AP: The United States knows for certain that radical Iraqi cleric Muqtada al-Sadr is still living next door in Iran, a senior State Department official said Friday, disputing aides to the anti-American religious and political leader.
Radical Iraqi cleric said to be in Iran
Yemen recalls envoys from Iran, Libya over rebels
Reuters: Yemen said on Saturday it had recalled its ambassadors to Iran and Libya over what it sees as their support for Shi’ite Muslim rebels involved in bloody clashes with government forces.
Cheney warns Iran, assures allies on Gulf visit
Reuters: U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney said on Friday the heightened U.S. military presence in the Gulf demonstrated Washington’s resolve in a standoff with Iran over Tehran’s nuclear plans.
Blair exit can have “positive impact”: Iran
Reuters: The departure of British Prime Minister Tony Blair could have a “positive impact” if it leads to a change in the country’s foreign policy, Iran’s foreign minister said.
Photos: A glimpse at the lives of Irans indigent drug addicts
Iran Focus: London, May 11 – The following are photos of some of Irans impoverished drug addicts sent to Iran Focus by one of our readers.
Photos: A glimpse at the lives of Irans indigent drug addicts
Iran Focus: London, May 11 – The following are photos of some of Irans impoverished drug addicts sent to Iran Focus by one of our readers.
Cheney seeking support against Iran in Mideast tour: Bush
AFP: President George W. Bush indicated Thursday that Vice President Dick Cheney was seeking during his Middle East trip to shore up support among moderate Arab states to confront Iran.
Iran blocked UN inspectors on test visit to nuclear site
AFP: Iran has blocked UN atomic experts on a first unannounced test inspection of an underground nuclear site where it enriches uranium, despite a pledge to allow such visits, diplomats told AFP.
Iran president in landmark visit to pro-Western UAE
AFP: President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is expected to arrive in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday on the first visit by an Iranian head of state to the close US Gulf ally since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Iran seeks improved ties with NKorea
AP: Iran is interested in improving ties with North Korea but that the Asian nation’s debt to Tehran stands in the way of closer relations, Iran’s foreign minister was quoted as saying Friday.
