Iran

Iran: U.S., Iranian Leaders Dampen Expectations Of 'Earthquake Diplomacy'

Can a dialogue between Washington and Tehran emerge from the rubble of the earthquake that killed tens of thousands of people last week in southeastern Iran? Some U.S. and Iranian officials have hinted it might. But both Tehran and Washington are lowering expectations with tough conditions that are unlikely to be met.

Iran: Tehran's Latest Nuclear Efforts Weighing Heavy On Minds Of Proliferation Experts

The head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization says Tehran has almost completed construction of a plant to produce heavy water. Iran also says it plans to build a 40-megawatt heavy water nuclear reactor next to it. Arms experts are expressing concern over the project, since heavy water reactors can produce plutonium for use in nuclear weapons.

Bush Says Iran Earthquake Aid Not A Thaw In Relations

Aftershocks Continue To Rock Bam As Agencies Try To Help Iran Quake Survivors

Bam, Iran; 1 January 2004 (RFE/RL) -- Officials say about 30 significant aftershocks have rocked Bam since an earthquake devastated the Iranian city on 26 December.