Iran - Patten calls for "concrete improvements"

The EU has given its strongest indication to date that Iran's slow progress in improving human rights is jeopardising EU-Iran relations.

Speaking in Tehran on Wednesday, External Relations Commissioner Chris Patten has called on the Iran's leaders to make "concrete improvements on the ground."

"A definitive end to stoning practices, and the adoption of an anti-torture bill would be positive indicators" the Commissioner said while also welcoming Iran's invitation for UN human right...