AFP: The US Senate may take up legislation to slap sanctions on Iran "in the next few weeks" to pile pressure on Tehran over its suspect nuclear program, the chamber's top Democrat said Tuesday.
US Senate may act on Iran sanctions in ‘weeks’
Business urges Obama resist Iran sanctions bill
Reuters: U.S. business groups warned the White House on Tuesday that congressional plans to expand U.S. sanctions on Iran threaten to significantly undermine U.S. economic and security interests.
Merkel warns Iran time is running out
AFP: German Chancellor Angela Merkel ramped up the pressure on Iran Tuesday over its disputed nuclear programme, saying next month would be a critical time for the world community to decide on sanctions.
Yemeni official accuses Iran, al-Qaeda of funding Houthi rebels
DPA: The speaker of Yemen's parliament accused Iran and al-Qaeda of supporting Shiite rebels fighting Yemeni forces along the country's northern border, in an interview published Tuesday.
Iran to unveil missiles during anniversary
AFP: A top commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Tuesday that the country's armed forces will unveil several missiles and weapons at the 31st anniversary of the Islamic revolution next month.
Iran says oil plants protected against any attacks
Reuters: Iran has taken steps to protect its oil facilities against any military attack, a senior energy official was quoted as saying on Tuesday.
Dubai helps Iran evade sanctions as smugglers ignore U.S. laws
Bloomberg: On a sweltering mid-October evening, horns blare as pickup trucks at Dubai Creek wharf jockey to deliver cargo bound for Iran.
Iran nuclear negotiator postpones Russia visit
AFP: Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili's visit to Russia which was to start on Tuesday has been postponed, ISNA news agency reported without specifying when the visit will now take place.
Iran to sell diesel to Iraq despite U.S. sanctions
Reuters: Iran has secured a deal to export about 19,000 barrels per day (bpd) of diesel to Iraq this year, industry sources said on Monday.
Russian-built aircraft crash-lands in Iran after catching fire
The Times: At least 42 people were hurt when the back of the Russian-made Tupolev aircraft was set alight, the IRNA state news agency said.
