Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Jan. 22 – Iranian authorities hanged 22 people over the past two days.
Iran hangs 22 people
Iran hangs 22 people
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Jan. 22 – Iranian authorities hanged 22 people over the past two days.
World powers to meet to discuss Iran next month
Reuters: Representatives of six major powers are expected to discuss Iran's nuclear program next month, their first meeting since the new U.S. administration took office, Russia's ambassador to Britain said on Wednesday.
Iran doctors jailed over US plot: lawyer
AFP: Iran has given jail terms of six years and three years respectively to two doctors convicted of a US-backed plot to overthrow the Islamic republic, their lawyer told AFP on Wednesday.
US-UAE nuclear energy pact has messages for Iran
AP: An atomic energy deal between the U.S. and the United Arab Emirates, signed in the waning days of the Bush administration, could give Mideast nations a significant boost toward acquiring nuclear technology if Iran pushes ahead with its own ambitions.
Iran carmaker to raise output despite global auto woes
Reuters: Iran Khodro, the Middle East's biggest carmaker, said on Tuesday it aims to boost output and exports in coming years despite a global downturn for the sector and Western sanctions on the country that have pushed up costs.
Iranian official warns U.S. on spying
Washington Post: In a message aimed at the incoming Obama administration, a top Iranian intelligence official cautioned the United States on Monday not to spy on Iran.
Iran ready to open to energy ties with EU
AP: Iran said Tuesday it is ready to open talks with the European Union to forge closer energy ties.
Iran says it jailed 2 prominent doctors
New York Times: An Iranian intelligence official said Monday that two prominent doctors jailed since June were among four men sent to prison on charges of plotting against the Iranian government with the suspected backing of the United States, the semiofficial Fars news agency reported.
France, UK push for EU sanctions on Iran – report
Reuters: France and Britain are spearheading an effort within the European Union to pass new sanctions against Iran over its nuclear programme but have so far had limited success, French daily Le Monde said on Monday.
