CNN: When it comes to natural disasters, the divide between assumption and reality can be stark. Or downright absurd.
‘Heroic’ Iran, ‘resistive’ Syria behind Sandy, pro-Assad group claims
Agritel says Iran purchased 50,000 tons of wheat from Germany
Bloomberg: Iran purchased 50,000 metric tons of wheat from Germany, farm adviser Agritel said today in a report on its website. The wheat is for delivery in November or December, the Paris-based company wrote, without saying where it got the information.
Iran temporarily put nuclear bomb ambitions on hold: Barak
AFP: Iran averted a showdown over its nuclear programme by putting a third of its medium-enriched uranium to civilian use, but the respite may be short-lived, Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak said Tuesday.
European lawmakers cool to Obama’s Iran sanctions
Fox News: President Obama’s efforts to isolate Iran’s rogue regime is drawing a cool response from some key European lawmakers, who may be putting trade over principle.
US, EU hopeful of new Iran nuke talks
AP: The U.S. and the European Union said Tuesday they’ll press on with sanctions against Iran, even as they hope the promise of new negotiations could lead to a diplomatic solution ending the nuclear standoff.
Iran naval visit reflects strong ties: Sudan military
AFP: The visit of two Iranian naval ships to Sudan reflects strong ties between the countries, Sudan’s military said on Tuesday after Khartoum denied Iranian involvement in weapons manufacturing.
Iran to top Israel PM’s agenda at Paris talks
AFP: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is to travel to France on Wednesday for talks with President Francois Hollande with the Iranian nuclear programme topping the agenda.
Iran begins new military exercises
AP: Iran’s regular army has begun a two-day ground and air military exercise aimed at upgrading its combat readiness and increasing its deterrence against possible attacks.
Iran asks Iraq not to search Syria-bound planes
AFP: Tehran on Tuesday asked Iraq not to stop and search its Syria-bound aircraft despite US pressure to do so, after Baghdad inspected Iranian planes twice this month.
Iran urges recognition of its nuclear rights
AP: Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman says the standoff over Iran’s nuclear program could be resolved quickly should world powers recognize the country’s right to master the nuclear fuel cycle for peaceful purposes.
