US lifts nuclear sanctions on Iran

United States (US) has removed a wide range of nuclear sanctions against Iran after it has meet its commitments to roll back its nuclear programme. These sanctions were lifted after International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed that Iran has met its commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPA) or Vienna agreement with P5+1 ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2016

Topics: Current Affairs 2016 • India-Iran • Iran Nuclear Talks • US-Iran

IAEA ends 12 year Iran Nuclear Weapon probe

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has ended its 12-year investigation into concerns that Iran might be developing nuclear weapons. In this regard, IAEA Board of Governors have passed a resolution ending its long-running inquiry against Ian but allowing inspectors to continue to police the country’s nuclear programme. Earlier IAEA has concluded that Iran had conducted ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015

Topics: Current Affairs 2016 • IAEA • International • Iran Nuclear Talks

Iran tests Ghadr-110 ballistic missile, breaches UNSC resolution

Iran has successfully carried out test of medium range Ghadr-110 ballistic missile near the Chabahar, a port city in southeast of country along the Gulf of Oman. The test was held in November 2015, but was disclosed by the western intelligence agencies in December 2015. With this Iran so far has  breached of two United ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015

Topics: Current Affairs 2016 • International • Iran • Iran Nuclear Talks • missile technology

United Nations Security Council adopts resolution endorsing Iran nuclear deal

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) unanimously adopted a resolution for endorsing the historic deal on Iran’s nuclear program. It was supported by all 15 representatives of countries on the Security Council and opened path to lift nuclear-related economic sanctions on Iran. It also paved the way for establishing a monitoring system for Iran’s nuclear ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2015

Topics: Business • Current Affairs 2016 • Economy • India-International Relations • Iran Nuclear Talks • UNSC

Iran, P5+1 extend interim nuclear deal for more talks

Iran and P5+1 nations i.e. six major powers have agreed to extend an interim nuclear agreement until July 7, 2015 in order to allow more time for negotiations on a final deal. This decision was taken during the talks between these nations held in the Vienna, Austria after the deadline expired on 30 June 2015. ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2015

Topics: Current Affairs 2016 • International • Iran • Iran Nuclear Talks • P5+1 nations