Reuters: An Iranian nuclear scientist was killed by a bomb placed on his car by a motorcyclist in Tehran on Wednesday, and a city official blamed Israel for the attack, similar to attacks on nuclear scientists just over a year ago.
Bomb blast kills nuclear scientist in Iran; Israel accused
The U.S. needs to intensify sanctions on Iran
Washington Post – Editorial: The flurry of initiatives and threats launched by Iran in the last couple of weeks may betray panic by the regime as it faces a crumbling economy and mounting pressure from the West. The measures are insubstantial; the threats implausible.
Japan ‘very concerned’ over Iran tension
AFP: Japan’s foreign minister, on a Gulf tour to seek assurances over oil supplies, said Tuesday that Tokyo was “very concerned” by escalating tensions with Iran and called for a diplomatic solution.
Russia concerned about Iran’s uranium enrichment
AP: Russia expressed regret and concern Tuesday about Iran’s launch of uranium enrichment up to 20 percent at an underground facility, but urged all parties involved in the nuclear standoff with Tehran to avoid hasty moves.
Iran ‘jamming Al-Jazeera broadcasts’
AFP: Iran is jamming broadcasts by Qatar-based news channel Al-Jazeera, satellite operator Arabsat said in a statement received on Tuesday.
Iran stores more oil at sea as trade pressure grows
Reuters: The volume of Iranian crude oil stored at sea has risen to as much as 8 million barrels and is likely to increase further as the Islamic Republic struggles with sanctions and a seasonal refinery slowdown, shipping sources say.
Turkey holds trucks taking suspect Iranian cargo to Syria
Reuters: Turkish customs officials intercepted four trucks on Tuesday suspected of carrying military equipment from Iran to Syria, a Turkish provincial governor.
US rescues six more Iranians despite tensions
AFP: A US ship on Tuesday rescued six Iranian mariners in the Gulf after their boat broke down, the Pentagon said, in the latest such gesture despite soaring tensions between Washington and Tehran.
Britain condemns ‘provocative’ new Iran nuclear site
AFP: British Foreign Secretary William Hague condemned the revelation Monday that Iran had started enriching uranium at a new site in a deep mountain bunker, calling it a “provocative act”.
Ayatollah vows Iran will resist Western sanctions
AFP: Iran will not falter in the face of Western-imposed sanctions, the country’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said it comments broadcast on state television on Monday.
