AFP: The spokesman for Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's government on Wednesday offered his resignation amid stinging domestic media criticism over his handling of a planned government reshuffle.
Under-fire Ahmadinejad aide offers resignation
Chief of police for Tehran was arrested, Iran confirms
New York Times: Tehran’s police chief, who was responsible for a crackdown on immodestly dressed women for the past year, has been arrested, a spokesman for the judiciary confirmed Tuesday.
McCain says would apply diplomacy squeeze on Iran
Reuters: Republican John McCain on Tuesday promised to apply massive diplomatic and financial pressure on Iran to try to prevent it from developing a nuclear weapon if elected president.
Iran rejects OPEC action over ‘suitable’ oil price
AFP: Iran on Wednesday rejected calls from crude oil consuming countries for the cartel OPEC to act to lower oil prices that have reached record highs, describing current price as "suitable".
Tehran police chief, in charge of fighting vice, arrested
AP: Tehran's police chief, who was in charge of fighting vice, has been arrested, a spokesman for Iran's judiciary said Tuesday.
China steps forward in bid to end Iran dispute
Reuters: China edged nearer the centre of contention over Iran's nuclear ambitions on Wednesday, hosting talks of diplomatic powers on whether to offer stronger incentives to Iran to curb its atomic work.
Iran may have to wait on SCO membership
UPI: Iran's bid to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization depends on whether the Euro-Asian alliance decides to expand, its leader said Tuesday.
World powers to meet Wednesday on Iran
VOA: World powers are due to meet on Wednesday to discuss efforts to resolve a standoff with Iran over its nuclear program.
Iran: Seven historic synagogues in Tehran destroyed
AKI: Seven ancient synagogues in the Iranian capital, Tehran, have been destroyed by local authorities.
US military chief calls Iran top challenge, urges dialogue
AFP: Iran is likely to be the top challenge for the United States over the next five years, the top US military officer said Tuesday, adding that a way should be found to open a dialogue with Tehran.
