Iran nuclear talks extended by three days

Nuclear talks in Vienna have been extended by three more days amid disagreements between Russia and the west over lifting an arms embargo on Iran.

Nuclear deal can make Iran region's 'No.1' energy power

Tehran (AFP) - A nuclear agreement will allow Iran to become the number one energy player in the Middle East and herald major opportunities for foreign companies, top government officials in Tehran said Wednesday.

Iran petrol prices surge as subsidies cut

Iran has cut state subsidies on petrol in a move that saw prices rise at midnight by up to 75%. Reports said Iranians rushed to fill up their cars before the deadline.

INSIGHT-Nuclear deal heightens tension between Iran president and Guards

BEIRUT, Feb 9 (Reuters) - The article on Iran's semi-official Fars news agency appeared routine: the minister of roads and urban development said the ministry does not have a contract with construction firm Khatam al Anbia to complete a major highway heading north from Tehran.

Asian buyers to deepen Iranian crude import cuts in 2013

BEIJING/SINGAPORE: Asian buyers of Iranian crude will deepen import cuts in 2013 and struggle to send cash to Tehran to pay for oil as tightening Western sanctions choke the flow of hard currency to Iran's coffers.

Climate change expert calls for nuclear power 'binge' to avert global warming

A leading British academic has called for accelerated research into futuristic geo-engineering and a worldwide nuclear power station "binge" to avoid runaway global warming.