Reuters: Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi said he held fruitful and frank discussions with his European Union counterpart on Monday that he hoped would lead to further talks on Iran’s disputed nuclear programme.
Iran says it hopes for further nuclear talks
Iran denies opposition leaders arrested: Fars news agency
AFP: An Iranian judiciary official on Monday denied reports alleging the arrest of opposition leaders Mir Hossein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi, the Fars news agency reported.
Iran cautions against oil output hike
AFP: Iran on Sunday urged OPEC, especially Saudi Arabia, to refrain from any unilateral hike in oil output, saying current crude production was enough to meet any shortages arising over the unrest in Libya.
Azerbaijan fears neighbour Iran’s radical influence
AFP: The Iranian potatoes, oranges and raisins on sale in the bazaars of Astara are not the only signs of the Islamic republic’s influence in this Azerbaijani border town.
Iran trying to buy nuclear missile parts: Norway
Reuters: Iran has been trying without success to obtain Norwegian missile technology for possible use in delivering nuclear weapons, Norway’s security chief said on Monday.
Mullen Mideast trip shows US ‘worry’: Iran general
AFP: A trip to the Middle East by the top US military officer Mike Mullen shows the “deep worry” of Washington when it comes to the fate of its forces in the region, the top Iranian general said Sunday.
White House condemns ‘intimidation’ by Iran
AP: The White House is condemning what it calls an “organized intimidation campaign” by the Iranian government against opposition leaders and other activists.
Iran arms Afghan insurgents, NATO says
AFP: The NATO force in Afghanistan on Monday spelled out the support it believes Iran is providing to insurgents in the violence-wracked country, warning it was keeping a wary eye out.
Iran cries for freedom
Iran Focus – Editorial: The clerical regime in Iran has predictably unleashed another wave of terror against the citizenry since the outburst of the latest string of mass protests beginning on 14 February.
Iran seeks closer naval ties with Syria
AP: Iran’s navy chief says he is seeking closer naval ties with Syria.
