Major powers may meet on Iran in coming weeks: U.S.

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Reuters: Senior diplomats of the five U.N. Security Council permanent members and Germany may meet in coming weeks to discuss Iran, which Washington suspects of pursuing nuclear arms, the State Department said on Monday.

Paris court dismisses libel case against Iran Focus

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Iran Focus: Paris, Apr. 07 – The 17th branch of the Court of Paris ruled last Thursday in favour of Iran Focus in a lawsuit brought against it for allegedly publishing libel about a French national. The libel charges were brought by Alain Chevalérias on 21 February 2008 against the “Iran Focus” website.

Paris court dismisses libel case against Iran Focus

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Iran Focus: Paris, Apr. 07 – The 17th branch of the Court of Paris ruled last Thursday in favour of Iran Focus in a lawsuit brought against it for allegedly publishing libel about a French national. The libel charges were brought by Alain Chevalérias on 21 February 2008 against the “Iran Focus” website.

Democrat Webb argues against confronting Iran

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New York Sun: Senator Webb of Virginia is arguing that if America avoids a military confrontation with Iran, the Islamic regime could follow China’s path and become a more responsible nation.

Coburn delays State nominee over pro-Iran radio

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Washington Times: President Bush’s nomination of a successor to his longtime friend Karen P. Hughes as the nation’s top public diplomacy official is being held up in the Senate over concerns about anti-American bias in the Voice of America’s broadcasts for Iran.

Tehran’s murderous role

Washington Times – Editorial: The explosion of violence which started in Basra and spread to other cities across Iraq late last month is just the latest reminder of the destructive role that Iran is playing in the region.

Muslims should boycott Dutch goods over film: Iran

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Reuters: Iran’s parliament speaker called on Muslim nations on Sunday to boycott Dutch products in response to a film by a Dutch lawmaker that accuses the Koran of inciting violence, Iranian media reported.

Iran says U.S. requests new talks on Iraq security

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Reuters: Iran said on Monday it had received a request from the United States for a new round of talks on ways to improve security in Iraq and was considering it.

Iran to OPEC: Stop oil sales in dollars

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AP: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is urging OPEC members to form a joint bank and stop pricing oil trades in U.S. dollars.

Iranian minister admits inflation ‘failure’

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AFP: President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s economy minister on Sunday admitted Iran’s government had failed to control rampant inflation, which figures showed rose to 18.4 percent in the last Iranian year.