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Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei .

Government worried about safety of South Africans in Iran

The ministry of international relations called for the de-escalition of the conflict between Israel and Iran

It remains to be seen whether Zuma will be a better tactician than Mbeki

Editorial: The poisoned nuclear debate

Both sides have valid points to make, but stamping out opposing views is not going to help discussion.

Obama insists US has a finger on Iran’s nuclear pulse

Obama insists US has a finger on Iran’s nuclear pulse

Barack Obama says the US has a good idea of the progress of Iran’s nuclear programme and has a military response ready should it be necessary.

UK evacuates staff in Iran after attacks on embassy

UK evacuates staff in Iran after attacks on embassy

Outraged by the attacks on its embassy in Iran, the UK has evacuated all its diplomatic staff members, warning of ‘serious consequences’.

North Korea says it’s reactivated nuclear programme

North Korea said on Saturday it has started reprocessing spent fuel rods to make weapons-grade plutonium,

Iran to study atom talks offer from US and other world powers

Iran on Thursday said it would review an offer of talks on its nuclear programme from the United States and five other world powers.

US promises strong diplomacy on ‘nuclear nations’

The United States on Monday promised strong diplomacy with Iran, Syria and North Korea to help the United Nations nuclear watchdog.

North Korea in nuclear U-turn

Pyongyang has announced plans to allow US and international monitors to resume inspections of nuclear facilities.

Iran test-fires long- and medium-range missiles

Iran has test-fired nine long- and medium-range missiles, including one which it has previously said could reach Israel and US bases in the region.