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# Nuclear Programme

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# Sanctions
Talks on Iran's nuclear programme could drag on for another year
Tomorrow is the deadline to reach agreement.
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Nov 23rd 2014, 10:08 AM
# hello
David Cameron calls Iranian President Hassan Rouhani
It was the first time in over a ten years that a British PM has called his counterpart in Tehran.
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Nov 19th 2013, 8:35 PM
# Iran
Timeline: Iran's controversial nuclear programme
Yesterday Iran and six world powers met for talks on Tehran’s controversial nuclear programme.
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Feb 27th 2013, 6:45 AM
# Iran
World powers begin talks with Iran over nuclear programme
Iran has said that it’s their right to enrich uranium, but experts fear that it could be turned into a nuclear warhead in a matter of months.
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Feb 26th 2013, 1:30 PM
# Iran
US denies agreement to meet Iran, but says it is prepared to do so
The New York Times reported that the US had agreed one-on-one talks with Iran after the November presidential election but the White House has denied this.
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Oct 21st 2012, 9:48 AM
# Israel
Video: Israeli PM uses 'bomb' diagram to warn of Iran nuclear threat
Benjamin Netanyahu used a white card with a cartoon-style bomb on it to illustrate the threat he says is posed by Iran’s uranium enrichment programme.
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Sep 27th 2012, 7:37 PM
# Sanctions
Iran prepares for 'war games' as sanctions take effect
Three-day drill starts days after EU and US imposed new sanctions.
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Jul 2nd 2012, 11:19 AM
# nukes
Iran nuclear talks continue despite fears of impasse
Representatives of six world powers are holding talks with Iran in Baghdad over Iran’s nuclear fuel production.
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May 24th 2012, 8:18 AM
# Nuclear
UN nuclear chief says deal with Iran reached on probe
A deal has been reached with Iran that will allow the UN nuclear agency to restart a long-stalled probe into suspicions that Tehran has secretly worked on developing nuclear arms.
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May 22nd 2012, 12:27 PM
# Iran
Iran to grant UN nuclear inspectors access to military complex
IAEA inspectors had previously been banned from examining the facility they suspect is carrying out secret atomic work.
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Mar 6th 2012, 1:32 PM
# Iran
Iran threatens pre-emptive strike against 'enemies'
The warning comes amid speculation in some quarters that the US or Israel could launch military action against the Middle Eastern power.
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Feb 22nd 2012, 1:32 PM
# Iran
Iran says it may extend oil cut to more EU countries
Iran halted oil shipments to Britain and France yesterday, in an apparent pre-emptive blow against the EU after it imposed sanctions on Iran’s crucial fuel exports.
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Feb 20th 2012, 2:13 PM
# Iran
Diplomats reveal: Iran 'poised for major nuclear expansion'
Anonymous diplomats have told the Associated Press that Iran has readied an underground site for thousands of centrifuges.
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Feb 18th 2012, 6:51 PM
# Iran
EU, US cautiously optimistic on Iran's offer for nuclear talks
The EU is “optimistic but cautious” over a letter from Iran that indicates it is willing to return to nuclear talks without preconditions.
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Feb 18th 2012, 10:42 AM
# Sanctions
Govt backs sanctions against Iran on nuclear issues, but not Israel
Speaking in the Dáil this week, Eamon Gilmore ruled out Irish support of military action against Iran.
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Feb 17th 2012, 7:00 AM
# Iran
Iran announces advancement of nuclear programme
The reports come as Iranian media says Tehran has warned several EU countries that it will stop their oil supply ahead of the EU ban taking effect.
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Feb 15th 2012, 5:06 PM
# Iran
Iran to renew talks over nuclear programme
Iran and UN nuclear inspectors are due to start discussions regarding the country’s controversial nuclear programme this weekend.
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Jan 27th 2012, 3:02 PM
# Iran
UN nuclear watchdog to visit Iran
The IAEA says it is heading to Iran next week to clear up “outstanding substantive issues” with Tehran over its nuclear programme.
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Jan 23rd 2012, 2:44 PM
# Iran
'Arrests made' over magnet-bomb assassination
An Iranian official has said that several people are being held over the killing of a scientist last week.
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Jan 16th 2012, 3:36 PM
# North Korea
North Korea keeps door open for food-nuke deal with US
North Korea has today signalled that it remains open to suspending uranium enrichment in exchange for US food aid.
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Jan 11th 2012, 7:43 PM
# Iran
Iranian nuclear facility official killed in 'magnetic bomb' attack
Killing bears strong similarities to earlier attacks on nuclear scientists in Iran.
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Jan 11th 2012, 8:15 AM
# Oil
EU gears up for Iranian oil ban over nuclear dispute
The move will build pressure on Iran, which is already facing a currency crisis and a tense naval standoff with the US.
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Jan 5th 2012, 9:17 AM
# Iran
Russian customs seize Iran-bound radioactive metal
Luggage destined for Iran that was seized at Moscow airport contained 18 pieces of highly radioactive metal – however it is not clear whether they could be used in Iran’s controversial nuclear programme.
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Dec 16th 2011, 4:01 PM
# Iran
European powers pressure Iran following embassy attack
France, Germany and the Netherlands have all recalled their ambassadors to Iran, while Italy and Norway are taking precautions. EU foreign ministers are to meet in Brussels today to discuss Iran and its disputed nuclear programme.
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Dec 1st 2011, 8:40 AM
# Iran
UK withdraws diplomatic staff attack on Tehran embassy
British diplomatic staff in Iran have been withdrawn following an attack on its embassy in Tehran yesterday – during which protesters shouting “Death to England” smashed windows, burned British flags and set a car alight.
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Nov 30th 2011, 8:48 AM
# Nuclear Power
Berlusconi admits Italian referendum on nuclear power may not go his way
The Italian leader has conceded that the government will “probably” be dropping its plans for nuclear energy after the referendum.
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Jun 13th 2011, 2:58 PM
# Nuclear Stress Tests
Sellafield to undergo EU stress tests
Would stress testing reassure you about the safety of Sellafield?
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May 26th 2011, 9:20 AM
# Iran
EU tightens sanctions on Iran over nuclear programme
The EU is to impose asset freezes and travel bans on additional Iranian officials and companies over the country’s nuclear programme – meanwhile, Iran has announced it is to impose sanctions on the US over its “human rights violations”.
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May 23rd 2011, 2:25 PM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 Why Ivan Yates is “profoundly sad” and why this coming Friday will be snow joke… Tuesday’s Take 5.
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Jan 4th 2011, 4:53 PM
# Iran
Iran invites world powers to tour nuclear sites
Iran invites the EU and several other powers to tour the country’s contentious nuclear sites, buts snubs its greatest critic – the United States.
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Jan 4th 2011, 3:37 PM
# Mass Graves
Iran digs mass graves for US troops
Iran reacts angrily to reports of a US “contingency plan” to attack the country.
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Aug 10th 2010, 5:40 PM
# Oops
Cameron criticised for Iran nuke gaffe
The British Prime Minister’s latest diplomatic blunder – accusing Iran of possessing a nuclear weapon – is criticised as “dangerous”.
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Aug 6th 2010, 2:06 PM
# Sanctions
Iran agrees to talks after EU imposes further sanctions
Iran gets hit with further sanctions from the EU on trade, transport and oil sectors.
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Jul 27th 2010, 11:55 AM