New York Times: Probably not since World War II had there been such a high-water mark in Russian cooperation with America. Within weeks of Sept. 11, 2001, President Vladimir V. Putin offered sweeping support for American operations in Afghanistan, including help in securing bases in Central Asian countries.
Just when it’s needed, Russia’s not there
Swiss judge orders arrest of Irans former intelligence chief
Iran Focus: Paris, Apr. 08 A Swiss judge has issued an international arrest warrant for the former head of Irans notorious secret police for his role in the assassination of a prominent Iranian dissident.
Swiss judge orders arrest of Irans former intelligence chief
Iran Focus: Paris, Apr. 08 A Swiss judge has issued an international arrest warrant for the former head of Irans notorious secret police for his role in the assassination of a prominent Iranian dissident.
Forest catches fire near suspect nuclear site in Iran capital
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Apr. 08 Parts of Tehrans Lavizan Forrest, where one of Irans controversial suspect nuclear sites is situated, were set on fire on Friday by unidentified individuals, state media reported on Saturday.
Forest catches fire near suspect nuclear site in Iran capital
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Apr. 08 Parts of Tehrans Lavizan Forrest, where one of Irans controversial suspect nuclear sites is situated, were set on fire on Friday by unidentified individuals, state media reported on Saturday.
The Iran Plans
The New Yorker: The Bush Administration, while publicly advocating diplomacy in order to stop Iran from pursuing a nuclear weapon, has increased clandestine activities inside Iran and intensified planning for a possible major air attack.
Threat of Shiite militias now seen as Iraq’s most critical challenge
Washington Post: Shiite Muslim militias pose the greatest threat to security in many parts of Iraq, having killed more people in recent months than the Sunni Arab-led insurgency, and will likely present the most daunting and critical challenge for Iraq’s new government, U.S. military and diplomatic officials say.
U.S. consults Gulf states on Iran ‘threats’
Reuters: A senior U.S. official is visiting Gulf states to press for tighter controls to stop any transshipment of nuclear-related equipment to Iran and other security cooperation, administration officials said on Friday.
Tomb of Irans greatest contemporary poet desecrated
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Apr. 08 Unknown assailants desecrated the tomb of Irans renowned and most popular contemporary poet.
Tomb of Irans greatest contemporary poet desecrated
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Apr. 08 Unknown assailants desecrated the tomb of Irans renowned and most popular contemporary poet.
