Iran Focus: Tehran, Jul. 08 – An anti-government protest has erupted near Tehran University.
New protest at Tehran University
Arrests made in Tehran Bazaar strike
Iran Focus: Tehran, Jul. 08 – At least two people were arrested in Tehran’s grand bazaar on Thursday, the third day of a major strike that has alarmed the authorities.
Chants of ‘Allah-o Akbar’ in Tehran as merchants continue strike
Iran Focus: Tehran, Jul. 08 – As the strike by merchants in Tehran’s grand Bazaar continued into its second day, Wednesday night, chants of “Allah-o Akbar” (or God is the greatest) and “death to Khamenei” (Iran’s Supreme Leader) could be heard in many parts of the capital.
Obama says Israel unlikely to surprise US with Iran attack
AFP: US President Barack Obama said in an Israeli TV interview broadcast on Thursday it is highly unlikely the Jewish state would surprise Washington with an attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Iraq parliament to reconvene July 13: FM
AFP: Iraq’s parliament will reconvene on July 13, the last day before a constitutional deadline, the country’s foreign minister said on Thursday, in a rare sign of forward political momentum.
Sen. McCain says Israel is not at the moment considering a strike against Iran
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.
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.
