CNN: Iran plans to prosecute 26 current and former American officials, an Iranian lawmaker said Sunday, potentially escalating a tit-for-tat dispute between the two countries.
Iran to prosecute 26 American officials, MP says
Iran Guards ready to close Strait of Hormuz
AFP: Iran is ready if threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz to ships linking the Gulf to international markets, Revolutionary Guards commander General Mohammad Ali Jafari told Mehr news agency Monday.
Iran and Russia hope to see stability in Syria
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Jul. 04 – Iranian and Russian officials hope to see stability restored to Syria as soon as possible, Iranian state media reported on Monday.
Iraq Kurd leader warns Iran over shelling
AFP: The president of Iraq’s autonomous Kurdistan region has warned that ties with Tehran could suffer if Iran continues cross-border shelling against opponents, in a statement Sunday.
Iran official threatens to destroy Israel
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Jul. 03 – A top Iranian legislator warned on Saturday that Iran would destroy Tel Aviv if Israel “made the mistake” of attacking Iran.
Iran: Missile progress shows sanctions futile
AP: Iran’s defense minister claimed Saturday that the country’s missile progress shows that U.N. sanctions are ineffective and won’t stop Tehran’s defense programs.
Iran funnels new weapons to Iraq and Afghanistan
Wall Street Journal: Iran’s elite military unit, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, has transferred lethal new munitions to its allies in Iraq and Afghanistan in recent months, according to senior U.S. officials, in a bid to accelerate the U.S. withdrawals from these countries.
Iran smuggles weapons to Iraq, Afghanistan: report
AFP: The Iranian military smuggled new deadly munitions to its allies in Iraq and Afghanistan in recent months in order to accelerate the US withdrawals from these countries, The Wall Street Journal reported.
World’s top shipper suspends some Iran ops over sanctions
Reuters: The world’s largest container firm suspended operations at several Iranian ports on Thursday, potentially disrupting critical food shipments as it complies with tightening U.S. sanctions.
Shiite militias step up Iraq attacks on US troops
AP: Shiite militias backed by Iran have ramped up attacks on U.S. troops in Iraq, making June the deadliest month in two years for American forces. The militiamen’s goal is to prevent the U.S. military from extending its presence in the country past the end of this year.
