Embassies in Israel Scramble to Prepare for War

Embassies in Israel Scramble to Prepare for War | Mass evacuations will be struggle if ‘surprise’ attack happens

EU Embargo on Iran Oil is Peace Measure, Says Confused British Official

The European Union embargo on Iranian oil imports that was pushed for aggressively by the U.S. is aimed at reducing the risk of conflict and stressing the need for peace talks, according to British Foreign Secretary William Hague. “This is not a set of actions designed to lead to any conflict but to lead us [...]

EU Agrees on ‘Gradual’ Iran Oil Embargo

EU Agrees on ‘Gradual’ Iran Oil Embargo | FMs: Full oil ban to be in place by July

Greece Pushes Back Against Cutting Off Iranian Oil Imports

Greece is pleading with its allies in the European Union to ease the forthcoming complete ban on Iranian-imported oil, complicating a U.S.-led international sanctions regime aimed at crippling Iran’s economy and political leadership. EU diplomats are confident that the measure to phase in a total embargo on Iranian oil will be agreed to on Monday, [...]

EU Ban on Iranian Oil Will Harm Troubled European Economies

A European Union oil embargo on Iran, pushed stringently by the United States, is likely to be delayed for six months to let economically troubled countries such as Greece, Italy and Spain find alternative supplies, according to an EU official. The harsh sanctions on Iran’s oil industry is widely expected to have crippling effects on the [...]

Oil Nears 8-Month High as EU Nears Ban on Iran Trade

Oil Nears 8-Month High as EU Nears Ban on Iran Trade | EU move forces nations to seek alternative supplies

EU FMs Fail to Agree on Iran Oil Embargo

EU FMs Fail to Agree on Iran Oil Embargo | Britain said Syrian crackdown was reason to embargo Iran

NATO ‘Deeply Concerned’ as Kosovar Serbs Don’t Remove Roadblocks

NATO ‘Deeply Concerned’ as Kosovar Serbs Don’t Remove Roadblocks | EU split on whether or not to punish Serbia for ethnic Serb protests

EU Angered as Iran Allows Access to IAEA Inspectors

EU Angered as Iran Allows Access to IAEA Inspectors | Top inspector allowed to tour all facilities

Claims: Palestinians May ‘Soften’ Statehood Bid at UN

Claims: Palestinians May ‘Soften’ Statehood Bid at UN | Secret EU talks aim at compromise short of independence