AFP: Iraqi authorities have refused to allow 36 Iranian dissidents seized in a July raid to return to their base despite a court ruling they must be released, a judicial official said on Tuesday.
Iranian dissidents held in prison despite Iraqi court ruling
U.S. aims to isolate Iran if talks fail
Washington Post: The Obama administration is laying plans to cut Iran's economic links to the rest of the world if talks this week over the country's nuclear ambitions founder, according to officials and outside experts familiar with the plans.
Iran MP warns nuclear talks may fail
AFP: A senior Iranian MP warned Western powers on Monday against "propaganda" over Iran's new uranium enrichment facility which he said could lead to a breakdown in much-anticipated nuclear talks.
Egypt FM ‘suspicious’ of Iran nuclear plant: report
AFP: Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul Gheit said in remarks published in the press on Monday that the new uranium enrichment plant recently revealed by Iran triggered "mounting suspicions".
Iranian missile tests ‘provocative’: White House
AFP: The White House on Monday condemned as "provocative" Iran's decision to test-fire missiles that Tehran says are capable of hitting targets inside Israel.
Solana: Iran must resolve nuclear issue with UN
AP: European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana says Iran must immediately resolve issues surrounding its second nuclear enrichment facility with the U.N.'s nuclear agency.
Iran flexes muscle ahead of talks with major powers
Reuters: Iran test-fired missiles on Monday which a commander said could reach any regional target, flexing its military muscle ahead of this week's crucial talks with major powers worried about Tehran's nuclear ambitions.
China ‘may support’ UN sanctions against Iran
Daily Telegraph: China may vote in favour of United Nations sanctions against Iran in response to Tehran's growing nuclear threat, Chinese experts predicted.
China’s oil needs affect its Iran ties
Wall Street Journal: China's dependence on Iranian oil could deter it from backing tougher sanctions on Iran, though Beijing supports containing nuclear proliferation as part of a broader push to raise its international diplomatic stance.
Iran consortium buys 50 pct stake in telecoms firm
Reuters: A consortium affiliated to the elite Revolutionary Guards has bought 50 percent plus one share in Iran's state telecommunications company for the equivalent of around $7.8 billion, Iranian media reported on Sunday.
