AFP: EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana will meet with Iran's nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili in Geneva on Saturday, Solana's spokeswoman Cristina Gallach confirmed.
Solana to meet with Iran’s nuclear negotiator on July 19
Iran says missile tests boost its position in talks
Reuters: Iran's missile tests last week will strengthen its position in diplomatic efforts to resolve an international standoff over Tehran's disputed nuclear plans, a senior official was quoted as saying on Monday.
Syria’s Assad says Iran attack would hurt U.S. and Israel
Reuters: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said on Monday a military attack on Iran over its nuclear programme would have grave consequences for the United States, Israel and the world.
How to find a hot date in Tehran – join the traffic jam
The Guardian: In the gridlocked streets of Iran's capital city, traffic jams are a way of life. But while most of Tehran's 9.5 million drivers find them a daily nuisance, one group of inhabitants can't get enough.
Ahmadinejad claims met coalition commanders in Iraq: reports
AFP: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said he met two military commanders from US-led forces on his trip to Iraq in March and that they even took souvenir pictures to commemorate the encounter.
Iran says discovers billion barrel oil field
AFP: Iran on Sunday said it has discovered a new oil field in the hydrocarbon-rich province of Khuzestan with more than one billion barrels of crude in place.
Russia’s Gazprom looks to expand business with Iran
Reuters: The head of Russian gas company Gazprom was in Iran on Sunday looking for new business opportunities after French oil major Total froze investment in a major Iranian field citing political risk.
Iran vows to ‘cut off enemies’ hands’ if attacked
AFP: Iran will "cut off the hands" of any enemy that attacks the country over its controversial nuclear programme, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad warned on Sunday.
Threat to Iran puts Gulf oil exports at risk
Reuters: Oil exports from the whole Gulf region would be at risk if Iran's exports were hindered by any threat, said the OPEC Governor of Iran, which has vowed to retaliate should its nuclear facilities come under attack.
West seizes £800m-worth of drugs from Iranian ports
Independent on Sunday: Worsening tension between Iran and the West has been given a new twist by the revelation that the Royal Navy and allied forces have intercepted smuggled narcotics worth more than £800m coming out of Iranian ports. Much of the money, it is claimed, helps to fund the Taliban in Afghanistan.
