AP: Iran is a major obstacle to the U.S. vision of a Middle East in which nations will “trade more, invest more, talk more and work more constructively to solve problems,” Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice says.
Rice: Iran hurting Middle East
Iran has new nuclear negotiator, but similar stance
New York Times: Irans new chief nuclear negotiator made his international debut in Rome on Tuesday, to a chorus of unusually blunt criticism by politicians in Tehran that the departure of his predecessor was unwise.
Britain, U.S. confident of new sanctions on Iran
Reuters: British Foreign Secretary David Miliband said on Tuesday he was confident China and Russia would support a third round of U.N. sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program.
Iran vice-president says NGOs are imported models
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Oct. 23 Hajj Ali-Akbari, an Iranian Vice-President and head of the National Youth Organisation, accused non-governmental organisations (NGOs) of being imported models, state media reported.
Iran vice-president says NGOs are imported models
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Oct. 23 Hajj Ali-Akbari, an Iranian Vice-President and head of the National Youth Organisation, accused non-governmental organisations (NGOs) of being imported models, state media reported.
Iran official applauds security forces for crackdown
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Oct. 23 Irans Majlis (Parliament) Speaker congratulated the State Security Forces (SSF) for cracking down on trouble-makers, state television reported on Tuesday.
Iran official applauds security forces for crackdown
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Oct. 23 Irans Majlis (Parliament) Speaker congratulated the State Security Forces (SSF) for cracking down on trouble-makers, state television reported on Tuesday.
Bush: Missile shield is meant to deter Iran
Reuters: President George W. Bush said on Tuesday a planned missile shield in Europe is vital to protect against an “emerging Iranian threat” as he pressed an escalating U.S.-led campaign against Tehran.
US tepid to more talks with Iran on Iraq security
Reuters: The United States is uncertain whether to hold further discussions with Iran about improving security in Iraq because earlier talks failed to produce results, a senior U.S. official said on Tuesday.
Britain prepared to consider more Iran sanctions
Reuters: British Prime Minister Gordon Brown said on Tuesday he was prepared to consider more sanctions against Tehran and that the world was at risk from its nuclear ambitions.
