New York Times | Iran Is Seeking Lebanon Stake as Syria Totters New York Times TANNOURINE, Lebanon — The Islamic republic of Iran recently offered to build a dam in this scenic alpine village, high in the Christian heartland of Lebanon. Farther south, in the dense suburbs of Beirut, Iranian largess helped to rebuild ... Bullying Hezbollah... Is Jeffrey Feltman Iran's Best Friend in Lebanon? |
Voice of America | Clinton: Significant Differences Remain Over Iran's Nuclear Program Voice of America US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says "significant differences" remain over Iran's nuclear program following two days of talks in Baghdad. She also says Pakistan's conviction of a doctor who helped in the capture of Osama bin Laden is "unjust. On Iran, more time Iran, big powers agree to hold more nuclear talks in June Iran nuclear talks: What world powers are offering, Iran isn't buying. Yet. |
USA TODAY | Oil Gains a Second Day on Europe; Iran Talks End Without BusinessWeek Oil also rose after Iran, OPEC's second-biggest crude producer, and world powers were unable to negotiate a deal on the nation's nuclear program after two days of talks ended in Baghdad. Crude for July delivery gained as much as 38 cents to $91.04 a ... Oil up as Iran talks extended, eyes weak data RPT-UPDATE 8-Oil up over 1 pct on Iran talks snag, eyes weak data Oil rises to near $92 in Europe as talks about Iran's nuclear program with ... |
AFP | Iran says it helped foil pirate attack on US cargo ship San Jose Mercury News By Adam Schreck AP DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Iran and an American-led naval coalition each said Thursday they responded to a distress call by a US-flagged cargo ship that came under fire from gunmen in the Gulf of Oman a day earlier. Iran Takes Credit for Thwarting Pirate Attack on US-Flagged Vessel Iran's navy claims it saved US-flagged cargo ship from pirates Iran navy saves US freighter from pirates: report |
NYMEX-Crude ends higher as Iran talks extended Reuters Iran, major powers to meet again in June * Iran talks do not produce an agreement * Coming up: CFTC positions data 3:30 pm EDT Friday NEW YORK, May 24 (Reuters) - US crude futures rose on Thursday after Iran and major powers, unable to produce an ... Brent crude ends higher as Iran talks extended |
Press TV | Iran Nuclear Talks Post-Mortem: Time to Cash in Some Sanctions The Atlantic This week's much-anticipated talks between Iran and P5+1 (the permanent members of the Security Council plus Germany) began amid great optimism but ended without even tentative agreement on anything. The good news, such as it is, is that the two sides ... Iran seeks nuclear rights under NPT: Analyst Ashton says there were progresses in talks |
LGBT Weekly | Azerbaijan Demands Apology From Iran Over Eurovision Voice of America (blog) Azerbaijan has demanded a formal apology from Iran for its recent statements in connection with Baku's hosting of the Eurovision song contest. A spokesman for Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry on Thursday called the statements “insulting” and said the ... Iran Recalls Its Ambassador From Azerbaijan Iran recalls ambassador over Eurovision 'gay parade' Iran's "gay" Eurovision jibes strain Azerbaijan ties |
Free Malaysia Today | Insight: Iran's "Great Game" in Afghanistan Reuters By Amie Ferris-Rotman | KABUL (Reuters) - With most foreign combat troops set to withdraw from Afghanistan by 2014, Iran is using the media in the war-ravaged nation to gain influence, a worrying issue for Washington. Nearly a third of Afghanistan's ... Iran's 'Great Game' in Afghanistan worries Washington Iran's 'Great Game' in Afghanistan |
Boston.com | Israel steps up security ties with China Boston.com With Israel offering much-needed technical expertise and China representing a huge new market and influential voice in the international debate over Iran's nuclear program, the two nations have stepped up military cooperation as they patch up a rift ... Israeli strike on Iran likely, journalist says West can't ignore Israel / Iran fears |
Russia, Iran standing off from Obama's showcase events Hot Air Now Iran has abruptly ended the scheduled talks on her nuclear program in Baghdad, affirming no interest in continuing this round without some lightening of sanctions up front. The next round of talks is to be held in Moscow. If they occur, as promised ... |