New York Times: A forgotten letter in which the founder of the Iranian revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, cited a need for nuclear weapons has stoked a debate over whether to negotiate with the West and raised questions about Irans nuclear intentions today.
An old letter casts doubts on Irans goal for uranium
Iran Azadegan oil talks continue – Japan government
Reuters: Japan’s deal to develop the Azadegan oilfield in Iran, one of the world’s biggest untapped reserves, appeared to hang by a thread on Thursday, as Japanese officials denied a report from Tehran that it had lost the project by failing to begin development quickly enough.
Japan’s INPEX has lost Azadegan field-Iran official
Reuters: A senior Iranian oil official said on Wednesday that Japan’s INPEX Holdings Inc (1605.T: Quote, NEWS, Research) had lost the chance to develop a major oifield in Iran after last ditch talks did not reach a deal, Iran’s Fars news agency said.
Iran ‘to open atomic site tours’
BBC: Iran’s president has ordered that the country’s nuclear sites be opened to foreign tourists to prove its programme is peaceful, state media report.
EU says Iran nuclear sanctions are edging closer
Reuters: The European Union warned on Wednesday Iran was close to triggering sanctions by refusing to halt uranium enrichment, but Tehran again insisted it would not give up its right to make nuclear fuel.
Iran wants more talks, won’t give up atomic rights
Reuters: President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Wednesday Iran wanted further talks to address the West’s concerns about its nuclear program but said the country would not abandon its efforts to make nuclear fuel.
Iran arrests 14 Iraqi nationals for illegal entry
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Oct. 04 – Iranian authorities have arrested more than a dozen Iraqi nationals illegally crossing into Iranian waters, state media reported.
Iran arrests 14 Iraqi nationals for illegal entry
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Oct. 04 – Iranian authorities have arrested more than a dozen Iraqi nationals illegally crossing into Iranian waters, state media reported.
Iran signals refusal of nuclear freeze-EU diplomat
Reuters: Iran has indicated to European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana it will not freeze its most sensitive nuclear work and major powers will consult later this week on sanctions, a European diplomat said on Wednesday.
Iran goes back on offer for French role in nuclear work
AFP: Iran went back Wednesday on its offer to allow France to monitor the enrichment of uranium on Iranian soil, saying the matter had yet to be decided.
