BBC: Iran has announced it will cut the volume of its cheap petrol ration by 25% to 60 litres per vehicle per month from 21 March.
Iran tightens petrol rations as economic sanctions loom
U.S. urges ally Turkey to join Iran sanctions push
Reuters: The United States urged Turkey on Wednesday to support more sanctions against Iran over Tehran's nuclear program, saying Ankara could face consequences if it moves out of step with the international community.
China envoy urges Iran to compromise, wary on sanctions
Reuters: China has urged Iran to accept a nuclear fuel swap proposal to ease demands for new sanctions on Tehran, a senior Chinese diplomat said, adding that Beijing wants "every avenue" tried before considering sanctions.
Pakistan, Iran sign deal on natural gas pipeline
Reuters: Pakistan has signed a deal with Iran paving the way for the construction of a much-delayed pipeline pumping Iranian natural gas to the energy-starved South Asian country, officials said on Wednesday.
Iranians mark festival despite police presence
Reuters: Iranians on Tuesday celebrated an ancient national festival despite the heavy presence of security forces to discourage anti-government protests.
Iran police deployed for fire festival: witnesses
AFP: Iran deployed hundreds of policemen across Tehran on Tuesday to quell any possible opposition protests as the nation began celebrating the annual Persian fire festival, witnesses told AFP.
Petraeus: Iran poses major threat to regional stability
VOA: A top U.S. military commander says Iran poses a major threat to regional stability as it continues its nuclear program in defiance of U.N. Security Council resolutions.
Tehran police to guard against festival demos
AP: Iranian police will be deploying their forces onto the streets of the capital Tehran on Tuesday evening in great strength to counter any possible opposition protests on the occasion of a national festival, a semiofficial news agency reported.
Iran plans reduce cultural relations with Britain
AP: Iran says the country plans to reduce its cultural relations with Britain, an indication of the deteriorating relations between the two countries.
Iran renews demand for France to free businessman
AFP: Iran renewed its demand on Tuesday for France to release an Iranian businessman who is accused by the United States of having purchased sensitive electronic components and exported them to Tehran.
