Reuters: The United States tries to support democratic forces in Iran but in a way that does not undermine or endanger them, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Wednesday.
U.S. seeks to support Iran democratic forces – Clinton
US welcomes South Korean sanctions against Iran
AFP: The United States hailed new sanctions imposed by South Korea against Iran as increasing pressure on Tehran to return to the negotiating table to address concerns about its nuclear aims.
EU: Suspension of Iran stoning case not enough
AP: The European Union presidency said Thursday that Iran’s suspension of a stoning sentence against a woman convicted of adultery is not enough and demands it be completely overturned.
European Parliament condemns Iran stoning sentence
AP: Germany, the European Union and a major human rights group slammed Iran on Wednesday for its plans to stone a woman convicted of adultery, increasing the global pressure on Tehran over a case it has tried to present as a criminal matter and not one of human rights.
Iran’s shadow games
Wall Street Journal – Review & Outlook: Another International Atomic Energy Agency report serves up more data on Iran’s atomic progress. Ho-hum. So, barring an epiphany of seriousness by the so-called international community, one of these days Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will usher his regime into the world’s club of nuclear states.
Iran nuclear report raises new fears
BBC: The latest report from UN weapons inspectors has raised new fears that Iran could be building the capability to make nuclear weapons.
Iran’s Khamenei vows to circumvent nuclear sanctions
AFP: Iran will circumvent international sanctions aimed at halting its controversial nuclear programme, supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed on Tuesday.
South Korea imposes new wave of Iran sanctions
Reuters: South Korea blacklisted on Wednesday 102 companies, including the Seoul branch of Iran’s Bank Mellat, and 24 individuals accused of facilitating Iran’s efforts to develop nuclear weapons.
Iran opposition to expose secret nuclear site
Iran Focus: Washington, Sep. 09 – A previously-undisclosed Iranian nuclear site will be unveiled on Thursday, potentially causing further embarrassment to Tehran which on Tuesday ticked the UN atomic watchdog for a report critical of its lack of cooperation with international inspectors.
Castro blasts Ahmadinejad for Holocaust denial
CBS: Fidel Castro criticized Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for denying the Holocaust and advocated global nuclear disarmament, specifically recommending to Israel that the only way it can achieve security is through dropping its nuclear arsenal, in an interview published online Tuesday.
