Washington Post: Israel is not at the moment considering a military strike against Iran to try to set back its nuclear program, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) said Wednesday during a visit to Jerusalem.
Sen. McCain says Israel is not at the moment considering a strike against Iran
New charges filed against Irish firm on Iran exports
AFP: New charges were filed Wednesday against Irish-based Mac Aviation Group and its officers for allegedly exporting F-5 fighter aircraft parts and other military equipment to Iran, the US Justice Department said.
Ahmadinejad brands US world’s dictator ahead of summit
AFP: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Wednesday called the United States a global dictator and lashed out at Israel after arriving in Nigeria to meet fellow Muslim leaders at a summit.
Baghdad suicide attack and bombs kill 39: officials
AFP: A suicide bomber wearing an explosives-filled belt targeted Shiite pilgrims and murdered 28 people in Baghdad on Wednesday while 11 more were killed in bomb attacks, security officials told AFP.
Iran backs down on tax hike after merchant protest
AP: Protests by merchants in Tehran’s main bazaar forced authorities to back off of plans to increase taxes on their businesses, Iranian media reported Wednesday, in a sign of the government’s difficulties in implementing economic reforms.
AP Interview: Odierno eyes UN forces for Iraq
AP: The top American military commander in Iraq said Tuesday that U.N. peacekeeping forces may need to replace departing U.S. troops in the nation’s oil-rich north if a simmering feud between Arabs and minority Kurds continues through 2011.
Merchant killed by government agents in Tehran Bazaar – eyewitnesses
Iran Focus: Tehran, Jul. 07 – Tensions increased at Tehran’s grand Bazaar on Wednesday after a respected merchant was stabbed to death, allegedly by pro-government supporters, on the second day of a major strike.
Sen. Lieberman says force may be needed in Iran
AP: U.S. Senator Joseph Lieberman says there is a broad consensus in Congress that military force can be used if necessary to stop Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
Comedy clip of Iran’s leaders draws 1.2 million on YouTube
Iran Focus: London, Jul. 07 – A popular comedy clip of Iran’s leaders, produced by opposition satellite television channel Simay-e Azadi, has been viewed more than 1.2 million times on the social video sharing channel YouTube.
Iran rejects women’s FIFA-approved soccer strip
Reuters: An Iranian official has rejected a new women’s soccer strip which was created after the world football federation banned the team from international competition due to their Islamic head gear, media reported on Wednesday.
