AFP: Iran test-fired more weaponry on Thursday as it continued war games, ignoring global concern over its launch of a broadside of missiles amid efforts to end the crisis over its nuclear programme.

Reuters: The United States will defend its allies against Iranian aggression, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Thursday, a day after Iran test fired nine missiles it said could hit Israeli and U.S. bases.

AP: French energy giant Total SA said Thursday it is too risky to invest in Iran for now, raising questions about the future of western involvement in developing Iranian gas reserves.

Reuters: A London-based unit of Iran's largest bank, Bank Melli, failed in a High Court challenge on Wednesday against an asset freeze imposed by the European Union.

Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Jul. 09 – Students in the University of Tehran staged a protest on campus on Tuesday, eye-witnesses told Iran Focus in a telephone interview.

Reuters: Iran's OPEC governor said on Wednesday the oil market was saturated and blamed policies of the Group of Eight (G8) rich countries for a price surge, the state broadcaster reported on its website.

Reuters: Oil rose $2 to near $138 a barrel on Wednesday, partly recouping a $5 drop in the previous session, after Iran said it had test-fired missiles that could reach Israel and U.S. bases in the region.