Reuters: Six world powers were “disappointed” with the stance taken by Iran during nuclear talks in Istanbul, and its preconditions were unacceptable, European Union foreign policy chief Catherin Ashton said on Saturday.
Ashton: Iran’s stance at nuke talks “disappointing”
We should listen to Tony Blair on Iran
Daily Telegraph – Comment: Mr Blair is a well-briefed ex-prime minister whose views, like those of his predecessors, should command our attention.
Iran nuclear talks end in stalemate
The Guardian: Negotiations falter after Iran demands removal of UN sanctions before any deal
Iran has boosted atomic bomb ability: US scientists
AFP: Leading American scientists Friday warned against Western complacency over Iran’s nuclear drive, saying in a study that Tehran last year boosted its capacity to build an atomic bomb.
World powers, Iran in second day of nuclear talks: diplomats
AFP: Six world powers and Iran convened for a second day of talks here on Saturday in a bid to ease tensions over Tehran’s controversial nuclear drive, diplomats said.
Top ex-officials urge Obama to delist Iran opposition group
Business Wire: In a conference in advance of the latest round of nuclear talks between the P5+1 and Iran in Istanbul, Turkey, a number of senior officials from the past three U.S. administrations on Thursday underscored the failure of the policy of engagement with Tehran and offered a broader range of options, most significantly lifting the terrorist designation of the principal Iranian opposition movement, the Mujahedin-e Khalq (PMOI/MEK).
Blair urges West to take action on Iran
Reuters: Former Prime Minister Tony Blair made a passionate plea on Friday for the West to use force if necessary against Iran over its disputed nuclear programme.
China renews Iran crude deal with steady volume-sources
Reuters: China has renewed crude import pacts with Iran for 2011 by keeping the total supply amount almost the same as last year at about 460,000 barrels per day, two industry sources with direct knowledge of the deals told Reuters.
US cable claims Swiss linked Iran, Gitmo to UBS
AP: A leaked U.S. diplomatic cable claims the Swiss government linked economic sanctions against Iran and the resettlement of Guantanamo detainees to the tax evasion case against UBS AG in the United States.
Senegalese ambassador returns to Iran after dispute over weapons shipment
Bloomberg: Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade told his government to return the country’s ambassador to Tehran, five weeks after the official was recalled following a diplomatic dispute over a seized Iranian arms shipment.
