Cannot import photos into iPhoto - Unreadable format????

When I try to import photos from my Original iPhone to iPhoto (software 3.1.3) I receive an error message that says :
Unreadable format:
The following files could not be imported. (The file is an unrecognized format.)
IMG_0279.JPG
And lists all file names. I have imported pics from the phone many times in the past with no issues.
Please help! I really want to import these pics.

Thank you for your advice. I tried image capture and it will not import either. I know that I can email myself the photos and that is fine. My concern is that not one photo will import. I just took a new one to test. So I guess there is an issue with my phone or camera.

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