Talks between Iranian authorities and U.N. nuclear agency officials have started in Vienna, as a major U.S. newspaper reports that Iran has repeatedly violated maritime law in a bid to sidestep international sanctions imposed due to its controversial nuclear program. International Atomic Energy Agency officials are expected to press Iran for access to the Parchin […]
Report: Iran Turns Off International Tracking on Tankers
Posted May 14th, 2012 at 3:35 am (UTC-5)
A major U.S. newspaper is reporting that Iran has routinely switched off satellite tracking systems on its sea-bound oil tankers in a bid to sidestep international sanctions due to its controversial nuclear program. The news comes as Iran is set to meet U.N. nuclear agency officials. The Washington Post quotes unnamed U.S. officials Monday saying […]
World Powers Urge Iran to Grant Access to Nuclear Sites
Posted May 3rd, 2012 at 8:55 am (UTC-5)
World powers – the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council plus Germany – are pressuring Iran for “urgent” access to sites involving its controversial nuclear program. With talks between the two sides set for mid-month, the powers are seeking to assess the possible military capability of the sites. A joint statement issued by […]
China Said Unable to Protect Pyongyang After Nuclear Test
Posted April 26th, 2012 at 1:30 am (UTC-5)
China’s state-controlled media say Beijing will not be able to shield North Korea from the diplomatic consequences if it conducts a third nuclear test. The warning appears Thursday in a commentary in Global Times, which is affiliated with China’s ruling Communist Party. The article notes growing speculation that Pyongyang is preparing to conduct an underground […]
Israel’s Military Chief: Iran’s Leaders ‘Rational,’ Sanctions ‘Bearing Fruit’
Posted April 25th, 2012 at 11:05 pm (UTC-5)
Israel’s military chief says he believes Iranian leaders are “rational” people who will hold back from building a nuclear weapon, an assessment in contrast with the Israeli prime minister’s more pessimistic view. In an interview with Israeli newspaper Haaretz published Wednesday, Lieutenant-General Benny Gantz says Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei “will be making a […]
Nuclear Authority Says Visit to North Korea Now ‘Unlikely’
Posted April 18th, 2012 at 2:25 pm (UTC-5)
The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations says the world body stands ready to take further action against North Korea if that country continues to pursue missile launches or nuclear tests. Speaking to reporters Wednesday, Susan Rice said the United Nations’ recent statement condemning North Korea’s failed missile launch attempt is a “strong and united […]
Nuclear Authority Says Visit to North Korea Now ‘Unlikely’
Posted April 18th, 2012 at 1:45 am (UTC-5)
The International Atomic Energy Agency says it is now unlikely to send a delegation to North Korea, after Pyongyang stated it is no longer bound by an agreement with the United States not to test missiles and nuclear devices. Spokeswoman Gill Tudor made the announcement late Tuesday, ending hopes for the visit for which IAEA […]
Nuclear Authority Says Visit to North Korea Now ‘Unlikely’
Posted April 17th, 2012 at 5:10 pm (UTC-5)
The International Atomic Energy Agency says it is now unlikely that it will send a delegation to North Korea, after Pyongyang stated it is no longer bound by an agreement with the United States not to test missiles and nuclear devices. Spokeswoman Gill Tudor made the announcement late Tuesday, ending hopes for the visit for […]
N. Korea Rejects UN Condemnation of Rocket Launch
Posted April 17th, 2012 at 12:35 pm (UTC-5)
North Korea on Tuesday rejected the United Nations’ condemnation of Pyongyang’s failed rocket launch, and is vowing to continue trying to fire a long-range rocket into space to place a satellite in orbit. The North Korean foreign ministry insisted that Pyongyang was within its legal rights when it launched a rocket last week that it […]
China Joins World Powers in Strong Warning to Pyongyang
Posted April 17th, 2012 at 3:20 am (UTC-5)
China has joined other world powers in warning North Korea that they will not tolerate any more provocations after the isolated nation’s failed rocket launch last week. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said late Monday in Brasilia that the U.N. Security Council members, including China, are agreed there will be “further consequences” in the […]
