Iran must take concrete steps to address international concerns about its nuclear program before the EU considers lifting sanctions, says Michel Mann, spokesman for EU High Representative Catherine Ashton.
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IAEA urges Iran to ease nuclear concerns
Following approval of a new IAEA resolution expressing “serious concern” about Iran’s nuclear activities, agency chief Yukiya Amano called on the Islamic Republic to make serious efforts to relieve international concerns.
Authorities ease restrictions on captive leader
Opposition leader Mehdi Karroubi, who has been under house arrest for close to 15 months, has been given “permission to open his windows to get fresh air, to stroll in the building’s parking area and to lock his apartment door,” reports from Iran indicate.
Even Iran, Syria’s best friend, urges Assad to ease crackdown
The Christian Science Monitor – Iran implored Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to listen to the ‘legitimate demands’ of protesters, warning that a failure to do so could lead to the regime’s collapse and broader regional turmoil.