UPI: Rather than appeasing Tehran and hamper the efforts of the Iranian resistance, the United States should support the PMOI and its aim of regime change in Iran.
Time to listen to Iranian voices for freedom
Sanctioning true believers
Chicago Tribune: As economic sanctions on Iran tighten, we will find out if that nation’s quest for nuclear weapons can be stopped. Sanctions worked on South Africa — so why not Iran?
No exemption from history
Chicago Tribune: The tighter trade sanctions recently imposed on Iran ought to be the ultimate test of whether economic pressure can be painful enough to force an undemocratic government to give up the quest for nuclear weapons. We say “ought to be” because this effort falls way short of an ultimate test.
Will Iran crack?
Los Angeles Times: The latest Iran sanctions came into full effect this week, adding to a byzantine array of unilateral and multilateral measures that prohibit Iranian oil imports, other trade and financial transactions, and freeze Iranian assets by countries concerned that Tehran’s nuclear program is intended for military purposes, not civilian ones.
Ahmadinejad invites Egypt’s Morsi to Tehran summit
AFP: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has invited his newly elected Egyptian counterpart, Mohamed Morsi, to a summit of Non-Aligned Movement nations to be held in Tehran in late August, his presidency website said on Thursday.
Tanzania probes Iran oil tanker reflagging reports
AFP: Tanzania said Thursday it is investigating US accusations it reflagged Iranian oil tankers to help Tehran evade US and EU sanctions.
Iran losing billions as oil exports extend slump
Reuters: Iran will see its July oil exports more than halved from regular levels seen last year because tough new Western sanctions are stifling flows and costing Tehran more than $3 billion in lost revenue per month.
Iran submarine plan may fuel Western nuclear worries
Reuters: Iran’s announcement that it plans to build its first nuclear-powered submarine is stoking speculation it could serve as a pretext for the Islamic state to produce highly enriched uranium and move closer to potential atom bomb material.
A ‘Clinton Project’ to placate Tehran
UPI: It is time for America to face the truth. Appeasing the Iranian mullahs regarding the People’s Mujahedin of Iran is a failed policy.
Iran state TV accuses BBC of hacking website
AP: Iran’s state TV charged Wednesday that the BBC hacked its website to change the results of a poll about Iran’s nuclear program. The BBC denied the allegation.
