Global IssuesNews headlines for “Iran”, page 22
Experts Call Brazil-Turkey Deal with Iran a 'First Step'
- Inter Press Service
A group of U.S. experts ranging from former top diplomats to non-proliferation specialists is praising the recent deal brokered by Brazil and Turkey on Iran's nuclear programme as a potential 'first step' towards ratcheting down tensions between the West and the Islamic Republic.
Obama Seeks to Quiet Outrage over Gaza Flotilla Killings
- Inter Press Service
Amid nearly universal condemnation of Monday's pre-dawn Israeli assault in international waters on a flotilla carrying humanitarian and reconstruction aid bound for Gaza, the administration of President Barack Obama has steadfastly avoided assigning blame.
Gaza Aid Attack Complicates New Sanctions on Iran
- Inter Press Service
Israel's lethal confrontation with pro-Palestinian activists in the Mediterranean is complicating U.S. strategy toward Iran and undermining the likelihood of a solid sanctions victory at the United Nations.
Fuel Swap Shakes Sanctions Draft, Prods U.S. on New Iran Talks
- Inter Press Service
Although the Barack Obama administration continued to dismiss the May 17 Iranian fuel swap agreement Friday, there are indications that Iran's move has shaken the agreement among U.N. Security Council members on sanctions, and is bringing Russian diplomatic pressure on the United States to participate in new talks with Iran on the swap arrangement - something the administration clearly wished to avoid.
Iran's Hijab Crackdown Intensifies as Election Anniversary Nears
- Inter Press Service
It might be hard to imagine that a woman's attendance at a university would be contingent upon the way she dresses.
U.S Congress Slows Unilateral Sanctions Drive Against Iran
- Inter Press Service
President Barack Obama's efforts to gain greater flexibility in dealing with Iran received a small but potentially important boost here Tuesday when a key Congressional committee announced that the deadline for a unilateral U.S. sanctions package will be put off until next month.
Brazil-Turkey Deal with Iran Undermines Big Power Politics
- Inter Press Service
When Brazil and Turkey clinched a deal with Iran over its disputed nuclear programme last weekend, the two non-permanent members of the Security Council not only challenged the unbridled political power exercised by the five big powers but also jeopardised U.S. plans for a unanimous resolution imposing sanctions against Tehran.
U.S. Says Only Reason for Talks with Iran Is Enrichment Halt
- Inter Press Service
The agreement on draft Security Council resolution sanctions against Iran has grabbed the headlines on the Barack Obama administration's response to Iran's nuclear swap proposal brokered by Turkey and Brazil. But the more consequential response is the acknowledgement by the U.S. State Department Monday that the administration is not willing to hold talks with Iran unless it agrees to a complete halt in uranium enrichment.
Iranian Nuclear Threat Spurs Mideast Arms Sales
- Inter Press Service
The United States, and most of the Western world, have transformed Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad into a virtual bogeyman, thereby spreading fear throughout the neighbouring countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC): Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
IRAN: Brazil-Turkey-Mediated Deal Puts Ball in U.S. Court
- Inter Press Service
The administration of President Barack Obama has reacted sceptically to the nuclear swap accord signed Monday by Iran, Turkey and Brazil, suggesting that Tehran would have to take significant additional steps to satisfy U.S. and Western demands to curb its nuclear programme.
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