The Times: Iran has drawn up tough conditions on its proposed deal to ship out stocks of nuclear fuel, condemning the agreement to failure, The Times has learned.
Iran suggests impossible deal over nuclear fuel in surprise move
US discuss Iran with China, other partners
AFP: A US diplomat held a conference call Friday with envoys from China, Russia and Europe who are trying to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions, a State Department spokesman Philip Crowley said.
Balli unit settles with US over 747 export to Iran
Reuters: A unit of Britain's Balli Group Plc pleaded guilty on Friday in a U.S. court to charges it illegally exported Boeing Co 747 aircraft from the United States to Iran, the U.S. Justice Department said on Friday.
U.N. Security Council may discuss Iran: Russia’s Lavrov
Reuters: U.N. Security Council members will discuss Iran if it fails to act constructively in a row over its nuclear work, Russia said on Friday, in a signal Moscow may be eyeing a tougher line on the Islamic Republic.
Iran using tricks on nuclear program: German ForMin
Reuters: Iran has been using delaying tactics instead of taking action to resolve the dispute over its nuclear program, German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle said on Friday.
Iran to attend Munich meeting, new focus on atomic row
Reuters: Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki will attend Germany's Munich Security Conference which starts on Friday, the organisers said, putting the Islamic Republic's disputed nuclear programme centre stage.
Please forgive me, begs British woman facing lashes over subversion in Iran
The Times: A British national has begged forgiveness from an Iranian revolutionary court after being put on trial in Tehran for subversive activities, Iranian websites reported yesterday.
China could block sanctions against Iran
Washington Post: China on Thursday threw a roadblock in the path of a U.S.-led push for sanctions against Iran, saying that it is important to continue negotiations as long as Iran appears willing to consider a deal to give up some of its enriched uranium.
Russia, West closer on Iran sanctions: lawmaker
Reuters: Russia and Western powers have moved closer to agreement on the need for further sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program, a leading Russian lawmaker said on Thursday.
Italy’s ENI to pull out of Iran
AP: ENI SpA's chief executive said Thursday that the Italian energy company will pull out of Iran after current contracts to develop two gas fields there run out, as international pressure grows to isolate the country over its disputed nuclear program.
