Bloomberg: The European Union today had “constructive” talks with Iran over its nuclear program, as it sought to resolve a diplomatic dispute with the United Nations that has inflamed tensions in the Middle East, EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana said.
Iran, EU reopen discussions over nuclear dispute
Ahmadinejad: God sided with Iran to cause failed 1980 U.S. hostage rescue attempt
AP: President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Wednesday marked the 27th anniversary of the failed U.S. military operation to rescue 53 American hostages in Tehran by saying God and Iran “clobbered the enemy,” state radio reported.
Larijani-Solana talks over Iran’s nuclear activities kick off
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Apr. 25 – Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani and the EU’s foreign policy chief Javier Solana have begun talks in Ankara over the international standoff on Iran’s nuclear projects, the official news agency IRNA reported on Wednesday.
Larijani-Solana talks over Iran’s nuclear activities kick off
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Apr. 25 – Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani and the EU’s foreign policy chief Javier Solana have begun talks in Ankara over the international standoff on Iran’s nuclear projects, the official news agency IRNA reported on Wednesday.
Iran expects “new ideas” from EU to end impasse
Reuters: Iran’s nuclear negotiator said he expected the European Union to float “new ideas” at talks on Wednesday over Tehran’s refusal to suspend uranium enrichment.
US not interested in attacking Iran: top general
AFP: The United States is not seeking conflict with Iran and would prefer dialogue to resolve the escalating tension over Tehran’s nuclear progamme, the new chief of US Central Command said on Tuesday.
Bush says talks with Iran possible
AP: President Bush said Tuesday that Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice might have one-on-one talks with Iranian leaders at an international conference on Iraq next month, but that Tehran’s nuclear program would not be on the table.
Iran vows no nuclear retreat on eve of EU talks
Reuters: Iran’s unwavering defiance over its nuclear program has further dampened hopes of a breakthrough at talks with the European Union on Wednesday.
Europe approves more sanctions against Iran
New York Times: In the latest effort to force Iran to curb its uranium enrichment activities, European Union foreign ministers on Monday approved a second phase of United Nations sanctions. Included in the package were a ban on Iranian arms exports and the freezing of the assets of 28 additional individuals and organizations.
Rice urges Iran to attend Mideast meeting on Iraq
Washington Post: Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice called on Iran not to boycott a conference next week of the major countries and parties with a stake in the future of Iraq, at which the United States and Iran would have an opportunity for senior-level talks.
