AFP: The global economy could face short-term turbulence if the United States and its allies take action against Iran over its controversial nuclear programme but it should be resilient enough to withstand the shocks, US publisher Steve Forbes said Monday.
Global economy to withstand impact from Iran nuclear issue: Forbes
Iraq PM’s office denies plan to visit Iran next week
AFP: Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki does not plan to travel to Iran next week, his spokesman said Monday, denying an earlier report that he was due to make his first official visit there.
China and Iran agree to set up joint automotive venture
AFP: Auto makers from China and Iran have agreed to set up a joint venture production plant in the east Chinese province Shandong to manufacture the Iranian-designed Samand sedan, state press reported Monday.
Path to Security Council over Iran may be ‘unavoidable’: Germany
AFP: German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said Monday that world powers would have no choice but to take Iran to the UN Security Council if Tehran does not agree to rein in its nuclear program.
Oil falls to below $68 as Iran tension ebbs
Reuters: Oil fell more than a dollar to less than $68 a barrel on Monday, pulled lower by expectations that any sanctions against oil producer Iran were some way off and would not necessarily disrupt export flows.
Iran to discuss nukes with EU official
AP: The European Union’s top foreign policy chief and Iran’s senior nuclear negotiator tentatively agreed late Monday to meet in two days in Vienna in a last-ditch attempt to try and bridge differences over Tehran’s nuclear program, U.N. and European officials said.
Iran demands withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Sep. 04 Iran demanded on Monday that United States-led forces leave Iraq.
Iran demands withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Sep. 04 Iran demanded on Monday that United States-led forces leave Iraq.
Iran demands UN be relocated from New York
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Sep. 04 Iran suggested on Monday that the United Nations headquarters be relocated from New York to a country other than the United States.
Iran demands UN be relocated from New York
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Sep. 04 Iran suggested on Monday that the United Nations headquarters be relocated from New York to a country other than the United States.
