AFP: Foreign Secretary David Miliband urged Iran on Saturday to seize the chance of achieving better relations with the West, saying conditions are "not going to get any better."
Miliband urges Iran to seize chance of better relations
Iranian cargo appears to break UN ban-Cyprus source
Reuters: A ship detained by Cyprus appears to be carrying banned weapon-related material from Iran prohibited under United Nations resolutions, a senior Cypriot source said on Saturday.
U.S. to continue missile defense against Iran-Biden
Reuters: The United States will continue to develop a missile defense shield to counter a threat from Iran as long as it works and is cost-effective, U.S. Vice President Joe Biden said on Saturday.
Iran: US must rethink policies for reconciliation
AP: Iran sternly dismissed decades of U.S. policies targeting Tehran and declared Friday that the new American administration had to admit past wrongs before it could hope for reconciliation.
Iran-bound cargo seized in Greece, official says
AP: The cargo of a ship bound for Iran was seized near Athens because it violated an international embargo, a Greek government official said Friday, and a Greek newspaper reported that the vessel was carrying steel that can be used to make missile components.
Russia to start Iran nuclear plant by year end
Reuters: Russia plans to start up a nuclear reactor at Iran's Bushehr plant by the end of the year, the head of Russia's state nuclear corporation said on Thursday.
Clinton seeks to consult Russia more on Iran
AFP: US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton indicated Thursday she would consult more with Russia about efforts to curb Iran's sensitive nuclear work after talks with her French counterpart Bernard Kouchner.
Britain slams Iran ‘intimidation’ over culture centre closure
AFP: Britain accused Iran of intimidating its staff after closing its main cultural centre in Tehran, in the latest flare-up of between the two countries.
How Europe’s companies are feeding Iran’s bomb
Wall Street Journal Europe: While the U.S. has ratcheted up its efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear arms, the Islamic Republic is reaping a windfall from European companies.
UK culture body halts Iran work
BBC: The British Council says it has suspended all operations in Tehran after staff members were intimidated by the Iranian authorities.
