Iran Focus: London, Apr. 03 Iran may be able to produce its first nuclear bomb by 2009, the U.S.-based news channel ABC News reported on Monday.
ABC News: Iran may produce first nuclear bomb by 2009
Blair says Iran row at critical stage
Reuters: Prime Minister Tony Blair said on Tuesday the way was open for diplomatic efforts to secure the release of 15 British sailors and marines seized by Iran, and the next 48 hours would be critical.
Sarkozy condemns Iran, but warns against military action
AFP: French presidential frontrunner Nicolas Sarkozy on Monday condemned the seizure by Iran of 15 British sailors but said military action would not help resolve the standoff that he described as “dangerous.”
Iranian security chief raises hopes of deal
Daily Telegraph: Hopes were rising last night for an early release of the 15 sailors and Royal Marines held in Iran after one of the country’s most senior politicians said they would not face a show trial.
Russia may spur Tehran’s atomic fuel work: Iran
Reuters: Iran said on Tuesday that if Russia does not deliver atomic fuel for the Islamic Republic’s first power station the move would justify Tehran’s disputed work to make its own nuclear fuel.
Former FBI agent missing in Iran
AP: The U.S. is seeking information from Iran about a former FBI agent who was reported missing while on a business trip there several weeks ago.
Iran now says no need to try Britons
AP: Iran’s chief international negotiator said Monday that the country wants to resolve the crisis over 15 captured British sailors through diplomacy and there is no need to put the crew on trial.
In pictures: the hostage crisis
Iran Focus: London, Apr. 02 The following are a series of photos relating to the standoff between Britain and Iran over the fate of 15 British marines and sailors being held in an Iranian detention centre:
In pictures: the hostage crisis
Iran Focus: London, Apr. 02 The following are a series of photos relating to the standoff between Britain and Iran over the fate of 15 British marines and sailors being held in an Iranian detention centre:
Russian expert says Iran can make nuclear weapons
Reuters: Russia’s leading nuclear scientist said on Monday that it was just a question of time before Iran developed a nuclear weapon and it should be stopped.
