TIME: It’s just before 3 a.m. in the southern Iraqi town of Seddah, and the Americans are rushing down a darkened street that smells of eucalyptus and gasoline. A moment later the sound of a door crashing in splits the nighttime hush.
Is Iran aiding Iraq’s militias?
Ros-Lehtinen’s worry: weapons to Taliban
Miami Herald: U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, back from a two-day tour of Afghanistan, held up a map of the country Friday and called it ”worrisome” that its western neighbor, Iran, is sending arms across the border to a resurgent Taliban.
Edwards would open talks with Iran if elected
Reuters: Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards says if elected president his administration would open direct talks with Iran to try to contain Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.
Iran cleric warns U.S. not to pick on Guards
Reuters: A senior Iranian cleric said on Friday that plans by the United States to designate Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps as a foreign terrorist group invited a fight with the Iranian nation which America could not win.
UN could soon debate fresh sanctions on Iran
AFP: A third UN resolution imposing sanctions on Iran over its controversial nuclear program could come as early as September, diplomats said as Washington raised the heat on the Islamic republic.
U.S. tough talk on Iran: A sign of isolation
TIME: Washington’s reported plan to name Iran’s Revolutionary Guards as a “specially designated global terrorist” organization may be less about raising pressure on Tehran than about raising pressure on U.S. allies to support a tougher line with Iran.
Iran summons 5 Argentines on security charges
VOA: Iranian media say authorities have summoned five Argentine officials to appear in court to face charges of undermining Iran’s security.
Iran’s Ahmadinejad to visit Azerbaijan next week
AFP: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will pay a two-day visit to neighbouring Azerbaijan next week, the Azerbaijani presidential administration said Friday.
Next head of top Iran assembly to be selected in early Sept.
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Aug. 17 The next head of a key Iranian constitutional supervisory body will be selected in early September, an official announced on Thursday.
Next head of top Iran assembly to be selected in early Sept.
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Aug. 17 The next head of a key Iranian constitutional supervisory body will be selected in early September, an official announced on Thursday.
