Iran Focus: London, Dec. 24 The following is the text of a statement by United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice issued after the United Nations Security Council voted unanimously to slap sanctions on Iran because of its refusal to suspend its uranium enrichment activities.
Reactions to UN decision to impose sanctions on Iran Rice
Azerbaijan protests prompt fears of Iranian influence
New York Times: An article seen as denigrating Islam published early last month in an obscure Baku newspaper prompted demonstrations across Azerbaijan and in Iran, raising Azeris concerns over Irans influence here.
Iran’s spies
Sunday Herald: To British and American intelligence officers, the court appearance on Wednesday of a British soldier on charges of spying for the Iranian regime was not a shock. “We know that the Iranians are crawling all over us – particularly in Afghanistan and Iraq,” one UK intelligence source said. “This kind of event has long been expected.”
Security Council approves sanctions against Iran over nuclear program
New York Times: The Security Council on Saturday unanimously approved sanctions intended to curb Irans nuclear program, capping months of negotiations over how severe and sweeping the restrictions should be.
Saudis dispute strategy on Iran
Sunday Telegraph: A power battle within the secretive Saudi royal family over how to contain Iran lay behind the abrupt resignation of its high-profile ambassador to Washington, it was reported yesterday, writes Philip Sherwell.
U.N. panel OKs curbs on Iran trade
Washington Times: The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously yesterday to sanction Iran until it halts efforts to make nuclear fuel, drawing a quick rejection from the Islamist nation and threats of further penalties from the United States.
Reactions to UN decision to impose sanctions on Iran Tehran
Iran Focus: London, Dec. 23 The following is a report by Iran’s official news agency IRNA which carries a statement by the Iranian Foreign Ministry in reaction to the United Nations Security Council which voted unanimously on Saturday to slap sanctions on Iran because of its refusal to suspend its uranium enrichment activities.
Reactions to UN decision to impose sanctions on Iran Rajavi
Iran Focus: London, Dec. 23 The following is the text of a statement by Iranian opposition leader Maryam Rajavi issued after the United Nations Security Council voted unanimously to slap sanctions on Iran because of its refusal to suspend its uranium enrichment activities.
Reactions to UN decision to impose sanctions on Iran Rajavi
Iran Focus: London, Dec. 23 The following is the text of a statement by Iranian opposition leader Maryam Rajavi issued after the United Nations Security Council voted unanimously to slap sanctions on Iran because of its refusal to suspend its uranium enrichment activities.
Reactions to UN decision to impose sanctions on Iran Tehran
Iran Focus: London, Dec. 23 The following is a report by Iran’s official news agency IRNA which carries a statement by the Iranian Foreign Ministry in reaction to the United Nations Security Council which voted unanimously on Saturday to slap sanctions on Iran because of its refusal to suspend its uranium enrichment activities.


