AFP: Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is confident Islamic nations will one day watch the destruction of arch-foe Israel, his website Wednesday quoted him as saying.
Iran leader predicts destruction of Israel
Victims’ group wants Iran’s militia outlawed
National Post: A group representing victims of terrorism has asked Prime Minister Stephen Harper to add Iran's powerful militia to Canada's list of outlawed terrorist organizations.
Siemens says to reject new orders from Iran
Reuters: German engineering conglomerate Siemens said on Tuesday it would reject any further orders from Iran as world powers consider imposing wider sanctions on Tehran over its disputed nuclear activity.
Senate hopes to take up Iran sanctions soon
Reuters: U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said on Tuesday he hopes the chamber can take up legislation within the next few weeks that would authorize sanctions on companies that provide gasoline to Iran.
US Senate may act on Iran sanctions in ‘weeks’
AFP: The US Senate may take up legislation to slap sanctions on Iran "in the next few weeks" to pile pressure on Tehran over its suspect nuclear program, the chamber's top Democrat said Tuesday.
Business urges Obama resist Iran sanctions bill
Reuters: U.S. business groups warned the White House on Tuesday that congressional plans to expand U.S. sanctions on Iran threaten to significantly undermine U.S. economic and security interests.
Merkel warns Iran time is running out
AFP: German Chancellor Angela Merkel ramped up the pressure on Iran Tuesday over its disputed nuclear programme, saying next month would be a critical time for the world community to decide on sanctions.
Yemeni official accuses Iran, al-Qaeda of funding Houthi rebels
DPA: The speaker of Yemen's parliament accused Iran and al-Qaeda of supporting Shiite rebels fighting Yemeni forces along the country's northern border, in an interview published Tuesday.
Iran to unveil missiles during anniversary
AFP: A top commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Tuesday that the country's armed forces will unveil several missiles and weapons at the 31st anniversary of the Islamic revolution next month.
Iran says oil plants protected against any attacks
Reuters: Iran has taken steps to protect its oil facilities against any military attack, a senior energy official was quoted as saying on Tuesday.
