The Guardian: Turkey delivered a humiliating snub to Iran's visiting president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, yesterday by backing out of a lucrative energy deal under pressure from the US government, which feared it would enhance Iranian nuclear ambitions.
Turkey pulls out of deal to buy Iranian gas under pressure from US
Sanctions hurting Iran economic activity, says IMF
Reuters: Stepped-up international pressure and sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program are hurting its economy, making trade financing and payments difficult and discouraging foreign investment, according to an IMF report published on Thursday.
US envoy urges Iran to be responsible for peace
AP: The main U.S. envoy to the Muslim world urged Iran on Friday to fulfill its obligations to international security and seek a peaceful resolution to the standoff over its nuclear program.
Signing of Iran-Turkey energy deal difficult – source
Reuters: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's visit to Turkey may not yield the expected oil and gas deals following new demands from the Iranian side, a source from the Turkish prime minister's office said on Thursday.
Visiting Iraqi seeks to reassure Iran over US pact
Reuters: A deal allowing U.S. forces to stay in Iraq beyond the end of this year is not aimed at keeping military pressure on Iran, Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Barham Salih said on Thursday during a visit to Tehran.
Iran’s Ahmadinejad in controversial visit to Turkey
Iran Focus: Ankara, Aug. 14 – Iran's hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrived in Istanbul on Thursday to hold talks with senior Turkish officials.
Iran’s Ahmadinejad in controversial visit to Turkey
Iran Focus: Ankara, Aug. 14 – Iran's hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrived in Istanbul on Thursday to hold talks with senior Turkish officials.
Iran’s oil industry turns east for finance
Reuters: Asia can provide the finance Iran needs to develop its oil and gas reserves, the world's second largest, limiting the impact of U.S. sanctions and pressure, a top Iranian oil official said on Thursday.
Iran FM holds phone talks with China, Germany, Russia
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Aug. 14 – Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki held telephone conversations on Wednesday with his Chinese, German, and Russian counterparts.
Iran FM holds phone talks with China, Germany, Russia
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Aug. 14 – Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki held telephone conversations on Wednesday with his Chinese, German, and Russian counterparts.
