New York Times: Two American businessmen were charged Monday with selling military parts to Iran to help prop up its aging air fleet, the latest in a string of cases that American prosecutors say violate longstanding bans on exports to Tehran.
Two businessmen are charged in sale of military parts to Iran
U.S.’ Rice says wants to reach out to Iranian people
Reuters: U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Monday the United States was determined to reach out to the Iranian people despite quarrels with their government over Tehran's nuclear ambitions.
US applauds new EU sanctions against Iran
AFP: The United States welcomed on Monday new European Union sanctions imposed against Iran over the Islamic republic's refusal to halt its disputed nuclear activities.
U.S. considers Tehran office to issue visas
Washington Times: With the U.S. and Iran barely on speaking terms for nearly three decades, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice dropped an eyepopping hint Monday that the U.S. is considering a visa office in Iran to draw more Iranian visitors to the United States.
2 charged with exporting aircraft parts to Iran
AP: Two foreign-born men were charged in a federal complaint unsealed Monday with illegally providing U.S.-made parts to Iranian buyers for military aircraft, including fighter jets and attack helicopters.
EU states agree new sanctions on Iran
Reuters: European Union states agreed on Monday to impose new sanctions against Iran, including an asset freeze on its biggest bank, over its refusal to meet demands to curb its nuclear program.
EU approves sanctions against Iran’s biggest bank
AP: European Union nations have approved new sanctions against Iran, including an assets freeze of the country's biggest bank.
Sarkozy warning over nuclear Iran
Press Association: French President Nicolas Sarkozy has told Israel's parliament that a nuclear-armed Iran is "unacceptable" to his country.
US may open diplomatic outpost in Iran
AP: The Bush administration is considering setting up a diplomatic outpost in Iran in what would mark a dramatic official U.S. return to the country nearly 30 years after the American embassy was overrun and the two nations severed relations.
EU to impose fresh sanctions on Iran: source
AFP: EU nations were set on Monday or Tuesday to adopt new sanctions against Iran targetting its financial institutions, especially the large Bank Melli, diplomatic sources said.
