AP: World powers are considering dropping U.N. Security Council involvement in Iran’s nuclear file if Tehran agrees to suspend uranium enrichment but could push for sanctions backed by the threat of force if Iran refuses, diplomats said Saturday.
Security Council may alter involvement in Iran
PM blasts Iran ‘plan’ to label Jews
Toronto Sun: Prime Minister Stephen Harper yesterday blasted Iran’s “absolutely abhorrent” plan to make Jews and Christians wear coloured labels, as Iranian politicians denied the anti-Semitic law was even in the works.
Iraq forms government but security posts unfilled
AFP: Iraq on Saturday formed its first permanent post-invasion government, a national unity coalition aimed at uniting a country torn by sectarian bloodshed but still lacking ministers in key security posts.
Democrats ask Bush for Iran intel update
AP: Senate Democrats, saying they want to “avoid repeating mistakes made in the run-up to the conflict in Iraq,” sent President Bush a letter Friday urging him to direct the nation’s intelligence agencies to prepare an updated National Intelligence Estimate on Iran.
EU asks US to consider plane sales to Iran
Reuters: European countries have asked the United States to consider selling new airplanes to Iran as part of a proposed package of incentives aimed at resolving the nuclear crisis with Tehran, diplomats said on Friday.
EU aims to offer Iran atomic plants, fuel: diplomat
Reuters: Germany, Britain and France have proposed offering Iran a number of incentives to abandon its nuclear enrichment program, including nuclear power plants and guarantees of atomic fuel, an EU diplomat said.
Western powers disagree on elements of Iran proposal
New York Times: The United States and Europe are divided over the latest phase of their negotiating strategy on Iran, with the Bush administration resisting a new European offer that includes a proposal for a Middle East security “framework” for Iran if it gives up its nuclear activities, diplomats from each side said Friday.
Iran says U.S. launching offensive against borders
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, May 19 A senior Iranian cleric accused the United States on Friday of targeting Irans borders and masterminding attacks in the south of the country.
Iran says U.S. launching offensive against borders
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, May 19 A senior Iranian cleric accused the United States on Friday of targeting Irans borders and masterminding attacks in the south of the country.
Six officials expected to meet on Iran Wednesday
Reuters: Britain, France and Germany are expected to meet on Wednesday in London with American, Russian and Chinese officials to discuss a package of incentives for Iran if Tehran curbs its nuclear ambitions, European diplomats said.
