Wall Street Journal: Iran's telecommunications agency announced what it described as a permanent suspension of Google Inc.'s email services, saying a national email service for Iranian citizens would soon be rolled out.
Iran to suspend Google’s email
US: Iran enrichment plan risks cancer patients
AP: A senior U.S. envoy accused Tehran's leadership Wednesday of hypocrisy for opting to pursue "ever more dangerous nuclear technology" instead of accepting an international plan meant to assure the supply of medical isotopes to Iranian cancer patients.
Iran says makes arrests before revolution day rally
Reuters: Iran has arrested several people who were preparing to disrupt rallies on February 11 marking the 1979 Islamic revolution, police said on Wednesday, in a clear warning to opposition supporters planning new protests.
Iran revolution needs support
Washington Times: Iran's nuclear activities – this week ramped up with fresh plans to expand uranium enrichment – and its sponsorship of international terrorism pose an ever-growing threat that must be dealt with by the international community.
Iran rewards Basij militia with political clout
AP: During an Iranian government meeting late last month, a top adviser to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad brought a proposal to expand the political voice of a group more known for its street muscle: the civilian militia corps called the Basij.
China determined to stop Iran getting nukes – Miliband
Reuters: China has told Britain it is determined to stop Iran getting nuclear weapons, Foreign Secretary David Miliband said on Tuesday.
Calif. seeks full divestment of insurers from Iran
AP: California's insurance regulator plans to take steps Wednesday to pressure insurance companies into ending any financial relationship they have with Iran.
Iranian opposition and authorities draw battle lines
UPI: Ever since Iran's revolution which saw the Shah ousted on Feb. 11, 1979, its anniversary has been celebrated by the Iranian regime by way of a show of force. However, this year promises to be a totally different affair.
Obama: US developing new sanctions for Iran
AP: The United States is developing a "significant regime of sanctions" after Iran apparently spurned an offer to negotiate over its suspect nuclear program, President Barack Obama said Tuesday.
Italy says Iranian militia tried to attack embassy
Reuters: Dozens of members of Iran's religious Basij militia tried to attack Italy's embassy in Tehran on Tuesday, Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini said.
