Bloomberg: Iran will close the Strait of Hormuz, through which the bulk of Middle East oil is shipped, if the country is attacked, state-run Fars news agency reported, citing a military commander.
Iran will close Strait of Hormuz if attacked, Fars reports
Germ warfare fear over African monkeys taken to Iran
Sunday Times: Hundreds of endangered monkeys are being taken from the African bush and sent to a “secretive” laboratory in Iran for scientific experiments.
Iran says its nuclear policy has not changed
New York Times: Iran’s nuclear policy has not changed, an Iranian government spokesman said Saturday in Tehran, confirming that Iran would not comply with Security Council resolutions requiring it to stop enriching uranium.
US to consult allies before commenting on Iran nuclear response
AFP: The US said Saturday that it would talk with allies before commenting on Tehran's response to a plan from six world powers offering Iran technology and negotiations if it suspends uranium enrichment.
EU’s Solana willing to meet Iran negotiator soon
Reuters: The European Union's foreign policy chief is willing to meet Iran's chief negotiator soon, after Tehran replied to a package of incentives from major powers for it to curb its nuclear programme, an EU spokeswoman said on Saturday.
Iran vows to pursue nuclear work
Reuters: Iran vowed on Saturday to pursue its uranium enrichment programme, a day after delivering its response to an incentives package by world powers trying to curb its nuclear ambitions.
Iranian minister optimistic about EU talks
Reuters: Iran's foreign minister on Sunday expressed optimism about what he said was a "new environment" for talks with major powers over its nuclear program.
Iran indicates it has no plans to halt enrichment
AP: Iran indicated Saturday that it has no plans to meet a key Western demand that it stop enriching uranium, a day after Tehran sent the European Union a response to an international offer of incentives for halting enrichment.
Iran ready to talk, but rejects nuclear freeze
AFP: Iran is ready to negotiate with world powers on its nuclear programme but without suspending its controversial uranium enrichment work, the government spokesman said on Saturday.
Iran says its nuclear stance unchanged
Reuters: Iran said on Saturday its nuclear stance had not changed and it was ready to hold talks with world major powers over its disputed nuclear programme based on international regulations.
