Iran at the brink
The Guardian: Last October’s Tehran agreement between Iran and the foreign ministers of the big three European powers – Britain, France and Germany – was hailed at the time as a breakthrough.
Iran “insists” on enriching uranium
Reuters: Iran, intensifying a standoff over its nuclear programs, has told European officials it will not back down on its right to proceed with uranium enrichment, a senior U.S. official says.
U.S. Says Iran Must Cooperate on Nuclear Program
Reuters: The Bush administration warned Iran on Monday that it would face rising international pressure if it refused to back down on its nuclear program, saying Tehran would be isolated if it continued on that path.
Inspectors, diplomats: Iran acquiring nuclear materials
USA Today: The brewing problem of Iran’s apparent plan to make nuclear weapons is approaching a flash point, threatening to create another explosive situation for Americans in the Middle East and spark a regional arms race.
Unease builds with rise of Iran
Boston Globe: Before the US military marched to Baghdad to take out Saddam Hussein’s regime, Iraqi and Iranian exiles warned the US government of an unintended consequence the coming war in Iraq could bring: the rise of Iran.
Iran rebels say US-led coalition has granted them protected status in Iraq
AFP: Iran’s main armed opposition group said that the US-led coalition had granted its militants in Iraq protected status, despite its listing as a terrorist organization by both Washington and its key allies. US urges sanctions against Iran
Jerusalem Post: The US Senate late Thursday passed unanimously a resolution urging the International Atomic Energy Agency to refer to the UN Security Council Iranian violations of their pledge not to pursue nuclear weapons.
Two Peers in Tehran to boost trade ties with Iran
Iran Focus: Two British trade missions have arrived here to boost Londons trade ties with the Islamic Republic, just as the British embassy continues to come under daily siege by dozens of bassijis, members of a state-organized paramilitary group.
Iraqi attitudes harden on Iranian meddling
Iran Focus: As the new Iraqi transitional government emerges, interviews with Iraqis from a variety of backgrounds and a review of the local press indicate a hardening of attitude among ordinary Iraqis on the role of Irans Islamic government in the countrys developments.
Revolutionary Guards top brass hint at more suicide attacks
Iran Focus: The top brass of Irans Revolutionary Guards are speaking openly about the newly-formulated doctrine of asymmetric warfare and all-out war, as the situation in Iraq deteriorates.
