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  • Iran says Japan can regain lost stake in oil project Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 07 2:54 PM
    Iran said Japan could regain its lost stake in a project to develop Iran's Azadegan oil field in the future, according to a report.

  • Sanctions threat against Iran back on front burner Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 07 2:59 PM
    The United States, following crunch talks in London, geared up for tough negotiations with other world powers over a draft UN resolution to impose sanctions against Iran for its nuclear program.

  • Iran's ex-president Khatami to visit Britain Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 07 2:38 PM
    Iran's reformist former president Mohammad Khatami is to visit Britain for the first time to open an Iranian studies university department and receive an honorary PhD, his office said.

  • 6 world powers to discuss Iran sanctions Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Oct 07 4:43 AM
    Six key world powers have agreed to discuss possible sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program but shied away from demanding Tehran be punished by the U.N. Security Council.

  • World powers put threat of sanctions against Iran back on front burner Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 07 4:20 AM
    The United States, following crunch talks in London, geared up for a week of tough negotiations with other world powers over a draft UN resolution to impose sanctions against Iran for its nuclear program.

  • Nations to pursue sanctions against Iran Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Oct 07 2:20 AM
    Six world powers agreed Friday to pursue possible U.N. sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program, but left crucial questions about the scope and timing of any measures unresolved.

  • World powers to discuss possible Iran sanctions Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 07 12:10 AM
    Six world powers agreed on Friday to discuss possible U.N. Security Council sanctions to punish Iran for failing to halt its nuclear program but said they were still open to negotiations with Tehran.

  • Khatami's UK visit set to bring tirade from Iran Open this result in new window
    Guardian Unlimited - 2 hours, 35 minutes ago
    Iran's reformist ex-president Mohammad Khatami is to visit Britain this month in a move certain to infuriate hardline supporters of his successor, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

  • Iran, Opec basket at $60 Open this result in new window
    AME Info - 13 minutes ago
    Iran's Oil Minister Kazem Vaziri-Hamaneh has said on state television that he hopes the price of the Opec basket will hit $60 a barrel, or more, this week, according to Reuters. The basket was priced at $54.2 a barrel last Tuesday.

  • Leading powers agree to discuss Iran sanctions Open this result in new window
    The Scotsman - Oct 07 5:33 PM
    SIX key world powers have agreed to discuss sanctions against Iran over its nuclear programme, but will not demand that Tehran is more severely punished by the UN Security Council.

  • World powers to discuss possible Iran sanctions Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 06 5:25 PM
    Six world powers agreed on Friday to discuss possible U.N. Security Council sanctions to punish Iran for failing to halt its nuclear programprogramme but said they were still open to negotiations with Tehran.

  • 6 World Powers to Discuss Iran Sanctions Open this result in new window
    ABC News - Oct 07 5:04 AM
    Diplomats From 6 Nations Agree to Discuss U.N. Sanctions Against Iran Over Its Nuclear Program

  • World powers ratchet up pressure on Iran Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 06 5:31 PM
    The six world powers seeking to defuse the Iran nuclear crisis ratcheted up pressure on the Islamic state, agreeing to discuss sanctions and lamenting Tehran's refusal to suspend uranium enrichment.

  • US Official Says Talks on Iran Sanctions to Begin Next Week Open this result in new window
    Voice of America - Oct 07 12:50 PM
    A senior U.S. official says work on a new U.N. Security Council resolution to sanction Iran for refusing to suspend its nuclear enrichment activities will begin in a few days.

  • Draft UN resolution on Iran to be debated next week: US Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 06 5:21 PM
    Diplomats from the six world powers will begin working next week on a draft UN Security Council resolution imposing sanctions on Iran for refusing to stop its nuclear work, a senior US official said.

  • Britain's foreign secretary says no major decision on Iran expected Open this result in new window
    Fox21 - Oct 07 5:37 PM
    LONDON Britain's foreign secretary doesn't expect any major decisions on Iran to come from a meeting of top diplomats in London.

  • U.S. cites deal to punish Iran Open this result in new window
    International Herald Tribune - Oct 06 7:47 PM
    The United States said it had won an agreement to seek sanctions against Iran over its refusal to shut down a nuclear enrichment program that could be used to build bombs.

  • Nations to talk possible Iran sanctions Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Oct 06 3:15 PM
    Top diplomats from six world powers agreed Friday to discuss possible sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program but shied away from demanding that Tehran be punished by the U.N. Security Council.

  • Rice's flight trouble delays multinational action on Iran Open this result in new window
    Fox21 - Oct 07 5:37 PM
    IRBIL, Iraq Mechanical trouble on the secretary of state's plane is delaying plans to deal with Iran at the U-N.

  • Nations to Pursue Sanctions Against Iran Open this result in new window
    ABC News - Oct 07 2:34 AM
    Diplomats From 6 Nations Agree to Pursue U.N. Sanctions Against Iran Over Its Nuclear Program

  • Delay disrupts meeting to discuss Iran Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Oct 06 1:56 PM
    A meeting of world powers Friday on whether to refer Iran to the U.N. Security Council over its nuclear program was disrupted when Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's flight was delayed, giving leaders little time to reach a consensus.

  • World powers agree to consult on Iran sanctions Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 06 2:20 PM
    Six world powers agreed on Friday to discuss possible sanctions to punish Iran for failing to halt its nuclear program but said they were still open to negotiations with Tehran.

  • Sanctions deal against Iran reached: US Open this result in new window
    New Kerala - 1 hour, 1 minute ago
    London/Washington, Oct 7: The US says agreement has been reached to "go to sanctions" against Iran over its controversial nuclear programme and said details will be worked out next week in drafting a resolution for the UN Security Council.

  • Iran says Japan can regain lost stake in oil project Open this result in new window
    TODAYonline - Oct 07 3:01 PM
    An Iranian technician works at the Balal offshore oil platform in the Gulf waters, in 2004. Iran said Japan could regain its lost stake in a project to develop Iran's Azadegan oil field in the future, according to a report.

  • World powers think about U.N. sanctions on Iran, but details remain open Open this result in new window
    USA Today - Oct 06 12:41 PM
    Six world powers agreed Friday to pursue possible U.N. sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program, but left crucial questions about the scope and timing of any measures unresolved. Apparently divided about how quickly to move, envoys stopped short of explicitly declaring European negotiations with Iran a failure.

  • Decision Delayed on Sanctions Against Iran Over Nuclear Issue Open this result in new window
    Washington Post - Oct 06 11:36 AM
    INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey, Oct. 6 -- An unexpected travel delay has forced the United States and its diplomatic partners to postpone until early next week a decision about what punitive actions to take against Iran over its nuclear program, a senior State Department official announced Friday.

  • World powers put threat of sanctions against Iran back on front burner Open this result in new window
    Channel NewsAsia - Oct 07 11:18 AM
    LONDON - The United States, following crunch talks in London, geared up for a week of tough negotiations with other world powers over a draft UN resolution to impose sanctions against Iran for its nuclear programme.

  • Rice says time to decide on Iran sanctions is near Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 06 1:26 PM
    US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice warned that the international community must soon decide whether to slap sanctions on Iran -- or risk not being taken seriously.

  • Major powers agree to consult on Iran sanctions Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 06 12:32 PM
    The six major world powers seeking to defuse the Iran crisis agreed to consult on possible UN sanctions, voicing disappointment at Tehran's refusal to suspend uranium enrichment.

  • Senior US Official: Sanctions Talks on Iran to Begin Next Week Open this result in new window
    Voice of America - Oct 07 8:19 AM
    A senior U.S. official says work on a United Nations Security Council resolution covering Iran's nuclear program will begin next week.

  • Sanctions closer for stubborn Iran Open this result in new window
    UPI - Oct 07 12:11 PM
    LONDON, Oct. 7 (UPI) -- The six world powers that met in London to discuss Iran's nuclear program have agreed in principle to impose sanctions on Iran, a U.S. official said.

  • Russia opposes ultimatum on Iran, major powers meet Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 06 11:09 AM
    Russia said it agreed with China no ultimatum should be issued to Iran over its nuclear program, underlining divisions as world powers met on Friday to discuss U.S. and British proposals for possible sanctions.

  • World powers to discuss possible Iran sanctions Open this result in new window
    The Star Online - Oct 07 9:10 AM
    LONDON (Reuters) - Six world powers agreed on Friday to discuss possible U.N. Security Council sanctions to punish Iran for failing to halt its nuclear programme but said they were still open to negotiations with Tehran.

  • World powers to consult on Iran sanctions Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 06 12:03 PM
    Six world powers said on Friday they were disappointed Iran was not prepared to suspend nuclear enrichment and would now consult on sanctions against Tehran.

  • Top Diplomats Consider Iran Sanctions Open this result in new window
    CBS News - Oct 06 9:18 PM
    Top diplomats from six major powers are deeply disappointed with Iran's refusal to suspend uranium enrichment and will discuss possible U.N. sanctions to force it to act, British Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett said after a high-level meeting.

  • UN talks on anti-nuclear sanctions against Iran Open this result in new window
    Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 07 6:57 AM
    SIX world powers have agreed to discuss possible UN Security Council sanctions to punish Iran for failing to halt its nuclear program, but said they were still open to negotiations with Tehran.

  • World powers meet on Iran, Russia opposes ultimatum Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 06 10:20 AM
    Six world powers met on Friday to discuss U.S. and British proposals for possible sanctions against Iran over its nuclear programme, but Russia said it agreed with China no ultimatum should be issued to Tehran.

  • Pressure mounts on Iran Open this result in new window
    The Hindu - Oct 07 12:34 PM
    DUBAI: The five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council and Germany have agreed to discuss imposition of sanctions against Iran following its refusal to suspend uranium enrichment. At the end of the meeting in London on Friday ...

  • Iran to resume kerosene export to Iraq Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Oct 07 8:24 AM
    Iran - Iraq - Kerosene Iran's embassy in Iraq here on Saturday announced that export of kerosene to the Arab country will be resumed from this week.

  • Hopes slim for accord on Iran crisis at six-power talks Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 06 9:52 AM
    Britain's foreign minister cast doubt on the prospect of immediate agreement on whether to slap sanctions on Iran over its nuclear plans, as key world powers arrived for crunch talks on the crisis.

  • Iran's Zadeh wins weightlifting worlds crown Open this result in new window
    Sports Illustrated - Oct 07 5:45 PM
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  • World powers meet to decide how to tackle Iran Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 06 9:54 AM
    Russia said no ultimatum should be issued to Iran over its nuclear program as ministers from six world powers began a meeting in London on Friday to discuss U.S. and British proposals for possible sanctions against Tehran.

  • Consensus on Iran unlikely; Rice delayed Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Oct 06 9:25 AM
    A meeting of world powers Friday on whether to refer Iran to the U.N. Security Council over its nuclear program was disrupted when Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's flight was delayed, giving leaders little time to reach a consensus and making it unlikely.

  • EP, Iran parliamentary meeting in Brussels Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Oct 07 8:09 AM
    EP - Iran - Majlis For the first time since it was set up in 2004, the delegation for relations with Iran in the European Parliament will hold inter-parliamentary meeting with its Iranian counterparts in Brussels on Monday.

  • Sanctions on Iran still under discussion Open this result in new window
    The Columbus Dispatch - Oct 07 4:31 AM
    LONDON Top diplomats from six world powers agreed yesterday to discuss possible U.N. sanctions against Iran and said after a meeting here that they were "deeply disappointed" by Tehrans refusal to suspend uranium enrichment.

  • Iran to resume kerosene export to Iraq Open this result in new window
    Payvand Iran News - Oct 07 9:26 AM
    Iran's embassy in Iraq here on Saturday announced that export of kerosene to the Arab country will be resumed from this week. -IRNA

  • No major decisions expected at Iran talks: Beckett Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 06 9:30 AM
    Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett has said she did not expect any major decisions at a meeting of major world powers on the Iran crisis later in the day.

  • Petition: No War with Iran Open this result in new window
    Payvand Iran News - Oct 07 9:27 AM
    Campaign Against Sanctions and Military Intervention in Iran (CASMII) is asking all concerned Iranians and friends of peace to sign this petition. Please take a moment to read the brief text and consider adding your signature to the nearly 10,000 who've done so in just two days.

  • No major decisions expected at Iran talks: British FM Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 06 9:20 AM
    British Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett has said she did not expect any major decisions at a meeting of major world powers on the Iran crisis later in the day.

  • World powers consider steps to Iran sanctions Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 06 8:51 AM
    Russia ruled out issuing any ultimatum to Iran as ministers from six world powers gathered in London on Friday to discuss U.S. and British proposals for possible sanctions over Tehran's nuclear program.

  • Iran's Shadlu swims 600km, waiting for Guinness registration Open this result in new window
    Payvand Iran News - Oct 07 9:28 AM
    Ali Shadlu, a relief worker of Iran's Red Crescent Society, set an enviable record as he swam the 600km width of the Caspian Sea in 53 days. -MNA

  • Senior US Official: Sanctions Talks on Iran to Begin Next Week Open this result in new window
    Payvand Iran News - Oct 07 9:27 AM
    A senior U.S. official says work on a United Nations Security Council resolution covering Iran's nuclear program will begin next week. -VOA

  • World Bank approves $170m loan to enhance Iran's technical, vocational training quality Open this result in new window
    Payvand Iran News - Oct 07 9:27 AM
    The World Bank (WB) will offer around $170 million loan to boost quality and quantity of training at Iran's Technical and Vocational Training Organization, the Persian service of IRNA said here on Saturday. -MNA

  • Iran behind Rice's Mid-East tour Open this result in new window
    BBC News - Oct 06 4:15 PM
    Jon Leyne asks why Condoleezza Rice came to Israel and the West Bank this week and finds the answer: Iran.

  • Diplomats meet to decide action on Iran Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Oct 06 7:11 AM
    Top officials from the United States, Britain, France, Germany, Russia and China gathered in London on Friday to decide a next step in the nuclear standoff with Iran.

  • Iran a good model to Angola in reconstruction Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Oct 07 8:54 AM
    Angola - Iran - Reconstruction Iran as a great county can serve as a proper model to Angola in reconstruction process, Angolan accredited ambassador said here on Saturday said.

  • Egypt's Mubarak underlines peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear program Open this result in new window
    Payvand Iran News - Oct 07 9:27 AM
    Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in his recent meeting with the US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, during her recent Middle East tour, underlined the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear activities. -IRNA

  • Review of local press on Iran's nuclear issue Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Oct 07 9:09 AM
    Iran - Nuclear - Press The morning daily, Kayhan, in its note of the day titled `Technical Breach!' on Saturday said that the mechanical problem of the plane due to take US Secretary of States Condoleezza Rice to London to attend the foreign ministers meeting of 5+1 group leaves no doubt that US pioneered to end the deadlock facing London meeting.

  • Ultimatums against Iran 'counterproductive': Russia Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 06 7:56 AM
    Russia and China consider that serving Iran with ultimatums over its nuclear programme is "counterproductive," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alekseyev has said.

  • Iran, Turkey support Syria more than Arab states: Asad Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Oct 07 7:24 AM
    Iran - Syria - Turkey Syrian President Bashar al-Asad said that Iran and Turkey support Syria's position more than the Arab countries do.

  • 6 POWERS JOIN PUSH FOR SLAP ON IRAN Open this result in new window
    New York Post - Oct 07 2:50 AM
    LONDON - Six world powers agreed yesterday to pursue possible U.N. sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program, but left crucial questions about the scope and timing of any measures unresolved. Top diplomats from the United States, Britain...

  • U.N. sanctions on table for Iran Open this result in new window
    Contra Costa Times - Oct 07 3:10 AM
    The United States and five other world powers said Friday that they were "deeply disappointed" with Iran's refusal to halt its nuclear enrichment program and would begin discussing sanctions against Tehran at the United Nations.

  • Big powers to debate UN sanctions for Iran Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 06 5:52 AM
    Foreign ministers from six major world powers were to meet here for crunch talks on whether to call for sanctions on Iran for failing to bow to demands to suspend its suspect nuclear programme.

  • EU-Iran on Nuclear Program Have Failed, U.K. Says (Update2) Open this result in new window
    Bloomberg.com - Oct 06 4:18 PM
    Oct. 6 (Bloomberg) -- European Union talks with Iran on restricting the Islamic Republic's nuclear program have failed, U.K. Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett said.

  • Assad considers Iran as powerful in nuclear field Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Oct 07 5:25 AM
    Kuwait - Nuclear - Iran Syrian President Bashar al-Assad referred to Iran as a nuclear power and called on Arab states to have exchange of views with Iran based on facts.

  • Nations to Talk Possible Iran Sanctions Open this result in new window
    ABC News - Oct 06 3:49 PM
    Diplomats Say They'll Discuss Possible Sanctions Against Iran Over Its Nuclear Program

  • Russia Signs Deal To Produce Kamaz Trucks In Iran - Report Open this result in new window
    Nasdaq - Oct 07 1:04 AM
    TEHRAN -(Dow Jones)- Iran and Russia have signed a EUR300 million contract for the production of Russian trucks in Iran, the semi-official ISNA news agency reported Saturday.

  • World powers mull Iran sanctions Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 06 4:39 AM
    Foreign ministers from six world powers convene in London on Friday to discuss Iran's nuclear program, with the United States, backed by Britain, suggesting it is time to consider a sanctions resolution against Tehran.

  • Rice Warns Iran: Time Running Out Open this result in new window
    Sky News via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Oct 07 1:10 AM
    The US Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, is due to hold talks with Tony Blair to discuss future action and sanctions against Iran. On Friday, Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett chaired a meeting in London with six world powers, including America.

  • Tanzania backs Iran's N-right Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Oct 07 4:55 AM
    Tanzania - Iran - Nuclear Tanzania's Foreign Minister Asha-Rose Migiro on Friday supported Iran's right to access peaceful nuclear energy.

  • Irans ex-president Khatami to visit Britain Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - Oct 07 6:23 AM
    TEHERAN - Irans reformist former president Mohammad Khatami is to visit Britain for the first time to open an Iranian studies university department and receive an honorary PhD, his office said Saturday.

  • Iran, Kyrgyzstan discuss implementation of mutually inked MoU Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Oct 07 6:09 AM
    Kyrgyzstan - Economic - Iran Iranian Ambassador to Bishkek Mohammad-Reza Sabouri in a meeting on Saturday with Kyrgyz Minister of Economy and Finance Akylbek Japarov discussed implementation of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) which was mutually signed during the eighth joint economic commission meeting.

  • Iran problem still resolvable through dialogue: Russia Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 06 4:20 AM
    Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said the international standoff over Iran's nuclear programme can still be resolved through negotiations.

  • Rice: Time's Running Out For Iran Open this result in new window
    Sky News via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Oct 07 12:57 AM
    The US Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, is due to hold talks with Tony Blair, to discuss future action and sanctions against Iran.

  • Powers Agree To Consult On Sanctions Against Iran Open this result in new window
    Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Oct 07 6:41 AM
    October 7, 2006 -- Seeking to defuse the Iranian nuclear crisis, Britain, France, China, Germany, Russia, and the United States have agreed to consult on possible UN sanctions against Iran.

  • Rice delay disrupts meeting on Iran Open this result in new window
    International Herald Tribune - Oct 06 8:44 AM
    A meeting of foreign ministers to determine whether Iran should be referred to the United Nations Security Council over its nuclear program was disrupted when Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's flight was delayed, giving them little time to reach a consensus.

  • No agreement on Iran Open this result in new window
    Miami Herald - Oct 07 12:08 AM
    Top diplomats from six world powers agreed Friday to discuss possible U.N. sanctions against Iran and said after a meeting in London that they were ''deeply disappointed'' by Tehran's refusal to suspend uranium enrichment.

  • Top Diplomats Consider Iran Sanctions Open this result in new window
    CBS 2 New York - Oct 06 10:47 PM
    Top diplomats from six major powers are deeply disappointed with Iran's refusal to suspend uranium enrichment and will discuss possible U.N. sanctions to force it to act, British Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett said after a high-level meeting Friday.

  • World powers mull sanctions threat against Iran Open this result in new window
    Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Oct 07 5:14 AM
    The United States, following crunch talks in London, geared up for a week of tough negotiations with other world powers over a draft United Nations (UN) resolution to impose sanctions against Iran for its nuclear program.

  • World powers mull Iran sanctions Open this result in new window
    CNN.com - Oct 06 2:49 AM
    Foreign ministers from six world powers are to meet in London on Friday to discuss Iran's nuclear ambitions, with the United States, backed by Britain, suggesting it is time to consider sanctions against Tehran.

  • Security Council to Discuss Iran Sanctions, Ministers Declare Open this result in new window
    [Press Release] U.S. Department of State - Oct 07 12:31 PM
    With Iran's continuing refusal to suspend its nuclear enrichment program, the U.N. Security Council will begin discussions on imposing mandatory sanctions, according to a statement issued in London by the foreign ministers of the council's permanent members, along with Germany and the European Union. U.S. Under Secretary of State Nicolas Burns says Iran is missing an opportunity to negotiate

  • 6 nations to meet, talk action on Iran Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Oct 06 2:32 AM
    The U.S., Britain, France, Germany, China and Russia will confer Friday in London to assess Iran's defiant refusal to suspend uranium enrichment. They are expected to refer the nuclear case to the U.N. Security Council for talks next week on possible sanctions, diplomats said Thursday.

  • Mubarak underlines peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear program Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Oct 07 4:55 AM
    Egypt - Nuclear - Iran Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in his recent meeting with the US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, during her recent Middle East tour, underlined the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear activities.

  • Deal paves way for Iran sanctions Open this result in new window
    Los Angeles Daily News - Oct 06 11:06 PM
    LONDON - The United States said it had won agreement on Friday from the other four permanent members of the U.N. Security Council and Germany to seek sanctions against Iran for its refusal to shut down a nuclear enrichment program that could be used to build bombs.

  • Big powers to hold crucial meeting on Iran with UN sanctions in view Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 06 1:37 AM
    The six major powers confronting Iran over its nuclear ambitions hold a crucial meeting Friday in London that the US and Britain hope will lead to the drafting of a UN sanctions resolution next week.

  • Nations to Talk Possible Iran Sanctions Open this result in new window
    ABC News - Oct 06 1:21 PM
    Diplomats Say They'll Talk Possible U.N. Sanctions to Force Iran to Suspend Uranium Enrichment

  • World powers ratchet up pressure on Iran Open this result in new window
    Financial Express - Oct 07 9:32 AM
    LONDON, Oct 7 (AFP): The six world powers seeking to defuse a crisis over Iran's nuclear programme ratcheted up the pressure Friday, agreeing to discuss sanctions and lamenting Tehran's refusal to suspend uranium enrichment.

  • Six nations meet on Iran but agree only to more talk Open this result in new window
    The Star-Ledger - Oct 06 9:47 PM
    LONDON -- Top diplomats from six world powers agreed yesterday to discuss possible sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program but shied away from demanding that Tehran be punished by the U.N. Security Council.

  • MP urges officials to pursue Iran's N-case earnestly Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Oct 07 1:54 AM
    Iran - MP - Nuclear A Majlis deputy here Friday urged Iranian officials to pursue the country's nuclear case more earnestly as enemies face obstacles in reaching a consensus against Iran.

  • Delay Disrupts Meeting to Discuss Iran Open this result in new window
    ABC News - Oct 06 11:50 AM
    Meeting on Whether to Refer Iran to U.N. Council Disrupted by Condoleezza Rice's Flight Delay

  • Six world powers discuss Iran sanctions Open this result in new window
    Gulf News - Oct 07 4:47 AM
    London: Six key world powers agreed to discuss possible sanctions against Iran over its nuclear programme on Saturday.

  • Europe Wants to Get the U.S. Talking to Iran Open this result in new window
    Time Magazine - Oct 06 11:33 AM
    In Depth: Dr. Trita Parsi, a leading expert on Iran's relations with the West, parses the current diplomatic effort to resolve the nuclear standoff

  • 5+1 Group backs continuation of N-talks with Iran Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Oct 07 1:24 AM
    Iran - 5+1 Group - Nuclear Representatives of the six powers composing the 5+1 Group here Friday stressed the importance of solving the Iran nuclear issue through negotiation.

  • Solana insists on continuation of negotiations with Iran Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Oct 07 12:24 AM
    EU - Iran - Solana European Union High Representative for Common Foreign and Security Policy Javier Solana, who respresents the West in negotiations on the Iran nuclear issue, defied the hostile attitude and impatience of the US and UK towards Iran, and insisted on continuation of negotiations with Tehran.

  • World powers to discuss Iran sanctions Open this result in new window
    Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 06 7:25 PM
    Six world powers agreed to discuss possible UN Security Council sanctions to punish Iran for failing to halt its nuclear program, but said they were still open to negotiations with Tehran.

  • Big powers to approve Iran sanctions steps: U.S. Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 06 12:13 AM
    World powers meeting in London on Friday are likely to agree on the principle of imposing sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program but not to approve specific language, a U.S. official said.

  • World powers gather in London for talks on Iran Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 05 11:28 PM
    Ministers from six world powers will meet in London on Friday to discuss how to tackle Iran over its nuclear program, with the United States, backed by Britain, expected to press for sanctions against Tehran.

  • UN to discuss Iran sanctions Open this result in new window
    u.tv - Oct 07 4:10 AM
    Diplomats from Britain, the United States and other leading powers are to start work next week on drawing up sanctions against Iran over its refusal to abandon its nuclear programme.

  • World powers to discuss Iran sanctions Open this result in new window
    AAP via Yahoo!7 News - Oct 06 6:59 PM
    Six world powers agreed to discuss possible UN Security Council sanctions to punish Iran for failing to halt its nuclear program.

  • World Powers Agree to Consider Sanctions Against Iran Open this result in new window
    Voice of America - Oct 06 7:20 PM
    World powers have agreed to discuss possible U.N. sanctions against Iran for its nuclear program but said they are still open to negotiations.