AP: The U.N. nuclear agency on Wednesday acknowledged its renewed failure in trying to probe suspicions that Tehran has worked secretly on atomic arms, in a statement issued shortly after an Iranian general warned of a pre-emptive strike against any nation that threatens Iran.
UN nuclear agency reports failed Iran talks
UN watchdog says nuclear talks with Iran failed
Reuters: The U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Wednesday it had failed to secure an agreement with Iran during talks over disputed atomic activities and that the Islamic Republic had rejected a request to visit a military site.
Mother visits condemned ex-Marine in Iran prison
AP: The mother of an ex-Marine sentenced to death in Iran on a spying conviction has visited her son in prison.
General: Iran will strike first
UPI: An Iranian military leader warned Tuesday the country will “hit a retaliatory blow” if it feels its “enemies want to endanger our national interests.”
Azerbaijan says it busted pro-Iran terror group
AP: Azerbaijan’s security agency says it has busted an alleged terrorist group working for Iran’s secret services.
EU urges Iran to stay execution of Canada resident
AFP: EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton called Tuesday on Iran to halt the execution of an Iranian man with Canadian residency condemned to death on charges he operated a pornographic website.
White House: still time for Iran diplomacy to work
Reuters: The White House said on Tuesday there is still enough time for diplomacy with Iran to work and prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
Iran says UN nuke inspectors will not visit sites
AP: A U.N. team visiting Iran has no plans to inspect the country’s nuclear facilities and will only hold talks with officials in Tehran, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman said Tuesday.
MPs back government over Iran
BBC: MPs have voted to support the government in its decision not to rule out military force against Iran, as ministers seek to increase pressure on Tehran over the country’s nuclear ambitions.
Thailand names sixth Bangkok bomb suspect
BBC:Thai police escort suspect Mohamad Khazaei to the scene of the first blast in Bangkok, 20 February Police brought Mohamad Khazaei back to the scene of the first blast on Monday.
