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  • Iran wants to talk but keep nuke program Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - 8 minutes ago
    Iran said Tuesday it was ready for "serious negotiations" on its nuclear program, offering a new formula to resolve a crisis with the West. A semiofficial news agency said the government was unwilling to abandon uranium enrichment the key U.S. demand.

  • News Analysis: Iran sanctions could fracture coalition Open this result in new window
    International Herald Tribune - 11 minutes ago
    Now that carrots have failed to convince Iran to suspend uranium enrichment, can the U.S. convince coalition members to take out their sticks?

  • Iran Won?t Give Promise to End Uranium Effort Open this result in new window
    New York Times - 1 hour, 2 minutes ago
    Iran said it was prepared to enter ?serious talks? over its nuclear program, but did not agree to suspend uranium enrichment.

  • Big powers study Iran's reply to offer Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 2 minutes ago
    Six world powers were studying Iran's offer of more talks to resolve a nuclear dispute on Wednesday, but it was not clear whether Tehran's response went far enough to avert the threat of U.N. sanctions.

  • Iran Pushes For Talks Without Conditions Open this result in new window
    Washington Post - 1 hour, 18 minutes ago
    Iran offered yesterday to enter into immediate and "serious" negotiations on a broad range of issues with the Bush administration and its European allies but refused to abide by a U.N. Security Council demand that it suspend work at its nuclear facilities by the end of the month.

  • US says nuclear-armed Iran would be 'dangerous' Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - 47 minutes ago
    The White House warned that a nuclear-armed Iran would be "dangerous" to the world but declined to assess Tehran's reply to a offer to end the standoff over its atomic programs.

  • Iran Sanctions Could Fracture Coalition Open this result in new window
    New York Times - 2 hours, 56 minutes ago
    Now that carrots have failed to convince Iran to suspend uranium enrichment, can the U.S. convince the coalition to take out their sticks?

  • Oil slips as world powers weigh Iran nuclear reply Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 30 minutes ago
    Oil prices edged down to under $73 a barrel on Wednesday, as world powers studied Iran's offer of more talks to resolve a nuclear dispute that could lead to sanctions against the world's fourth-largest oil exporter.

  • White House reserves judgment on Iran Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 41 minutes ago
    The White House reserved judgment Tuesday on Iran's response to a package of proposals to get Tehran to stop its disputed nuclear program.

  • Report: Iran wields influence in Iraq Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 6:42 PM
    Iran wields more influence than the United States in Iraq and has established itself as America's chief rival in the Middle East, a British think tank said in a report released Wednesday.

  • Iran says it has opened way for serious talks Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 4:50 PM
    Iran handed over its formal response on Tuesday to a nuclear incentives offer from major powers and said it contained ideas that would allow serious talks about its standoff with the West to start immediately.

  • Iran calls for talks over nuclear standoff Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 4:02 PM
    Iran called for talks as it delivered its response to a deal aimed at ending a long-running nuclear standoff, without saying whether it had met the demands of the international community.

  • Time's Up For Iran Open this result in new window
    Investor's Business Daily via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 4:00 PM
    Nuclear Proliferation: With the clock ticking down, Iran says it's ready for "serious negotiations" over its burgeoning nuclear program. But that's not enough. Only a halt to its enrichment of uranium will do.

  • Oil prices steady with all eyes on Iran Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 2:54 PM
    Crude oil futures were little changed as traders weighed up Iran's response to a deal aimed at ending its nuclear standoff with the international community.

  • Oil steadies as Iran wants more atomic program talk Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 1:56 PM
    Oil steadied near $73 a barrel on Tuesday after Iran called for more talks with the West over a dispute about its nuclear enrichment program in which it runs a risk of international sanctions.

  • Ambiguous Iran reply in nuclear showdown could split West: analysts Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 12:57 PM
    Despite a call from Iran for further negotiations on its suspect nuclear program, Washington seemed as intent as ever on pressing for UN sanctions that some analysts see as a slippery slope towards military confrontation.

  • Iran turns to science to find its past glory Open this result in new window
    International Herald Tribune - Aug 22 3:57 PM
    Whatever strategic motivations lie behind Iran's nuclear program, it is also central to the country's goal of reclaiming its status as the scientific leader of the Muslim world.

  • Iran offers "new formula" to resolve crisis Open this result in new window
    International Herald Tribune - Aug 22 11:19 AM
    Iran said Tuesday that it was prepared to enter "serious talks" over its nuclear program, even as it refused to suspend enrichment of uranium.

  • Report: Iran won't give up enrichment Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 12:27 PM
    Iran said Tuesday it was ready for "serious negotiations" on its nuclear program, but a semi-official news agency said the government was unwilling to abandon nuclear enrichment the key U.S. demand.

  • Iran says it's ready for 'serious' talks Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 10:42 AM
    Iran's top nuclear negotiator said Tuesday that Tehran was ready to enter "serious negotiations" over its disputed nuclear program but did not say whether it was willing to suspend uranium enrichment the West's key demand.

  • Oil holds gains; no sign Iran stopping atomic work Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 11:23 AM
    Oil held gains near $72.55 a barrel on Tuesday, underpinned by Iran's determination to continue enriching uranium and run a risk of international sanctions.

  • Iran Presents ?New Formula? for Talks Open this result in new window
    New York Times - Aug 22 10:28 AM
    Iran said today that it was prepared to enter ?serious talks? over its nuclear program, even as it refused to suspend enrichment of uranium.

  • Iran Ready To Enter 'Serious' Talks Open this result in new window
    CBS News - 8 minutes ago
    Iran's top nuclear negotiator said Tehran was ready to enter "serious negotiations" over its disputed nuclear program. But he did not say whether Tehran was willing to suspend uranium enrichment, the key Western demand.

  • Iran Seeks `Serious' Talks, Doesn't Mention Uranium (Update4) Open this result in new window
    Bloomberg.com - 49 minutes ago
    Aug. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Iran said it is ready to hold ``serious negotiations'' on its nuclear program, a day after the country's leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, vowed he wouldn't bow to United Nations demands to curtail any military effort.

  • Iran says ready for serious nuclear talks Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 8:55 AM
    Iran handed over on Tuesday its formal response to a nuclear incentives offer from major powers and said it contained ideas that would allow serious talks about its standoff with the West to start immediately.

  • Iran Wants to Talk but Keep Nuke Program Open this result in new window
    ABC News - 1 hour, 11 minutes ago
    Iran Ready for 'Serious Negotiations' on Nuclear Dispute but Plans to Keep Enrichment Program

  • Iran says it ready for serious nuclear talks Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 8:12 AM
    Iran said on Tuesday it was ready to start immediately what it called "serious" talks with six world powers about their offer to defuse Tehran's nuclear standoff with the West.

  • US ready to submit sanctions resolution quickly over Iran's nuclear defiance Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 9:29 AM
    The United States threatened to push quickly for economic sanctions against Iran in the UN Security Council if it fails to heed demands for a freeze of its uranium enrichment activities.

  • Oil above $72 as Iran gives nuclear response Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 8:57 AM
    Oil steadied near $72.50 a barrel on Tuesday, underpinned by Iran's determination to continue enriching uranium and run a risk of international sanctions.

  • Iran offers 'new formula' for solution Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 7:36 AM
    Iran formally responded Tuesday to a package of Western incentives aimed at persuading Tehran to suspend uranium enrichment, with officials saying it has offered a "new formula" to resolve the dispute.

  • Iran says it seeks fresh nuclear talks with West Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 7:33 AM
    Iran said on Tuesday it hoped its response to an incentives package from world powers would lead to fresh negotiations on its nuclear dispute but gave no sign of heeding a key U.N. demand that it freeze uranium enrichment.

  • Iran hints that response may clear path for talks Open this result in new window
    International Herald Tribune - Aug 22 7:04 AM
    Iran hinted Tuesday that its response to a Western incentives package aimed at persuading it to roll back its nuclear program would include a constructive dimension that it hopes will open the way for negotiations.

  • Iran says ready for serious atomic talks Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 8:03 AM
    Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani said on Tuesday Iran was ready to start what he called "serious" talks with the six world powers about their offer to defuse a nuclear standoff with the West from August 23.

  • Iran replies to nuclear offer Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 7:06 AM
    Iran gave its formal response on Tuesday to an incentives package aimed at addressing concerns that it is seeking atomic bombs and Iranian officials said they wanted fresh negotiations with the West on the dispute.

  • Iran hands over nuclear response Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 7:02 AM
    Iran on Tuesday handed over its reply to an incentives package by world powers aimed at allaying Western fears that Tehran seeks to build atomic bombs, Iran's state-run Arabic-language Al-Alam television reported.

  • Stocks advance despite Iran worries Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 8:21 AM
    Bullish comments from Advanced Micro Devices Inc. led Wall Street higher on Tuesday, helping offset fresh political worries over Iran's nuclear ambitions.

  • Iran set to reject key demand Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 6:18 AM
    Iran, set to reply on Tuesday to an offer by world powers aimed at defusing a nuclear standoff, has insisted it would not stop enriching uranium as they demand by an August 31 deadline to avoid possible sanctions.

  • Iran defiant as world awaits nuclear response Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 5:47 AM
    Iran is set to respond to a deal aimed at ending a nuclear standoff but has already signalled it was likely to defy the international community and refuse to freeze sensitive atomic work.

  • Oil mixed as Iran delivers response Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 6:55 AM
    Oil prices were mixed Tuesday as Iran delivered its formal response to a U.N. plan meant to encourage it to suspend uranium enrichment, after the nation indicated earlier this week that it will not do so.

  • Iran formally responds to nuclear offer Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 6:41 AM
    Iran formally responded Tuesday to a package of Western incentives aimed at persuading Tehran to suspend uranium enrichment, state-run television reported, without immediately disclosing the decision.

  • Iran: Response may clear path for talks Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 6:00 AM
    Iran hinted Tuesday that its response to a Western incentive package aimed at persuading it to roll back its nuclear program would include constructive ideas that it hopes will open the way for negotiations.

  • Iran delivers response to nuclear offer Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 6:36 AM
    Iran formally delivered its formal response Tuesday to a package of Western incentives aimed at persuading Tehran to suspend uranium enrichment, state-run television reported.

  • Time's Up For Iran Open this result in new window
    Investor's Business Daily via Yahoo! Finance - Aug 22 4:00 PM
    With the clock ticking down, Iran says it's ready for "serious negotiations" over its burgeoning nuclear program. But that's not enough....

  • Stocks seen flat before Iran decision Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 6:20 AM
    U.S. stocks were set to open little changed on Tuesday on nervousness about Iran's expected rejection of a proposal from six nations to halt its nuclear program and fresh signs of weakness in the housing industry.

  • Ambiguous Iran Reply In Nuclear Showdown Could Split West Say Analysts Open this result in new window
    Space War - 2 hours, 11 minutes ago
    by Staff Writers Washington (AFP) Aug 22, 2006 Despite a call from Iran Tuesday for further negotiations on its suspect nuclear program, Washington seemed as intent as ever on pressing for UN sanctions that some analysts see as a slippery slope towards military confrontation.

  • Outside View: Syria versus Iran by Alon Ben-Meir UPI Outside View Commentator New York (UPI) Aug 22, 2006 Open this result in new window
    Space War - 2 hours, 11 minutes ago
    The Bush administration's strategy of treating Syria and Iran as if they are evil twins is fundamentally flawed.

  • Oil prices calm as market watches Iran Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 5:16 AM
    Oil prices held steady Tuesday ahead of Iran's formal response to a U.N. plan meant to encourage it to suspend uranium enrichment, though the nation indicated earlier this week that it will not do so.

  • Stock futures flat before Iran decision Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 5:27 AM
    U.S. stock index futures were flat to lower on Tuesday before an announcement by Iran, which is expected to reject incentives from six nations in exchange for halting its nuclear program.

  • Oil prices rise before Iran response on nuclear crisis Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 4:23 AM
    Crude oil futures have risen here as traders awaited Iran's official response to an international offer of incentives to suspend uranium enrichment, dealers said.

  • Iran reacts 'positively' to U.S.-European offer Open this result in new window
    USA Today - Aug 22 2:40 AM
    Iran has responded "positively" to a joint U.S.-European offer aimed at resolving a long-running crisis over the country's nuclear research program, government-controlled media said Tuesday.

  • Iran defiant as world awaits response on nuclear package Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 2:47 AM
    Iran is set to respond to an international deal to suspend nuclear work but Washington was already baying for UN sanctions in the face of a defiant rejection from the regime's supreme leader.

  • World Awaits Iran's Answer On Nukes Open this result in new window
    CBS News - Aug 22 2:21 PM
    Iran said it will meet a self-imposed deadline later Tuesday to formally respond to a Western incentives package aimed at persuading it to suspend its uranium enrichment program

  • Iran to respond to incentives package Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 3:10 AM
    Iran said it intends to meet a self-imposed deadline later Tuesday to formally respond to a Western incentives package aimed at persuading it to suspend its uranium enrichment program, state television reported.

  • Stock futures flat as Iran deadline looms Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 4:15 AM
    U.S. stock index futures were little changed on Tuesday as investors stayed on the sidelines before an announcement by Iran which is expected to reject a proposal from six nations to end its nuclear program.

  • U.S. Stocks Rise as Iran's Nuclear Talks Outweigh Rate Outlook Open this result in new window
    Bloomberg.com - Aug 22 3:02 PM
    Aug. 22 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks rose after Iran, the world's fourth-largest oil producer, softened its defiance of the United Nations and eased concern that supplies of crude may be disrupted.

  • Oil holds ground as Iran nuclear deadline nears Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 3:15 AM
    Oil held steady at $72.50 barrel on Tuesday, underpinned by Iran's determination to continue enriching uranium and run a risk of international sanctions.

  • Iran 'fires on Romanian oil rig' Open this result in new window
    CNN.com - Aug 22 3:52 AM
    BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) -- A Romanian oil rig off the coast of Iran came under fire from an Iranian warship and was later occupied by Iranian troops, a company spokesman said.

  • Iran Seeks `Serious' Talks, Doesn't Mention Uranium (Update3) Open this result in new window
    Bloomberg.com - Aug 22 12:44 PM
    Aug. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Iran said it is ready to hold ``serious negotiations'' on its nuclear program, a day after the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, vowed he wouldn't bow to United Nations demands to curtail the possible military effort.

  • U.S. Stocks Rise as Iran's Nuclear Talks Outweigh Rate Outlook Open this result in new window
    Bloomberg.com - Aug 22 2:17 PM
    Aug. 22 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks rose as a decision by Iran, the world's fourth-largest oil producer, to begin talks about its nuclear program eased concern that supplies of crude may be disrupted.

  • Iran nuclear gauntlet in US court Open this result in new window
    The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 1:00 AM
    Iran has lobbed the confrontation over its nuclear program back to the international community's side of the court, with what appears to be a decision not to suspend its uranium enrichment program.

  • Report: Iran Won't Give Up Enrichment Open this result in new window
    ABC News - Aug 22 12:48 PM
    Iran Says It's Ready for 'Serious Negotiations,' but Reportedly Rejects a Key U.S. Demand

  • Iran Defiant on Nuclear Program as Deadline Approaches Open this result in new window
    New York Times - Aug 22 12:46 AM
    Iran?s supreme leader said Monday that his nation would continue to pursue its nuclear program ?forcefully.?

  • Romanian oil rig in Iran waters occupied Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 3:07 AM
    A Romanian oil rig off the coast of Iran came under fire Tuesday from an Iranian military warship and was later occupied by Iranian troops, a company spokesman said.

  • Iran seen rejecting key demand Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 12:16 AM
    Iran is due to give its reply on Tuesday to a package backed by six world powers that aims to end a nuclear standoff with the West and Iranian officials say Iran does not accept the key demand to suspend uranium enrichment.

  • Deadline nears for Iran's response Open this result in new window
    CNN.com - Aug 22 12:06 AM
    With Iran to formally respond Tuesday to U.N. demands to halt its nuclear program, Iranian officials have reiterated the country's refusal to dismantle the program and warned against imposing economic sanctions.

  • Oil above $72 on Iran nuclear vow Open this result in new window
    CNN.com - Aug 22 12:36 AM
    SINGAPORE (Reuters) -- Oil prices steadied on Tuesday above $72 a barrel after a two-day rally, as Iran vowed to press ahead with its nuclear program, raising the prospect of sanctions against the world's fourth-largest oil exporter.

  • Iran Says It's Ready for 'Serious' Talks Open this result in new window
    ABC News - Aug 22 11:03 AM
    Iran's Top Nuclear Negotiator Says Country Is Ready to Enter 'Serious Negotiations'

  • Romanian oil rig in Iran waters under fire Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 2:03 AM
    A Romanian oil rig off the coast of Iran came under fire from an Iranian military warship and was later occupied by Iranian troops, a company spokesman said.

  • Iran rejects nuclear demands Open this result in new window
    Guardian Unlimited - Aug 22 6:42 PM
    Iran set on collision course with UN.

  • China says studying Iran reply on nuke package Open this result in new window
    Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News - 1 hour, 17 minutes ago
    _ China is currently studying Iran's response to an incentives package aimed at resolving the standoff over its nuclear program, state-run media reported Wednesday.

  • Iran tries to split UN as it rejects nuclear demands Open this result in new window
    Guardian Unlimited - Aug 22 6:22 PM
    World: Iran formally rejected an international demand that it suspend uranium enrichment yesterday to allay western fears that it wants to build an atomic bomb.

  • Iran Seeks `Serious' Talks, Doesn't Mention Uranium (Update1) Open this result in new window
    Bloomberg.com - Aug 22 9:29 AM
    Aug. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Iran said it's ready to hold ``serious negotiations'' on its nuclear program, one day after the nation's leader said he wouldn't suspend uranium enrichment.

  • Iran Ex-President Invited to Washington Open this result in new window
    ABC News - Aug 22 10:33 AM
    Former President of Iran Mohammad Khatami Is Invited to Speak at Washington National Cathedral

  • Big powers study Iran's reply to nuclear offer Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News - Aug 22 6:33 PM
    TEHRAN (Reuters) - Six world powers were studying Iran's offer of more talks to resolve a nuclear dispute on Wednesday, but it was not clear whether Tehran's response went far enough to avert the threat of United Nations sanctions.

  • Iran denies U.N. inspectors site access Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 21 9:32 PM
    Iran turned away U.N. inspectors from an underground site meant to shelter its uranium enrichment program from attack, diplomats said Monday, while the country's supreme leader insisted Tehran will not give up its contentious nuclear technology.

  • Iran wants 'serious' nuclear talks Open this result in new window
    Stuff - Aug 22 5:16 PM
    TEHRAN: Iran has handed over its formal response to a nuclear incentives offer from major powers and said it contained ideas that would allow serious talks about its standoff with the West to start immediately.

  • Oil prices lower in Asia amid Iran's calls for talks Open this result in new window
    ABS-CBNNEWS.com - 37 minutes ago
    SINGAPORE - Oil prices were lower in Asian hours Wednesday as calls by Iran for talks to resolve its nuclear standoff calmed traders' nerves, dealers said.

  • European Stocks Rebound After Iran Offers Talks; Nestle Rises Open this result in new window
    Bloomberg.com - Aug 22 9:48 AM
    Aug. 22 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks rose for the first time in three days after Iran said it is ready to hold ``serious negotiations'' on its nuclear program, raising optimism tensions in the Middle East will ease.

  • U.S. Stocks Rise as Iran Agrees to Talks; Advanced Micro Gains Open this result in new window
    Bloomberg.com - Aug 22 10:02 AM
    Aug. 22 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. stocks resumed their August rally after Iran, the world's fourth-largest oil producer, agreed to begin talks about its nuclear program, easing concern crude supplies may be disrupted.

  • Iran's Rejection of Nuclear Offer Sets Stage for New Sanctions Push Open this result in new window
    The New York Sun - 25 minutes ago
    UNITED NATIONS Iran yesterday formally rejected an Americanbacked package of incentives that was conditional upon its agreement to suspend all uranium enrichment activities. American officials have said such a refusal will lead to sanctions and other punitive measures. In Tehran, the Iranian nuclear negotiator, Ali Larijani, delivered a document containing the rejection to representatives of

  • Iran Ready for `Serious' Nuclear Talks, Doesn't Mention Uranium Open this result in new window
    Bloomberg.com - Aug 22 8:14 AM
    Aug. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Iran is ready to hold ``serious negotiations'' on its nuclear program starting tomorrow, the Supreme Security Council said after its general secretary, Ali Larijani, replied to a European Union-led incentives offer aimed at preventing the country from developing an atomic bomb.

  • Stocks Advance Despite Iran Worries Open this result in new window
    ABC News - Aug 22 9:38 AM
    Stocks Advance in Late Morning Trade Despite Iran Worries, on AMD Remarks

  • Iran offers new talks in nuclear dispute with west Open this result in new window
    Financial Times - 2 hours, 24 minutes ago
    Iran said yesterday it was ready to begin "serious talks" over its nuclear programme but appeared to refuse a United Nations demand to scale down its activities by the end of this month.

  • Iran Likely to Reject Offer, Push U.S. to Sanctions (Update7) Open this result in new window
    Bloomberg.com - Aug 22 7:18 AM
    Aug. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Iran is likely today to formally reject a European Union-led offer of incentives aimed at persuading it to halt uranium enrichment, raising the odds that the U.S. will push for economic sanctions at the United Nations.

  • Crude Steady as Iran Responds on Nuclear Plan Open this result in new window
    Fox News - Aug 22 8:31 AM
    Oil prices were mixed as Iran issued its response to a U.N. plan regarding its nuclear ambitions.

  • World powers study Iran's reply Open this result in new window
    Aljazeera - 2 hours, 2 minutes ago
    Six world powers are studying Iran's offer of more talks to resolve a nuclear dispute, but it is not clear whether Tehran's response goes far enough to avert the threat of UN sanctions.

  • Iran's Navy Attacks and Boards Romanian Rig in Gulf (Update6) Open this result in new window
    Bloomberg.com - Aug 22 7:44 AM
    Aug. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Iran attacked and seized control of a Romanian oil rig today in the Persian Gulf, one week after the European company removed another of its rigs from Iranian waters because of non-payment of fees.

  • U.S. mum on Iran reply on nuke issue, stresses Aug. 31 deadline Open this result in new window
    Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News - Aug 22 4:49 PM
    _ The United States stopped short of giving its assessment of Iran's response Tuesday to an incentives package to resolve the standoff over its nuclear program, stressing the deadline set by the U.N. Security Council for Tehran to halt its nuclear activities is Aug. 31.

  • Iran offers 'serious talks' on impasse Open this result in new window
    Times Online - Aug 22 3:53 PM
    IRAN offered a new formula yesterday to resolve the nuclear stand-off with the United Nations as the deadline loomed for possible sanctions.

  • Stocks Advance Despite Iran Worries Open this result in new window
    ABC News - Aug 22 8:22 AM
    Stocks Advance in Morning Trading Despite Iran Worries

  • European Stocks Rebound After Iran Offers Talks; Nestle Rises Open this result in new window
    Bloomberg.com - Aug 22 9:03 AM
    Aug. 22 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks advanced after Iran said it is ready to hold ``serious negotiations'' on its nuclear program, raising optimism tensions in the Middle East will ease.

  • Big powers study Iran's reply to nuclear offer Open this result in new window
    SABC News - 18 minutes ago
    Six world powers were studying Iran's offer of more talks to resolve a nuclear dispute today, but it was not clear whether Tehran's response went far enough to avert the threat of UN sanctions.

  • Iran Agrees to Negotiate on Nuclear Program Open this result in new window
    The Online NewsHour - Aug 22 5:03 PM
    Although Iran said Tuesday the country is willing to enter negotiations over its nuclear program, it did not indicate whether Tehran would agree to demands to suspend uranium enrichment activities. Analysts discuss possible implications of the Iranian response.

  • Sector trades narrowly mixed, eyes on Iran Open this result in new window
    Market Watch - Aug 22 8:50 AM
    SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) - Oil and gas equities traded in a narrowly mixed range early Tuesday, with the market firmly focused on how Iran responds to the international community's package of incentives aimed at enticing them to abandon their nuclear program.

  • European Stocks Rebound After Iran Offers Talks; Nestle Rises Open this result in new window
    Bloomberg.com - Aug 22 8:33 AM
    Aug. 22 (Bloomberg) -- European stocks recovered earlier losses after Iran said it is ready to hold ``serious negotiations'' on its nuclear program, raising optimism tensions in the Middle East will ease.

  • Iran Responds to Nuclear Incentive Package Open this result in new window
    NPR - Aug 22 8:30 AM
    Iran formally responds to a package of incentives that world powers hope will convince the Middle Eastern country to stop enriching uranium. While iplomats are studying the response, the U.S. ambassador to the U.N., John Bolton, warned that the U.N. Security Council is ready to move toward sanctions if the Iranian response is not satisfactory.

  • Oil Mixed As Iran Delivers Response Open this result in new window
    ABC News - Aug 22 7:23 AM
    Oil Prices Are Mixed As Iran Delivers Response to U.N.

  • Iran Offers 'New Formula' for Solution Open this result in new window
    ABC News - Aug 22 7:33 AM
    Iran Responds to Offer on Nuclear Program; Officials Tout 'New Formula' for Resolving Dispute

  • Commodities: Iran's nuclear stance pushes crude oil prices higher Open this result in new window
    International Herald Tribune - Aug 22 12:01 AM
    Crude oil rose Monday as Iran, risking economic sanctions, said it would defy a UN resolution and continue enriching uranium.

  • Oil holds ground as Iran nuclear deadline nigh Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 21 8:05 PM
    Oil prices steadied on Tuesday over $72 after a two-day rally as Iran vowed to press ahead with its nuclear programme, raising the prospect of sanctions against the world's fourth largest oil exporter.