AP: A German tourist who was arrested with a Frenchman after their boat allegedly strayed into Iranian waters has been freed from prison in Iran’s capital, Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said Monday.
Iran frees German whose boat strayed
U.N. envoys draw closer on Iran
Reuters: Six major powers negotiating U.N. sanctions against Iran for its nuclear ambitions said on Monday they were closer to a deal but needed more time to produce a Security Council resolution.
Nations closer to deal on Iran sanctions
AP: The United States and three European nations moved closer to agreement with Russia and China on another package of sanctions against Iran that are not nearly as harsh as Washington and its allies would have liked.
Democrats back off on Iran language
AP: Top House Democrats retreated Monday from an attempt to limit President Bush’s authority for taking military action against Iran as the leadership concentrated on a looming confrontation with the White House over the Iraq war.
In snub to UN sanctions, Iran introduces atomic banknotes
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Mar. 12 In yet another snub to the United Nations Security Council which has imposed economic sanctions on Iran over its refusal to suspend uranium enrichment, the Islamic Republic on Monday introduced a new banknote carrying the atomic symbol.
In snub to UN sanctions, Iran introduces atomic banknotes
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Mar. 12 In yet another snub to the United Nations Security Council which has imposed economic sanctions on Iran over its refusal to suspend uranium enrichment, the Islamic Republic on Monday introduced a new banknote carrying the atomic symbol.
US embargo against Iran bank not a violation – IMF
Reuters: U.S. sanctions against Iranian banks do not contravene foreign-exchange rules, an International Monetary Fund spokesman said on Monday, after Tehran asked the IMF to determine whether the actions were legal.
Russia’s patience wearing thin with ally Iran
Reuters: Iran’s isolation over its nuclear ambitions deepened on Monday as Russia, its closest big power ally, announced indefinite delays to a joint nuclear power project and accused Tehran of abusing its goodwill.
Irans FM in Geneva to attend Human Rights Council session
Iran Focus: London, Mar. 12 Irans Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki arrived in Geneva on Monday to take part in the fourth session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.
Irans FM in Geneva to attend Human Rights Council session
Iran Focus: London, Mar. 12 Irans Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki arrived in Geneva on Monday to take part in the fourth session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.
