Israel warns of Syria weapons hit

Israeli officials warn that the transfer of Syria's chemical weapons to Hezbollah could trigger an attack, while Israel's premier warned of dangers from both Syria and Iran.

• US warns Assad over chemical arms
• Syria 'plans to use chemical weapons'
• Syria chemical weapons worry Nato

MTN investigations gear up

While MTN cooperates with the Hawks in any inquiry into allegations of bribery, its own probe into the acquisition of its licence in Iran continues.

• MTN seeks to 'set record straight'
• Former CEO: MTN paid no bribes in Iran
• MTN vows to cooperate with Hawks

China insurer to stop Iranian tanker cover

A key Chinese ship insurer will halt cover for tankers carrying Iranian oil from July, dealing a blow against Tehran's main export.

• SA Iranian oil imports soar in February
• Petronas to halt Iran oil imports
• SA suspends Iran oil imports

Canada, UN to probe SA-Iran deals

Canada and the United Nations are set to probe South Africa's role in busting sanctions against Iran.

• SA plans to cut Iran oil imports
• MTN accuses rival Turkcell of extortion
• Oil rises on Greek debt hopes, Iran

Iran tensions push up Brent crude

The price of Brent crude rose above $119 as worries grew about supply disruptions from the Middle East.

• Oil prices tumble
• Oil jumps after Greek austerity deal
• Oil dips on Greek debt concerns

SA denies MTN influence on Iran

The government has refuted claims by an MTN rival that the mobile operator pressured it into backing Iran's nuclear programme when it bid for a licence.

• MTN dives on potential Iran suit
• MTN to spend $1bn on Nigeria network
• Vodacom ups revenue on data boost

EU Iran embargo pushes up oil

Oil prices rose to near $111 a barrel after the European Union agreed to a staggered ban on oil imports from Iran, prompting threats from Tehran.

• Oil prices dip on Europe debt worries
• Ministry: Russian oil production hits high
• Oil prices higher on weak dollar

Iran, India resolve oil payment row

Iran has agreed to accept payment in euros from New Delhi, solving a dispute that threatened oil supplies to India.

Karoubi 'accepts' Iran leader

Senior Iranian opposition figure Mehdi Karoubi recognises President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as head of government even though he still believes last year's election was rigged.

• Iran bans daily, warns others
• Mousavi ready to die for cause

Iran arrests 3 US tourists

Iran has arrested three Americans who "infiltrated" through the border with Iraq, state-owned Al-Alam television said, in the Islamic republic's first confirmation of the incident.

• 'US ready to engage Iran'
• Worldwide protests against Iran

Worldwide protests against Iran

Demonstrators in cities around the globe have joined protests to denounce human rights abuses and the disputed election in Iran.

• RSF: 41 journos held in Iran
• Few arrests in Iran protest
• Iran warns of fierce crackdown

Iran would be 'decisive'

A senior Iranian official says his country would respond "in a very full-scale and very decisive way" if it were attacked by Israel.

• Israel must determine future

Cleric: Control foreign media

Hardline Iranian cleric Ahmad Khatami has urged the government to "better control" the foreign media, accusing them of fomenting the protests over this month's presidential election.

• Disputed vote Iran's 'cleanest'
• Iran opposition to press on
• Iran 'beginning to change'