AFP: Iranian opposition group the National Council of Resistance said Thursday it has agreed to begin evacuating its long-time base in a camp in central Iraq to transfer to a UN-approved site near Baghdad.
Iranian exile group to start evacuating Iraqi camp
Traders plan to ship 63,000 T Ukrainian corn to Iran
Reuters: Traders plan to ship 63,000 tonnes of Ukrainian corn to Iran in coming weeks, Kiev-based ProAgro agriculture consultancy said on Thursday, citing data from Ukrainian sea ports.
Iran’s Russia envoy says embargo will benefit Iran
Reuters: Iran’s ambassador to Russia said plans to cut off supplies of Iranian crude to Europe would only benefit the Islamic republic, which in the past has been heavily dependent on imported fuel due to restricted refining capacity.
Iran says no “preliminary conditions” for talks
Reuters: Iran’s ambassador to Russia said on Thursday that Tehran would accept “no preliminary conditions” for the potential start of new talks with six global powers over the country’s nuclear programme.
Iranian nuclear move meant to fend off action – Israel
Reuters: Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak said on Thursday Iran’s announcement of new nuclear achievements was exaggerated and meant to fend off action against the Islamic republic.
Yemen intercepts Iranian ship with weapons
UPI: Yemen has intercepted an Iranian ship loaded with weapons believed to have been destined for al-Houthi rebels in Yemen, sources told Bikyamasr.com.
U.S. calls Iran nuclear breakthrough claim ‘hype’ as oil rises on concerns
Bloomberg: The Obama administration and arms control specialists in Washington downplayed Iran’s claim of a “major” nuclear breakthrough as an exaggeration to bolster nationalism amid tighter sanctions, not a dangerous step toward an atomic weapon.
U.S. calls Iran nuclear breakthrough claim ‘hype’ as oil rises on concerns
Bloomberg: The Obama administration and arms control specialists in Washington downplayed Iran’s claim of a “major” nuclear breakthrough as an exaggeration to bolster nationalism amid tighter sanctions, not a dangerous step toward an atomic weapon.
Iran oil ministry denies ending exports to EU states
BBC: Iran’s oil ministry has denied state media reports saying it had stopped oil exports to six European countries in retaliation for the EU’s oil embargo.
US cites concern that Iran, Russia arming Syria
AP: A State Department official says Iran and Russia are providing weapons to Syria that could be used against anti-government protesters.
