Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Jan. 13 Irans hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad vowed Friday morning that the Islamic Republic would continue steadfast in its quest to obtain nuclear capabilities.
Irans President vows to push ahead with nuke program
Irans President vows to push ahead with nuke program
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Jan. 13 Irans hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad vowed Friday morning that the Islamic Republic would continue steadfast in its quest to obtain nuclear capabilities.
Russian defence chief hints at Iran referral to Security Council
Iran Focus: London, Jan. 13 Russia hinted that Iran would face United Nations Security Council referral because of its decision to begin nuclear activities at its uranium enrichment facility in Natanz against the wishes of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Russian defence chief hints at Iran referral to Security Council
Iran Focus: London, Jan. 13 Russia hinted that Iran would face United Nations Security Council referral because of its decision to begin nuclear activities at its uranium enrichment facility in Natanz against the wishes of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Iran sanctions may be considered: UK’s Straw
Reuters: The United Nations Security Council may consider imposing sanctions on Iran if it fails to comply with demands over its nuclear program, but may look at other measures first, Britain said on Friday.
Iran and the bomb
New York Times – Editorial: Fortunately, Iran is believed to still be several years away from being able to produce nuclear weapons. But it has now embarked on a course that can have no other plausible intent.
Ignoring Tehran’s threats
Washington Times: Tehran’s resumption of uranium enrichment at Natanz nuclear site this week is the latest testament to the futility of further negotiations with the cunning mullahs of Iran, who have so far used brinkmanship to buy more time to advance their nuclear weapons program.
Japan supports referring Iran to UN Security Council
AFP: Japan on Friday joined European powers and the United States in calls to bring Iran before the UN Security Council to stop its nuclear development, but it voiced caution about economic sanctions.
Greece ‘regrets’ Iran nuclear research
AFP: UN Security Council member Greece said Thursday it regretted that Iran’s resumption of nuclear research looked set to scupper diplomatic efforts to break the deadlock with the international community.
UN envoy brands Iran ‘threat to international peace’
AFP: The US ambassador to the United Nations, John Bolton, on Thursday called Iran “a threat to international peace” but added that it remains to be seen how the UN Security Council can resolve the nuclear crisis.
