UPI: A third round of talks among Iran and six world powers on Tehran’s nuclear program is a sign of progress even with no breakthrough so far, the White House said.
White House: New Iran talks are ‘progress’
Clinton puts burden on Iran to close gap in nuclear talks
AFP: US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Thursday put the burden on Iran to close the gaps with the United States and five other world powers in talks over the Islamic republic’s nuclear program.
Nuclear talks with Iran set to resume next month
AP: Iran and six world powers wrapped up talks Thursday still far apart over how to oversee Tehran’s atomic program, but with resolve to keep dialogue going as an alternative to possible military action.
Iran, US ‘chat’ at Baghdad nuclear talks
AFP: Iran’s lead nuclear negotiator had a rare “chat” with the head of the US delegation after talks between Tehran and world powers over the Islamic republic’s nuclear programme Thursday, officials said.
Hague warning over Iran N-talks
Press Association: Foreign Secretary William Hague has called for “urgent, concrete steps” from Iran to resolve international concerns over its nuclear ambitions after two days of talks broke up without significant progress.
Nuclear talks resume amid impasse worries
AP: Envoys from Iran and six world powers have resumed talks over Tehran’s nuclear program after issuing dueling proposals during the opening day of the negotiations in the Iraqi capital.
Iran says world powers creating “difficult atmosphere” at talks
Reuters: World powers are hindering talks in Baghdad with Iran over its nuclear programme, creating a “difficult atmosphere”, an Iranian delegation official said on Thursday.
Iran face-off drives new naval small ship focus
Reuters: For decades, Western navies have built ever larger, more expensive warships. Those vessels now look increasingly vulnerable to thousands of small, fast Iranian attack boats that could dominate the Gulf in the event conflict there.
Report: Iran holds military maneuvers
AP: Iran’s official news agency says Iran’s military has wound up a one-day exercise in the center of the country.
Iran is offered new plans to ease nuclear concerns
AP: Iran traded proposals with six world powers, including the United States, Wednesday in a new round of talks aimed at persuading Tehran to curb its nuclear program and ease concerns it wants to make atomic weapons. But divisions over sanctions complicated the discussions.
