AFP: The Obama administration said Friday that Iran missed another opportunity to break the deadlock with the world community over its nuclear program during a surprise, high-profile UN dinner Thursday.
Iran missed chance to break nuclear deadlock: US
U.N. on target for Iran sanctions by mid-June-sources say
Reuters: A new round of U.N. sanctions against Iran will be ready by mid-June, European diplomatic sources said on Friday, but it remained uncertain how soon a draft proposal will be put to the Security Council.
Fear of bloodshed in Iraq as Iran-backed bloc tries to take power
The Times: Iraq’s Shia Muslim parties have formed a parliamentary alliance that will keep the country’s Sunni minority out of power and could spark a new round of sectarian violence.
Iran: An impoverished chinaware worker speaks out
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, May 06 – Life is hard and getting harder for scores of chinaware workers in the city of Qazvin who have gone without pay for seven months.
IAEA chief Yukiya Amano launches new push for answers from Iran
Washington Post: The chief U.N. nuclear official said Wednesday he is launching a new effort to resolve questions about alleged atomic weapons research by Iranian scientists, hinting at a firmer stance by the U.N. watchdog agency in seeking answers from Iran about its nuclear intentions.
Gulf Arabs say Iran spy cell dismantled in Kuwait
AP: Saudi and Kuwaiti officials say an Iranian espionage group has been dismantled in the tiny Gulf nation. It’s the first official confirmation of the operation in Kuwait.
Biden warns Iran on key trip to Europe
AFP: US Vice President Joe Biden on Thursday warned that Iran’s nuclear drive threatens a Middle East arms race as he sought to reassure Europe of its importance as a US ally.
U.S. joins U.N. council at Iran dinner in New York
Reuters: Iran’s foreign minister held a rare meeting with the United States and other Security Council members on Thursday as Tehran faces the possibility of new U.N. sanctions over its nuclear program.
Afghans demonstrate against Iranian ‘ill-treatment’
BBC: Hundreds of Afghans have demonstrated against alleged ill-treatment and executions of a number Afghan refugees by the Iranian authorities.
U.S.: Iran trying to buy time with Brazil mediation
Reuters: The Obama administration accused Iran on Wednesday of trying to buy time by accepting Brazil’s offer to mediate in its nuclear standoff and said the United States would be undeterred in its push for new U.N. sanctions.
