CNN: The Pentagon does not believe an Iranian rocket test over the weekend was successful, despite reports in the official Iranian media saying the Islamic Republic had launched its first vehicle capable of placing a satellite in orbit.
Pentagon doubts Iranian rocket test succeeded
Iran proposes guarantees to attract German firms
AFP: Iran is ready to offer investment guarantees to German companies, an official said Monday, as authorities in Berlin try to curb their plans to work in the controversial Middle Eastern country.
Analysis: Saudis ‘all or nothing’ on Iran
Middle East Times: As Iran's close neighbor, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia feels the threat of a nuclear-powered Iran probably as much as the Islamic Republic's archenemy, Israel. Indeed, the very thought of Iran — a Shiite state under the control of the country's militant clergy — is ample reason to worry the bastion of Sunni orthodoxy as much as it worries the Jewish state, if perhaps not more so.
Iran says rocket can carry low-orbit satellite
AFP: Iran said on Monday that a home-built rocket sent into space in a move that triggered US concern over possible military use will be able to take a satellite into low orbit around the earth.
Turkey hopes for Iran energy talks outcome in 1 mth
Reuters: Turkey will hold major talks with Iran on energy sector cooperation in the next month and hopes that their negotiations will yield fruit within that period, Energy Minister Hilmi Guler said on Monday.
Iran reports test of craft able to carry a satellite
New York Times: Iran test-fired a new rocket capable of carrying a satellite into orbit, the Iranian state news media reported Sunday. Western experts said the launching represented a potentially significant if much-delayed step in Iran’s efforts to join the international space club.
Iran denies De Burgh live concert
BBC: Authorities in Iran have denied that singer Chris de Burgh is to play a live concert in Tehran, according to an Iranian news agency.
Iran rocket launch ‘troubling:’ US
AFP: The White House said Sunday that Iran's announcement it had launched a home-built rocket into space was "troubling" because such technology could also be used for ballistic missiles.
Iraqi President to visit Iran in coming days
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Aug. 17 – Iraqi President Jalal Talabani will make a state visit to Iran within the next 10 days, Iranian state media reported.
Iraqi President to visit Iran in coming days
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Aug. 17 – Iraqi President Jalal Talabani will make a state visit to Iran within the next 10 days, Iranian state media reported.
