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US Secretary of State John Kerry arrives at the Coburg Palais in Vienna, on July 13, 2014, for talks with foreign ministers from the six powers negotiating with Tehran on its nuclear program (AFP PHOTO/JOE KLAMAR)

Kerry, EU foreign ministers in Vienna for Iran nuclear talks

by Behrouz Saeidi | Jul 14, 2014 | Middle East

London, Asharq Al-Awsat—US Secretary of State John Kerry flew into Vienna on Sunday in a bid to revitalize international talks between world powers and Iran over the latter’s nuclear program, ahead of a looming deadline for a final settlement. Analysts say both sides...

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, left, greets the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al Sabah in Tehran on June 1, 2014 (AFP Photo/Atta Kenare)

Emir of Kuwait visits Iran for first time since revolution

by Behrouz Saeidi | Jun 2, 2014 | Middle East

London, Asharq Al-Awsat—The Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al Sabah, began a two-day official visit to Tehran on Sunday, following an invitation from Iranian President Hassan Rouhani. Prior to his arrival, Iranian news agencies said the Emir would hold meetings...

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European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton (L) and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif wait for the start of talks in Vienna May 14, 2014. (REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger)

Iranian Foreign Minister says nuclear agreement still possible

by Behrouz Saeidi | May 19, 2014 | Middle East

London and Tehran, Asharq Al-Awsat—Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Sunday that it was still “possible” to reach a comprehensive nuclear agreement in the negotiations with the world powers, despite little progress in the latest round...

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani waits to meet with the Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Georgieva Bokova (Unseen) in Tehran, on April 29, 2014. (AFP PHOTO/BEHROUZ MEHRI)

Hardliners criticize Iranian negotiators ahead of nuclear talks

by Behrouz Saeidi | May 5, 2014 | Middle East

Tehran, Asharq Al-Awsat—Iranian hardliners have increased their criticism of President Hassan Rouhani’s handling of nuclear negotiations the week before the latest round of talks between Iran and world powers. Iranian news agencies said a number of Iranian MPs,...

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This photograph taken on February 10, 2014 shows Singapore Airlines and EVA Air parked at the Changi International Airport in Singapore (AFP PHOTO / ROSLAN RAHMAN)

Iran seeking ties with neighbors through more flights, says civil aviation official

by Behrouz Saeidi | Mar 3, 2014 | Business

London, Asharq Al-Awsat—Iran is pushing to increase the number of flights from its territory to neighboring countries, particularly those from the Gulf, in an attempt to strengthen its regional political, economic and cultural ties, according to a senior official from...