IAEA: Iran N probes possible hacking: diplomats (Reuters)

Vienna (Reuters)-the International Atomic Energy Agency is investigating whether its inspectors to Iran to hacked computers and phones, according to the United States Census Bureau, the senior Western diplomats to be heard by the reports.

If confirmed, it would still be on the basis of the position of the relations between the of Vienna, and Iran, said the food the next IAEA Chief Yukiya Amano: the previous accusations Tehran was the development of their work by blocking some of the experienced inspectors in the country.

"It would be dramatic, and the obligation of the IAEA: a troubling indication N resolve it the nuclear program of Iran on issues relating to cooperation with disdain," one diplomat said, adding he believed the media story, possible hacking was true.

Another Western diplomat said: "Had I heard that there had been some sort of way this kind of interference in portable computers and mobile phones, and so on."

Palpation of the inspectors has been mentioned in the Iranian year, which may be more than a suspicion of seeking to develop nuclear weapons--the opposition Tehran denies.

In Brussels, diplomats said, the Union is expected to expand the bloc will make an important contribution to the sanctions, Iran on Monday, reflecting growing frustration in the development of the Western powers in the nuclear talks with Tehran to the lack of progress.

Wall Street Journal reported Thursday, said the nuclear monitoring program examined whether Iran had succeeded in hacking computers, and the inspectors of the IAEA: the N, when they were visiting Islamic State on the physical protection of nuclear installations in the phones.

Was not clear if Iran was successful in gaining any of the information, but the paper said, the IAEA's officials feared that it will not be able to read confidential documents, which would help it to identify and possibly punish persons assisting the inspectors or participating agency probes.

"IS NOT AN EASY TASK"

Amano in the news conference in Brussels, asked if he could confirm the reports, said: "For me, you will be asked for your specific question, I can't talk right now."

"Generally, the IAEA's inspections should be carried out without interference in the country, which receives the inspectors. We must be able to inspect all ... without interference. "

The journal said, the IAEA's investigation focused on whether the inspectors will not be able to use the phone to the SIM cards or other components had to be manipulated or replaced so that discussions can be monitored.

Iranian officials were not available for comment.

In September of last year, Iran said two IAEA inspectors: prohibited from entering the country, it had supplied false information about his work in the field of nuclear energy. Amano, the claim was rejected and accused of hindering the work of the Agency in the country of Iran.

"In some areas of our inspection (inspection) goes smoothly, in other contexts, we have difficulties, so it is not an easy task," Amano said in Brussels on Thursday. "The inspectors ' refusal was one of the difficulties."

IAEA: n. Western intelligence reports examined, that Iran has been adapted to the efforts to deal with the uranium, at the time of the test the explosives and the spatial planning arrangements in order to be able to take the cone ballistic missile nuclear warhead. The IAEA inspectors to visit Iran: keep track of Atomic activities on a regular basis.

Iran denies that it retrieves the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, saying the European product of the Western accusations of Atomic activities aimed at generating electricity, so it takes up more of its oil and gas.

(Reports by David Brunnstrom, Vienna, Brussels and Fredrik Dahl; Editing By Kevin River Liffey)

 

Saudi Arabia calls on Iran to protect its diplomats (Reuters)

RIYADH (Reuters)-the Saudi Arabian Minister on Monday called on Iran to protect its diplomats and the Islamic Republic had threatened Unspecified measures if it has not done so.

Iranian students demonstrated outside the Saudi Arabian Embassy in Teheran last Monday Protesting against the Gulf Arab State of Bahrain, and the role of the media reports said. Last month, the Iranian Klimaflüchtlinge broke the Saudi Arabian Consulate Mashhad is Windows.

"Hopefully, the ongoing violations have lead us to take the other stocks," Deputy Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, Prince Turki bin Saud al Kabeer was quoted by as saying in the newspaper al-Watan.

"We hope to have recourse to other measures, but if it matters too much, then, it has reached our right to protect its citizens," he added.

Kabeer, nor say what action might be. Ask if they would include the withdrawal of the diplomatic mission of Saudi Arabia from Iran, he said, was to keep the option of Riyadh, and he hoped matters does not reach that level.

The members of the Gulf Cooperation Council, which make up Riyadh late on Sunday, is called to stop what they called Iran's provocation and disruption to the Gulf Arab region, said the Security Council.

"The (GCC) invites to take the necessary procedures for the international community and the Security Council. .. to stop disturbances, provocations and threats from Iran, which seeks to ignite the rumors and the GCC countries, become unstable," certificate issued by the six-Member GCC said.

The Kings led to the Gulf Arab States and Shi'ite Iran tensions intensified between the Shi'ite majority began after the Bahrain's of street protests in February, led by the Government, a popular Sunni uprisings against Arab inspired by the rest of the world.

Bahrain's Sunni rulers crushed the protests last month in the capital and the introduction of the meeting of the security forces in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates sets the calling card.

Bahrain's Sunni unnerved the rise of neighboring countries, in particular in Saudi Arabia, who feared that the protests might spread and embolden the oil-producing Eastern Province's disgruntled Shi'ites.

(Reports Of The Asma Alsharif; Editing by Cynthia Johnston and Andrew Dobbie)

 

Bahrain and Iran expel diplomats from the national

20 March 2011, last updated at 20: 09 -ET to the authorities of Bahrain is trying to take control of the anti-government protests in Iran is a country of Bahrain diplomatic responses to move constantly, in the event of a dispute, the anti-government protests in Bahrain are in the middle.

Bahrain had previously expelled Iran's charge d'affaires.

Tehran is using the other Gulf States accused Sunni rulers Bahrain's forces take control of the mainly Shia Klimaflüchtlinge.

Bahrain has accused Iran, the Gulf of its internal affairs in the absence of the main Shiite.

Both countries withdrew their ambassadors to the Committee earlier this week.

"After expelling diplomats, in particular, one of our reprisal, attache, Embassy of Bahrain's is to be summoned and told that one of the diplomats from the embassies of Iran, Bahrain will leave the Government's inconsistent and incomprehensible actions" of the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said.

Refer to the legitimate needs of the population ", as the case may be," he said, "the repression of inconsistent measures and peaceful protests only aggravates the crisis and deepening the wounds."

On Wednesday, at least three people, the authorities of Bahrain prosessoitiin deleted months old Protest Camp Pearl Roundabout in Manama.

A brief Protest in Manama on Sunday, the main opposition group, appealed to the UN Wafeq to protect against violence and pressure forces the United States, to help the other Gulf States to leave Bahrain.

Under the leadership of the opposition groups, the Wafeq, they said, with the Government hold talks until the troops were removed from the streets and the prisoners are released.

Bahrain's of the Council of Ministers, said it regretted the "negative" of the Crown Prince, Sheikh Salman dialogue offer to answer.

Some 1,000 troops in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to 500 arrived in Bahrain on Monday at the invitation of the Government.

United Kingdom upgrades status of Palestinian diplomats (AP)

LONDON — Britain's Foreign Secretary William Hague announced Monday U.K. want to upgrade the status of Palestinian representatives in London, ahead of talks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

Håg is scheduled to meet with Abbas in London Tuesday and said he would also increase its concern about the lack of progress on resuming negotiations on the peace process in the Middle East.

"It is still more crucial than ever that we press for a just and lasting solution to the isrælsk-Palestinian conflict. We want to see a quick return to negotiations, based on clear parameters, including the 1967 borders, "said Håg.

He told lawmakers that the Palestinian representation would be recognised as full diplomatic, rather to its former status as a delegation.

The change is largely symbolic and representatives do not have diplomatic immunity or other privileges and immunities to those working on behalf of the United Kingdom recognizes as independent Nations.

Members of the Palestinian mission has, however, a simplified visa regime.

"In view of the extent of our support for the Palestinian Authority and our work with them, we want to join the many other countries in upgrading the status of the Palestinian delegation to London for the level of mission" Håg said.

After the peace negotiations with Israel broke last year, the Palestinians have embarked on a campaign to win international recognition for a State in all the West Bank, Gaza Strip and East Jerusalem — Israel captured the territories in the 1967 war. So far 10 countries have met, all of them in Latin America.

In January, the Irish Government announced it would upgrade the Palestinian diplomatic status as an official Embassy. France and Spain have also made similar gestures.

Recognition of Palestinian State will not change the situation on the ground. Israel withdrew from Gaza in 2005 but still controls the West Bank, where Palestinians have limited self rule in populated areas. The Palestinians hope widespread recognition would increase pressure on Israel.

Israel rejects the unilateral Palestinian approach, insisting that the only way to peace is through direct negotiations.

The British Foreign Ministry said it planned to inform other Nations, including Israel, of the amendment.

Isræls London Embassy welcomed the Hågs appeal for a quick return to negotiations, but said "convinced" the upgrade will not encourage the Palestinians to return to the table.

"Real upgrade is missing is in the Palestinian willingness to talk peace," said an Embassy spokesman.

In recent weeks have called isrælske leaders and Håg United States do more to restart peace talks.

Peace talks collapsed in September and the Palestinians argue discussions cannot resume text wrapping feature continued isrælsk settlement building in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.

"We want to work with all parties to press for a decisive breakthrough in the year," told the Håg House.

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Associated Press Writer Mohammed Daraghmeh in Ramallah, the West Bank has contributed to this report.

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