Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Aug. 06 Iran vowed on Sunday to defy the demands of the United Nations Security Council by continuing to enrich uranium.
Iran vows to defy UN Security Council demands
Iran’s plot to mine uranium in Africa
Sunday Times: Iran is seeking to import large consignments of bomb-making uranium from the African mining area that produced the Hiroshima bomb, an investigation has revealed.
US hails Iran’s 100th anniversary of constitutional revolution
AFP: The United States hailed Iran’s constitutional revolution on its 100th anniversary Saturday as a defining but short-lived advance toward democracy, and voiced support for Iranians it said who still hoped for an open society.
Iran bans Nobel Laureate Ebadi’s rights group
AFP: Iran has declared as “illegal” a human rights group headed by Nobel Peace laureate Shirin Ebadi and vowed to prosecute its continued activities, local media reported Saturday.
Top Iran official: nuclear work will continue
AFP: Iran will not stop its controversial nuclear work despite a UN resolution calling for a halt by month’s end, the Islamic republic’s deputy foreign minister told Latin American television Friday.
Bush extends Iran, Libya sanctions law
AFP: US President George W. Bush on Friday extended to September 29 a law that calls for sanctions on entities that invest in Iran and Libya’s energy sectors, the White House said.
Iran home appliance prices skyrocket
ITP Technology: A combination of rising import tariffs and higher labour costs has led to a leap in the cost of home appliances in Iran by as much as 30% in some segments.
US Senate demands Syria, Iran end support for Hezbollah
AFP: The US Senate on Thursday passed a resolution demanding Syria and Iran halt their aid to the Hezbollah militant group, and called for a cessation of hostilities in Lebanon.
France decries Iran president’s remark on eliminating Israel
AFP: French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy on Friday condemned Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s remarks that Israel’s “elimination” was necessary to end the conflict in Lebanon.
Iran statement ‘irresponsible’: Singapore
AFP: Singapore on Friday described Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s latest call to wipe out Israel “irresponsible and provocative.”
