Iran Focus: Tehran, Jun. 03 – Iran is ready to deliver a “crushing and firm” response to any aggression by Israel, a senior Iranian Majlis (Parliament) deputy said.
Iran will deliver “crushing” response to Israeli attack – official
Iran’s Entekhab threatens legal action over sale of Daewoo Electronics
Reuters: Iran’s Entekhab Industrial Group threatened on Thursday to take legal action to stop the sale of unlisted Daewoo Electronics Co Ltd after top shareholders of Daewoo decided to drop the an earlier deal with the Iranian group over funding uncertainties.
Pressure rises on Iran leader
Wall Street Journal: Iran’s president came under new domestic pressure on two fronts with a rare, unified blow against him in parliament and the first significant opposition rally in months, a protest in response to the death of an activist in an assault by security forces Wednesday.
UN nuclear agency urges Iran to join safety forum
Reuters: The U.N. nuclear agency urged Iran on Thursday to join a 72-nation atomic safety convention, as the earthquake-prone Middle East country prepares to bring its first nuclear power station into service.
Under pressure, Iran president names new oil chief
AP: President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad withdrew as the caretaker chief of the country’s vital oil sector and named an ally to run the ministry, state TV reported on Thursday.
U.S. demands answers in death of Iranian dissident
CNN: The State Department called on the government of Iran Wednesday to investigate the death of a human rights activist this week, reportedly after security forces got into a confrontation with mourners at her father’s funeral.
Bolivia apologises to Argentina for Iran minister visit
BBC: Bolivia has apologised to neighbouring Argentina for inviting Iranian Defence Minister Ahmad Vahidi for a visit.
Iran DM threatens “crushing response” to US aggression
Iran Focus: Tehran, Jun. 01 – Iran’s Defence Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi declared Iran’s readiness to “crush” any aggressive moves by the US, state media reported on Wednesday.
Iran and Turkey renew ties
Iran Focus: Tehran, Jun. 01 – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Mohammad Reza Sheibani and his Turkish counterpart Halit Cevik met in Tehran on Tuesday to discuss the latest developments in the region and on ways of strengthening ties between the two countries.
Iranian wanted by Argentina visits Bolivia
AP: The defense minister of Iran, whose extradition is sought by neighboring Argentina for the 1994 bombing of a Jewish center, is in Bolivia participating in the dedication of a military academy.
