AFP: The United States has developed contingency plans to address Iran's nuclear ambitions if negotiations falter between the Islamic republic and Western nations, a top US general said Sunday.
US has contingency plan for Iran nukes: top general
PRESS DIGEST – Iran – Jan 10
Reuters: These are some of the leading stories in Iranian newspapers on Sunday. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Dubai TV reporter released in Iran: sources
AFP: The Islamic republic on Sunday released an Iran-based Syrian journalist working for Dubai TV who was arrested during opposition protests last month, the Tehran prosecutor and a colleague said.
Iran Supreme Leader urges firm action over riots
Reuters: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told the security forces on Saturday to take firm action against anti-government protesters.
Iran’s Ahmadinejad dismisses nuclear sanctions
AFP: Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Saturday that further UN Security Council sanction will not deter Tehran from pursuing its controversial nuclear programme.
U.S. shifts Iran focus to support opposition
Wall Street Journal: The Obama administration is increasingly questioning the long-term stability of Tehran's government and moving to find ways to support Iran's opposition "Green Movement," said senior U.S. officials.
Border oil dispute worsens fears about Iran’s influence over Iraqi government
Washington Post: A dispute between Iraq and Iran over an inactive oil well has become a rallying cry for Iraqi nationalists and exacerbated fears of excessive Iranian influence in Baghdad.
Swiss firm halts its sales of gas to Iran
Wall Street Journal: Swiss commodities trader Glencore International AG halted gasoline shipments to Iran two to three months ago, people familiar with the matter said.
PRESS DIGEST – Iran – Jan 9
Reuters: These are some of the leading stories in Iranian newspapers on Saturday. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
China got Taiwan firm to sell nuke parts to Iran: report
AFP: A Taiwanese firm allegedly sold equipment that can be used to make nuclear weapons to Iran under a request from China, a Taipei-based magazine said.
