AFP: Five Iranians detained by US forces in Iraq were working with official sanction but their “liaison office” had not yet become a full consulate, Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari clarified Friday.
Russia demands US secure diplomatic mission in Iraq
AFP: Russia warned the United States on Friday that US forces must ensure the security of Moscow’s diplomatic premises in Iraq, after attackers reportedly fired on the Russian embassy in Baghdad.
Iranians detained by US in Iraq not diplomats: State Department
AFP: Six Iranians detained by US forces in Iraq as part of a stepped up effort to counter alleged Iranian support for anti-US forces in the country did not have diplomatic status, the State Department said on Friday.
Gates rules out cross-border raids on networks in Iran, Syria
AFP: US Defense Secretary Robert Gates ruled out Friday US cross-border raids in Iran or Syria in pursuit of networks smuggling arms and foreign fighters into Iraq.
White House: No plans for war with Iran, Syria
AFP: The White House on Friday flatly dismissed what it called a “rumor and urban legend” that the United States was gearing up for military action against Iran or Syria.
Detained Iranians tied to Revolutionary Guards: US official
AFP: A group of Iranians detained by US forces in Iraq in a new effort to counter Tehran’s alleged support for violent attacks had links to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, a senior US official said Friday.
Iran says U.S. planned 9/11 attacks
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Jan. 12 Iran trumpeted a stunning accusation against the United States on Friday, claiming it had planned the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Centre in New York and the Pentagon outside Washington, D.C.
Iran says U.S. planned 9/11 attacks
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Jan. 12 Iran trumpeted a stunning accusation against the United States on Friday, claiming it had planned the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Centre in New York and the Pentagon outside Washington, D.C.
Belgium heads UN sanctions committee on Iran
Iran Focus: London, Jan. 12 Belgium has been appointed as the head of the United Nations Security Council committee to oversee the imposition of sanctions on Iran.
Belgium heads UN sanctions committee on Iran
Iran Focus: London, Jan. 12 Belgium has been appointed as the head of the United Nations Security Council committee to oversee the imposition of sanctions on Iran.
