Iran Focus: According to a statement on the website of Italy’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, another 7 Iranian dissidents have arrived in Rome from Camp Liberty, Iraq. There are some 3000 refugees stranded in Iraqi camp described by some UN agencies as a prison camp.
Seven refugees from Camp Liberty received by Italy
West presses Iran to address suspected atomic bomb research
Reuters: Western powers pressed Iran on Wednesday to tackle suspicions that it may have worked on designing an atomic bomb and the United States said the issue would be central to the success of talks on a final settlement over Tehran’s nuclear program.
Israel says it seized Gaza-bound rocket shipment from Iran
Reuters: The Israeli navy seized a ship in the Red Sea on Wednesday that was carrying dozens of advanced Iranian-supplied rockets made in Syria and intended for Palestinian guerrillas in the Gaza Strip, the military said.
Iran FM says will not scrap Arak reactor
AFP: Iran is pinning its hopes on the success of talks with the West about its nuclear programme but insisted it would not scrap a controversial reactor, its foreign minister said Wednesday.
Iran, Russia partnering to launch cyber attacks
Free Beacon: Iran has emerged as a leading cyber threat and has already hacked into the U.S. defense establishment and financial institutions, likely with the help of the Russians, according to a former chairman of the House’s Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
Show muscle in nuclear negotiations with Iran
Chicago Tribune: As the United States gears up for another round of nuclear negotiations with the Iranian regime, a rare opportunity has been provided to teach the Islamic Republic a lesson regarding its horrific human rights record.
U.S. senator still believes in new Iran sanctions bill
Reuters: U.S. Senator Robert Menendez said on Tuesday he still sees his legislation to impose new sanctions on Iran as the best way to ensure that Iran does not develop a nuclear weapon and prevent military action over its nuclear program.
Iran orders man’s eyes to be gouged out after acid attack
New York Post: The mad mullahs of Iran have ruled that a man who poured acid on a young girl’s face should be punished by having his eyes gouged out and his nose and right ear chopped off, according to an Iranian opposition group.
Iran expecting Western interest in energy sector
UPI: Iran expects Western investors to come to Tehran to explore emerging opportunities in the country’s energy sector. Shana, the Iranian Oil Ministry’s news service, reported earlier this year an investment conference was planned for July.
Iran says EU’s Ashton to visit on Saturday
AFP: EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton will travel to Iran this weekend, Iran’s foreign ministry said Tuesday amid a thaw in Tehran’s strained relations with the European bloc.
