AFP: South Korea’s May imports of Iranian crude oil fell 39.5 percent from a year earlier to 3.96 million barrels as it cuts shipments in line with a US sanctions drive, figures showed Monday.
S.Korea reports sharp fall in Iran oil imports
Iran sets March gas field deadline for China, Tehran Times says
Bloomber: Iran’s oil minister, Rostam Qasemi, said China National Petroleum Corp. must start developing phase 11 of the South Pars gas field by the end of the Iranian year on March 20, 2013, the Tehran Times reported.
Standoff with Iran focus of Putin visit to Israel
AP: The West’s standoff with Iran over its nuclear program will be the hot topic when Russian President Vladimir Putin huddles with Israeli leaders during a 24-hour visit here.
Malaysia court orders Iranian extradited over blast
AFP: A Malaysian court on Monday approved the extradition of an Iranian to Thailand on suspicion of being involved in an alleged bomb plot against Israeli diplomats in the country.
Iran urges restraint over downing of Turkish plane
Reuters: Iranian foreign minister Ali Akbar Salehi urged Turkey and Syria late on Saturday to show restraint following Syria’s downing of a Turkish warplane, his ministry said.
Iran finds new copper reserves, will boost output, Press TV says
Bloomberg: Iran has discovered new copper reserves and aims to become the fifth-largest producer of the commodity by 2014, Press TV reported, citing an Iranian industry official.
Iranian opposition hold rally in Paris
Euronews: Tens of thousands of Iranians gathered on the outskirts of Paris for a meeting of the opposition movement, the National Council of Resistance of Iran.
Apple vendors in Iran scoff at US sanctions
AFP: Vendors of Apple products in Iran on Saturday scoffed at US media reports that the consumer technology giant was banning US sales to customers of Iranian background, pointing out that iPads and iPhones are widely available in Tehran.
Why I had to travel from Texas to Paris to rally against Iran’s government this weekend
Fox News: I dream of the day when my family and friends inside Iran will be able to speak out freely, not worry about their religion or dress, have full access to the Internet, and travel abroad.
Iran opposition head says West must end appeasement
Reuters: An Iranian dissident leader urged major powers on Saturday to stop appeasing Tehran and start supporting opposition groups after the latest round of talks on Iran’s nuclear program ended in deadlock.
