Reuters: The clock is ticking for Iran to respond to an offer by major powers on its nuclear programme, but European diplomats say they are ready to wait a few more days beyond Saturday's informal deadline for an answer.
EU awaits Iran nuclear reply
US eyes weekend deadline for Iran in nuclear showdown
AFP: The United States on Friday reaffirmed a weekend deadline for Iran to answer an international offer to freeze its nuclear drive and warned of new sanctions if it rejects the package.
Iran says will resist foes
Reuters: Iran's president said on Friday the Islamic Republic would "stand against" its enemies with its "power", speaking just before a deadline set by Western officials in a dispute over Tehran's nuclear ambitions.
US officials: Iran rebuffed on nuclear support
AP: Iran sought but failed to win support from nonaligned nations this week for lifting U.N. sanctions and kicking the U.N. Security Council out of the dispute over its nuclear program, U.S. officials said Friday.
Syria’s al-Assad to visit Iran next week
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Aug. 01 – Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad will visit Tehran on August 9 to hold talks with senior Iranian officials.
Syria’s al-Assad to visit Iran next week
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Aug. 01 – Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad will visit Tehran on August 9 to hold talks with senior Iranian officials.
StatoilHydro to halt investments in Iran -FT
Reuters: Norwegian oil and gas group StatoilHydro will not invest in the planned development of the Azar oil field in Iran, Financial Times reported on Friday, following pressure from the U.S.
US holds back from imposing strict nuclear deadline on Iran
AFP: The United States held back Thursday from insisting on a strict deadline for Iran to give world powers a final answer to their incentives package to defuse a showdown over Tehran's nuclear program.
Iran-South Africa trade may reach $10b – minister
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Jul. 31 – Iran’s acting Economy Minister said on Thursday that trade between Iran and South Africa could reach an annual level of $10 billion.
Iran-South Africa trade may reach $10b – minister
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Jul. 31 – Iran’s acting Economy Minister said on Thursday that trade between Iran and South Africa could reach an annual level of $10 billion.
