BBC: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is to discuss with Arab nations a plan to enrich uranium outside the region in a neutral country such as Switzerland.
Iran eyes nuclear options abroad
Iraq seeks deeper Iran-U.S. dialogue on security
Reuters: Iraq is encouraged by signs of a thaw in ties between Iran and the United States over security in Iraq but wants the two sides to have a “proper dialogue” about the issue, the Iraqi government spokesman said on Saturday.
Deepening China-Iran ties weaken bid to isolate Iran
Washington Post: The rapidly growing relationship between Iran and China has begun to undermine international efforts to ensure that Iran cannot convert a peaceful energy program to develop a nuclear arsenal, U.S. and European officials say.
Stronger Iraqi govt behind drop in violence – Iran
Reuters: A strengthened Iraqi government and a reduction of “foreign interferences” have helped improve security in Iraq, Iran said on Sunday in an apparent reference to the role of U.S.-led forces in its neighbour.
Iran nuclear drive ‘a grave threat’: French FM
AFP: Iran’s controversial nuclear programme is one of the gravest threats currently facing the world, French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner was quoted as saying in an interview in Israel on Sunday.
Iran president says fossil energy below “real price”
Reuters: Iran’s president said on Saturday he believed the market price of fossil energy, which includes oil, was still below its “real price,” Iranian media reported.
Iran bans Gabriel Garcia Marquez novel
AP: An Iranian government decision to forbid the second printing of a Persian translation of Colombian writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez has spurred interest in the book, booksellers said Saturday.
Iran deputy nuclear negotiator to meet Solana’s top aide
AFP: Iran’s deputy nuclear negotiator said on Saturday he will meet EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana’s top aide next week to try to pave the way for a meeting between their bosses.
Preparations underway to resume Iran-EU nuclear talks
DPA: Preparations were underway to resume nuclear talks between Iran and the European Union, Iran’s deputy chief nuclear negotiator Javad Vaeidi said Saturday.
British aid mocks sanctions threat against Iran
Sunday Times: The government faces a diplomatic row with America over disclosures that it has provided the Iranian regime with financial support worth about £290m while at the same time calling for sanctions.
