AFP: Iran urged Bahrain on Friday to “end suppression and pay attention to its people’s demands,” ahead of the controversial Grand Prix race there, the official IRNA news agency reported.
Iran urges Bahrain to end ‘suppression’
The most potent answer to Tehran
UPI: When six world powers met with Iranian officials last week for the first time in 15 months, the talks were hailed in Europe as the first step toward a “negotiated solution” over fears of Tehran’s nuclear program.
Iranian diplomat accused of Brazil child molestation
BBC: Brazil says it will seek an explanation from Iran after an Iranian diplomat was accused of molesting underage girls at a swimming pool in Brasilia.
Russia, China seek info on US drone held by Iran
AP: Iran’s semiofficial Fars news agency says Russia and China have asked Tehran to provide them with information on a U.S. drone captured by the Islamic Republic in December.
Iran open for IAEA talks, no word on Parchin – diplomats
Reuters: Iran says it is ready to resume talks with the U.N. nuclear watchdog two months after their last meeting ended in failure, but still appears to be stonewalling a request for access to a key military site, Western diplomats said on Thursday.
Iran plans to raise crude output to 5.1 million barrels a day
Bloomberg: Iran plans to increase crude production to 5.1 million barrels a day “in the coming years,” according to the oil ministry’s website.
Japan is asked to insure Iran oil shipments as EU sanctions bite
Bloomberg: Japan’s government may insure tankers carrying Iranian oil, joining China and India in responding to European sanctions blocking private providers.
Iran turns nuclear tables on West
UPI: Certain countries are in violation of international nuclear treaties because of their persistent threats, a spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said.
CNN Poll: Iran a bigger threat to U.S. than North Korea
CNN: The CNN/ORC International Poll released Wednesday showed 81% view Iran as a very serious or moderate threat to the U.S. Three quarters of Americans said North Korea represents a similar threat.
Iran army ready for action on disputed Gulf island
AP: Iran’s ground forces commander is warning that should diplomacy fail, the military is ready for action over a disputed Gulf island controlled by Iran but also claimed by the United Arab Emirates.
