Reuters: A unilateral U.S. oil embargo on Iran is expected to remain in place even if a long-term nuclear agreement between Tehran and six world powers is reached that includes an easing of international sanctions, a U.S. official said on Thursday.
U.S. expected to keep oil embargo even if Iran nuclear deal struck
McCain: Obama the ‘most naive president’
The Hill: Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) on Thursday called President Obama “the most naïve president in history” because of his foreign policy tactics. He was referring to the administration’s plans for Iran and Syria.
Iran nuclear talks gain momentum, but wide gaps remain
Wall Street Journal: Diplomacy over Iran’s nuclear program gained momentum on two key fronts Thursday, but the advancement was tempered by differences over the scope of negotiations in coming months.
Iran, Britain resume diplomatic ties
AFP: Britain and Iran on Thursday officially resumed diplomatic relations which were severed by London after students stormed its Tehran embassy in November 2011.
Face the facts on Iran agreement
The Hill: Since the P5+1 Joint Plan of Action on Iran’s Nuclear Program was signed in Geneva in November, the White House has encountered two difficult truths about the Iranian regime.
Contractor denies charges in Iran documents case
AP: A former defense contractor charged with trying to ship to Iran stolen proprietary information about the Air Force F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program and military jet engines pleaded not guilty on Wednesday.
Germany arrests man suspected of busting Iran sanctions
Reuters: German prosecutors said on Wednesday they had arrested a German-Iranian man suspected of exporting to the Islamic Republic goods that could be used in a weapons program.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warn over ongoing nuclear talks
AFP: Iran and six powers held nuclear talks for a second day Wednesday as the commander of the powerful Revolutionary Guards warned against damaging “national pride” but predicted a “victorious” outcome.
Iran agrees to ‘framework’ for final nuclear talks
AFP: A senior Iranian negotiator said Thursday that Tehran has agreed on a “framework” for talks with world powers aimed at reaching a comprehensive nuclear accord, the official IRNA news agency reported.
Sadr slams Iraq govt, ‘tyrant’ PM
AFP: Powerful Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr on Tuesday slammed Iraq’s government as corrupt and its leader as a “tyrant” while calling on citizens to vote, days after announcing his exit from politics.
