Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Jun. 12 – An Iranian Kurdish man was sentenced to over six years in prison on charges of acting against national security and spreading propaganda against the government.
Activists sentenced in Iranian Kurdistan
Man gets nearly 3 years in Iran aircraft plot
AP: A man with dual Romanian and U.S. citizenship has been sentenced in Miami to almost three years in prison for his role in a plot to sell prohibited aircraft parts to Iran.
Sources: Iran denies UN nuke agency camera request
AP: Iran has rebuffed a bid from the U.N. nuclear monitoring agency to beef up its monitoring ability at an important key atomic site as it tries to keep track of Tehran's rapidly growing uranium enrichment capabilities, diplomats said Thursday.
What if Israel strikes Iran?
Wall Street Journal, By John Bolton: Whatever the outcome of Iran's presidential election tomorrow, negotiations will not soon — if ever — put an end to its nuclear threat. And given Iran's determination to achieve deliverable nuclear weapons, speculation about a possible Israeli attack on its nuclear program will not only persist but grow.
Stoichkov scoffs at reports of Iran coaching role
Reuters: Former Bulgaria international Hristo Stoichkov has denied media reports claiming he has been named as the new coach of Iranian Pro League team Abu Moslem.
Ex-U.S. officials disagree on foreign policy impact of Iran’s elections
FOX News: State Department officials for President George H.W. Bush and President George W. Bush disagree on whether Friday's presidential election in Iran will have an impact on Tehran's relations with the U.S.
Unrepentant Ahmadinejad in new tirade against rivals
AFP: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was defiant Wednesday in the face of mounting criticism of his vitriolic attacks on his political rivals, unleashing a new tirade in his last campaign appearance.
Mousavi camp waging velvet revolution: Iran Guards
Reuters: A senior Revolutionary Guard accused President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's pro-reform opponents on Wednesday of waging a "velvet revolution" in Iran, at the climax of a bitter presidential election campaign.
Karimi keeps Iran’s World Cup dream alive
AFP: Midfield star Ali Karimi scored the only goal as Iran defeated the United Arab Emirates 1-0 on Wednesday to keep their World Cup hopes alive.
Iran cleric regrets silence at Ahmadinejad slur
AFP: Powerful Iranian cleric Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani voiced regret at the supreme leader's silence over controversial remarks against his son by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
