AFP: The White House on Thursday warned Iran of possible new sanctions after the UN nuclear watchdog reported that Tehran had begun sensitive nuclear work at a key site in defiance of UN resolutions.
US warns Iran of ‘step backward’ on nuclear issue
Iran ‘is seeking N Korea’s nuclear expertise’
Daily Telegraph: Iran and North Korea have appointed high-level delegations to deepen co-operation between the two countries on nuclear weapons technology, according to diplomatic sources in Beijing.
US commander accuses Iran of destabilizing actions in Iraq, Afghanistan
AFP: The top US commander in the Middle East accused Iran of taking destabilizing actions in Iraq and Afghanistan on Wednesday, but he also left open the door to talks with Tehran.
US warns Russia in line of fire of ‘Iranian missile threat’
AFP: US officials on Wednesday warned Moscow that it was in the line of fire of “the missile threat from Iran” and urged it to cooperate with plans to base a US missile defence system on Russia’s doorstep.
US increasingly concerned about Iranian role in Afghanistan
AFP: Iran’s political and military influence is growing in neighbouring Afghanistan with Iranian-made weapons reaching the Taliban militia, a US official said Wednesday.
Iran leaves options open on ‘oil weapon’
AFP: Iran’s oil minister on Wednesday refused to rule out using oil as a weapon in the standoff with the West over its nuclear programme, saying that Tehran would use every means if attacked.
Iran FM in Venezuela for talks with Chavez
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Apr. 19 Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki travelled to Venezuela, touching down at Caracas airport Wednesday afternoon (local time), the official news agency IRNA reported on Thursday.
Iran FM in Venezuela for talks with Chavez
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Apr. 19 Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki travelled to Venezuela, touching down at Caracas airport Wednesday afternoon (local time), the official news agency IRNA reported on Thursday.
Gates in Israel to discuss Iran, China arms sales
Reuters: U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates visited Israel on Wednesday to bolster a strategic alliance in the face of Iran’s nuclear program and lay to rest spats over Israeli arms sales to China dating back seven years.
Iran, N. Korea sanctions seen effective
Washington Times: Bush administration officials yesterday told lawmakers that U.S. sanctions against Iran, North Korea and other countries with ties to weapons of mass destruction and terrorism have had significant results.
