ABC News: Senior U.S. officials tell ABC News that in recent months there have been secret contacts between the Iranian government and the leadership of al Qaeda. It's a development that has caught the attention of top officials in the White House, the Pentagon and the intelligence community.
Exclusive: Iran in secret talks with al Qaeda, U.S. officials say
IAEA ‘alarmed’ by Iran’s alleged nuclear weapons work: diplomat
AFP: Inspectors from the UN atomic watchdog are "alarmed" that Iran has in its possession a document describing the process for making what could be the core of a nuclear weapon, a western diplomat said Thursday.
Gates seen reassuring Arab allies over Iran
Reuters: The Bush administration, beset by new signs of Iran's growing influence in the Middle East, has moved to reassure Arab allies with what analysts call its most credible voice in the region: Defense Secretary Robert Gates.
Iran drought forces power cuts
AFP: Iran is facing a summer of power cuts after a severe drought slashed output from its hydroelectric power plants, the energy minister warned, according to press reports on Thursday.
US: Report increases Iran concerns
AP: The chief U.S. delegate to the International Atomic Energy Agency said evidence described by the nuclear watchdog Thursday increased concerns that Iran had tried to make nuclear weapons.
Ten nations gave Iran information to IAEA
Reuters: The United Nations received intelligence from around 10 countries on Iran engaging in studies, engineering work or procurement which could be relevant to designing and building a nuclear bomb, diplomats said.
US terrorism claimants compete for Iranian assets
Reuters: Families of those killed in the Beirut Marine barracks bombing 25 years ago staked their claim on Thursday to ancient Persian clay tablets, on loan to a U.S. museum, to satisfy a $2.7 billion judgment won against Iran.
Ali Larijani gives stern warning to West over Iran’s nuclear ambitions
The Times: Iran's new parliamentary Speaker has used his inaugural address to give warning that Tehran could set limits on future co-operation with the UN's nuclear watchdog, after an unusually critical report from the agency. Ali Larijani's stern message, delivered only moments after he was voted overwhelmingly into the powerful new post yesterday, signalled his intention to adopt a tough stance on the nuclear issue.
Iran ‘negotiating swap of Repsol, Shell gas projects’
AFP: Iran is negotiating with Spanish and British-Dutch energy giants to switch their gas exploration blocs with others due for later development, the oil minister was quoted on Thursday as saying.
Call to EU over Iranian opposition
Press Association: Europe's governments are being urged to follow the UK's lead and remove Iran's opposition movement from a list of proscribed terrorist organisations.
