Reuters: A senior aide to Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad denied on Monday a U.S. report that he had held "back-channel" talks with American representatives, Iranian state television said.
Senior Iranian denies held “back-channel” U.S. talks
Senior Democrat snubbed by Iran in outreach bid
Wall Street Journal: The chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs tried to meet a top aide to Iran's supreme leader in mid-December but was rebuffed at the last minute, a snub that illustrates the challenges to dialogue with Tehran pushed by President Barack Obama.
Iraqi election hints of troubles for Shiite giant
AP: The biggest Shiite party in Iraq once appeared to hold all the political sway: control of the heartland, the backing of influential clerics and a foot in the government with ambitions to take full control.
Lawyer: Iran detains women’s rights activist
AP: A lawyer for an Iranian activist says police detained the woman while she was campaigning for equal marriage rights for women.
Obama has begun discreet talks with Iran, Syria
AFP: US President Barack Obama has already used experts within the last few months to hold high-level but discreet talks with both Iran and Syria, organizers of the meetings told AFP.
Iran tells Hamas: Be ready for fresh Israeli attacks
Reuters: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told the Palestinian group Hamas to be prepared for possible fresh Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip, the semi-official Fars news agency reported on Sunday.
Iranian FM: No talks scheduled with US in Munich
AP: Iran's official news agency says the country's foreign minister has no plans to meet with U.S. officials during a security conference this month in Munich, Germany.
Hamas head in Tehran to meet Iranian leaders
Reuters: A high-level delegation from Hamas arrived in Tehran early on Sunday as part of a regional push to reinforce support for the Palestinian group after the Israeli invasion of Gaza, a Hamas official said.
Iran steps up executions
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Jan. 31 – Authorities in southern Iran hanged a man, state media reported on Saturday.
Iran steps up executions
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Jan. 31 – Authorities in southern Iran hanged a man, state media reported on Saturday.
