CNN: Iran is creating a new “internet police” force, the head of the country’s security forces said Wednesday, according to the semi-official Fars news agency.
Iran to create internet police, security chief says
Iran summons British envoy over “support” for opposition group
Iran Focus: Tehran, Jun. 16 – Iran on Wednesday summoned the British ambassador to Tehran over alleged support by London for the main opposition group that authorities claim planned bombings in the country.
Defying sanctions, Iran plans more atomic reactors
AP: Defying week-old U.N. sanctions over its nuclear program, Iran promised to expand its atomic research Wednesday as its president vowed to punish the West and force it to “sit at the negotiating table like a polite child” before agreeing to further talks.
Book review: The price of remaining human
Iran Focus: She fled her family to fight the fundamentalist mullahs. First there was the Shah’s dictatorship, and then there was Ayatollah Khomeini and his band of fanatic mullahs. For four decades, Iran has suffered from dictatorship.
Treasury imposes new sanctions on Iran
Reuters: The Treasury on Wednesday announced new sanctions on Iran to curb its nuclear program, including blacklisting a state-controlled bank, companies that are fronts for the state shipping line, and the air force and missile commands of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Ahmadinejad accuses Obama of meddling in Iran
AFP: Iran’s hardline president on Wednesday accused Barack Obama of meddling in his country after the US leader called for global support for Iranians in their fight for greater democracy.
Police attack women at Isfahan airport
Iran Focus: Isfahan, Jun. 16 – Security agents in Isfahan Airport on Wednesday attacked and beat up a number of women.
Anti-government chants from rooftops in Iran capital
Iran Focus: Tehran, Jun 16 – From the Grapevine… Residents of Imam Hossein, Rah-e Ahan, Vanak and Toopkhaneh districts in west and south Tehran late on Tuesday chanted anti-government slogans from their rooftops.
Arrests made during Tehran Uni. protest
Iran Focus: Tehran, Jun. 16 – Students at the University of Tehran clashed with security forces on Tuesday, according to students and eye-witnesses, who reported at least 17 arrests.
