AFP: Energy giant BP is poised to close a gas field off Scotland, jointly owned with Iran, because of European sanctions over the Islamic republic’s controversial nuclear programme, a report said Tuesday.
BP may close gas field over Iran sanctions: report
Iran inserts fuel into nuclear plant core: report
Reuters: Iran has started loading fuel into the core of its first nuclear power plant, bringing it a step closer to realizing its stated goal of becoming a peaceful nuclear power, state-run Press TV reported on Tuesday.
US ‘concerned’ about Iran influence in Afghanistan: WHouse
AFP: The White House said Monday the world has “every reason to be concerned” about Iranian influence in Afghanistan, after President Hamid Karzai admitted receiving bags of cash from Tehran.
Leafleting in the Iranian capital
Iran Focus: Tehran, Oct. 26 – From the Grapevine… An Iran Focus correspondent saw opposition activists quietly handing out leaflets in parts of Tehran urging residents to take part in anti-government protests on 7 December, Iran’s Students Day.
Opposition channel produces new satire of Iran leader
Iran Focus: London, Oct. 25 – An Iranian opposition satellite channel, based abroad, has produced a new comedy clip mocking Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Ousted Afghan governor warns of Iranian influence
Reuters: Afghanistan and its Western allies are dangerously underestimating Iran’s destabilizing influence on the country, said a former governor of a border province who claims he was ousted for his criticisms of Tehran.
Iran says to sign $5 bln gas deal with foreign firm
Reuters: Iran will soon sign a $5 billion contract with a foreign company to develop its offshore Farzad-B gas field, the Oil Ministry’s website SHANA said on Monday.
Iran to notify OPEC of increased oil reserves in late 2010
Bloomberg: Iran will notify the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries Secretariat of a rise in its oil reserves toward the end of this year, said Iran’s OPEC Governor Mohammad Ali Khatibi.
Armenian PM in Iran to boost trade ties: report
AFP: Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sarkisian arrived in Tehran on Monday for a visit aimed at boosting bilateral ties with Iran, state news agency IRNA reported.
Karzai admits receiving ‘bags of money’ from Iran
AFP: Afghan president Hamid Karzai admitted Monday that his chief of staff had received “bags of money” from Iran but insisted the payment was transparent and a form of aid from a friendly country.
