AP: A United Nations committee has approved a resolution urging Iran to stop harassing political opponents in the wake of disputed presidential elections.
UN committee targets Iran’s rights violations
Six powers regret Iran’s stance on nuclear deal
Reuters: Senior officials from six world powers expressed disappointment Friday that Iran had not accepted proposals intended to delay its potential ability to make nuclear bombs, and urged Tehran to reconsider.
Major powers to meet after Iran snubs nuclear deal
AFP: Major world powers are to meet in Brussels on Friday to discuss Iran's rejection of a nuclear fuel deal, a top EU official said, after US President Barack Obama warned of "consequences" for Tehran.
Iran unrest death sentences “distressing” – Clinton
Reuters: U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Thursday death sentences imposed by Iran over unrest after disputed elections in June were "distressing".
Obama warns US, partners mulling ‘consequences’ for Iran
AFP: President Barack Obama warned Thursday that the United States and its partners were working on a package of steps to show Iran the "consequences" of its decision to snub a nuclear deal with world powers.
Statoil says U.S. drops bribery probe into Iran case
Reuters: Norwegian oil and gas producer Statoil said on Wednesday that a bribery probe by U.S. authorities into a 2002 contract it had with Horton Investments Ltd for business development in Iran has been dropped.
US warns Iran of consequences over standoff
Reuters: U.S. President Barack Obama issued a strong warning to Iran on Thursday of consequences of its failure to respond to the offer of a nuclear deal and could have a package of steps to take "within weeks".
UN inspectors to visit Iran’s second uranium plant
AFP: UN inspectors were expected to visit Iran's controversial second uranium enrichment plant on Thursday, a day after Tehran rejected a Washington-backed nuclear fuel deal.
PRESS DIGEST – Iran – Nov 19
Reuters: These are some of the leading stories in Iranian newspapers on Thursday. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Iran sends warships to Yemeni waters
UPI: Iran has sent warships to the Gulf of Aden, ostensibly to combat Somali pirates preying on major shipping lanes.
