Bloomberg: Iran cut the premium on its light and heavy grades sold to Asia in May, according to a company official, mirroring Saudi Arabia’s pricing changes announced last week.
Iran reduces official selling prices for crude sold to Asia
Preview: Nuclear talks aim to ease fears of Iran war
Reuters: Major powers will hold their first talks with Iran this week in more than a year, hoping Tehran will give enough ground over its nuclear program to continue negotiations and avert the threat of a Middle East war.
12 Christians in Iran await verdicts after Easter Sunday apostasy trial
Fox News: Twelve Christians stood trial Easter Sunday in Iran, where they were called “apostates” in a courtroom and tried on multiple charges, according to sources close to Iran’s Christian community.
Hope in Iran nuclear talks?
UPI: Long-stalled talks among Iran and world powers over Tehran’s nuclear enrichment program begin this weekend with a hint of daylight.
G8 talks open on Syria, Iran, N.Korea crises
AFP: US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday stressed the urgency of resolving security concerns about Syria, Iran and North Korea as she opened talks with Group of Eight foreign ministers.
UAE criticises Ahmadinejad visit to disputed Gulf island
Reuters The United Arab Emirates criticised Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s visit on Wednesday to a Gulf island claimed by both countries since the 1970s.
Eyeing nuclear talks, Iran plays hard ball over oil
AFP: Just days before crucial talks with world powers on its disputed nuclear programme, Iran was presenting a defiant face on Wednesday, announcing the halt of oil exports to EU nations and warning the West to drop its “language of force.”
Japan ship insurer sets new rules on Iran oil voyages
Reuters: Ship owners covered by Japan P&I club must alert the maritime insurer in advance of any plans to transport Iranian oil and petrochemicals that could fall foul of Western sanctions, the insurer said.
Iran commander denies report of US drone overflights
AFP: A top Iranian military commander on Tuesday denied a US news report that the CIA has been successfully sending spy drones over Iran over the past three years.
Iran: Syria envoy Kofi Annan arrives in Tehran
AP: Iran’s state TV reports that international envoy on Syria Kofi Annan has arrived in Tehran.
