Reuters: A meeting of 130 nations on how to shore up the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty was suspended on Wednesday for 24 hours so diplomats could try and overcome a stand-off triggered by Iran’s objections to the agenda.
Nuclear treaty talks suspended over Iran objection
US hopes for breakthrough talks with Iran
The Independent: The most important meeting between American and Iranian officials since George Bush became President office in 2001 could take place today.
Iran arrests former nuclear negotiator
AP: Iranian authorities have arrested the country’s former nuclear negotiator, an ally of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s predecessor and key rival, and he reportedly could face an espionage charge.
Rice warns Iraq neighbours region’s stability at stake
AFP: US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice warned Iraq’s neighbours on Wednesday that the entire Middle East’s stability was at stake in the upcoming international conference to be held in Egypt.
Advisor to Iran leader touts nuclear progress
AFP: Iran is capable of mass-producing centrifuges to enrich uranium, an advisor to supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday, reaffirming Tehran would not yield in the standoff with the West.
Rice ready for Iran, lowers expectations on Iraq talks
Reuters: U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Wednesday she could address any question from Iran during meetings in Egypt and sought to tone down expectations about talks to stabilize Iraq.
Iran to tell coalition forces to leave Iraq at summit in Egypt
The Guardian: Iran will tell the US and Britain to get their troops out of Iraq and leave the problem for neighbouring countries to sort out when regional and western foreign ministers, including the US secretary of state, Condoleezza Rice, meet at a special Iraq summit in Egypt later this week.
Iran standing firm in nuclear dispute
AP: Iran accused the United States and other world powers of being the true nuclear threats Tuesday at a meeting hamstrung by Tehran’s opposition to language calling for full compliance with the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty.
Iran gives $1 billion in credit to Iraq
AP: Iran has extended $1 billion in credits for reconstruction projects in Iraq, a senior official said Tuesday ahead of an international conference on stabilizing Iraq.
Iran says earmarks $1 bln credits for Iraq projects
Reuters: Iran has earmarked $1 billion in credits for economic projects in Iraq, a senior official was quoted as saying on Tuesday, pledging support for the reconstruction of its troubled neighbour.
