Oil down to near $66 in afternoon European trade as stocks weaken, US economic reports eyedOil prices fell to near $66 a barrel Tuesday as European stock markets dropped slightly and investors awaited a slew of data on the U.S. economy. Reports: Russia’s foreign minister says Iranian missile tests cause concernMOSCOW — Russia’s foreign minister is being quoted by his country’s news agencies as saying that Iran’s missile tests are causing concern. EU foreign policy chief Solana says Iran must resolve nuclear issue with UN agency immediatelyGOTEBORG, Sweden — European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana says Iran must immediately resolve issues surrounding its second nuclear enrichment facility with the U.N.’s nuclear agency. Iran tests more missiles in show of force amid nuclear tensionsTEHRAN, Iran — Iran tested its longest-range missiles Monday, capping two days of war games meant to show the country is ready for any military threat at a time when it is under intense international pressure to fully disclose its nuclear activities. Iran tests long-range missiles, warning they can reach any nation that threatens the country
Iran fires medium-range missiles in second round of tests, Iran’s state television saysTEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s state television says the elite Revolutionary Guard fired medium-range missiles in a second round of tests meant to demonstrate the country’s preparedness for an attack. Clinton: Hard for Iran to convince world powers that nuclear program is for peaceful purposesWASHINGTON — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says she doesn’t believe Iran can convince the U.S. and other world powers that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, putting Tehran on course for tougher economic penalties beyond the current “leaky sanctions.” Iran atomic chief says IAEA will soon be informed of inspection timetableTEHRAN, Iran — The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy organization says that the U.N. nuclear watchdog will soon be told when it can conduct inspections of a newly revealed facility. Iran state television says short-range missiles test fired during Revolutionary Guard drillsTEHRAN — State television says Iran test-fired short-range missiles during drills by the elite Revolutionary Guard. Analysis: US has high ground in Iran talks but unlikely to budge Tehran on nuclear programWASHINGTON — The Obama administration has gained the high ground in upcoming talks with Iran, but Tehran — famous for diplomatic stall tactics — will probably leave the Geneva negotiations having bought still more time to pursue its nuclear ambitions. UN nuclear chief believes Iran should negotiate on six-party incentive package, UN chief saysUNITED NATIONS — Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says he told the Iranians that the U.N. nuclear chief said a package of incentives from six key Western powers that is now on the table if Tehran suspends uranium enrichment is a good one and they should negotiate on it. Oil hovers near $67 in Asia as stocks rebound, US economic reports eyedSINGAPORE — Oil prices hovered near $67 a barrel Tuesday in Asia as regional stock markets rebounded and investors awaited a slew of data on the U.S. economy. Oil rises to near $67 in Asia as stocks rebound, US economic reports eyedBANGKOK — Oil prices rose to near $67 a barrel Tuesday in Asia as regional stock markets rebounded and investors awaited a slew of data on the U.S. economy. A breakdown of Iran’s missile arsenalA breakdown of Iran’s missile arsenal: Iran accuses UN chief of parroting West on nuke facility instead of waiting for UN reportUNITED NATIONS — Iran’s president is accusing U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon of parroting Western criticism of its new uranium enrichment facility instead of waiting for a report from the U.N. nuclear agency, Iran’s U.N. Mission said Tuesday. Analysis: Iranian revelations could put teeth in sanctions and stave off Israeli attackJERUSALEM — It may seem counterintuitive, but the news that Iran has a second, clandestine uranium enrichment plant, and has just test-fired long-range missiles, could actually put off any plans for a quick Israeli strike. Iran tests its longest-range missiles, warns they can hit any place that threatens the countryTEHRAN, Iran — Iran tested its longest-range missiles Monday and warned they can reach any place that threatens the country, including Israel, parts of Europe and U.S. military bases in the Mideast. US officials: A hunch, careful intelligence work led to discovery of Iranian nuclear siteWASHINGTON — U.S. intelligence agencies hit paydirt several years ago when they searched for a hidden Iranian uranium-enrichment site, spotting telltale signs of digging outside the holy city of Qom. Iran says short-range missiles test-fired during Revolutionary Guard drillsTEHRAN — Iran said it successfully test-fired short-range missiles during military drills Sunday by the elite Revolutionary Guard, a show of force days after the U.S. warned Tehran over a newly revealed underground nuclear facility it was secretly constructing. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard buys 50 percent stake in Iran telecomTEHRAN — A consortium connected to Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard bought a majority share in the country’s telecommunications company Sunday, Iranian state media reported, bringing the strategic sector under the elite military force’s control. Iran allowed Swiss diplomats to meet detained Americans who have not had contact with familiesWASHINGTON — The State Department on Tuesday welcomed Iran’s decision to allow Swiss diplomats to meet with three Americans who have been detained in Iran since being arrested for illegal entry in late July. US says Iran’s missile tests were preplanned, but intended to provoke the WestWASHINGTON — The U.S. says Iran’s recent missile tests were clearly preplanned, but intended to provoke the West. Oil retreats to near $66 in midday European trade as stocks weaken, US economic reports eyedOil prices fell to near $66 a barrel Tuesday as European stock markets dropped slightly and investors awaited a slew of data on the U.S. economy. Iran will allow Swiss access to detained Americans who have not had contact with familiesWASHINGTON — U.S. officials say Iran has notified the Swiss government that the Swiss can have access to three Americans who have been detained in Iran since being arrested for illegal entry in late July. US eyes energy, financial sanctions on Iran if Tehran can’t prove nuclear program is peacefulNEW YORK — The Obama administration is working up plans to push for new sanctions against Iran, targeting its energy, financial and telecommunications sectors if it does not comply with international demands to come clean about its nuclear program, U.S. officials said Monday. Iran test fires missiles amid global flap over its nuclear ambitionsTEHRAN — Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard said it successfully test-fired short-range missiles Sunday in drills meant to show Tehran is prepared to crush any military threat from another country. Gates says Iran ripe for further economic penalties in wake of nuclear site revelationWASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Robert Gates says the disclosure of Iran’s secret uranium-enriching facility could force more economic penalties against a country reeling from serious social and political divisions. Iranian lawmakers warn world powers against pressure over nuclear programTEHRAN, Iran — Iranian lawmakers warned the U.S. and other world powers on Tuesday against further pressures over Tehran’s disputed nuclear program just days ahead of a key international meeting. Administration doubtful of quick progress with Iran, but not in hurry to push new sanctionsWASHINGTON — The Obama administration, while skeptical of an early breakthrough in nuclear talks with Iran, indicated Tuesday it does not intend to swiftly press for stiffer economic sanctions. Iran says it built nuclear plant in mountain, near military base, to shield it from air attackTEHRAN, Iran — In an unusually frank disclosure, Iran’s nuclear chief said Tuesday the country’s new uranium enrichment site was built for maximum protection from aerial attack: carved into a mountain and near a military compound of the powerful Revolutionary Guard. |
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