Reuters: Russia and China said on Thursday diplomacy was the best way to tackle the dispute over Iran’s nuclear ambitions, a day before a U.N. watchdog delivers its verdict on whether Tehran has met Security Council demands.
Russia, China stress diplomacy in Iran nuclear row
Iran nuclear issue looms over NATO meeting
AP: Iran’s nuclear standoff with the West is expected to dominate talks Thursday between Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and her counterparts from NATO and European Union nations on the eve of a U.N. deadline for Tehran to halt uranium enrichment.
Iran role in Lebanon worries U.S.
CNN: As the U.N. Security Council considers sanctions against Iran for its nuclear program, U.N. ambassadors are also holding consultations about Iran’s involvement in Lebanon, according to U.S. Ambassador John Bolton.
Iran has missiles that put Europe in range: report
Reuters: Iran has received a first shipment of missiles from North Korea that are capable of reaching Europe, Israel’s military intelligence chief was quoted on Thursday as saying.
Iran-backed militias funnelling money, Iraqi committee finds
Iran Focus: London, Apr. 26 Close to a dozen companies with ties to Iraqi militias backed by Iran have been funnelling hundreds of millions of dollars from Iraqs state funds to political groups, an independent watchdog announced in a recent report.
Iran-backed militias funnelling money, Iraqi committee finds
Iran Focus: London, Apr. 26 Close to a dozen companies with ties to Iraqi militias backed by Iran have been funnelling hundreds of millions of dollars from Iraqs state funds to political groups, an independent watchdog announced in a recent report.
Iran’s nuclear chief to hold talks at IAEA headquarters
Iran Focus: London, Apr. 26 – Iran’s top nuclear official arrived in Vienna on Wednesday for talks with a senior official at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Iran’s nuclear chief to hold talks at IAEA headquarters
Iran Focus: London, Apr. 26 – Iran’s top nuclear official arrived in Vienna on Wednesday for talks with a senior official at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Israel satellite ‘to spy on Iran’
BBC: Israel has launched a satellite that officials say will enhance its ability to spy on Iran’s nuclear programme.
Ahmadinejad: Iran will not back down an iota on nukes
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Apr. 26 Irans hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Wednesday that the Islamic Republic would not back down an iota in its nuclear standoff with the West.
