AP: In an interview with The Associated Press in Italy on Saturday, the 2008 Republican presidential candidate criticized the man who won that election for not aiding rebels in Syria, abandoning Iraq and Afghanistan, and delaying tough decisions on Iran’s nuclear program.
McCain: Iran situation a ‘train wreck’
EU threatens new Iran sanctions
AFP: European Union nations waved the threat of new international sanctions against Iran over its contested nuclear drive on Saturday, as Russia complained such measures harm its interests.
Sierra Leone removes nine Iranian vessels from shipping register
Reuters: Sierra Leone has removed nine vessels from its shipping register after an investigation found they belonged to IRISL, Iran’s embattled shipping line, the head of the West African state’s maritime authority said on Saturday.
Iran says may retaliate for Canada’s “hostile” cut in ties
Reuters: Iran accused Canada on Saturday of “hostile behavior” under Israeli and British influence after Ottawa cut diplomatic relations, and it raised the prospect of swift retaliation.
US sanctions on Syria, Iran harm Russian business: Lavrov
AFP: “Unilateral US sanctions against Syria and Iran are increasingly becoming extra-territorial in nature and are touching upon the interests of Russian business,” Lavrov said after meeting US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Why is the world so silent in face of Iran’s appalling human rights record?
Independent: As much of the world’s attention is focused on Iran’s nuclear program, the regime’s leaders have continued their reign of terror on Iranian dissidents.
German, French FMs back new Iran sanctions
AP: The foreign ministers of Germany and France say they support new sanctions against Iran if talks on Tehran’s nuclear program don’t make any substantial progress.
Canada breaks off relations with Iran
AFP: Canada closed its Tehran embassy and expelled Iranian diplomats on Friday, expressing concern for the mission’s safety and slamming Iran’s support for the Syrian regime and its threats against Israel.
Hague urges EU to strengthen Iran sanctions
AFP: Foreign Secretary William Hague urged the European Union on Friday to step up the pressure on Iran over its controversial nuclear drive by beefing up sanctions.
U.S. congressman confirms high-level U.S.-Israel spat over Iran
Reuters: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blew up at the U.S. ambassador last month because he was “at wits’ end” over what he sees as the Obama administration’s lack of clarity on Iran’s nuclear program, a U.S. congressman who was at the meeting said.
