AFP: A high-level IAEA delegation visiting Iran January 29-31 aims to verify if Tehran’s nuclear programme has a military dimension, the head of the UN nuclear watchdog said in an interview to be published Thursday.
UN to probe ‘military angle’ to Iran nuclear drive
NATO urges Iran to ensure security of oil supply
Reuters: NATO urged Iran on Wednesday to ensure the security of energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz but said the Western military alliance had no plans to intervene in the area.
Obama rebuffs Republican criticism on Iran: Time
AFP: President Barack Obama rejected criticism from Republicans over foreign policy, particularly his handling of Iran’s nuclear ambitions, according to an interview extract released Wednesday.
Saudi ex-spy chief says ‘all’ options open on Iran
AFP: Saudi Arabia will use “all available options” to defend itself against Iranian “threats” that might trigger “unwanted military confrontation,” its former intelligence chief told a Gulf security conference.
David Cameron accuses Iran of supplying Syria weapons
Daily Telegraph: David Cameron accused the Iranian regime of supplying weapons for the Syrian onslaught on democracy protests yesterday as Russia’s foreign minister warned that the West was set on a path to war with Tehran.
India to be prepared for all eventualities over Iran oil – minister
Reuters: India needs to be prepared for all eventualities over its oil supplies from Iran, Oil Minister S. Jaipal Reddy said on Wednesday, as a delegation from New Delhi visits Tehran in the face of fresh U.S. sanctions.
EU discussing plan to start Iran oil ban on July 1
Reuters: The European Union would ban the import of Iranian oil from July 1, giving member states nearly six months to wind up existing contracts, under a proposal by rotating EU presidency holder Denmark, EU diplomats said on Tuesday.
US: Strong signs Iran is giving Syria weapons
AP: A recent visit by the commander of Iran’s elite Quds force to Damascus is the strongest sign yet that Iran is supplying weapons to aid Bashar Assad’s crackdown on the Syrian people, a senior Obama administration official said Tuesday.
Iran rejects French charge of arms to Syria
AFP: Iran on Tuesday denied an allegation from France that it was sending weapons to its ally Syria in violation of a UN embargo.
South Korea frets as U.S. ups oil pressure on Iran
Reuters: South Korea, a key U.S. ally, warned the United States on Tuesday it would be difficult to replace Iranian crude supplies and expressed concern that sanctions pressure could lead to higher oil prices.
