Reuters: German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Tuesday Iran did not seem to be working seriously to solve disagreements over its nuclear programme and she was sceptical a new round of talks would yield much.
Merkel – Iran not working seriously with IAEA
US surge not helping Afghanistan: Iran FM
AFP: Iran’s foreign minister said Tuesday that a US-led surge of troops into Afghanistan had failed to stabilise the country, addressing a key international conference attended by his American counterpart.
Security Council ‘insult’ Iran, Turkey, Brazil: Iran speaker
AFP: The UN Security Council and the United States “insulted” Iran, Turkey and Brazil, by imposing fresh sanctions despite a nuclear deal between the three parties, Iran’s parliament speaker Ali Larijani said Tuesday.
Earthquake shakes southern Iran
AP: State TV says a strong earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 has shaken southern Iran, injuring 15 people.
New sanctions crimp Iran’s shipping business as insurers withhold coverage
Washington Post: Just weeks after the United States and the United Nations imposed new rounds of sanctions on Iran, Tehran’s ability to ship vital goods has been significantly curtailed as some of the world’s most powerful Western insurance companies cut off Iranian shippers out of fear that they could run afoul of U.S. laws, the insurers say.
Ship groups tighten contracts after Iran sanctions
Reuters: Ship owners can refuse to deliver refined petroleum cargoes to Iran under a new clause developed by shipping associations in the wake of tougher sanctions against the Islamic Republic, groups involved say.
US watchdog moves to smother Iran trade
AFP: A top US financial watchdog outlined fresh measures to isolate Iran Tuesday, as Washington attempts to ramp up pressure on the Islamic Republic over its nuclear program.
Obama, Cameron push sanctions on Iran
Reuters: Britain and the United States said on Tuesday it was not too late for a peaceful solution to the crisis over Iran’s nuclear program, but said they were determined to enforce new sanctions.
Ashton tells Mottaki in Kabul ready for nuclear talks: ISNA
AFP: EU foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton met Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki in Kabul on Tuesday and expressed her readiness to hold talks with Tehran over its nuclear programme, ISNA news agency reported.
UAE cbank dismisses Iran idea of dirham oil trade
Reuters: The United Arab Emirates central bank governor dismissed on Tuesday reports that Iran may seek payment in dirhams for its oil exports to Europe to get around sanctions, saying the UAE had no time for jokes.
