AFP: Iran’s cooperation with the UN atomic watchdog will have a “positive impact on energy markets,” the Iranian oil minister said at a conference of petroleum-exporting countries Tuesday in Vienna.
Iran nuclear cooperation will be ‘positive’ for oil market: minister
Iran mulls knocking three zeros off currency
AFP: Iran is examining a proposal to knock three zeros off its national currency to increase economic confidence and reduce the number of banknotes, the central bank governor said on Tuesday.
Iran rejects ElBaradeis time-out plan
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Sep. 11 Iran rejected on Tuesday a proposal by United Nations nuclear watchdog chief Mohamed ElBaradei calling on it to halt uranium enrichment activities in return for a suspension of Security Council sanctions.
Iran warns over ‘US weak points’ in Iraq, Afghanistan
AFP: The new head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned the United States Tuesday that Tehran has identified its “weak points” in Iraq and Afghanistan and would launch a crushing response to any attack.
U.S. ambassador says Iran will be winner if U.S. abandons Iraq
Xinhua: U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker said on Monday that Iran would be a winner if the United States abandons Iraq or drastically curtail U.S. efforts on Iraq.
Petraeus says Iran weapons flow into Iraq rising
Reuters: The commander of U.S. forces in Iraq, Gen. David Petraeus, said on Monday the flow of Iranian weapons into Iraq has increased but that Iranian Quds force trainers had withdrawn.
OMV’s Iran ties may slow its expansion strategy
Wall Street Journal: Austrian oil-and-gas company OMV AG is trying to grow in Central Europe’s fragmented energy market and stay competitive with European energy giants, but moves by the U.S. and other governments could complicate the company’s expansion plans.
US, EU urge Iran to cooperate with probe
AP: The United States and European Union on Monday backed efforts to get Iran to reveal details of past nuclear activities, but suggested concerns about Tehran’s intentions will ease only if it also scraps technology that can be used to make atomic bombs.
Iran road crash leaves 10 dead
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Sep. 10 At least 10 people were killed as two vehicles collided on a stretch of highway in central Iran on Monday, state media reported.
Iran road crash leaves 10 dead
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Sep. 10 At least 10 people were killed as two vehicles collided on a stretch of highway in central Iran on Monday, state media reported.
