Reuters: The United States slapped sanctions on six Iranian military firms on Wednesday and charged 16 foreign companies and individuals with illegally obtaining U.S. military goods for Tehran, including microchips that can be used to trigger roadside bombs.
U.S. charges foreigners with illegal sales to Iran
Iran: MP warns Italy over its foreign policy
AKI: An Iranian MP has warned Italy that political and economic relations may suffer after remarks made by Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and visits to Italy by a leading Iranian dissident.
US charges 16 people, companies for Iran ‘military’ exports
AFP: The US has charged eight people and eight companies with illegally exporting to Iran US products that can be used to make bombs and for military purposes, the Justice Department said Wednesday.
Iran boasts oil refining capacity
UPI: Iran is scheduled to become the most prolific oil refiner in the region within four years, eclipsing Saudi Arabia, energy officials said.
Oil India asked not to use IPO cash in Iran-sources
Reuters: Foreign banks advising Oil India Ltd on its initial public offering have sought an assurance the explorer will not invest the capital raised in Iran and Sudan, currently facing U.S. sanctions, oil ministry officials said on Wednesday.
Iran against broader cooperation with IAEA
AFP: Iran warned on Tuesday that the UN nuclear watchdog should not expect Tehran to address any claim about its nuclear activities, after a damning report on its cooperation with the agency.
IAEA shows photos alleging Iran nuclear missile work
Reuters: The U.N. nuclear watchdog showed documents and photographs on Tuesday suggesting Iran secretly tried to modify a missile cone to fit a nuclear bomb, diplomats said, and Tehran again dismissed the findings as forged.
Govt exploring Iran uranium options: Smith
ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation): Foreign Affairs Minister Stephen Smith says he is deeply concerned by Iran's continuing failure to stop enriching uranium.
Iran warns on nuclear cooperation, rattles sabre over Gulf
AFP: Iran warned on Tuesday it will not respond to every adverse claim about its nuclear drive, after a damning report from the UN atomic watchdog left the global community divided about future action.
France pushing for more sanctions against Iran
AP: The Security Council should impose more sanctions on Iran over its stonewalling of a U.N. investigation into allegations that Tehran tried to make nuclear weapons, France said Tuesday.
