AFP: US President Barack Obama is set to sign a sweeping package of tough new energy and financial sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, the White House has said.
Obama set to sign Iran sanctions bill: W.House
Iran warns EU of “dire consequences” over sanctions
Reuters: Iran has warned European Union states of “dire consequences” because of their decision to impose tighter sanctions on Tehran over its nuclear program.
Mothers of jailed Americans appeal to Iran leader
AP: The mothers of three Americans held in Iran marked 11 months of their captivity Wednesday with a letter to the country’s supreme leader pleading for their release.
Graffiti in Tehran urges turnout to protest
Iran Focus: Tehran, Jul. 01 – From the Grapevine… Pro-democracy activists are continuing a political graffiti campaign in Tehran ahead of the 9 July student-led uprising anniversary.
Iran officials alarmed at opposition campaign
Iran Focus: Tehran, Jun. 30 – In the days leading to the 11th anniversary of a major student-led uprising, authorities in Iran have grown increasingly alarmed at the activities of the main opposition group.
Iran lifts restriction on foreign investment in banks
Bloomberg: Iran lifted a cap on the percentage of shares in Iranian banks that can be owned by a foreign individual or company, the government said.
Iran condemns two to hang over murder of jailed protesters
AFP: An Iranian military court has sentenced two men to death in connection with the “murders” of at least three anti-government protesters in a notorious jail, state news agency IRNA said on Wednesday.
Nuclear watchdog has personal stake in his job
Los Angeles Times: International Atomic Energy Agency chief Yukiya Amano is haunted by the bombings that killed tens of thousands of his fellow Japanese.
Protests against Dutch TV’s invitation for Iranian TV chief
Radio Zamaneh: An official invitation extended to head of Islamic Republic’s national television network, Seda va Sima by Dutch national television network drew widespread protests in the Netherlands.
Turkey asks Iran to return to negotiating table
Wall Street Journal: Turkey on Tuesday called for Iran to negotiate with world powers as soon as possible over a nuclear-fuel swap deal, a show of frustration from one of Tehran’s few allies during recent international sparring over how to address Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
