AFP: Iran is still blocking UN nuclear inspectors from crucial military sites, the UN atomic watchdog agency reported Friday, saying full Iranian cooperation was overdue.
Iran still blocking access to crucial military sites: IAEA
Bush backs Putin initiative on Iran
Reuters: U.S. President George W. Bush on Friday backed an initiative by Russian President Vladimir Putin to end a stalemate over Iran’s nuclear project as the two leaders held talks that appeared to avoid areas of open disagreement.
Torture site backs fears of pro-Iran infiltrators
Washington Times: The discovery of a secret Iraqi Interior Ministry torture chamber confirms what has been an open secret in Baghdad for months: Pro-Iranian militia have deeply infiltrated the ministry and are acting as a law unto themselves.
Germany’s Merkel hits out at Iran over regional threats
Reuters: Angela Merkel expressed strong support for Israel on Thursday, a sign postwar Germany’s ties with the country will stay close when she takes over as chancellor next week.
US announces London meeting on Iran nuclear program Friday
AFP: The United States said Thursday that an informal meeting on Iran’s nuclear program would be held in London on Friday, confirming reports, after Tehran resumed nuclear fuel work that it had earlier suspended.
UN nuclear agency finalizing Iran report
AFP: UN atomic inspectors were Thursday putting the final touches on a report on Iran’s nuclear program as EU negotiators rejected an offer by Russia to host a meeting aimed at resolving the standoff, diplomats said.
European Parliament rips Iran leaders remarks
Iran Focus: London, Nov. 17 The European Parliament voted to condemn remarks last month by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad who proclaimed that Israel must be wiped off the map and threatened neighbouring Muslim nations that developed ties with the Jewish state.
European Parliament rips Iran leaders remarks
Iran Focus: London, Nov. 17 The European Parliament voted to condemn remarks last month by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad who proclaimed that Israel must be wiped off the map and threatened neighbouring Muslim nations that developed ties with the Jewish state.
Analysis: Iran President appoints allies to key posts
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Nov. 17 Irans hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has appointed more than 30 of his former advisers and deputies from Tehrans city council to senior posts in his new government, according to an Iran Focus tally.
Analysis: Iran President appoints allies to key posts
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Nov. 17 Irans hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has appointed more than 30 of his former advisers and deputies from Tehrans city council to senior posts in his new government, according to an Iran Focus tally.
