AP: The United States is calling Iranian charges of espionage against an American journalist "baseless" and "without foundation."
US calls Iran’s charge against journalist baseless
China encourages Iran to pursue nuclear negotiations
Reuters: China wants Iran and other powers to pursue contacts aimed at eventually defusing a long-running dispute over Tehran's nuclear activities, a Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said on Thursday.
US dealings with Iran remain on slippery path
AP: Efforts by the Obama administration to re-engage with Iran advanced a step and skidded backward all in the same day, underscoring the difficulties the new president faces as he tries to improve U.S. relations with its longtime foe.
Iran must show world its desire for peace: Russia
AFP: Iran must convince the international community that its nuclear programme has exclusively peaceful purposes, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday.
Morgenthau vs. Tehran
Wall Street Journal – REVIEW & OUTLOOK: There's good news, and some really bad news, about Iran's efforts to evade U.S. sanctions and infiltrate the U.S. financial system.
Iran might be deterred by U.S. nuclear umbrella, Gulf ally says
Bloomberg: The Obama administration should consider countering an Iranian threat by offering Middle East allies protection under a “nuclear umbrella,” a United Arab Emirates official said, as the U.S. announced plans to join international talks with Iran.
Iran is offered new nuclear talks
Daily Telegraph: The six leading world powers that have spearheaded efforts to persuade Iran to cease suspect atomic research said yesterday that Tehran would be invited to engage in a new round of talks.
Britain calls for united front to deal with Iran
Reuters: British Foreign Secretary David Miliband called Wednesday for a "united front" between Gulf Arab countries and global powers to deal with Iran.
Clinton says U.S. aim is to curb Iran nuclear plans
Reuters: U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Wednesday the United States would be a "full participant" in talks by major powers with Iran over its nuclear program.
Clinton urges “speedy” release by Iran of reporter
Reuters: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Wednesday she was very concerned by news of espionage charges filed by Iran against Iranian-American journalist Roxana Saberi and demanded her immediate release.
