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Tehran slams West over 'irrational' sanctions
21/05/2010 - IRAN

Tehran slams West over 'irrational' sanctions

Iranian leaders dismissed Wednesday a new UN sanctions draft announced by Washington the previous day, with nuclear energy chief Ali Akbar Salehi calling the proposed measures "irrational actions” that would shift public opinion in Tehran's favour.
Brazil and Turkey’s deal with Iran fails to convince big powers
19/05/2010 - International Press Review

Brazil and Turkey’s deal with Iran fails to convince big powers

The New York Times’ editorial welcomes news that the US, Europe, Russia and China will press ahead with sanctions against Iran, saying “we are sure there is no chance of reining in Iran’s nuclear ambitions without sustained unified pressure by the major powers.” This and other articles in today’s international press review: WEDNESDAY, 19th MAY 2010
El Baradei: Iran nuclear swap “a good agreement”
22/05/2010 - IRAN

El Baradei: Iran nuclear swap “a good agreement”

Mohamed El Baradei, former head of the UN nuclear watchdog agency IAEA, told FRANCE 24 in an exclusive interview that Iran’s decision to send uranium to Turkey for enrichment is "a good agreement" that could pave the way for broader negotiations.
China and Russia back draft UN sanctions text, says Clinton
19/05/2010 - IRAN

China and Russia back draft UN sanctions text, says Clinton

The US announced Tuesday that both China and Russia have backed a draft text on fresh UN sanctions targeting Iran over its nuclear programme, a day after Iran signed a deal with Turkey and Brazil to swap much of its enriched uranium on Turkish soil.
What’s the deal with Iran? (part 2)
18/05/2010 - THE DEBATE

What’s the deal with Iran? (part 2)

Tonight's debate will be split into two parts. Part One looks at Clotilde Reiss, her detention and the mechanics of her release. Part Two will focus on the nuclear programme in Iran and what the Reiss Affair means in this context. Clothilde Reiss, a young woman detained by Iran facing charges of spying. She'd attended the street protests that rocked the Iranian capital last year.
What’s the deal with Iran?
18/05/2010 - THE DEBATE

What’s the deal with Iran?

Tonight's debate will be split into two parts. Part One looks at Clotilde Reiss, her detention and the mechanics of her release. Part Two will focus on the nuclear programme in Iran and what the Reiss Affair means in this context. Clothilde Reiss, a young woman detained by Iran facing charges of spying. She'd attended the street protests that rocked the Iranian capital last year.
West still pushing for sanctions despite Iran nuclear deal
17/05/2010 - IRAN

West still pushing for sanctions despite Iran nuclear deal

Western powers are still concerned by Iran's nuclear activity despite a uranium-swap deal signed with Turkey and Brazil Monday, and have warned Iran that it will face fresh sanctions if it does not reach a nuclear agreement with the UN.
Iran signs deal to ship uranium to Turkey for nuclear fuel
17/05/2010 - IRAN

Iran signs deal to ship uranium to Turkey for nuclear fuel

Iran, Turkey and Brazil signed a deal in Tehran Monday under which Iran will ship 1,200 kilos of low enriched uranium to Turkey in return for nuclear fuel, an agreement that could undermine UN efforts to impose fresh sanctions on Iran.
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Turkey, Brazil say they have sealed deal on Iran nuclear fuel swap
16/05/2010 - IRAN

Turkey, Brazil say they have sealed deal on Iran nuclear fuel swap

Turkish and Brazilian negotiations with Iran over nuclear swaps led by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (photo) have resulted in a deal which should be announced on Monday, Turkish officials said.
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Turkey's Erdogan says he will join nuclear talks in Iran
16/05/2010 - IRAN

Turkey's Erdogan says he will join nuclear talks in Iran

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced he will join his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Tehran for talks on Iran's disputed nuclear programme
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