Apr 18, 2021 05:49 PM IST

Saudi and Iranian officials held talks to patch up relations: Report

Riyadh has called for a nuclear deal with stronger parameters and said Gulf Arab states should join any negotiations on the accord to ensure that this time it addresses Iran's missiles programme and its support for regional proxies.

Iran nuclear talks set to restart today in Vienna

The talks are aimed at determining which sanctions the United States should lift and the measures Iran has to take to come into compliance with the accord.

In-Depth | Will Natanz attack trigger an Iran-Israel war, derail resurrection of 2015 nuclear deal?

The explosion at Natanz, months after then Iranian nuclear programme chief's assassination, comes as a major setback for the country's security establishment. Speculations are rife that it may derail the ongoing nuclear deal negotiations, while putting Tehran and Tel Aviv on collision path.

Iran starts enriching uranium to 60%, its highest level ever

The announcement also marks a significant escalation after the sabotage that damaged centrifuges, an attack this past weekend suspected of having been carried out by Israel. While Israel has yet to claim it, the country is widely suspected of having carried out the still-unexplained sabotage at Natanz, Iran’s main enrichment site.

Crude oil futures slip 0.80% to Rs 4,714/barrel; WTI trades near $63/bbl

The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasted global oil demand and supply to rebalance in the second half of the year.

India plans expansion of Iran's Chabahar port, mulls linking it with INSTC: Report

Chabahar port had handled 123 vessels and 1.8 million tonnes of bulk and general cargoes from February 2019 to January 2021, India's Shipping Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said in March.

Electrical problem strikes Iran's Natanz nuclear facility

State TV quoted Behrouz Kamalvandi, a spokesman for Iran's civilian nuclear program, announcing the incident.

Iran requests India to quickly send rest of Covaxin shipment it has already paid for

As vaccine shortage in India spurs more demand for an outright ban on commercial export, an anxious Iranian government has clarified that it has purchased 5 lakh doses of Covaxin from Bharat Biotech. But 3.75 lakh doses, which were supposed to be sent by mid-March, are still pending.

India has accelerated work on Chabahar Port, likely to be declared operational by May: CRS

In 2015, India agreed to help develop Iran's Chabahar Port and an associated railway that would enable India to trade with Afghanistan unimpeded by Pakistan, the independent Congressional Research Service (CRS) said in its latest report for the members of the US Congress.

Iran, world powers ready to welcome back US to nuclear deal

The group said they would resume further talks next week in Vienna on the 2015 agreement, 'in order to clearly identify sanctions lifting and nuclear implementation measures.'

Govt hopeful of resolving Iran's currency issue by next month; export to resume soon

Iran's rupee reserves have reduced significantly in India's UCO and IDBI Bank, the two banks authorised to facilitate rupee trade. As a result, exports of agri-commodities like sugar, tea and rice have almost stopped because exporters are not sure of getting paid on time.

Interview | Concor Chairman V Kalyana Rama says privatisation will not change company's basic structure, operations

Chairman of the Indian Railways subsidiary and one of the most hyped candidates lined up for strategic sale by the government, said it may see a 5 percent drop in revenue during the current financial year.

US replaces Iran in India's crude basket in 2020-21

Iran slips record volume of oil into China, reaches out to Asian clients for trade resumption

US President Joe Biden has sought to revive talks with Iran on a nuclear deal abandoned by former President Donald Trump in 2018, although harsh economic measures remain in place that Tehran insists be lifted before negotiations resume.

Indian merchants almost halt exports to Iran as its rupee reserves fall: Report

Iran's rupee reserves in India's UCO and IDBI Bank, the two lenders authorised to facilitate rupee trade, have depleted significantly and exporters are not sure whether they would be paid on time for new shipments, the dealer said.

US carries out airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia facilities in Syria: Pentagon

The strikes, which were first reported by Reuters, appeared to be limited in scope, potentially lowering the risk of escalation.

Iran may enrich uranium up to 60% purity if needed: Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

He said Tehran had never sought a nuclear weapon but if it wanted to, “no one could stop Tehran from acquiring it”.

Joe Biden's pick for Iran envoy resurrects bitter debate over nuclear deal

A political crossfire erupted when the Biden administration announced the selection of Robert Malley to be the United States envoy for Iran.

COVID-19 vaccine update | Iran approves Russia's Sputnik V vaccine

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei this month banned the use of vaccines made by the United States and Britain, calling the jabs "completely untrustworthy".

Account of Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei not suspended, Twitter clarifies

After reports claimed that Khamenei's social media account was suspended, a clarification was issued by Twitter. Action was only taken against a fake account, it said.

Joe Biden administration likely to strengthen India-US renewable alliance

The Narendra Modi government is expected to push the US to back the India-led International Solar Alliance.

Iranian Guard holds anti-warship ballistic missile drill

Tensions between Washington and Tehran have increased amid a series of incidents stemming from President Donald Trump’s unilateral withdrawal from Iran's nuclear deal with world powers.

Iran’s Guard holds ballistic missile drill amid tensions

Iran has missile capability of up to 2,000 kilometres (1,250 miles), far enough to reach archenemy Israel and US military bases in the region.

Indonesia may emerge as the biggest importer of Indian sugar

Iran continues to use the accounts for buying these commodities but the amount in the accounts is depleting.

Iran says it resumes 20% enrichment at Fordow in latest nuclear deal breach

The step was one of many mentioned in a law passed by Iran's parliament last month in response to the killing of the country's top nuclear scientist, which Tehran has blamed on Israel.