AP: The top U.S. missile defense official warned Thursday that the ballistic threat from Iran and North Korea was rapidly growing and defended Washington’s plans to base parts of its anti-missile shield program in Central Europe.
U.S.: Iran, NKorea missile threat rising
House members seek to pressure Iran
AP: Leaders of a bipartisan House panel, seeking economic pressure against Iran, acted Thursday to try to reduce Tehran’s import of gasoline.
Angry protests erupt in Iran over petrol rationing
AFP: Angry demonstrators torched petrol stations and long queues formed at heavily-guarded fuel pumps Wednesday after oil-rich Iran announced the start of fuel rationing, triggering nationwide protests.
Iran bans negative petrol stories
BBC: Iran’s top security body has ordered local journalists not to report on problems caused by petrol rationing, a day after its surprise introduction.
Petrol stations burn in protest at Iran rationing
The Guardian: Iranians set fire to a dozen petrol stations in Tehran in the early hours yesterday, angered by the sudden start of fuel rationing, a step that threatens to further increase the unpopularity of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Iran not keeping its word on stabilizing Iraq: US
AFP: The United States asked Iran to live up to commitments to bring about a stable Iraq, saying it was critical for resuming a dialogue with Tehran on Iraqi security, the State Department said Wednesday.
Amnesty: Iran continues to execute children
Iran Focus: London, Jun. 27 The international human rights group Amnesty International accused the Iranian regime on Wednesday of continuing to execute minors.
Iranians still planning attacks in Iraq: U.S.
Reuters: Iranian operatives are training fighters in Iraq and helping to plan attacks there despite diplomatic pressure on Tehran to halt such interference, U.S. officials said on Wednesday.
Amnesty: Iran continues to execute children
Iran Focus: London, Jun. 27 The international human rights group Amnesty International accused the Iranian regime on Wednesday of continuing to execute minors.
Iran: New conditions for U.S. talks
AP: Iran will “review with a positive point of view” an Iraqi request for a new round of Iranian-American talks, but only after the United States responds to the invitation, the Islamic republic’s foreign minister said Wednesday.
