BBC: French PM Dominique de Villepin has expressed disappointment at Iran’s decision to disregard a UN deadline for stopping sensitive nuclear work.
Paris regrets Iran nuclear stance
EU: Too early for sanctions against Iran
AP: Despite mounting U.S. pressure for sanctions against Iran, the European Union said Friday it is too early to punish Tehran for its failure to halt uranium enrichment by the U.N. Security Council’s deadline.
Europe wants negotiations with Iran
Reuters: European governments rebuked Iran for intransigence over its nuclear programme on Friday but expressed their desire for a negotiated solution to the row.
10,000 German jobs jeopardised by Iran sanctions: chambers of commerce
AFP: More than 10,000 jobs in Germany could be jeopardised if economic sanctions are imposed against Iran, the German federation of chambers of commerce DIHK said Friday.
Former Iran President arrives in New York
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Sep. 01 Former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami has arrived in New York, beginning a tour of the United States.
Former Iran President arrives in New York
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Sep. 01 Former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami has arrived in New York, beginning a tour of the United States.
Iran cleric marks Hassan Nasrollah Day
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Sep. 01 A senior Iranian cleric called for naming a day of the year as Hassan Nasrollah Day as a tribute to the firebrand Lebanese Hezbollah leader.
Iran cleric marks Hassan Nasrollah Day
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Sep. 01 A senior Iranian cleric called for naming a day of the year as Hassan Nasrollah Day as a tribute to the firebrand Lebanese Hezbollah leader.
At least 80 dead as plane catches fire while landing in Iran
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Sep. 01 At least 80 people were killed as an Iranian airliner crash-landed in the north-eastern city of Mashad, official media reported.
At least 80 dead as plane catches fire while landing in Iran
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Sep. 01 At least 80 people were killed as an Iranian airliner crash-landed in the north-eastern city of Mashad, official media reported.


