AP: The cargo of a ship bound for Iran was seized near Athens because it violated an international embargo, a Greek government official said Friday, and a Greek newspaper reported that the vessel was carrying steel that can be used to make missile components.
Iran-bound cargo seized in Greece, official says
Russia to start Iran nuclear plant by year end
Reuters: Russia plans to start up a nuclear reactor at Iran's Bushehr plant by the end of the year, the head of Russia's state nuclear corporation said on Thursday.
Clinton seeks to consult Russia more on Iran
AFP: US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton indicated Thursday she would consult more with Russia about efforts to curb Iran's sensitive nuclear work after talks with her French counterpart Bernard Kouchner.
Britain slams Iran ‘intimidation’ over culture centre closure
AFP: Britain accused Iran of intimidating its staff after closing its main cultural centre in Tehran, in the latest flare-up of between the two countries.
How Europe’s companies are feeding Iran’s bomb
Wall Street Journal Europe: While the U.S. has ratcheted up its efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear arms, the Islamic Republic is reaping a windfall from European companies.
UK culture body halts Iran work
BBC: The British Council says it has suspended all operations in Tehran after staff members were intimidated by the Iranian authorities.
Iran denies visas for U.S. women’s badminton team
Washington Post: Iran did not issue visas for a group of U.S. female badminton players it had invited to compete in the country in events starting Friday, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said Wednesday, citing the "time-consuming process" of handling such applications.
Iran just years away from nuclear capability, UK says
Reuters: Britain believes Iran is just years away from developing a nuclear capability and London is prepared to go it alone with tougher sanctions if necessary, a minister said on Wednesday.
Iran plays for time to work out reply to Obama
Reuters: Iran has set tough conditions for dialogue with the United States, its enemy for 30 years, to buy time for its ponderous and opaque decision-making process which is facing a dilemma on whether or not to open up, analysts say.
Iraq elections a setback for Iran
AP: Iran appears to have suffered a setback in last weekend's Iraqi elections, with Tehran's closest allies losing key races in what suggests a public backlash to what many Iraqis see as undue Iranian influence in their country.
