Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, May. 01 – Iran’s embassy in Baku on Wednesday rejected claims that its ambassador had been summoned by the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry, state media reported.
Iran rejects claims that ambassador to Baku was summoned
Petraeus backs Iraqi government talks with Sadr
AFP: General David Petraeus, commander of US forces in Iraq, on Thursday reaffirmed his concern about Iran's role in unrest in Iraq after a meeting with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown.
Azerbaijan frees Russian cargo for Iran atom plant
Reuters: A Russian cargo detained in Azerbaijan on its way to Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant has been allowed to cross the border into the Islamic Republic, the Azeri Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.
Iran rejects claims that ambassador to Baku was summoned
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, May. 01 – Iran’s embassy in Baku on Wednesday rejected claims that its ambassador had been summoned by the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry, state media reported.
Mullen cites U.S. ‘vulnerability’
Washington Post: The nation's top military officer warned yesterday that the transition to a new American president will mark a "time of vulnerability" as the United States fights two wars, and he said military leaders are already actively preparing for the changing of the guard.
Officials: Iraq sends delegation to Iran
AP: Iraqi officials say the government has dispatched a delegation to Iran to discuss concerns about the arming and training of Shiite militias in Iraq.
Gates says Iraqi delegation to Iran an important step
AFP: US Defense Secretary Robert Gates said the Iraqi government's decision to send a delegation to Iran was an important step in pressuring Tehran to stop arming Shiite militias.
Quake hits Iran and lightly injures about 100
Reuters: An earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale hit an area southwest of the Iranian capital on Thursday, lightly injuring about 100 people, state television reported.
Deployment of aircraft carrier a US ‘reminder’ to Iran, says Gates
The Guardian: The US defence secretary, Robert Gates, said yesterday the deployment of a second aircraft carrier to the Gulf could serve as a "reminder" to Iran of American resolve to defend its interests in the region.
Iraq team to discuss militias with Iran
New York Times: The Iraqi prime minister is sending several senior Shiite leaders to Tehran to discuss their concerns that Iran is arming and financing militias in Iraq, senior Iraqi and American officials said Wednesday.
