Reuters: Germany will prepare possible further sanctions against Iran in the coming weeks if there is no change in Tehran's stance on its disputed nuclear program, Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday.
Merkel calls for more sanctions against Iran
Iran rejects protest resignation of consul in Oslo
AFP: Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki on Monday confirmed Iran's consul general in Oslo has resigned but said Tehran did not accept his resignation and still considers him a ministry employee.
Iran to review ties with Britain – report
Reuters: Iran will review ties with Britain in a dozen fields, state television quoted Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki as saying on Monday in the latest sign of troubled relations with London.
PRESS DIGEST – Iran – Jan 18
Reuters: These are some of the leading stories in Iranian newspapers on Monday. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Beijing blocks talks on tackling Iran nuclear threat
The Times: A key meeting aimed at tackling Iran’s suspected nuclear arms programme has ended in failure after a low-level Chinese delegate blocked a new round of sanctions against the Islamic republic.
Irans exports to China rise by 40%
Iran Focus: Tehran, Jan. 17 – The level of Iran's exports to China has seen a 40% rise in the last 9 months, state media quoted an Iranian trade official as saying on Sunday.
Irans exports to China rise by 40%
Iran Focus: Tehran, Jan. 17 – The level of Iran's exports to China has seen a 40% rise in the last 9 months, state media quoted an Iranian trade official as saying on Sunday.
Iran may cut British Museum ties in antiquity row
Reuters: Iran will cut its links with the British Museum and ask bodies such as UNESCO to reconsider their own ties if the museum does not keep a promise to lend Iran an ancient Persian treasure, Iranian media reported on Sunday.
Iran: Sanctions have no impact on economy
Iran Focus: Tehran, Jan. 17 – The head of Iran's Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Mines claimed on Sunday that imposing sanctions on Iran over its nuclear activities will have no impact on the economy, state media reported.
Iran: Sanctions have no impact on economy
Iran Focus: Tehran, Jan. 17 – The head of Iran's Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Mines claimed on Sunday that imposing sanctions on Iran over its nuclear activities will have no impact on the economy, state media reported.
