Reuters: Defence Secretary Des Browne will attempt on Monday to defuse a row over the selling of stories by British sailors released by Iran after being held hostage.
Browne to face MPs over Iran sailors
With eye on Iran, rivals also want nuclear power
New York Times: Two years ago, the leaders of Saudi Arabia told international atomic regulators that they could foresee no need for the kingdom to develop nuclear power. Today, they are scrambling to hire atomic contractors, buy nuclear hardware and build support for a regional system of reactors.
Iran para-military force member killed in shootout
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Apr. 16 An armed gang killed a member of Irans para-military Bassij force, the semi-official daily Kayhan reported on Saturday.
Iran para-military force member killed in shootout
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Apr. 16 An armed gang killed a member of Irans para-military Bassij force, the semi-official daily Kayhan reported on Saturday.
Iran says to press ahead with atomic work
Reuters: President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Monday Iran would not retreat from its right to nuclear technology, state television reported.
Iran: Signals on 5 diplomats
AP: Iran said Sunday it has received some signals concerning the possible release of five Iranian diplomats held by the U.S. in Iraq, state television reported.
Report: Radio reporter held in Iran
AP: The U.S.-funded Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty said Saturday that Iranian authorities have prevented one of its journalists from leaving the country.
Iran to seek bids for two atomic power plants
Reuters: Iran, embroiled in a row with the West over its nuclear ambitions, will issue tenders in the next few days for two new atomic power plants, a senior official said on Sunday.
General: U.S. has no plan to attack Iran
AP: The American military is capable of attacking Iran but has no plans to do so, a U.S. general said Friday in the latest U.S. rejection of military action.
U.S. decides against freeing 5 Iranian agents
Washington Post: After intense internal debate, the Bush administration has decided to hold on to five Iranian Revolutionary Guard intelligence agents captured in Iraq, overruling a State Department recommendation to release them, according to U.S. officials.
