AFP: The Republican-led House of Representatives approved Friday the use of US force against Iran if the Tehran regime threatens the United States and its allies with nuclear weapons. […]
AP: Opposition to Iran obtaining nuclear weapons is widespread around the world, including in neighboring countries Egypt, Jordan and Turkey, and support for tough economic sanctions is high, according to poll released Friday. […]
Reuters: Late last year, Iran issued a series of not-so veiled threats to the West, suggesting it could use its "oil weapon" to show displeasure over toughening sanctions by halting exports or disrupting the Strait of Hormuz. […]
Bloomberg: E.A. Gibson Shipbrokers Ltd. comments today in an e-mailed report on how the market for very large crude carriers hauling 2 million-barrel cargoes of oil will react to sanctions against Iran. […]
AFP: The head of the UN atomic agency will visit Iran Monday, the IAEA said in a surprise announcement that raised hopes of a deal on closer cooperation just days ahead of major talks with world powers. […]