AP: Experts at the world's top atomic watchdog are in agreement that Tehran has the ability to make a nuclear bomb and is on the way to developing a missile system able to carry an atomic warhead, according to a secret report seen by The Associated Press.
AP NewsBreak: Nuke agency says Iran can make bomb
NY prosecutor sees bank settling on Iran ties
Reuters: Prosecutors expect a "mainstream" international bank to reach a settlement within 30 days over illicit links with Iran, Manhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau said on Thursday.
Iran lashes out at Sarkozy’s nuclear remarks
AFP: Iran's foreign ministry has lashed out at French President Nicolas Sarkozy for saying his intelligence services are certain Tehran is working on a nuclear weapons programme.
Iran says venue for nuclear talks not fixed
AFP: The venue for talks between Iran and the six world powers over Tehran's latest package of proposals is not yet fixed, state media reported Thursday, citing Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki.
US lawmakers call for new Iran sanctions now
AFP: The United States must move now to impose tough new sanctions on Iran's energy sector, and not wait until the outcome of October 1 talks on Tehran's nuclear programs, US lawmakers warned Wednesday.
Iran replaces reformist cleric for annual sermon
AP: Iran has replaced a reformist, pro-opposition cleric with a hard-liner to lead the prayer service on a key anti-Israel day this week, according to a state radio report Wednesday.
Iran arrests top dissident cleric’s family: report
AFP: Iran has arrested the grandchildren of leading dissident cleric Grand Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri, and the children of another prominent reformist cleric, press reports said on Wednesday.
Obama, Sarkozy discuss Iran nuclear ‘compliance’
AFP: US President Barack Obama and his French counterpart discussed Tuesday ways to bring Iran "into compliance" with UN resolutions on its nuclear program ahead of diplomatic talks, the White House said.
Sanctions ‘sometimes necessary’, Medvedev on Iran
AFP: Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Tuesday that sanctions might be needed to keep Iran's nuclear programme in check but described this as "not very effective" and urged continued negotiation instead.
Commander emphasises Iran’s military prowess
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Sep. 15 – A senior Iranian commander said on Tuesday that the military is in its best possible defensive position, highlighting Iran’s use of hi-tech equipment and advancements to communication systems.
