Iran Focus: London, Aug. 13 Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf, Irans former police chief and defeated presidential contender, has been handpicked by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to head the Islamic Republics largest economic conglomerate, according to a close associate of the ultra-conservative general.
Murky move as Irans leader offers key post to protégé
Murky move as Irans leader offers key post to protégé
Iran Focus: London, Aug. 13 Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf, Irans former police chief and defeated presidential contender, has been handpicked by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to head the Islamic Republics largest economic conglomerate, according to a close associate of the ultra-conservative general.
Iran foils the eurocrats
Washington Times – Editorial – This week, Iran broke the protective seals at the Isfahan nuclear facility and resumed uranium-conversion activities. It then scoffed at the International Atomic Energy Agency and international negotiators. In sum, it bankrupted the EU 3 negotiations. This effectively ends the possibility that the negotiations could succeed. It should open the doors to a radically tougher approach, one that ends the kowtowing.
Bush refuses to rule out force against Iran
AFP: US President George W. Bush refused to rule out the use of force against Iran over the Islamic Republic’s resumption of nuclear activities, in an interview with Israeli television aired Friday. When asked if the use of force was an alternative to faltering diplomatic efforts, Bush said: “All options are on the table.”
Europe to wait for IAEA report before deciding next steps on Iran: France
AFP: France will wait for a report next month by the UN nuclear agency on Iran’s controversial atomic program before deciding what steps to take next, Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy said Friday.
Irans Islamist vigilantes march for nuclear enrichment
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Aug. 12 – Some 1,000 members of the Islamist vigilante group, Ansar-e Hezbollah, held a rally following the Friday prayers sermon in Tehran and called on the Islamic Republic to immediately and unconditionally resume all nuclear enrichment activities.
Irans Islamist vigilantes march for nuclear enrichment
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Aug. 12 – Some 1,000 members of the Islamist vigilante group, Ansar-e Hezbollah, held a rally following the Friday prayers sermon in Tehran and called on the Islamic Republic to immediately and unconditionally resume all nuclear enrichment activities.
Irans Islamic vigilantes plan British embassy protest
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Aug. 12 Hard-line members of the paramilitary Bassij announced that they will hold a rally outside the British embassy in Tehran on Sunday to protest against what they describe as Londons conspiratorial role in securing a resolution critical of Irans nuclear activities by the International Atomic Energy Agencys Board of Governors.
Irans Islamic vigilantes plan British embassy protest
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Aug. 12 Hard-line members of the paramilitary Bassij announced that they will hold a rally outside the British embassy in Tehran on Sunday to protest against what they describe as Londons conspiratorial role in securing a resolution critical of Irans nuclear activities by the International Atomic Energy Agencys Board of Governors.
Britain rips Iran for breaching IAEA resolutions
Iran Focus: London, Aug. 12 – The British Foreign Office on Friday criticised Iran for breaching international agreements and resolutions by the United Nations nuclear watchdog Board of Directors by resuming part of its nuclear fuel cycle. A statement by Foreign Office Minister Ian Pearson, posted on the ministry’s website stated, “Earlier this week, Iran made a serious mistake in resuming part of its nuclear fuel cycle by restarting its uranium conversion facility in clear breach of previous international agreements and IAEA Board resolutions.
