Sep 21st, 2006 · Iran is willing to negotiate with major powers regarding its nuclear program, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says. The leader's comments came at a press conference at the United Nations, where he had defended his country's nuclear ambitions two days earlier.
Sep 1st, 2006 · While international attention is focused on Iran's nuclear activities, much of the Iranian public is asking what President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is doing to improve the economy. Some are worried that international sanctions tied to Iran's nuclear program could hold back the country's economy. Renee Montagne talks to New York Times reporter Michael Slackman about political divisions within Iran.
Aug 29th, 2006 · Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad challenges President Bush to a debate on "world affairs." Ahmadinejad made his offer at a news conference held days before an Aug. 31 deadline by the U.N. Security Council for Iran to suspend its uranium-enrichment program.
Aug 26th, 2006 · President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad opens a heavy-water nuclear reactor in Iran, further frustrating diplomatic attempts to corral the nation's nuclear ambitions. Diplomats are still sorting out Iran's 20-page response to a U.N. proposal on the issue.
Apr 11th, 2006 · Iran announces it has produced enriched uranium at a nuclear research facility. President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad maintains the program is designed only to produce energy, but the United States and other Western powers remain concerned Iran might build nuclear weapons.