Reuters: Iran's proposal for negotiations with world powers urges cooperation to stabilise the Middle East but makes clear Tehran would not give up nuclear activity as they demand, according to the text obtained by Reuters.
Iran’s pitch to powers sidesteps atomic concerns
Bush says Iran behind Lebanese fighting
VOA News: U.S. President George Bush says Iran is trying to bring down the democratically-elected government in Lebanon. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns reports, Mr. Bush discussed the ongoing conflict with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert during talks in Jerusalem.
U.S. says Iran security pledge not on table
Reuters: The United States said on Wednesday six world powers had no plans to offer Iran security guarantees to encourage it to suspend nuclear activity, hours after Russia floated the idea.
‘Angry’ Iran sharpens tone with Baghdad’s leaders
AP: When a group of Iraqi envoys headed to Iran recently, they were fully prepared for some tense moments. But they also hoped to come away with something to show for it: pledges of cooperation on weakening Shiite militias in Iraq.
Iran’s Ahmadinejad says Israel “dying”
Reuters: Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Wednesday that Israel was "dying" and that people in the Middle East would destroy it if given the chance.
Australia mulls court action against Iran president over Israel: PM
AFP: Australia is considering taking Iran's president to the International Court of Justice for inciting violence against Israel, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said on Wednesday.
Russia says “Six” could guarantee Iran security
Reuters: The six nations negotiating with Iran to suspend its uranium enrichment programme could guarantee Tehran's security, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told reporters on Wednesday.
Saudis sends sharp warning to Iran over Lebanon
AP: Saudi Arabia sent Iran a sharp warning over Lebanon Tuesday, saying Tehran's support for Hezbollah will damage its relations with other Muslim and Arab countries.
Afghanistan protests to Iran over border killings
Reuters: Afghanistan has protested to neighbouring Iran over the killing of a number of its nationals by Iranian forces, the Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.
Australia mulls Iran court action
Press Association: Australia is considering launching a case in the International Court of Justice against Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for inciting violence against Israel, prime minister Kevin Rudd said.
