on Thursday.

Six powers’ diplomats meet on Iran in Brussels

BRUSSELS (AP) – Representatives of six world powers urged Tehran on Friday to accept a deal drafted by the International Atomic Energy Agency according to which Iran would exchange some of its low-enriched uranium for 20 percent enriched uranium for the Tehran reactor, which produces radioisotopes for medical treatment.

Karzai sworn in, vows to fight corruption

KABUL (Reuters) – Veteran Afghan leader Hamid Karzai was sworn in as president on Thursday, pledging to fight graft and take control of his country's security before his five-year term ends, after a fraud-marred election left his image in ruins.

Iraq cleric's aide urges end to political crisis

BAGHDAD (AP) – A top aide to Iraq's Shiite spiritual leader on Friday urged the country's fractious political blocs to resolve a crisis over a key election law that threatens to delay national polls planned for January.

India PM heads to U.S. in test of ties with Obama

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India's prime minister and U.S. President Barack Obama meet next week to strengthen ties, with the emerging Asian power increasingly playing a bigger role on global issues such as climate change and trade.

Nasrallah re-elected as head of Hezbollah

BEIRUT (AFP) — Hassan Nasrallah was re-elected head of Hezbollah on Thursday following a congress that also adopted a new manifesto, which is to be revealed in coming days, the Lebanese Islamic resistance movement announced.