AFP: Iran confirmed on Tuesday that Tehran and the six world powers have agreed to hold another round of nuclear talks on January 21 and 22 in Istanbul.
Iran confirms nuclear talks set for Jan 21, 22
Russia says considering Iran fuel sites offer
Reuters: Russia is considering Iran’s invitation to visit nuclear facilities in the Islamic Republic but has questions about the offer, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Tuesday.
EU urges Iran to repeal sentence against jailed director
AFP: Europe’s foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton on Tuesday called for the repeal of a six-year jail sentence and 20-year ban on film-making against prominent Iranian director Jafar Panahi.
India mulls solution to Iran oil payments: finmin official
Reuters: India is looking at making payments to Iran for oil shipments through the yen, euro and dirham currencies, R. Gopalan, secretary of financial services in India’s finance ministry, told reporters on Tuesday.
Oregon charity, man plead guilty in Iran embargo
AP: A charity based in Portland and its founder have pleaded guilty to federal conspiracy charges involving an alleged violation of a U.S. embargo against Iran.
Ashton to visit Turkey ahead of Iran nuke talks
AFP: EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton will visit Turkey this week for preparations ahead of nuclear talks between Iran and world powers, the Turkish foreign ministry said Tuesday.
Clinton asks Arabs to help undermine Iran’s nuclear plans
Washington Post: Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton lobbied Arab governments on Monday to help tighten the screws on their Iranian neighbor, saying that sanctions and other measures are hurting Tehran and undermining its ability to acquire components for its nuclear program.
Brazilian author Coelho says Iran bans his books
Reuters: Prominent Brazilian author Paulo Coelho said on Monday that the sale of his books had been banned in Iran and he appealed to his country’s government to intervene.
U.S. citizen said held in Iran is safe in Turkey: U.S.
Reuters: A U.S. citizen reported by Iranian news organizations to have been detained in Iran is safe and in Turkey, the U.S. State Department said on Monday but declined to name her or to say if she was ever in Iran.
MEK is not a terrorist group
National Review Online – By Michael B. Mukasey, Tom Ridge, Rudolph W. Giuliani, and Frances Fragos Townsend: The material-support statute is fine; the designation is the problem.
