AP: The wife of Iranian opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi said Thursday that her brother is among the hundreds arrested in Iran's postelection crackdown, and she warned authorities not to publish any "forced confessions" from him or other detainees.
Iran opposition leader’s brother-in-law arrested
Clinton speaks of shielding Mideast from Iran
New York Times: Stiffening the American line against Iran, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton warned Wednesday that the United States would consider extending a “defense umbrella” over the Middle East if the country continued to defy international demands that it halt work that could lead to nuclear weapons.
Enabling Tehran’s nukes
Washington Times – Editorial: The Obama administration is coming to terms with the inevitability of a nuclear Iran. Yesterday, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton sought to reassure Middle Eastern countries in case Iran does develop nuclear weapons.
Analysis: US hopes of new relationship with Iran fade
Daily Telegraph: For the last six months, Iran has studiously ignored President Barack Obama's offer of direct and unconditional talks.
U.S. lawmaker ready to push Iran fuel sanctions bill
Reuters: If the Obama administration can't persuade the Iranian government to end its nuclear program, the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee warned on Wednesday he will move forward with legislation this fall that seeks to cut off gasoline exports to Iran.
Reports: Iran reactor to be switched on this year
AP: Russian news agencies quote the country's nuclear agency chief as saying a Russian-built nuclear power reactor in Iran is still set to be switched on this year.
British PM backs Iran protestors’ rights
AFP: Prime Minister Gordon Brown voiced support for protestors' rights in Iran on Wednesday, and reiterated the arrest of some of Britain's embassy staff in Tehran was "not unacceptable."
Clinton stirs Israeli fears over Iran
AFP: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday stirred Israeli fears that Washington would accept a nuclear armed Iran when she raised the idea of a US "defence umbrella" for Gulf allies.
Leader rejects Iran vice president appointment
AP: President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad stuck by his controversial appointment for a key top deputy on Wednesday in an unusual defiance of Iran's supreme leader who reportedly ordered the man's removal. His move deepens the dispute among the country's hard-line leadership.
Mousavi says Ahmadinejad govt may add to Iran’s woes
AFP: Defeated presidential candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi said on Wednesday the new government of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad could cause problems for Iran both at home and internationally as the hardliner also came under pressure to rescind a key appointment.
