AP: Iran's hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Sunday compared the power of Iran's enemies to a "mosquito," saying Iran now deals with the West over its nuclear activities from a position of power.
Ahmadinejad: Iran’s enemies a ‘mosquito’
PRESS DIGEST – Iran – Nov 1
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.
Clinton warns Iran that patience has limits
AFP: US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Saturday called on Iran to fulfill its obligations over its controversial nuclear programme, warning the Islamic republic that "patience has limits."
Iran lawmakers reject UN-drafted uranium plan
AP: Senior Iranian lawmakers rejected on Saturday a U.N.-backed plan to ship much of the country's uranium abroad for further enrichment, raising further doubts about the likelihood Tehran will finally approve the deal.
Iran says EU firms in talks to bring its gas to Nabucco
AFP: An Iranian official said on Saturday that European firms are in talks for Iran to join the EU's flagship Nabucco gas pipeline project, which aims to reduce the bloc's reliance on Russia, Mehr news agency reported.
Iran students plan return to street protests
The Observer: Students across Iran are planning to lead a huge day of protest this week against President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's regime, in a defiant commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the US embassy takeover by radical students in Tehran.
Senior Iran MPs reject U.N. atom fuel plan
Reuters: Senior Iranian lawmakers voiced opposition on Saturday to a U.N.-drafted nuclear fuel deal, casting further doubt on a proposal aimed at easing international tension over Tehran's atomic activities.
Bailed French researcher still awaits Iran verdict: report
AFP: A French researcher who stood trial in Iran on charges linked to post-election unrest is still awaiting a verdict nearly three months after being freed on bail, the Fars news agency reported on Saturday quoting her lawyer.
PRESS DIGEST – Iran – Oct 31
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.
Iran bails aide to defeated candidate: report
AFP: Iran has granted bail to an aide to defeated presidential candidate Mehdi Karroubi who was arrested in the aftermath of Iran's disputed presidential vote, the Mehr news agency reported on Saturday.
