Reuters: Iran has been developing contacts in more than 30 countries to acquire technology, equipment and raw materials needed to build a nuclear bomb, a Norwegian newspaper said on Sunday, citing U.S. diplomatic cables.
Iran searching for nuclear bomb materials: cables
Iran says OPEC not concerned by $100 oil
Reuters: No OPEC countries have requested an emergency meeting to discuss the rising price of crude, Iran’s oil minister said on Sunday, calling $100 per barrel a “real” price and not a matter of concern for producers.
Iran finds $50 bn gas field: minister
AFP: Iran, OPEC’s second largest oil exporter, has discovered a new onshore gas field with reserves valued at 50 billion dollars, Oil Minister Masoud Mirkazemi said on Sunday.
Israel tests on worm called crucial in Iran nuclear delay
New York Times: The Dimona complex in the Negev desert is famous as the heavily guarded heart of Israel’s never-acknowledged nuclear arms program, where neat rows of factories make atomic fuel for the arsenal.
Afghanistan condemns Iran fuel blockade amid protests
Reuters: Afghan fuel protesters targeted an Iranian diplomatic mission for a second day on Sunday, as the commerce minister said Tehran had not given any reason for an export clampdown that is choking Afghan oil supplies.
Iran fuel ban targets NATO but hurts Afghans
AFP: Iran’s ban on fuel tankers crossing into Afghanistan over accusations that they are supplying NATO troops is snaring ordinary Afghans in a complex power game as living costs rise, experts say.
Iran summons Afghan envoy over protests – report
Reuters: Iran summoned the Afghanistan ambassador in Tehran on Saturday to protest at demonstrations by a group of Afghans outside its mission in the neighbouring country, the semi-official Fars news agency reported.
Iran first into Asian Cup quarter-finals
AFP: Three-time champions Iran swept aside North Korea 1-0 at the Asian Cup Saturday to become the first team to qualify for the quarter-finals in their bid to end a 35-year title drought.
Iran factory workers strike again over wage arrears
RFE/RL: Workers at Iran’s Alborz tire factory are one week into a resumed strike over salary arrears, RFE/RL’s Radio Farda reports.
Envoys to tour 2 key Iranian nuclear facilities
AP: Seven international envoys headed to an Iranian nuclear site Saturday for a tour that Tehran hopes will build support before a new round of crucial talks with world powers on its disputed atomic activities.
