AP: Russia and China insisted Friday that a Security Council resolution on Iran stress diplomacy and oversight of Tehran’s nuclear program instead of raising the threat of possible future action.
Russia, China differ with U.S. on Iran
Allies may split over call to ban Iran from finals
The Times: The participation of Iran in the World Cup finals this summer is beginning to open up cracks in the Wests previously united front against the Tehran regime.
The two crucial mistakes that cost Straw his job
The Guardian: Jack Straw made two crucial mistakes in his dealings with Tony Blair: one involved the prime minister’s relationship with Gordon Brown and the other Iran. Mr Straw has said repeatedly that it is “inconceivable” that there will be a military strike on Iran and last month dismissed as “nuts” a report that George Bush was keeping on the table the option of using tactical nuclear weapons against Tehran’s nuclear plants.
US challenges Russia to break Iran draft impasse
Reuters: U.S. Ambassador John Bolton on Friday challenged Russia and China to come up with legal alternatives to break the impasse on a draft U.N. resolution ordering Iran to suspend its nuclear program.
Iran after establishing strategic position in Gulf report
Iran Focus: London, May 05 A prominent Arab daily accused Iran of trying to establish a strategic position in the Gulf region by dominating Iraq with the support of Iraqi political parties which it backs.
Iran after establishing strategic position in Gulf report
Iran Focus: London, May 05 A prominent Arab daily accused Iran of trying to establish a strategic position in the Gulf region by dominating Iraq with the support of Iraqi political parties which it backs.
US tells Iran to shun nuke arms -like Kazakhstan
Reuters: U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, visiting Kazakhstan, urged Iran on Friday to take a lesson from the ex-Soviet Central Asian state and renounce nuclear arms to resolve a stand-off over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.
Russia undecided on whether Iran is a threat
Reuters: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday Moscow has yet to decide on whether Iran should be considered a threat, saying it would be guided by U.N. nuclear experts on the issue.
Iran: Iraq government must pave way for quick U.S. withdrawal
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, May 05 Iran called on the government of neighbouring Iraq to pave the way for a quick withdrawal of United States-led forces from their country.
Iran: Iraq government must pave way for quick U.S. withdrawal
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, May 05 Iran called on the government of neighbouring Iraq to pave the way for a quick withdrawal of United States-led forces from their country.
