Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Sep. 18 – A powerful earthquake struck the Iranian island of Qeshm on the southern coast on Wednesday, one week after another quake in the same region left at least seven people dead, state media reported.
Strong earthquake jolts southern Iran island
Strong earthquake jolts southern Iran island
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Sep. 18 – A powerful earthquake struck the Iranian island of Qeshm on the southern coast on Wednesday, one week after another quake in the same region left at least seven people dead, state media reported.
Iran official says missiles can reach ships in Gulf
Reuters: A top adviser of Iran's supreme leader said that in the event of war no ship passing through the oil-rich Gulf region would be beyond the reach of the country's missiles, a government newspaper reported on Thursday.
Palin plans to visit U.N. and join anti-Iran rally
New York Times: Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska will have meetings at the United Nations next week, officials with Senator John McCain’s presidential campaign said on Wednesday. The campaign did say that Ms. Palin would attend a protest against Iran outside the United Nations on Monday.
Ahmadinejad warns against NATO talks
UPI: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says NATO should not interfere with the Caucacus states following Russia's recent incursion in the Republic of Georgia.
8 charged with exporting materials to Iran
AP: Eight people and eight corporations have been charged with illegally shipping to Iran electronic parts that could be used in weapons, including microchips that have been found in improvised explosive devices in Iraq, federal officials said Wednesday.
U.S. charges foreigners with illegal sales to Iran
Reuters: The United States slapped sanctions on six Iranian military firms on Wednesday and charged 16 foreign companies and individuals with illegally obtaining U.S. military goods for Tehran, including microchips that can be used to trigger roadside bombs.
Iran: MP warns Italy over its foreign policy
AKI: An Iranian MP has warned Italy that political and economic relations may suffer after remarks made by Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and visits to Italy by a leading Iranian dissident.
US charges 16 people, companies for Iran ‘military’ exports
AFP: The US has charged eight people and eight companies with illegally exporting to Iran US products that can be used to make bombs and for military purposes, the Justice Department said Wednesday.
Iran boasts oil refining capacity
UPI: Iran is scheduled to become the most prolific oil refiner in the region within four years, eclipsing Saudi Arabia, energy officials said.
