AP: Iran has turned to Greece to convey messages to the United States regarding its contentious nuclear program and other disputes, officials said Friday.
Officials: Greece conveying Tehran messages
Warning reported on World Cup threat
UPI: Israel has warned European and U.S. intelligence services of possible terrorist attacks sponsored by Iran during the World Cup, a Saudi newspaper reports.
Oil wealth, but slow progress on reform
The Times: Iran has enjoyed a boom in recent years, making it one of the best-performing economies in the Middle East and North Africa region, as a surge in world oil prices has allowed it to capitalise on its resource wealth.
U.S. is debating talks with Iran on nuclear issue
New York Times: The Bush administration is beginning to debate whether to set aside a longstanding policy taboo and open direct talks with Iran, to help avert a crisis over Tehran’s suspected nuclear weapons program, European officials and Americans close to the administration said Friday.
American pressure threatens UK firms
The Times: The US Government is putting Britains £1 billion annual trade with Iran at risk by pressing European banks to withdraw from the country, The Times has learnt.
Russia to honour Iran arms deal
BBC: Russia’s defence minister has confirmed that Moscow intends to honour a controversial deal to supply Iran with surface-to-air missiles.
Iran FM threatens retaliation in event of US strike
AFP: Iran will retaliate in the event of a US strike, Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki warned Friday during a visit to neighbouring Iraq where some 130,000 US troops are based.
Nuclear capability gives Iran status of world power
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, May 26 Obtaining nuclear capabilities has transformed Iran into a world power, hard-line Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said. His comments were reported by the official news agency on Thursday.
Nuclear capability gives Iran status of world power
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, May 26 Obtaining nuclear capabilities has transformed Iran into a world power, hard-line Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said. His comments were reported by the official news agency on Thursday.
Government forces kill six in north-west Iran riots
Iran Focus: Orumieh, Iran, May 26 At least six anti-government protestors were killed by security forces during clashes late Thursday in the north-western town of Naqadeh, according to dissidents.
