Reuters: Alarmed by what it sees as Iran’s growing control in Iraq, Saudi Arabia will watch anxiously as Iraqis vote on a new constitution that Riyadh fears will shift the regional balance of power towards Tehran.
Saudi sees Iraq constitution tilting power to Iran
U.S., Allies Huddle on Iran Nuke Question
AP: A nuclear standoff with Iran and the upcoming constitutional vote in Iraq were among the topics for Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice’s visits with allies in Europe and for a surprise trip to Moscow.
US’s Rice to visit Russia to build Iran pressure
Reuters: US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will lobby Russia to pressure Iran over its suspected nuclear arms programmes at talks in Moscow on Saturday, U.S. officials said.
China urges Iran to break nuclear deadlock
AFP: China urged Iran Thursday to take action to end the stalemate with the European Union over Tehran’s nuclear program and to reopen dialogue to resolve the issue.
Britain issues new warning to Iran, Hezbollah
AFP: British Defence Secretary John Reid issued a new warning to Iran and the militant group Hezbollah on Thursday over a
recent series of bomb attacks on British troops in Iraq.
Iran blasts UKs Jack Straw for critical comments
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Oct. 13 Irans Foreign Ministry blasted British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw on Thursday for his comments critical of Iran for meddling in southern Iraq.
Iran blasts UKs Jack Straw for critical comments
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Oct. 13 Irans Foreign Ministry blasted British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw on Thursday for his comments critical of Iran for meddling in southern Iraq.
High wild bird mortality in Iran, health body says
Reuters: Veterinary authorities in Iran have observed a high death rate among wild waterfowl but the cause remains unclear, the world animal health body said on Thursday.
1,300 Iranians imprisoned in Iraq Iran state TV
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Oct. 13 At least 1,300 Iranians remain in Iraqi prisons for various crimes, Iranian state television reported Wednesday evening.
1,300 Iranians imprisoned in Iraq Iran state TV
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Oct. 13 At least 1,300 Iranians remain in Iraqi prisons for various crimes, Iranian state television reported Wednesday evening.
