AP: U.S. immigration officials have deported an Iranian businessman found guilty of illegally shipping equipment to Iran that authorities said could be used in the country’s nuclear program.
Iranian accused of nuclear smuggling deported
Syria ‘would not join Iran in war against Israel’
The Telegraph: Iran’s ability to retaliate for any Israeli strike on its nuclear facilities has been “dramatically” reduced by the disintegration of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria, an Israeli intelligence report has said.
Thousands rally for Iraqi prisoners’ release
AFP: Thousands of Sunnis demonstrated across Iraq on Friday, in the latest of nearly two weeks of rallies criticising the country’s premier and demanding the release of prisoners they say are wrongfully held.
Iran ‘welcomes new nuclear negotiations’
AFP: Iran’s top nuclear negotiator on Friday welcomed the return of leading world powers to talks over the country’s disputed atomic programme, but urged them “not to repeat their past mistakes”.
Report: Israeli ex-spy chief criticizes PM on Iran
AP: A recently retired Israeli spy chief says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acted irresponsibly regarding Iran’s nuclear program and accuses him of prioritizing personal concerns over national interests.
Iranian nuclear talks need to come to a close
Washington Post: As the year begins, the Obama administration and its diplomatic partners are expecting the renewal of negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program, after a six-month hiatus. But there is scant indication that a breakthrough is in store.
Tehran governor orders shutdown over pollution
AFP: Schools, universities and government offices in the Iranian capital will be closed on Saturday for the second time in a month because of high air pollution, Tehran governor Morteza Tamadon said Thursday.
Chinese super firewalls to control Iran internet
Iran Focus: The Iranian regime has allocated two billion dollars to control the domestic internet network, according to reports received by Iran Focus.
Iran wraps up 6-day wargame in southern waters, says goals met
Bloomberg: Iran’s navy wrapped up a six-day military drill around the Strait of Hormuz aimed at displaying the country’s readiness to defend the waterway.
Iran lashes out at US law against country’s influence in Latin America
Fox News: Only days after U.S. President Barack Obama enacted a law aimed at curbing the alleged influence of the Islamic Republic in Latin America, the Iranian foreign ministry blasted the law, saying that the U.S. “still lives in the Cold War era and considers Latin America as its back yard.”
