Reuters: Iran possesses drones that are far more advanced than the unmanned aircraft Iranian-backed Hezbollah launched into Israeli airspace this month, Iran’s defense minister was quoted as saying on Sunday.
Iran has advanced drone technology: defense minister
Report says Obama sought ties with Iran
UPI: Months after taking office in 2009, U.S. President Barack Obama proposed to gradually normalize ties with Iran, Israeli newspaper Maariv reported Sunday.
Regime Change in Iran the Real Answer
Townhall.com: The final debate between President Obama and Gov. Romney won’t likely change the course of the election with barely more than a week to go, but one sticking point in the debate — U.S. policy toward Iran — could well change hopes for peace in the world.
Iran’s coal shipping trade booms despite Western heat
Reuters: Using shadowy middle men, multiple bank accounts and a fleet of ghost ships, Iran’s coal trade is quietly booming as the Islamic Republic tries to sidestep Western sanctions and prevent its industrial economy from crashing.
Shell seeks Iran sanctions workaround via Cargill grain barter
Reuters: Oil major Royal Dutch/Shell (RDSa.L) is seeking to work around international sanctions by repaying a $1.4 billion oil debt to Iran with a grain barter deal via U.S. agribusiness giant Cargill CARG.UL, industry sources said.
Iranian dissidents win 2012 Sakharov prize
AP: Two Iranian dissidents — a lawyer and a film director — were awarded the 2012 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. The European Parliament awarded the prize Friday to Nasrin Sotoudeh and Jafar Panahi
UK holds talks with US on possible Iran scenarios
AP: Britain is involved in military contingency planning with the United States over Iran and other potential flashpoints in the Middle East, officials said Friday — but they insisted the talks are not a prelude to a pre-emptive strike against Tehran’s nuclear program.
UK man to strike US plea deal in Iran missiles case
AFP: The wife of a British businessman who is set to strike a plea deal with US prosecutors over charges he sold missile components to Iran said Friday it was the beginning of his “swift and safe return” home.
IBM received request from SEC over dealings with Iran, ZTE
Bloomberg: International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) received a request from the Securities and Exchange Commission to describe its interactions with Iran, following reports that ZTE Corp. (000063) resold some IBM products in the country.
Intelsat blocks Iranian channels in Europe
AFP: International satellite services provider Intelsat has blocked Iran’s official broadcast channels in Europe, a company spokesman said Thursday.
