Reuters: Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has created a powerful new intelligence organization to try to quell any further public unrest following June's disputed election, an exiled Iranian opposition group said on Thursday.
Iran exile group: Khamenei tightens intelligence grip
Revolutionary Guard tightens security grip
Wall Street Journal: Iran's elite Revolutionary Guard has sidelined the country's intelligence ministry, forming a new organization that reports directly to the Supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Iran issues tacit warning to Saudi Arabia over attacks on rebels
The Times: Iran warned Saudi Arabia yesterday not to become further entangled in supporting the Yemen Government’s drive to put down Shia Muslim rebels.
Ahmadinejad hails defeat for the West on nuclear dispute
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Nov. 12 – Iran's hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has announced that the West has stepped back from its nuclear dispute with Iran by no longer demanding a suspension of Iran's uranium enrichment work.
Ahmadinejad hails defeat for the West on nuclear dispute
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Nov. 12 – Iran's hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has announced that the West has stepped back from its nuclear dispute with Iran by no longer demanding a suspension of Iran's uranium enrichment work.
Iran calls on Russia to fulfill missile sales deal
Reuters: Russia should honor a contract to sell a missile defense system to Iran and not bend to outside pressure, the Islamic Republic's defense minister said in remarks published on Thursday.
Iran embassy man shot in Pakistan
BBC: Gunmen have killed a Pakistani working at the Iranian consulate in the city of Peshawar, officials say.
PRESS DIGEST – Iran – Nov 12
Reuters: These are some of the leading stories in Iranian newspapers on Thursday. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Russia urges Iran to agree nuclear deal soon
AFP: Russia urged Iran again on Wednesday to give a prompt and positive response to a UN-drafted plan aimed at easing international concern over Tehran's nuclear programme.
Iran’s Guards in $2.5bn rail deal
BBC: Iran's Revolutionary Guards have won a $2.5bn tender to build a railway route linking the south-eastern port of Chabahar to Iran's rail network.
