Reuters: U.S. sanctions against Iranian banks do not contravene foreign-exchange rules, an International Monetary Fund spokesman said on Monday, after Tehran asked the IMF to determine whether the actions were legal.
US embargo against Iran bank not a violation – IMF
Russia’s patience wearing thin with ally Iran
Reuters: Iran’s isolation over its nuclear ambitions deepened on Monday as Russia, its closest big power ally, announced indefinite delays to a joint nuclear power project and accused Tehran of abusing its goodwill.
Irans FM in Geneva to attend Human Rights Council session
Iran Focus: London, Mar. 12 Irans Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki arrived in Geneva on Monday to take part in the fourth session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.
Irans FM in Geneva to attend Human Rights Council session
Iran Focus: London, Mar. 12 Irans Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki arrived in Geneva on Monday to take part in the fourth session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.
Iran gets America in its sights
Daily Telegraph: When nations as estranged as America and Iran hold face-to-face meetings for the first time in years, choreography matters as much as the words exchanged across the table.
Key nations split over Iran sanctions
AP: The world’s most powerful nations failed to agree on new sanctions against Iran amid reports that President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad wants to put Tehran’s case for a nuclear program before the U.N. Security Council.
Bush presses Iran, Syria on Iraq weapons
AP: President Bush said Sunday that Iran and Syria need to follow through on pledges to help Iraq, but left the door open to additional contacts between Washington and its chief Mideast foes.
Smile for the camera
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Mar. 11 Tehrans clerical leaders at their un-best photo moments.
Smile for the camera
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Mar. 11 Tehrans clerical leaders at their un-best photo moments.
Iran, U.S. blame each other for Iraq’s conflict
Bloomberg: Delegates from Iran and the U.S. blamed each other for the conflict in Iraq at a conference in Baghdad aimed at forging international cooperation on steps to end the killings and attacks in the country.
