AP: Italy has summoned Iran’s envoy to the foreign ministry to express its “firm condemnation” of the storming of the British embassy in Tehran and to warn that Italy may take other steps.
Italy summons Iran envoy over UK embassy attack
Iran bans foreign media from anti-British rallies
AFP: Iran on Thursday issued a ban on foreign media covering any further rallies in front of Britain’s diplomatic missions in Tehran after demonstrators ransacked the compounds this week.
Iran would hit U.S. bases in Germany in case of war, Bild says
Bloomberg: Iran plans to attack U.S. Air Force bases in Germany to disrupt supplies should the country become the target of U.S. air strikes because of its nuclear program, Bild newspaper reported, citing a probe by the Federal Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
Sweden’s Bildt says could go along with Iran oil embargo
Reuters: Sweden’s Foreign Minister Carl Bildt said on Thursday he was prepared to agree to an oil embargo against Iran, but he questioned the effectiveness of such a measure.
Italy recalls its ambassador from Iran: Minister
Reuters: Italy has recalled its ambassador to Iran for consultations as it considers whether to close its embassy in Tehran, Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi said on Thursday.
US eyes sanctions against Iran’s central bank
AFP: US officials concerned about unintended consequences cautiously backed sanctions against Iran’s central bank to curb Tehran’s nuclear aims amid pressure for such action from Congress.
EU tightens Iran sanctions and mulls oil ban
Reuters: The European Union tightened its sanctions against Tehran on Thursday and laid out plans for a possible embargo on Iranian oil in response to mounting concerns over the OPEC producer’s nuclear work.
Britain withdrawing all embassy staff from Iran
AP: Britain ordered Iran on Wednesday to remove all its diplomats from the U.K. within 48 hours following attacks on its embassy and a residential compound in Tehran — one of the most significant diplomatic retaliations against Iran since the 1979 U.S. embassy crisis.
US highlights Iran’s ‘increasing isolation’
AFP: The United States on Wednesday highlighted Iran’s “increasing isolation” after Britain closed its embassy in Tehran and several European countries recalled ambassadors for consultations.
Italy mulls closing Tehran embassy – foreign minister
Reuters: Italy is considering closing its embassy in Tehran and will summon the Iranian ambassador to ask for guarantees for the safety of the country’s diplomats after the assault on the British embassy, Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi said on Wednesday.
