Reuters: Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili said on Wednesday he and European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton had agreed to defer more nuclear talks until she has consulted the six world powers she represents next week.
Iran says six powers to meet before more nuclear talks
Ashton to consult with UN after Iran nuclear talks: EU
AFP: The top negotiator with Iran over its disputed nuclear drive said Wednesday that she would consult with UN partners in New York after face-to-face talks overnight with Iran’s Saeed Jalili.
Iranian foreign minister to visit Damascus: Syrian official
AFP: Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi is to arrive on Wednesday in Damascus, where he will meet his counterpart, Walid Muallem and other officials, a Syrian government source said.
Iran deploys Russian-made submarine in Gulf
AP: Tehran has deployed one of its Russian-made submarines in the Persian Gulf, just days after the United States and more than two dozen allies began naval exercises nearby, Iranian state television reported Tuesday.
Egypt: Iran’s support for Syria hinders relations
AP: Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi warned Iran’s foreign minister on Tuesday that better relations between the two Mideast heavyweights are being hindered by Tehran’s support for Syria’s regime.
IAEA renews pressure on Iran after “terrorists” charge
Reuters: The U.N. nuclear agency said on Tuesday Iran must address concerns about its suspected atom bomb research, one day after Tehran alleged that “terrorists” had infiltrated the organization to sabotage the Islamic Republic’s uranium enrichment plants.
Bahrain, UAE probe suspicious shipments headed to Iran
Reuters: Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates have confiscated a number of items Iran may have sought for its nuclear program, a development that diplomats said showed how enforcement of U.N. sanctions against Tehran is steadily improving.
The time is now for Iran
UPI: While the U.S. presidential debates are just on the corner, I have a simple suggestion for U.S. President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney when it comes to foreign policy: The time is now for Iran.
Top authors denounce $500,000 new bounty on Rushdie
The Independent: Best-selling authors rallied to support Sir Salman Rushdie last night over the announcement by an Iranian religious foundation that it was raising its bounty for his murder.
Italy to now represent Canada in Iran
AP: Italy announced Monday it will protect Canadian interests in Iran following Ottawa’s recent severing of diplomatic relations with Tehran.
