Saturday's Daily Briefing on Iran

DoctorZin reports, 4.30.2005:

As I predicted: EU-Iran nuclear talks fail, more planned.

Reuters:

The European Union's so-called "Big Three" and Iran failed to reach agreement over Tehran's nuclear program on Friday but decided to hold more talks in the future.

"The informal talks have concluded. No conclusions were reached and both sides, the EU Three and Iran, have agreed to go away and reflect on what was discussed.

The EU3 are waiting for the June 17 elections. It was the worst possible response, as it will slow down U.S. efforts to support a regime change inside of Iran this summer. READ MORE

Here are a few other news items you may have missed.

• Iran Focus reports that the European Parliament adopted a resolution yesterday, calling on Iran to end its increasing human rights violations.
• Reuters reports that the Russian nuclear fuel shipments for a Moscow-built nuclear reactor in Iran are set to begin soon.
• ActivistChat.com asks Why? - (Good Question!)
• The Wall Street Journal reports on why Iran is in violation with the NPT?
• The White House, President Bush's Remarks - excerpts on Iran.
• United Press International reports on Russia's Position on Iran.
• Islamic republic News Agency reports "For the People of Iran, Vote Blair Out."
• Reuters reports that Rafsanjani said uranium enrichment is a right that Iran will never give up and Iran's suspension of uranium enrichment activities, which can produce bomb-grade fuel, will not last long.
• Deutsche Welle reports the EU3/Iran negotiations are basically on hold until after Iranian presidential elections in June.
• The Washington Times reports that the proposed sale by the U.S. to Israel of 100 bunker-busting bombs was intended primarily as a warning to Iran because Israel already produces such bombs.
• WorldNetDaily.com reports that the organizers of the "Iran Liberty Walk" to promote peaceful, democratic change in Tehran announced the 209-mile route.
• The Washington Times provides an analysis of the coming Iranian Presidential election.
• Expatica reports that an inquiry is under way into accusations that a Belgian company sold military material illegally to Iran.
• Islamic Republic News Agency reports that Spain will seek to help resolve Iran's nuclear dossier.
• AmericanDaily.com asks "Could Iran Checkmate America?"
• Women's eNews published an article from inside Iran asking the question: Why Was My Passport Taken?
• And finally, WorldNetDaily.com reports that an Iranian military journal has publicly considered the idea of launching an electromagnetic pulse attack as the key to defeating the world's lone superpower.