Reuters: Iran did not attend a meeting on Afghanistan in France this weekend because of "undiplomatic comments" by the host, Iran's Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
Iran skipped Afghan meeting over French remarks
AP Interview: Rice says Iran scaling back in Iraq
AP: Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Monday Iran has chosen to scale back much of its most troubling interference in Iraq, and she credits the strength of U.S. pressure.
Tehran Stock Exchange hits 5-year low
AP: The Tehran Stock Exchange's index has plummeted to its lowest level in five years.
Iran calls for OPEC output cut of up to two mln bpd
AFP: Iran's oil minister said on Sunday that Tehran will call for an OPEC output cut of 1.5 million to two million barrels a day when the cartel meets next week, the ISNA news agency reported.
Germany wants new sanctions against Iran: report
AFP: Germany wants further sanctions to be imposed against Iran, hitting the banking and transport sectors, according to the weekly Der Spiegel to be published Monday.
Iranian foreign minister calls off Paris trip
AP: A French official says the Iranian foreign minister has called off a visit to Paris after a diplomatic spat with France.
Gates warns US adversaries not to test Obama
AFP: US Defence Secretary Robert Gates warned on Saturday that US adversaries would be "sorely mistaken" to test Barack Obama's resolve in the Gulf as Iran shunned a regional security conference.
Hollywood film accused of insulting Iran
The Guardian: To its director, cast and seasoned critics, it is a tale of sporting redemption redolent of the Rocky Balboa character played by Sylvester Stallone – an ageing wrestler down on his luck staging an against-the-odds comeback for one last stirring victory.
Gates talk suggests relations with Iran to remain tense
Wall Street Journal: Defense Secretary Robert Gates has long advocated diplomatic engagement with Iran, an idea that is also a top priority of the incoming Obama administration.
Australian firm to build zinc plant in Iran-report
Reuters: Iran has reached an initial agreement for Australia's Union Resources Ltd to build a zinc production plant worth $1.2 billion in central Iran, the official IRNA news agency reported on Friday.
