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Iran satellite launch cause for concern-Pentagon

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ImageReuters: A satellite launch by Iran is a cause for concern as some of the technology could also be used to develop ballistic missiles, a Pentagon spokesman said on Tuesday.

Obama team, EU sharpen tone toward Iran

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ImageAFP: The United States and European allies sharpened their tone Tuesday toward Iran even if the Obama administration still holds the door open to diplomatic engagement with the Islamic republic.

US will use “all elements” of its power with Iran

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ImageAFP: The United States will use "all elements of our national power" to deal with Iran, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said Tuesday after Iran said it had launched a satellite into orbit.

India’s Reliance sent cargoes to Iran in Jan-sources

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ImageReuters: India's Reliance Industries, widely believed to have stopped fuel sales to Iran, exported three cargoes to Tehran in January, trade sources said on Tuesday.

U.S. urges Iran to be ‘productive’ member of world

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ImageReuters: U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Tuesday urged Iran to become a "productive member" of the international community and said world powers would discuss strategy over Iran on Wednesday.

“An eye for an eye” – Iran to carry out gruesome punishment

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ImageIran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Feb. 03 – Iran's State Supreme Court upheld on Monday an earlier court ruling for a man to be blinded with acid as punishment for blinding a woman several years ago, state-run press reported on Tuesday.

“An eye for an eye” – Iran to carry out gruesome punishment

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ImageIran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Feb. 03 – Iran's State Supreme Court upheld on Monday an earlier court ruling for a man to be blinded with acid as punishment for blinding a woman several years ago, state-run press reported on Tuesday.

Obama administration keeps Bush official involved with Iran sanctions

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ImageLos Angeles Times: The Obama administration has decided to retain the official who led the Bush administration's effort to squeeze Iran with economic sanctions, providing an important clue on how it intends to approach the Islamic Republic.

Iraq’s victory, Iran’s loss

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ImageNew York Times: Iraq's peaceful elections and strong voter turnout last weekend were a major success for both that country and the United States — not that there was much celebration in American news coverage.

Report: Iran sends domestic satellite to orbit

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ImageAP: Iran's state radio says the country has successfully sent its first domestically made satellite into orbit.