Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Apr. 17 The head of the teachers union in Iran has been arrested for his role in union protests that have brought schools and universities to a standstill in recent weeks in several Iranian provinces.
Iran teachers union leader arrested for protests
Iran pardons, releases jailed Swedes
AFP: Iran on Monday pardoned two Swedish nationals jailed for photographing military installations last year and will release them later in the day, the foreign ministry said.
Iran names new envoy to Mexico
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Apr. 16 Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has appointed Mohammad-Hassan Qadiri Abyaneh as the Islamic Republics new ambassador to Mexico, the official news agency IRNA reported on Monday.
Iran names new envoy to Mexico
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Apr. 16 Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has appointed Mohammad-Hassan Qadiri Abyaneh as the Islamic Republics new ambassador to Mexico, the official news agency IRNA reported on Monday.
Iran: Sanctions could push nuclear drive
AP: President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Monday warned that Iran would respond to additional U.N. sanctions with new nuclear advances, in yet another show of defiance to international demands that the country roll back its atomic program.
Iran says could reveal new “nuclear achievements”
Reuters: Iran will announce unspecified new “nuclear achievements” if the United Nations takes fresh steps against it over its disputed atomic program, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Monday.
Chavez backs Iran in nuclear dispute
AP: President Hugo Chavez defended Iran’s “legitimate right” to develop nuclear power for peaceful uses, warning the U.S. on Sunday not to attack Venezuela’s ally in the Middle East.
Browne to face MPs over Iran sailors
Reuters: Defence Secretary Des Browne will attempt on Monday to defuse a row over the selling of stories by British sailors released by Iran after being held hostage.
With eye on Iran, rivals also want nuclear power
New York Times: Two years ago, the leaders of Saudi Arabia told international atomic regulators that they could foresee no need for the kingdom to develop nuclear power. Today, they are scrambling to hire atomic contractors, buy nuclear hardware and build support for a regional system of reactors.
Iran para-military force member killed in shootout
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Apr. 16 An armed gang killed a member of Irans para-military Bassij force, the semi-official daily Kayhan reported on Saturday.
