Reuters: U.S. President Barack Obama said on Thursday he expected to secure tough new sanctions on Iran this spring over Tehran's disputed nuclear programme.
Obama expects “tough” Iran sanctions this spring
EXCLUSIVE – U.S. group targets Honeywell over Iran
Reuters: A pressure group, United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), is urging industrial conglomerate Honeywell International Inc to stop selling security technology to Iran, the group said on Thursday.
Germany charges two over Iran equipment deal
Wall Street Journal: Federal prosecutors in Germany have charged two men with delivering to Iran embargoed tools that were intended to build missiles capable of carrying a nuclear payload.
Iran is still holding 35 journalists after crackdown, human rights group says
The Times: At least 35 journalists remain imprisoned in Iran, with some facing the death penalty, after the Government’s media crackdown since the disputed presidential election last year.
Obamas nuclear accord seeks to add pressure on Iran
Bloomberg: President Barack Obama signs a nuclear-arms treaty with Russia today that he will try to use to build international support for increasing pressure on Iran and preventing terrorists from getting atomic material.
First talks on new Iran sanctions resolution
AP: After months of diplomatic dancing, China has agreed to sit down with five major powers Thursday to discuss possible new sanctions against Iran for refusing to suspend uranium enrichment and start talks on its suspect nuclear program.
Germany charges two over Iranian missile programme
Reuters: German federal prosecutors said on Wednesday they had charged two Iranians for attempting to procure technology for Iran's missile programme.
China to join New York talks on Iran on Thursday
Reuters: China will join talks with the United States, Britain, Russia, France and Germany in New York on Thursday over possible sanctions against Iran, French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner said on Wednesday.
Iran strengthens air defence systems
Iran Focus: Tehran, Apr. 07 – A senior Iranian commander on Wednesday announced that Iran in the last year had strengthened its air defence systems, allowing for speedier engagement while further developing the range in which the systems could operate.
Iran strengthens air defence systems
Iran Focus: Tehran, Apr. 07 – A senior Iranian commander on Wednesday announced that Iran in the last year had strengthened its air defence systems, allowing for speedier engagement while further developing the range in which the systems could operate.
