New York Times: With the White House assuming a more central role in dealing with Iran, the Obama administration plans to move its senior Iran policy maker, Dennis B. Ross, to the National Security Council from the State Department, two administration officials said Monday.
Administration plans to move top Iran expert to White House
Iran president arrives in Russia for summit
Reuters: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrived in Russia on Tuesday to attend a regional summit, a Reuters reporter said.
US urges Iran to accept invite to nuclear talks
AP: The United States urged Iran on Monday to agree to a meeting with the six key nations trying to ensure that its nuclear program is peaceful in which the U.S. will be "a full participant."
Iran asked to explain Canadian journalist’s arrest
AFP: Canada's foreign minister said Monday he has called in Iran's envoy to explain the brief detention of a Canadian journalist covering protests in Tehran after hotly contested elections.
Photo: Iran security forces kill anti-government protestors
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Jun. 15 – Up to a million people took part in anti-government rallies in Tehran and other major cities on Monday, protesting the re-appointment of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad following a presidential election contest which they believe was rigged.
Photo: Iran security forces kill anti-government protestors
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Jun. 15 – Up to a million people took part in anti-government rallies in Tehran and other major cities on Monday, protesting the re-appointment of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad following a presidential election contest which they believe was rigged.
AP photographer: 1 dead as militia fire on rally
AP: Gunmen have fired on opposition protesters at a massive march over alleged election fraud, killing at least one person.
International protests over Iran election crackdown
AFP: Europe on Monday led protests over Iran's post-election crackdown on the opposition, warning against more violence and casting doubt on President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's victory.
Merkel says signs of irregularities in Iran vote
Reuters: German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Monday there were signs of irregularities in Iran's presidential election and urged a transparent examination of the results.
ElBaradei prods Iran not to ignore Obama overture
Reuters: The U.N. nuclear watchdog chief urged Iran Monday to meet a U.S. offer of unconditional talks with goodwill gestures including giving inspectors easier access to monitor its atomic program.
