Arabs see opening for nuke-free Mideast
The world's five recognized nuclear-weapons powers on Wednesday reaffirmed the goal of a Middle East free of nuclear weapons, a long-dormant Arab idea that's come back to life at this month's nonproliferation treaty conference.
Turkey, Brazil in contact over nuke row
Turkeys Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu spoke late Tuesday with his Brazilian counterpart on the phone regarding the Iranian nuclear issue.
China, Russia to discuss Iran in Moscow
Chinese President Hu Jintao will discuss the Iranian nuclear standoff with Russian leaders during a weekend visit to Moscow, a Chinese official said Wednesday, noting the two sides had "similar views".
Iran, North Korea Raise Concerns at NPT Conference
Delegations at the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty review conference raised concerns about Iran and North Korea's nuclear programs during the second day of the general debate, saying they provide serious challenges to the treaty's aim of stopping the spread of nuclear weapons
China opposes any form of nuclear proliferation
"China firmly opposes any form of nuclear proliferation," and "it has fulfilled its international non-proliferation obligations in a highly responsible and constructive manner, and has taken active part in international non-proliferation efforts," Li Baodong, head of the Chinese delegation to the conference to review the Nuclear Non- Proliferation Treaty (NPT), said here Tuesday.
Iran center stage at nuclear treaty conference
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad seized center stage at the opening of a monthlong debate at the United Nations on how to stop the spread of nuclear weapons. But behind the scenes, UN Security Council powers were discussing ways to punish Iran for defying their demands that it curb nuclear activities that could be used to make bombs.
Iran rules out swapping nuclear fuel in Turkey
Iran will never accept swapping its low-enriched uranium (LEU) with nuclear fuel abroad, a senior adviser to the country’s top authority said on Friday, making clear Tehran’s continued defiance in a row with global powers.
Russia rejects force against Iran, says sanctions may not work
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has ruled out a military strike against Iran, saying it would have catastrophic consequences for the whole region, from the Caucasus to the Middle East, and has called for increased dialogue to resolve disagreements over Iran’s nuclear program.
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