The Hill: While the war between Israel and Hezbollah continues to dominate international headlines, new momentum is developing for a long-stalled Iran-sanctions bill that the Senate will consider after the August recess.
Momentum builds for Iran-sanctions bill
U.S.: No sign Iran will comply with U.N.
AP: With deadlines approaching, the State Department on Tuesday said it has seen no indications that Iran plans to comply with U.N. demands that it suspend enrichment of uranium, a key step in making nuclear weapons.
War in Lebanon becomes propaganda tool in Iran
The Guardian: A charity event in Tehran for the “children of the resistance” is but one of many ways in which Iran’s government is using the Lebanon crisis to rally domestic support and advance its regional agenda. Highlighting the “ongoing war of aggression against the defenceless and oppressed Palestinian and Lebanese nations”, the event featured supportive messages and drawings from Iranian schoolchildren and a 25-metre “solidarity scroll”.
US says Iran may use Lebanon war to hurt Iraq
Reuters: The U.S. ambassador to Iraq accused Iran on Tuesday of having forces in Iraq and said Tehran could use the war between Hizbollah militants and Israel in Lebanon to try and further destabilize the country.
New governor appointed for northern Iran city
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Aug. 08 Irans interior ministry appointed a new governor for the northern city of Shahroud, state media reported on Tuesday.
New governor appointed for northern Iran city
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Aug. 08 Irans interior ministry appointed a new governor for the northern city of Shahroud, state media reported on Tuesday.
Afghan man hanged in public near southern Iran city
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Aug. 08 A young Afghan man was hanged in public on Monday on a highway close to the ancient city of Bam, southern Iran, the government-run news agency Fars reported.
Afghan man hanged in public near southern Iran city
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Aug. 08 A young Afghan man was hanged in public on Monday on a highway close to the ancient city of Bam, southern Iran, the government-run news agency Fars reported.
Bus drivers hold symbolic protest in Iran capital
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Aug. 08 Hundreds of bus drivers in Tehran left their vehicle lights on all day on Monday in solidarity with their fellow transit workers who had been suspended from work for taking part in anti-government protests.
Bus drivers hold symbolic protest in Iran capital
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Aug. 08 Hundreds of bus drivers in Tehran left their vehicle lights on all day on Monday in solidarity with their fellow transit workers who had been suspended from work for taking part in anti-government protests.
