AP: U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan encouraged the United States to hold direct talks with Iran and expressed hope that an agreement can be reached to settle the nuclear dispute with Tehran without resorting to violence.
Annan: U.S. should hold talks with Iran
Germany’s Merkel calls for unity on Iran
Reuters: German Chancellor Angela Merkel called on Thursday for a united front to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, with no repeat of the European disunity that preceded the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in 2003.
Iran rejects UN draft as envoys foresee tough talks
Bloomberg: Iran rejected a U.S.-backed bid for a United Nations resolution demanding that the Islamic republic halt uranium enrichment, as diplomats forecast difficult negotiations over a measure that might lead to military action.
Report: Iran makes fuel rods for reactors
AP: Iran is producing fuel rods for nuclear reactors, state radio reported Thursday in the government’s latest attempt to boost a nuclear program that world powers are trying to curb.
Iran sentences 52 Sufis and their lawyers to jail, flogging
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, May 04 Dozens of Islamic mystics and their lawyers have been sentenced to jail and flogging, a state-run daily reported on Thursday.
Iran sentences 52 Sufis and their lawyers to jail, flogging
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, May 04 Dozens of Islamic mystics and their lawyers have been sentenced to jail and flogging, a state-run daily reported on Thursday.
White House rejects direct talks with Iran
AFP: The White House on Thursday again rejected the idea of one-on-one talks with Iran, saying that the dispute over Tehran’s nuclear program is not bilateral, but one that affects many countries.
Iran names new envoy to Indonesia
Iran Focus: London, May 04 Iran has appointed a new ambassador to Indonesia, according to a statement by the Foreign Ministry.
Iran names new envoy to Indonesia
Iran Focus: London, May 04 Iran has appointed a new ambassador to Indonesia, according to a statement by the Foreign Ministry.
No country will dare attack Iran top military commander
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, May 04 A senior Iranian military commander said on Thursday that no country would dare attack the Islamic Republic since Iran had scientific knowledge about the enemies weak points.
