U.S. official says world powers 'obviously' not prepared to recognize Iran's right to enrich uranium, adding that looming sanctions were likely to increase pressure on Iran.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu repeated his demands that Iran halt its uranium enrichment programme entirely, as International Atomic Energy Association (IAEA) head Yukiya Amano embarked on nuclear inspection talks with senior officials in Tehran on Monday.
State Department spokesperson says UN-led talks are only one of two tracks on Iran issue, adding Tehran still required to take concrete steps to alleviate concerns regarding its nuclear program.
News of Laurent Fabius’ appointment as Foreign Minister in the new French government under Socialist President Francois Hollande has been received calmly in Israel.
South Africa is planning to require "Made in the Occupied Palestinian Territories" labels on products from settlements in place of "Made in Israel" labels, the trade ministry said on Saturday.
Senior Israeli official says that publicly, Israel will continue to talk tough on Iran to make sure the six powers don't rush into an agreement with Tehran.
