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Britain calls for direct talks with Iran 
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Britain called for direct talks with Iran to resolve a dispute over 15 captive Britons Tuesday after its first contact with the chief Iranian negotiator. The announcement followed the sudden release of an Iranian diplomat in Iraq that raised new hope for resolving the standoff.UK-Iran diplomatic contacts under way CNN.com - 1 hour, 47 minutes ago
Diplomatic contacts between Britain and Iran, including moves by Iranian official Ali Larijani, were under way to secure the release of 15 British marines and sailors in Iranian custody, Downing Street confirmed.Britain Ready To Send Team To Iran for Negotiations Washington Post - 1 hour, 57 minutes ago
LONDON, April 3 -- Britain urged direct talks with Iran, is willing to send a "technical delegation" to help ease the 12-day crisis over 15 British navy personnel detained in Iran, and is waiting for clarification from Tehran on the purpose and substance of such talks, according to sources familiar...Former FBI agent missing in Iran AP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 41 minutes ago
An American who disappeared in Iran while on a business trip is a former FBI agent in New York and Florida known as a meticulous investigator and an expert in busting Italian and Russian mobsters.Blair Seeking Diplomatic Solution to Iran Standoff New York Times - 2 hours, 56 minutes ago
Prime Minister Tony Blair said that the next 48 hours would be ?fairly critical? in resolving the dispute over 15 British sailors and marines captured by Iran.Britain proposes direct talks on dispute with Iran Reuters via Yahoo! News - Apr 03 6:39 PM
Britain said on Tuesday it had proposed direct bilateral talks with Iran to resolve the standoff over Tehran's seizure of 15 British military personnel, and that it believed both countries wanted an early resolution.Govt proposes direct discussions after 'further contacts' with Iran AFP via Yahoo! News - Apr 03 4:15 PM
The government proposed "direct bilateral discussions" with Iran over the 15 naval personnel detained by Tehran, after revealing that the two countries had "further contacts" late on Tuesday.Britain proposes direct discussions after 'further contacts' with Iran AFP via Yahoo! News - Apr 03 4:12 PM
Britain proposed "direct bilateral discussions" with Iran over the 15 naval personnel detained by Tehran, after revealing that the two countries had "further contacts" late on Tuesday.Britain sees no fast solution to row with Iran Reuters via Yahoo! News - Apr 03 2:50 PM
Britain said on Tuesday the next 48 hours would be critical in the diplomatic crisis with Iran over Tehran's seizure of 15 British sailors and marines in the Gulf, but played down expectations of a rapid solution.US waits for word from Iran on missing ex-FBI agent AFP via Yahoo! News - Apr 03 2:33 PM
Washington was waiting for Iran's response Tuesday to a request for information about a retired FBI agent who went missing last month while on a private visit to Iran, the State Department said.US Navy steps up vigilance after Britain-Iran standoff AFP via Yahoo! News - Apr 03 2:53 PM
The US Navy said Tuesday it had stepped up vigilance following Iran's recent seizure of 15 British marines and sailors for allegedly entering Iranian waters.Britain cautious over 'swift resolution' in stand-off with Iran AFP via Yahoo! News - Apr 03 1:42 PM
Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett Tuesday cautioned against hope of a "swift resolution" to the stand-off with Iran over 15 captive sailors, though Tehran hinted at moves to help end the crisis.Iran dailies see British plot in captives saga Reuters via Yahoo! News - Apr 03 12:19 PM
The conservative press called for a tough line. A moderate daily counseled caution. But Iranian dailies agreed on Tuesday that Britain was scheming and had sent its sailors into Iranian waters to pressure Iran.Man Missing in Iran Named; He Worked for DEA and FBI Washington Post - Apr 03 12:32 PM
A former FBI agent missing in Iran since early last month has been identified as Robert A. Levinson of Coral Springs, Fla., according to U.S. officials and a former colleague. Levinson was a 28-year veteran of both the Drug Enforcement Administration and the FBI, according to a biography on the Web...Iran close to deal with Russia to end nuclear delays AFP via Yahoo! News - Apr 03 10:29 AM
A Russian delegation will visit Tehran this week to resolve problems holding up the completion of Iran's first nuclear power plant, a top Iranian atomic official said on Tuesday.U.S. asks Iran for info on missing agent AP via Yahoo! News - Apr 03 11:07 AM
The State Department said Tuesday that a letter it sent this week to the Iranian government seeking information about a missing American in Iran is its second inquiry into the man's welfare and whereabouts in a month.Hopes rise as Blair says Iran crisis in 'critical' phase AFP via Yahoo! News - Apr 03 10:12 AM
British Prime Minister Tony Blair said Tuesday that the standoff with Iran over 15 captive sailors faced a "critical" 48 hours, after a top Tehran official said new contacts could help end the crisis.Blair says Iran row at critical stage Reuters via Yahoo! News - Apr 03 8:54 AM
Britain's Prime Minister Tony Blair said on Tuesday the way was open for diplomatic efforts to secure the release of 15 British sailors and marines seized by Iran, and the next 48 hours would be critical.Tensions over Iran have "spooked" oil prices: Bush Reuters via Yahoo! News - Apr 03 8:31 AM
Tensions over Iran have "spooked" global oil prices, U.S. President George W. Bush said on Tuesday.List of British sailors held by Iran AP via Yahoo! News - Apr 03 10:11 AM
A partial list of the British sailors identified by the British media as being held by Iran. Britain's Ministry of Defense has not officially confirmed any of the names.Iran broacasts new image of Britons AP via Yahoo! News - Apr 03 7:54 AM
An Iranian diplomat seized two months ago in Iraq by uniformed gunmen has been freed a move that suggested progress Tuesday in British efforts to win the freedom of 15 sailors and marines held by Iran.News Analysis: Sailor case points up internal debate in Iran International Herald Tribune - Apr 03 12:04 PM
Radicals aligned with the president are pitted against more pragmatic officials concerned about Iran's growing international isolation.Bush sees no swap for British sailors in Iran Reuters via Yahoo! News - Apr 03 8:51 AM
President George W. Bush said on Tuesday his administration was consulting with Britain on Iran's seizure of 15 British sailors and marines but that there would be no swap of the Britons for Iranians held in Iraq.Iran agency publishes pictures of 'relaxing' Britons AFP via Yahoo! News - Apr 03 7:59 AM
Iran's semi-official Fars news agency on Tuesday published new photographs of the captured British sailors showing them "relaxing" in tracksuits and playing chess on a carpet.Oil Trades Little Changed After Falling on Iran-U.K. Talks Bloomberg.com - 2 hours, 25 minutes ago
April 4 (Bloomberg) -- Crude oil was little changed in New York after falling the most in more than three weeks yesterday on signs the dispute over Iran's capture of 15 British navy personnel may be resolved without disrupting oil supplies.Bush: resolve Iran-British sailor crisis peacefully Reuters via Yahoo! News - Apr 03 7:48 AM
President George W. Bush said on Tuesday that he supported British efforts to resolve the crisis over Iran's seizure of 15 sailors and Marines peacefully.Boundary experts say Britain, Iran can agree deal Reuters via Yahoo! News - Apr 03 7:10 AM
Shifting sands and a poorly defined maritime border could give Britain and Iran enough room to save face in their 12-day stand-off over a group of detained British sailors and marines, border experts say.Breakthrough In Britain-Iran Standoff? CBS News - Apr 03 5:30 PM
Britain called for direct talks with Iran over 15 captive sailors after speaking for the first time with the chief Iranian negotiator. The nations exchanged diplomatic documents outlining terms of resolving the standoff, reports David Martin .Blair warns Iran tough decisions loom over captive crisis AFP via Yahoo! News - Apr 03 5:48 AM
Prime Minister Tony Blair warned Iran on Tuesday that his government would have to take increasingly tough decisions if 15 captive sailors are not quickly released.Britain calls for direct bilateral talks with Iran in standoff over sailors Los Angeles Times - Apr 03 4:19 PM
Britain called for direct talks with Iran over 15 captive Britons today after speaking for the first time with the chief Iranian negotiator. The announcement followed the sudden release of an Iranian diplomat in Iraq that raised new hope in resolving the standoff. Report: US backs Pakistani militants staging raids inside Iran Boston Globe - 33 minutes ago
WASHINGTON - The U.S. has been secretly advising and encouraging a Pakistani militant group that has carried out a series of deadly guerrilla raids inside Iran, ABC News reported Tuesday, citing U.S. and Pakistani intelligence sources.Britain cautious over 'swift resolution' in stand-off with Iran Space War - 1 hour, 25 minutes ago
London (AFP) April 3 - British Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett Tuesday cautioned against hope of a "swift resolution" to the stand-off with Iran over 15 captive sailors, though Tehran hinted at moves to help end the crisis.Doctor leads fight against AIDS in Iran MSNBC - Apr 03 4:10 PM
There can be few people who've challenged taboos in Iran as successfully as Dr. Minoo Mohraz, but then she had to. Mohraz is Iran's foremost AIDS specialist. NBC's Ian Williams reports.No quid pro quos with Iran: Bush Space War - 1 hour, 24 minutes ago
Washington (AFP) April 3 - President George W. Bush on Tuesday said there should be no "quid pro quos" with Iran in Britain's standoff with Iran over 15 captive sailors.Blair Calls for Direct Talks with Iran on Seized Marines NPR - Apr 03 4:05 PM
British Prime Minister Tony Blair's office says it has made its first contact with Iran's chief government negotiator, in an effort to obtain the release of the 15 British military personnel detained in Iran. Prime Minister Blair's Downing Street office said "both sides share a desire for an early resolution to this issue through direct talks."Blair Wants `Calm' Talks to Free Naval Crew in Iran (Update9) Bloomberg.com - Apr 03 2:49 PM
April 3 (Bloomberg) -- Prime Minister Tony Blair said the next two days will be ``fairly critical'' to finding a resolution to the standoff over 15 U.K. sailors and Marines detained by Iran after politicians in Tehran gave signs of softening their stance.Britain Calls for Direct Talks With Iran ABC News - Apr 03 3:13 PM
Britain Calls for Direct Talks With Iran in Standoff Over SailorsU.S. could strike Iran but not win: Russian general Reuters via Yahoo! News - Apr 03 3:17 AM
The United States cannot inflict a military defeat on Iran and any attack would be a huge political mistake, Russia's top general said on Tuesday.Iran Hostage Crisis Isn't A 1979 Repeat CBS News - Apr 03 2:00 PM
The British hostages' staged TV confessions prove to Iran that the U.S. and the U.K. have violated its sovereignty, says CBS News national security correspondent David Martin .Iran, Britain start talks to end sailor standoff AFP via Yahoo! News - Apr 03 2:07 AM
Iran and Britain on Tuesday started talks described as a first step towards resolving the row over the capture of British sailors that has further strained relations between Tehran and the West.Iran, Britain back away from tough words AP via Yahoo! News - Apr 03 2:10 AM
Iran's chief international negotiator said his country wanted to resolve the standoff over 15 detained British sailors through diplomacy and he saw no need to put the crew on trial.Iran says hopeful of end to row with Britain AFP via Yahoo! News - Apr 03 3:28 AM
Iran is hopeful the standoff with Britain over the detention of 15 sailors will be resolved "soon" but London must recognise that its forces illegally entered Iranian waters, Vice President Parviz Davoudi said on Tuesday.Iran says Bushehr delays show need for enrichment Reuters via Yahoo! News - Apr 03 2:09 AM
Iran said on Tuesday that any decision by Russia not to deliver atomic fuel to its first nuclear power station would show Tehran was right to press on with work to make its own fuel.Blair: Next 2 days with Iran are crucial AP via Yahoo! News - Apr 03 2:53 AM
The next two days are "fairly critical" to resolving the dispute over a seized British navy crew, British Prime Minister Tony Blair said Tuesday, after Iran's chief international negotiator offered a new approach to end the standoff with Tehran.U.S. stocks rally on easing Iran tensions, housing data MarketWatch via Yahoo! Finance - Apr 03 1:54 PM
NEW YORK -- U.S. stocks rallied broadly Tuesday, lifting the Dow Jones Industrial Average by nearly 130 points to a five-week high, as investors cheered a drop in crude oil prices amid easing tensions between the UK and Iran, and with sentiment also lifted by a rise in pending homes sales in February.Britain and Iran appear to ease crisis International Herald Tribune - Apr 03 6:29 AM
The release of an Iranian diplomat in Iraq raised hope that British sailors seized by Iran may soon be freed.Next 48 hours critical in Iran row: Blair Reuters via Yahoo! News - Apr 03 2:57 AM
British Prime Minister Tony Blair said on Tuesday the way was open for diplomatic efforts to secure the release of 15 marines and sailors arrested and detained by Iran, and the next 48 hours would be critical.U.S. Presses Iran for Info About Missing American Fox News - Apr 03 11:53 AM
State Department's letter to Iran asking for information about a private American citizen reported missing while on a business trip several weeks ago is second inquiry into the man's welfare.Blair Says Iran Wants Early Resolution To Sailors' Issue Nasdaq - 27 minutes ago
(RTTNews) - As the ongoing standoff between the United Kingdom and Iran enters the critical phase, Prime Minister Tony Blair late on Tuesday night said that he believes "Iran wants" to achieve an "early resolution" to the crisis over the arrest of British sailors, through direct talks, BBC quoted Downing Street as saying.Former FBI agent missing in Iran Boston Globe - Apr 03 4:12 PM
An American who mysteriously disappeared in Iran while on a business trip is a former FBI agent in New York and Florida known as a meticulous investigator and an expert in busting Italian and Russian mobsters.Factional Politics In Iran CBS News - Apr 03 12:00 PM
FACTIONAL POLITICS IN IRAN....I don't have any idea whether this reporting is accurate, but what the heck. Here's what the London Times says about the Iranian hostage crisis:According to an Iranian military source, the commander of the Revolutionary Guards has...Direct talks proposed on Iran row Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Apr 03 6:43 PM
The government said on Tuesday it had proposed direct bilateral talks with Iran to resolve the standoff over Tehran's seizure of 15 British military personnel, and that it believed both countries wanted an early resolution.Russia may spur Tehran's atomic fuel work: Iran Reuters via Yahoo! News - Apr 02 11:32 PM
Iran said on Tuesday that if Russia does not deliver atomic fuel for the Islamic Republic's first power station the move would justify Tehran's disputed work to make its own nuclear fuel.C4 may pull drama over Iran fears BBC News - Apr 03 8:19 AM
Channel 4 says it may delay a drama about Iraq as the UK negotiates for the release of personnel in Iran.Former FBI agent missing in Iran AP via Yahoo! News - Apr 02 9:59 PM
The U.S. is seeking information from Iran about a former FBI agent who was reported missing while on a business trip there several weeks ago.Oil Plunges as Blair Calls for Talks to End Iran-U.K. Dispute Bloomberg.com - Apr 03 9:10 AM
April 3 (Bloomberg) -- Crude oil plunged more than $1 a barrel after Prime Minister Tony Blair said the U.K. will try to negotiate with Iran over the release of 15 captive British naval personnel, easing concern that oil shipments will be disrupted.Britain calling for direct talks with Iran Knoxville News Sentinel - 2 minutes ago
LONDON - Britain called for direct talks with Iran on Tuesday over 15 captive Britons after speaking for the first time with the chief Iranian negotiator. The announcement followed the sudden release of an Iranian diplomat in Iraq that raised new hope in resolving the standoff.British Captives Admit Illegal Entry, Iran Says New York Times - Apr 02 8:18 PM
Iran said that all 15 captured British sailors and marines had confessed to intruding illegally into Iranian waters on March 23.U.S. stocks rally on easing Iran tensions, housing data Market Watch - Apr 03 9:07 AM
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) - U.S. stocks rallied on Tuesday, lifting the Dow Jones Industrial Average by over 100 points, as investors cheered a drop in crude oil prices amid easing tensions between the UK and Iran, and with sentiment lifted by a rise in pending homes sales in February. Beckett spikes optimism over Iran captives Guardian Unlimited - 2 hours, 28 minutes ago
The foreign secretary, Margaret Beckett, today cautioned against hopes of a "swift resolution" to the crisis over 15 British sailors and marines held by Iran, warning that a number of issues remained to be resolved.Australia's Howard Says Markets Overreacting To Iran Nasdaq - Apr 03 5:46 PM
CANBERRA -(Dow Jones)- Australian Prime Minister John Howard Wednesday said financial markets were overreacting to the situation in Iran and unnecessarily driving oil prices higher.Iran Reports Release of Seized Diplomat ABC News - Apr 03 7:58 AM
Iran Reports Release of Seized Diplomat, Suggesting Progress in British Sailor DisputeBritain proposes direct talks on dispute with Iran Khaleej Times - 38 minutes ago
LONDON - Britain said on Tuesday it had proposed direct bilateral talks with Iran to resolve the standoff over Teheran s seizure of 15 British military personnel, and that it believed both countries wanted an early resolution.Pakistan militants stage Iran raids TVNZ - 2 hours, 23 minutes ago
The US has been secretly advising and encouraging a Pakistani militant group that has carried out a series of deadly guerrilla raids inside Iran, ABC News reported, citing US and Pakistani intelligence sources.Blair Wants `Calm' Talks to Free Naval Crew in Iran (Update4) Bloomberg.com - Apr 03 7:04 AM
April 3 (Bloomberg) -- Prime Minister Tony Blair said the U.K. will try to keep negotiations with Iran over 15 captive British sailors and Marines ``peaceful and calm,'' while preparing to take a harder line.British officials have first meeting with Iran negotiator on captives CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Apr 03 3:21 PM
LONDON (CP) - British officials spoke for the first time Tuesday with Iran's chief international negotiator about 15 captured British sailors and marines, Prime Minister Tony Blair's office said, and called for direct bilateral talks to end the 11-day-old dispute.Iran, Britain may be moving toward release of sailors Seattle Times - Apr 03 10:15 AM
and Robert H. Reid TEHRAN, Iran An Iranian diplomat seized two months ago in Iraq by uniformed gunmen has been freed a move...Beckett sees no quick fix to Iran row Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Apr 03 2:51 PM
The government said on Tuesday the next 48 hours would be critical in the diplomatic crisis with Iran over Tehran's seizure of 15 British sailors and marines in the Gulf, but played down expectations of a rapid solution.Israel shifts focus from Iran to more immediate threats World Tribune - Apr 03 3:59 PM
TEL AVIV Israel Air Force has quietly reduced its focus on the Iranian nuclear threat. Officials said Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi has ordered the air force to reduce preparations for an attack on Iran's nuclear weapons facilities.U.S. stocks open higher as UK/Iran tensions ease MarketWatch via Yahoo! Finance - Apr 03 6:48 AM
NEW YORK - U.S. stocks opened firmly higher Tuesday, extending gains from the previous session, as investors cheered a drop in crude oil prices amid easing tensions between the UK and Iran, and as investors await data on housing and monthly auto sales.Britain calls for direct bilateral talks with Iran in standoff over sailors Boston Herald - Apr 03 3:41 PM
LONDON - Britain called for direct talks with Iran over 15 captive Britons Tuesday after speaking for the first time with the chief Iranian negotiator. The announcement followed the sudden release of an...Britain Calls for Direct Talks With Iran AP via Yahoo! Asia News - Apr 03 2:57 PM
Britain called for direct talks with Iran over 15 captive Britons Tuesday after speaking for the first time with the chief Iranian negotiator.Crude Oil Falls as Iran, U.K. Plan Talks Over British Captives Bloomberg.com - Apr 03 5:11 AM
April 3 (Bloomberg) -- Crude oil fell as the U.K. planned talks with Iran on the release of 15 British sailors and marines, easing concern the dispute would disrupt crude supplies from the Middle East.Crude Oil Falls as Iran, U.K. Plan Talks Over British Captives Bloomberg.com - Apr 03 5:27 AM
April 3 (Bloomberg) -- Crude oil fell after U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair said the U.K will negotiate with Iran on the release of 15 British captives, easing concern the dispute would disrupt crude supplies from the Middle East.Oil prices lose more than $1 a barrel as tensions ease in the Britain-Iran standoff Boston Herald - Apr 03 2:59 PM
NEW YORK - Crude oil prices settled down more than $1 a barrel Tuesday as tensions eased in the standoff between Britain and Iran over captive British military personnel. Prices had risen steadily...Britain Calls for Direct Talks With Iran FOX 10 Phoenix - 2 hours, 44 minutes ago
LONDON -- Britain called for direct talks with Iran over 15 captive Britons Tuesday after speaking for the first time with the chief Iranian negotiator. The announcement followed the sudden release of an Iranian diplomat in Iraq that raised new hope in resolving the standoff.Britain vs Iran: A high-stakes game of chess Independent - Apr 03 4:20 PM
The stand-off over the 15 British sailors and marines captured by Iran looks to be moving towards a de facto prisoner exchange, despite denials by Britain and Iran that a swap was intended.Former S. Fla. FBI Agent Vanishes In Iran CBS 4 Miami - 1 hour, 40 minutes ago
More questions than answers Tuesday after a former FBI agent from South Florida vanished on a trip to Iran. Family and friends of 59-year old Robert Levinson, from Coral Springs, are worried about what may have happened to him. Iran Crisis: 'Deja Vu All Over Again' NPR - Apr 03 6:17 AM
Are their parallels to be found between Iran's capture of 15 British sailors and marines and the seizure of U.S. hostages by Iran in 1979? If history is any guide, the British service members may be there for a while.Oil Falls After Blair Calls for Talks to End Iran-U.K. Dispute Bloomberg.com - Apr 03 6:25 AM
April 3 (Bloomberg) -- Crude oil fell after Prime Minister Tony Blair said the U.K. will try to negotiate with Iran over the release of 15 captive British naval personnel, easing concern that oil shipments from the Middle East will be disrupted.Iran tension has spooked oil prices: US AAP via Yahoo!7 News - Apr 03 1:57 PM
Tensions over Iran have "spooked" global oil prices, US President George W Bush says.Former FBI agent missing in Iran Contra Costa Times - Apr 03 2:32 PM
A former FBI agent has been missing in Iran since March 8, according to U.S. officials. The unnamed former agent was on private business, but the United States is now sufficiently concerned about his welfare that the State Department today sent a formal message to Iran through Swiss intermediaries asking about his whereabouts and his situation. The Swiss Embassy represents U.S. interests in Iran.Iran softens stance over captured crew but Beckett calls for caution Times Online - Apr 03 1:56 PM
The next 48 hours will be crucial to securing the release of the 15 British sailors and Marines held by Iran, Tony Blair said yesterday. But Margaret Beckett, the Foreign Secretary, cautioned against expecting a swift resolution to the crisis, which enters its 13th day today.Britain, Iran have 'further contacts' Daily Telegraph - Apr 03 2:48 PM
THERE have been "further contacts" between Britain and Iran over 15 detained sailors today, British Prime Minister Tony Blair's office said, adding that "both sides share a desire for an early resolution of this issue".Blair: Next Two Days "Critical" With Iran CBS News - Apr 03 5:35 AM
Prime Minister Tony Blair says the next two days are "fairly critical" to resolving the standoff with Iran over 15 detained British sailors and marines. His comments came after a senior Iranian official signaled a desire for a "diplomatic" solution.Britain Calls For Direct Talks With Iran CBS 2 Los Angeles - Apr 03 6:30 PM
Britain called for direct talks with Iran over 15 captive Britons after speaking for the first time with the chief Iranian negotiator. Tuesday's announcement followed the sudden release of an Iranian diplomat in Iraq that raised new hope in resolving the standoff.Oil price down as Iran tensions ease ABC via Yahoo!7 News - Apr 03 3:00 PM
The price of crude oil has dipped overnight amid signs of easing tensions between Britain and Iran.Israeli Press: US will Strike Iran on Good Friday Scoop.co.nz - 2 hours, 53 minutes ago
Citing Russian media and AP, the Jerusalem Post is now reporting that the US will strike Iran on Good Friday between the hours of 4.00 am and 4.00 pm in a coordinated series of air strikes and missile attacks aimed at selected strategic targets.Pakistani militants staging raids inside Iran-ABC AlertNet - Apr 03 5:19 PM
Source: Reuters WASHINGTON, April 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. has been secretly advising and encouraging a Pakistani militant group that has carried out a series of deadly guerrilla raids inside Iran, ABC News reported on ... Crude futures close with a 2% loss on easing Iran-U.K. tensions Market Watch - Apr 03 5:07 AM
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Crude-oil futures dropped 2% Tuesday, with signs of easing tensions between the U.K. and Iran pulling prices to their lowest level in nearly a week. Britain says Iran row at critical stage Stuff - Apr 03 12:40 PM
LONDON: Britain said the way was open for diplomacy to secure the release of 15 British sailors and marines seized by Iran in the Gulf, but the next 48 hours would be critical.Direct talks proposed on Iran row Tiscali - 18 minutes ago
The government said it had contacts on Tuesday with Iran, including Larijani, and was waiting for a response to its proposal.Oil prices lose more than US$1 a barrel as tensions ease in Britain-Iran standoff Canadian Business - Apr 03 1:39 PM
April 3, 2007 - 4:34 p.m. NEW YORK (AP) - Crude oil prices settled down more than US$1 a barrel Tuesday as tensions eased in the standoff between Britain and Iran over captive British military personnel.Russian against use force on Iran: FM People's Daily - 2 hours, 36 minutes ago
Russia is against the use of force against Iran, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Tuesday, as the Gulf state continues to hold 15 British sailors and refuses to give up its nuclear program.Iran, Britain back away from tough words AP via Yahoo! News - Apr 02 4:19 PM
Iran and Britain signaled possible movement toward ending the standoff over 15 detained British sailors Monday, with Tehran promising to stop airing video confessions and London saying it's willing to discuss ways to avoid boundary confusion in the Persian Gulf.Blair: Next 2 Days With Iran Are Crucial ABC News - Apr 03 4:58 AM
Tony Blair Says Next 2 Days Are Critical to Resolving Dispute With Iran Over Captured Navy CrewCrude oil dips on Britain-Iran talks The Star Online - Apr 03 4:05 PM
PETALING JAYA: Crude oil prices in London and New York slipped yesterday, attributed to Britain's decision to stage talks with Iran for diplomacy regarding the holding of its 15 marines and sailors.British FM urges caution over Iran dispute People's Daily - 2 hours, 51 minutes ago
British Foreign Secretary Margaret Beckett urged caution on Tuesday over the "swift resolution" on Iran dispute over 15 detained British Navy personnel.Oil prices fall as tensions ease in Britain-Iran standoff Houston Chronicle - Apr 03 8:15 AM
The fear that Iran could disrupt the oil trade is causing traders to add a risk premium, especially as they see less of a cushion after the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries' production cuts. (AFX UK Focus) 2007-04-04 05:10 GMT: Oil prices slightly higher in Asian trade on hopes for easing Iran-UK row Interactive Investor - 10 minutes ago
SINGAPORE (XFN-ASIA) - Oil prices were slightly higher in Asian trading hours as the UK awaited Iran's response to its proposal for direct bilateral discussions over the 15 naval personnel detained by Tehran, dealers said.