by Asharq Al-Awsat English | Aug 22, 2017 | World
Iran’s atomic chief warned on Tuesday that Tehran may resume uranium enrichment at high levels within five days if the United States abandoned the 2015 nuclear deal signed with western powers. “If we decide, we can reach 20 percent (uranium) enrichment...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Mar 7, 2015 | Middle East
Paris, AP—US and European diplomats said Saturday they are united in their strategy and goal in trying to achieve a nuclear deal with Iran. “We are on the same page,” US Secretary of State John Kerry said after talks with French Foreign Minister Laurent...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jul 25, 2013 | Middle East
London, Asharq Al-Awsat—With the approaching inauguration of Iran’s president-elect, Hassan Rouhani, speculation has been growing as to who he will select to represent Iran in its talks over its controversial nuclear program with Western powers. In Iran, speculation...
by Mohamed Abdu Hassanein | Jun 26, 2013 | Middle East
Cairo, Asharq AL-Awsat—Egyptian authorities have arrested eight people in connection with the murder of four Shi’ite men in the Abu-Muslim village in Giza governorate on Sunday. An unidentified security source said authorities in Giza arrested eight people...
by Asharq Al-Awsat | May 27, 2013 | Middle East
London, Asharq Al-Awsat—Tehran responded angrily to criticism from American and French officials of its electoral system over the weekend, accusing the US and France of “meddling” in Iranian affairs. The response following remarks by US secretary of state John Kerry...