AFP: World powers hope Hassan Rowhani’s election as president of Iran will provide fresh impetus and “a change in tone” in ongoing talks on the country’s controversial nuclear programme.
World powers hope for ‘change in tone’ in Iran nuclear talks
Iran’s Ahmadinejad visits Shiite sites in Iraq
AP: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad traveled to southern Iraq on Friday to visit two of the most sacred cities for Shiite Muslims amid tight security on the second day of his two-day visit to the country.
On stage in Tehran: Stories of death row youth
AP: The stage curtains open. Six nooses hang above the young inmates, who are making chairs in the prison workshop to be used as the platforms in their own hangings. The audience gasps.
New president of Iran is no moderate
The Hill: There has been much ado about the recent election of Hasan Rouhani as president of Iran and its geopolitical significance. Many were quick to label Rouhani a “moderate,” suggesting that now may be the time to negotiate with Iran.
Iran adds military aid to Syria as Russia gives money
Bloomberg: Iran is increasing its support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in an effort to ensure its Shiite ally stays in power, a U.S. State Department official said today.
World Bank says received no payments from Iran in six months
Reuters: Iran has not paid back any of its loans to the World Bank for more than six months, the bank said on Thursday, a further sign of the strains on the sanctions-hit Iranian economy.
Iran, Iraq have ‘exceptional’ security role: Ahmadinejad
AFP: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said in Iraq on Thursday that Tehran and Baghdad have an “exceptional” role to play in the region’s security.
Ahmadinejad departure in Iran means moving desk down hall
Bloomberg: Iran’s outgoing President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad ordered the creation of an agency in the presidential office in an effort to retain a presence even after his successor, Hassan Rohani, takes over.
Iran ready to continue nuclear talks, foreign minister says
UPI: Iran’s foreign minister said Wednesday talks regarding Iran’s nuclear program will continue, and a new negotiating team will be formed.
UK parliament queries British arms exports to Syria, Iran and others
Reuters: Britain has granted billions of pounds worth of military export licenses for countries such as Syria, Iran and Libya despite proclaiming deep concerns about their human rights records, the British parliament said on Wednesday.
