UPI: Iran's vast, largely untapped natural gas reserves are increasingly coming into the view of Brussels' bureaucrats, especially after the January Ukrainian-Russian gas disputes, which traumatized Europe to search for alternative sources in the Caspian basin.
Analysis: Iran may enter LNG market with French assistance
Hollywood team in Iran on cultural exchange
AFP: A top-level team from the Hollywood movie industry traveled to Iran on a non-government mission, for a weekend of cultural and creative exchange meetings, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Friday.
Iraqi president meets top Iranian leaders
AFP: Iraqi President Jalal Talabani is meeting top Iranian leaders on Friday on his second trip to the Islamic republic in almost two years, the offical IRAN news agency reported.
Ambitious Iran is bent on tilting the balance of power
The Times: This week’s row between Iran and Bahrain shows how Iran’s intention of being the superpower of its region is deeply upsetting its neighbours, particularly the tiny ones.
Iran eyes Mexico in deepening Latin America ties
AP: Iran is exploring ways to expand anemic trade with Mexico as part of stepped up efforts to deepen ties with Latin America, a top Iranian diplomat said Thursday.
Europe mulls new Iran nuclear sanctions
AFP: European powers are considering imposing new sanctions on individuals and institutions linked to Iran's nuclear programme, diplomats in several capitals said Thursday.
Iran neighbour UAE spends $5 bln on arms deals
Reuters: The United Arab Emirates, across the Gulf from Iran, signed military deals worth 18.4 billion dirhams ($5 billion) during an arms exhibition in Abu Dhabi this week, a senior officer said on Thursday.
Tougher list of Iran sanctions proposed
Reuters: France, Germany and Britain are proposing a tough list of additional sanctions to be imposed against Iran over its nuclear programme, the Financial Times newspaper reported on Thursday.
Italian foreign minister invited to Iran
AP: Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini has been invited to Iran for talks expected to focus on Afghanistan and regional security issues, the Foreign Ministry said Thursday.
US will seek to end Iran’s nuclear ambition
AP: President Barack Obama's administration will seek to end Iran's nuclear ambition and its support for terrorism, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations said Thursday — drawing an immediate rebuke from Iran's U.N. envoy.
