Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Mar. 27 – The chief of Iran’s police vowed on Wednesday to institutionalise the current moral crackdown which is targeting mainly young Iranians, in yet another sign of the recent sharp increase in the repressive atmosphere in Iranian society.
Iran says will institutionalise moral crackdown
Iran wants compensation for UN sanctions
AP: Iran is demanding compensation for what it says are unlawful sanctions imposed by the U.N. for refusing to suspend uranium enrichment, the Mideast nation’s foreign minister said in a letter obtained by The Associated Press on Wednesday.
Iran asks for apology on sanctions
New York Times: Iran said the United States, Britain, France and Germany should apologize to the countrys leaders and scientists for damaging their reputations through United Nations Security Council sanctions resolutions against the countrys nuclear program and said it might seek compensation and pursue unspecified legal actions.
Basra’s cautionary tale
Washington Times – Editorial: The heavy fighting taking place in Iraq’s third-largest city and most critical oil-exporting center should be a cautionary note as Washington prepares for Gen. David Petraeus’ congressional testimony less than two weeks from now.
Iran to hold 2nd round of polls on April 25
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Mar. 26 – Iran will hold a second round of polling on April 25 for approximately 30 percent of Majlis (Parliament) seats which were not decided in the original poll held on March 14, state media reported on Wednesday.
Iran to hold 2nd round of polls on April 25
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Mar. 26 – Iran will hold a second round of polling on April 25 for approximately 30 percent of Majlis (Parliament) seats which were not decided in the original poll held on March 14, state media reported on Wednesday.
US says Iran behind violence in Iraq
AFP: Iran is linked to violence in Iraq by providing training to those firing rockets in Baghdad and not doing enough to rein in lawless gunmen in Basra, the US military charged on Wednesday.
UK Foreign Office rips human rights violations in Iran
Iran Focus: London, Mar. 26 – The United Kingdom’s Foreign Office has accused the Iranian authorities of committing “serious” human rights abuses.
UK Foreign Office rips human rights violations in Iran
Iran Focus: London, Mar. 26 – The United Kingdom’s Foreign Office has accused the Iranian authorities of committing “serious” human rights abuses.
Iran’s top envoy in Beirut holds talks with Lebanese PM
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Mar. 26 – Iran’s ambassador to Beirut met and held talks with Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora, Iranian state media reported on Wednesday.
