PRNewswire: Former US officials urge formation of commission of inquiry about conditions at Camp Liberty, Iraq, where hundreds of Iranian dissidents have relocated, according to Global Initiative for Democracy
GID: Inquiry commission needed for Camp Liberty
Saudi says Iran warships visited for ‘training’
AFP: Iranian warships that docked in Saudi Arabia this month were part of a “training tour for students” in the Islamic republic’s navy, the state news agency SPA reported on Saturday.
Iran uranium “discrepancy” still unresolved – IAEA
Reuters: Iran has yet to give an explanation over a small quantity of uranium metal missing from a research site, the U.N. nuclear watchdog said in a report that voiced concern over possible military links to Tehran’s nuclear programme.
UN atomic agency: Iran rapidly expands nuke work
AP: Iran has rapidly ramped up production of higher-grade enriched uranium over the last few months, the U.N. nuclear agency said Friday, in a confidential report that feeds concerns about how quickly the Islamic republic could produce an atomic bomb.
‘Major differences’ with Iran on nuclear drive: IAEA
AFP: The UN atomic agency bemoaned on Friday “major differences” with Iran after two fruitless visits probing suspected nuclear weapons work, adding that Tehran had substantially boosted uranium enrichment.
Swift may expel Iran’s Central Bank
Bloomberg: The financial messaging service for most international money transfers has told U.S. officials it is prepared to cut off Iran’s central bank, according to people involved in the talks, an action that would be a blow to Iran’s already battered economy.
UK suspect in Iran missile plot handed over to US
AP: A retired British businessman accused of plotting to sell missile components to Iran is in transit to the United States to face charges.
Greek refiner says replacing Iranian oil is easy
Reuters: Greek refiner Hellenic Petroleum, which heavily relies on Iranian oil supplies, said on Thursday replacing those deliveries would be “easy” and alternative grades from Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Russia were being considered.
IAEA to explain ‘failed’ Iran mission: diplomats
AFP: UN atomic agency chief Yukiya Amano is expected to outline in a report Friday why its team investigating Iran’s suspected nuclear weapons drive returned empty handed this week, diplomats said.
Taiwan buys Angolan crude oil, may replace Iranian
Reuters: Taiwan state-owned oil refiner CPC Corp on Thursday bought 6 million barrels of Angolan crude in what traders said was one of its biggest tender purchases for years and could be partly to replace Iranian oil.
