Iran threatens to act first on EU embargo - FT.com
Iran has threatened to pre-empt a European embargo on its oil by halting its exports to the region immediately, a move that could hit economically weak southern European countries.

Ahmadinejad Says Iran Is Ready For Nuclear Talks
Iran is ready to revive talks with the world powers, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Thursday, as toughening sanctions aim at forcing Tehran to sharply scale back its nuclear program.

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US Institute for Science and International Security downplays West's concerns over nuclear Iran; says Tehran's uranium enrichment capabilities not advanced enough

EU’s foreign policy chief says there’s still a chance for Israeli-Palestinian talks
The European Union’s foreign policy chief says an informal dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians is not at a dead end.