AFP: Iranian President Hassan Rowhani warned the West on Sunday that it will “regret” any military intervention in Syria, and called for dialogue to stop the war in its ally.
Iran president says West will ‘regret’ any Syria strike
Another massacre in the Middle East that nobody is talking about
The Hill: Among these victims was Hossein Madani, a tireless foreign relations staff and spokesman for the People’s Mujahedeen Organization of Iran who had studied in the U.S. and was a friend of mine.
Iran’s elite military warns of dangers of dealing with U.S
Reuters: Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guard has warned of the dangers of dealing with U.S. officials, ahead of expected diplomatic contacts, underlining the internal challenges President Hassan Rouhani could face to improve ties with the West.
Iranian captures video of last seconds of his life during Camp Ashraf raid
Before It’s News: The macabre assault on Camp Ashraf started at 5 a.m. and waned into the late afternoon. Iraqi troops bound the dissident’s hands behind their backs and shot them in the head, a camp resident said who wishes to remain anonymous for fear of his safety.
Massacre of 52 Iranians at exile camp in Iraq draws international attention
Fox News: While controversy raged about chemical weapons in Syria, in neighboring Iraq 52 Iranians living in an exile camp were killed. Relatives of the victims say Iraqi-backed forces committed the Sep.1 slaughter. Iraq denies the allegation.
U.S. seeks to ease Israeli concerns over Iran contacts
Reuters: Even as it crafts a response to overtures from Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, the Obama administration is working to reassure Israeli officials there will be no easing of sanctions on Tehran unless it first takes tangible steps to limit its nuclear program, U.S. and diplomatic sources said.
US, Iran talk nicely, but nuke progress uncertain
AP: Iran and the United States are making plenty of friendly gestures, but real progress is going to be harder. A notable first meeting between the two nations’ presidents suddenly seems possible, but without nuclear concessions the U.S. is unlikely to give Tehran what it wants.
Iraqi leader denies holding 7 Iranian dissidents
AP: Iraq denied Friday that it is holding seven missing members of an Iranian dissident group following a deadly attack on its compound north of Baghdad earlier this month. The group accuses Iraq of detaining the Camp Ashraf residents and of planning to transfer them to Iran against their will.
White House: Iran overtures ‘clearly not sufficient’
AFP: The United States warned on Friday that diplomatic overtures from Iranian President Hassan Rowhani, while welcome, are not enough for it to consider loosening sanctions aimed at Tehran’s nuclear program.
French, Iranian leaders to meet amid Syrian crisis
AP: French President Francois Hollande plans to meet with Iran’s new leader at the United Nations next week, in hopes that the Islamic regime can help work out a political solution to end Syria’s civil war.
