AP: European broadcast officials say Syria and Iran appear to be behind the deliberate signal-jamming that has interrupted news delivered by satellite into parts of the Middle East.
Broadcasters say Syria, Iran jamming news info
After halt, South Korea resumes Iranian oil imports
Reuters: South Korea is set to resume Iranian oil imports in October after crude cargoes were halted by EU sanctions in the previous two months, with shipments transported under Iranian insurance cover to avoid sanctions targeting Tehran’s nuclear program.
Europe’s extended Iran sanctions seen confusing LPG shippers
Bloomberg: Expanded European sanctions against Iran approved Oct. 15 lack clarity as to whether exporting liquefied petroleum gas from the country remains legal, according to Clarkson Plc (CKN), the largest shipbroker.
Iran hangs 10 drug traffickers despite Amnesty appeal
AFP: Iran executed 10 drug traffickers in a prison in Tehran on Monday, despite repeated calls from Amnesty International to halt such hangings.
Iran’s top cargo shipping line says sanctions damage mounting
Reuters: Targeted Western sanctions are hurting Iran’s vital shipping industry and if the pressure continues its biggest cargo carrier will face increasingly grave problems, the head of the Iranian line said.
Iran discouraging foreign action in oil
UPI: Iranian companies with contracts in the domestic energy sector are called on to get more of their materials from Iranian sources, a director said.
Senator Portman opposes direct nuclear talks with Iran
Bloomberg: Ohio Republican Senator Rob Portman criticized the idea of direct U.S. talks with Iran about its nuclear program. “The last thing we would want to do is abandon our allies on this and to make it a one-on-one negotiation,” he said.
One shady operator provides glimpse of supply line to Iran
Los Angeles Times: An Austrian who stays a step ahead of the U.S. is accused of being part of a global maze of illicit suppliers who are finding gaps in the sanctions campaign.
Rep. Graham: Iran taking advantage
UPI: Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said Sunday he thinks Iran is “trying to take advantage” of the U.S. presidential elections to discuss nuclear enrichment.
Iranian regime said to be rooting for Obama
Fox News: The Iranian regime seems to have a rooting interest in the upcoming U.S. presidential election, according to a review of online writers and bloggers in Iran.
