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While PM Modis bear hug with President Trump and a clutch of deals at their encounter in June symbolised a budding friendship, trade between the two nations has underperformed and Washington wants to narrow a $31-billion deficit. (Photo: AP)

Less than 100 hours before Iran sanctions, US tight-lipped about India

White House did not immediately responded to question if India's oil purchase reductions from Iran would be considered...

1 Nov 2018 10:46 AM IST

John Bolton led negotiations for America to withdraw from the 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty so that the Bush administration could proceed with a national missile-defence programme. (Photo: AP)

Don't want to harm friends, allies with Iran sanctions, says US

Three of Iran's five largest buyers of crude - China, India and Turkey - have resisted calls by US to end their oil...

1 Nov 2018 9:09 AM IST

I will certainly meet with Iran(ian leadership), if they want to, the US President said. (Photo: AP)

Willing to meet Iranian leadership anytime, without pre-condition:...

Tension between Washington and Tehran increased a week ago, after Iranian President Hassan Rouhani asked US not to 'play...

31 July 2018 8:20 AM IST

The government has proposed a penal tax rate of 50 per cent to incentivise black money hoarders to switch to formal economy.

Iran's rial hits record-low of 100,000 to dollar amid imminent US...

The rial has lost half its value against dollar in just four months, having broken through 50,000-mark for first time in...

29 July 2018 8:00 PM IST

The oil ministry held a meeting with refiners on Thursday, urging them to scout for alternatives to Iranian oil, the sources said. (Representational Image/AFP)

Amid US threat, Iran says it will do its best to ensure oil supply to...

The US has told India and other countries to cut oil imports from the Gulf nation to 'zero' by November 4 or face...

12 July 2018 8:15 AM IST

The oil ministry held a meeting with refiners on Thursday, urging them to scout for alternatives to Iranian oil, the sources said. (Representational Image/AFP)

No waivers for countries like India: US on reducing oil imports from...

Washington is stepping up pressure on all countries, including India and China, to completely stop buying oil from Iran...

3 July 2018 4:20 PM IST

The White House on Thursday released a video featuring various members of the staff weighing in. (Photo: Twitter/WhiteHouse)

Trump warns Europeans not to try to evade Iran sanctions

The Trump administration is eyeing efforts in Europe to set up an alternative money payment channel to ease doing...

28 Jan 2019 1:22 PM IST

In this June 1, 2018, photo, President Donald Trump walks to Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, as he heads to Camp David for the weekend. Lawyers for President Donald Trump and Summer Zervos, a former Apprentice contestant who sued the president for saying her sexual misconduct claims were lies, are scheduled to be in court Tuesday, June 5, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

If Islamic republic attacks American interests, it will be destroyed:...

'If Iran wants to fight, that will be the official end of Iran. Never threaten the United States again,' Trump said in a...

20 May 2019 8:28 AM IST

Iran Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, (Photo: File)

'No possibility' of talks with US: Iran Foreign Minister after meeting...

Washington withdrew a year ago from a nuclear deal with Tehran and re-imposed sanctions, prompting a deterioration in...

17 May 2019 12:02 PM IST

Special Counsel Robert Mueller found no evidence that Trump or his campaign conspired with a Russian effort to influence the election. (Photo:AP)

Iran will 'soon' want to negotiate with us, predicts Donald Trump

The White House says that Iran, a longtime enemy and rival of US allies Israel and Saudi Arabia, is sowing instability...

16 May 2019 12:44 PM IST

US President Donald Trump

Trump imposes tougher-than-ever sanctions on Iran's metal sectors

'Iranian regime has maintained nuclear ambitions, continues to develop ballistic missile capabilities and support...

9 May 2019 8:13 AM IST

Iran appeals to other countries to ignore US sanctions amid virus...

The US sanctions on Iran have caused a severe shortage of medical supplies

15 March 2020 12:27 PM IST