Iran says in touch with powers on new talks (Reuters)
TEHRAN (Reuters) ? Iran said it was in touch with big powers to reopen talks soon on its nuclear program, but Washington and the European Union denied this and urged Tehran to show it was ready to engage. A year after the last talks fell apart, confrontation is brewing over Tehran’s nuclear work, which the [...]
What’s behind Europe’s tough stance on Iran? (The Christian Science Monitor)
Paris ? Europe may give an impression of favoring diplomacy over sanctions on Iran, compared with American and Israeli approaches, but it has been early and consistent in pushing both. France in particular spearheaded robust action on Iran?s nuclear program, becoming one of the leaders of European Union sanctions in mid-2010 to ban investment and [...]
Are US, Israel, Saudis united on military action versus Iran?
The first exclusive rundown on US, Saudi and Israeli war preparations against Iran is offered in the coming DEBKA-Net-Weekly out next Friday. This issue also studies the points of consensus and dispute among the three on goals and priorities: The US and Saudi Arabia are set to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, whereas the [...]