Iran Focus: London, May 15 Britain has unofficially accepted Irans proposed candidate for ambassador, a Persian-language website belonging to the State Expediency Council reported on Monday.
Britain has accepted incoming Iranian ambassador report
Irans Rafsanjani accuses the West of psychological war
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, May 15 Irans former President Ayatollah Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani accused the West on Monday of launching a psychological war against the Islamic Republic, a reference to the effort by the European Union and United States to convince the United Nations Security Council to adopt a binding resolution against Tehran over its suspected nuclear weapons activities.
Irans Rafsanjani accuses the West of psychological war
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, May 15 Irans former President Ayatollah Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani accused the West on Monday of launching a psychological war against the Islamic Republic, a reference to the effort by the European Union and United States to convince the United Nations Security Council to adopt a binding resolution against Tehran over its suspected nuclear weapons activities.
EU promises “generous, bold” Iran nuclear offer
Reuters: The European Union will make Iran a generous offer of technology, economic and other incentives for Iran to abandon sensitive nuclear activities, EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana said on Monday.
Pentagon eyes Iran, but takes tack of diplomacy
Washington Times: The Pentagon is updating its options for attacking Iran to set back Tehran’s nuclear program, but there is no immediacy to the planning as the Bush administration stays committed to a diplomatic track for now.
After seven British deaths in a week, Basra’s police chief is linked to terrorists
Daily Telegraph: Fears that Basra is slipping beyond control were fuelled at the weekend when the governor suspended the city’s police chief, who is a strong supporter of British attempts to purge the force of militia elements.
Chavez sees oil at $100 a barrel if US hits Iran
Reuters: Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said on Sunday that if the United States attacked Iran in its dispute with Tehran over nuclear technology, the price of oil could soar to triple figures.
White House dismisses calls for direct Iran talks
Reuters: The White House on Sunday dismissed calls for direct talks with Iran to resolve the stand-off over its nuclear program, saying the United Nations was the best forum for those discussions.
Iran says it will not hold talks with U.S. over Iraq
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, May 14 Iran announced on Sunday that it will not hold direct talks with the United States on the issue of Iraq.
Iran says it will not hold talks with U.S. over Iraq
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, May 14 Iran announced on Sunday that it will not hold direct talks with the United States on the issue of Iraq.
