AP: Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi warned Iran’s foreign minister on Tuesday that better relations between the two Mideast heavyweights are being hindered by Tehran’s support for Syria’s regime.
Egypt: Iran’s support for Syria hinders relations
IAEA renews pressure on Iran after “terrorists” charge
Reuters: The U.N. nuclear agency said on Tuesday Iran must address concerns about its suspected atom bomb research, one day after Tehran alleged that “terrorists” had infiltrated the organization to sabotage the Islamic Republic’s uranium enrichment plants.
Bahrain, UAE probe suspicious shipments headed to Iran
Reuters: Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates have confiscated a number of items Iran may have sought for its nuclear program, a development that diplomats said showed how enforcement of U.N. sanctions against Tehran is steadily improving.
The time is now for Iran
UPI: While the U.S. presidential debates are just on the corner, I have a simple suggestion for U.S. President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney when it comes to foreign policy: The time is now for Iran.
Top authors denounce $500,000 new bounty on Rushdie
The Independent: Best-selling authors rallied to support Sir Salman Rushdie last night over the announcement by an Iranian religious foundation that it was raising its bounty for his murder.
Italy to now represent Canada in Iran
AP: Italy announced Monday it will protect Canadian interests in Iran following Ottawa’s recent severing of diplomatic relations with Tehran.
Iran nuclear chief alleges explosives attack
AFP: Iran’s nuclear chief said Monday that “explosives” were used last month in an attack aimed at cutting the power supply to an underground enrichment facility but that the plant suffered no damage.
Lebanon demands explanation from Iran over troops
AP: Lebanese President Michel Suleiman has asked for official clarifications from Iran over statements by a senior commander that they have military advisers in Lebanon.
EU’s Ashton to meet Iran nuclear negotiator Tuesday
AFP: EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton will meet Iran’s top nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili in Istanbul on Tuesday as tensions mount over Tehran’s disputed atomic programme, her office said.
Iran’s nuke chief to outline Tehran atomic agenda
AP: Iran’s nuclear chief is addressing a 155-nation meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency that will focus on Tehran’s contentious atomic program as well as Mideast tensions over Israel’s nuclear capacities.
