BBC: Demonstrations have taken place in Pakistan’s port city of Karachi against the hanging of a militant leader by Iran.
Pakistan protest over Iran hanging
Iran is ready for planned U.S. sanctions targeting fuel imports, analysts say
Washington Post: As Congress prepares to target Iran’s vital fuel imports as part of its most far-reaching sanctions package yet, observers say the Tehran government has already done much to deflect the impact of the new U.S. measures.
Iran frees award-winning journalist on bail
AFP: Iran has released award-winning journalist and human rights campaigner Emadeddin Baghi on bail after six months in prison, his lawyer told the ISNA news agency on Wednesday.
Khamenei brands Iran sanctions as ‘confused’ act
AFP: Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday branded new sanctions slapped on Tehran as “confused acts” which showed the helplessness of world powers in dealing with the Islamic republic.
Iran says has enriched 17 kg uranium to 20 percent purity
Reuters: Iran has enriched 17 kg of uranium to 20 percent purity, a top official said on Wednesday, underscoring Tehran’s determination to push ahead with its nuclear program despite new international sanctions.
US: China, private banks helping to punish Iran
AFP: China and major international financial institutions have been increasingly willing to cut off Iran over its suspect nuclear program, top US officials assured skeptical lawmakers Tuesday.
Fine handed down by Iran’s morality police to woman for “mal-veiling”
Iran Focus: Tehran, Jun. 22 – The following is a translation of a fine handed down by Iran’s morality police to a woman for using nail polish while walking in public:
UAE applies tougher measures on Iran trade
AFP: Iranian firms in the United Arab Emirates are increasingly coming under tougher measures in line with UN sanctions against Tehran over its nuclear drive, a senior Iranian businessman said on Tuesday.
Congress seeks tough Iran sanctions
AP: Democrats and Republicans alike urged the Obama administration Tuesday to endorse legislation that would significantly toughen U.S. sanctions on Iran over its suspect nuclear program and support for extremist groups.
Canada slaps more sanctions on Iran
CP: Canada has toughened sanctions on Iran to bring them in line with a recent resolution by the United Nations.
