Bloomberg: Rudy Giuliani criticized Senator Barack Obama for saying the U.S. should hold talks with Iran, calling the Illinois Democrat’s stance “naïve” and “sad.”
Giuliani calls Obama’s plan for Iran talks ‘naïve’
Iran letter sparks new fight between Clinton, Obama
Reuters: Sen. Hillary Clinton signed a letter to President George W. Bush on Thursday warning he has no authority from Congress for an attack on Iran, setting off a new round of fighting with Democratic presidential rival Barack Obama.
Iran ready for nuclear body with Gulf Arabs – ISNA
Reuters: Iran would be ready to join a body that would provide enriched uranium for Middle East users, an Iranian official said on Friday, after Saudi Arabia proposed it as a way to defuse Tehran’s nuclear row with the West.
If Elected … Obama envisions new Iran approach
New York Times: Senator Barack Obama says he would engage in aggressive personal diplomacy with Iran if elected president and would offer economic inducements and a possible promise not to seek regime change if Iran stopped meddling in Iraq and cooperated on terrorism and nuclear issues.
US disappointed in China, Russia response on Iran sanctions
AFP: The United States on Friday urged China and Russia to make a stronger effort toward agreeing a new set of sanctions on Iran, after what Washington said was a disappointing response by the two countries in major power talks in London.
Russia raps Saudi atomic fuel proposal for Iran: RIA
Reuters: Russia’s nuclear chief on Friday said only full nuclear powers should create centers for enriching uranium, in a swipe at a Saudi proposal for Arab states to help supply Iran with enriched uranium.
Bahrain accuses Iran of nuclear weapons lie
The Times: A polished silver Spitfire on the desk of Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa recalls two centuries of close and cordial ties between Britain and Bahrain.
Afghanistan complains to Iran over death penalty, refugees
AFP: Afghanistan said Friday it had summoned Iran’s representative here to complain about reports of Afghan minors being sentenced to death for drug smuggling and the forced expulsion of refugees.
U.S. Navy starts exercises in Gulf waters
Reuters: The U.S. Navy began a series of exercises in the Gulf and wider Gulf waters on Friday involving a U.S aircraft carrier and two expeditionary assault ships.
US hopes Iran fears will prod progress at Mideast peace meet
AFP: The United States hopes it can translate mounting concerns about Iran’s strength into progress in peace negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians, officials and observers say.
