Reuters: Iran’s woes continued when they were beaten 1-0 by Bahrain in a friendly in Manama on Friday ahead of next week’s 2010 World Cup qualifiers.
Disappointing start for new Iran coach Daei
Annan warns against conflict with Iran
AP: Former U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan warned Thursday that military action against Iran would be “a real disaster” and said the Middle East could explode if the international community doesn’t handle the many conflicts in the region very carefully.
Iran added to port advisory list
Washington Times: The Coast Guard is placing extra security restrictions on commercial ships that make a port call in Iran before arriving in U.S. waters
US defense chief meets commanders over Iraq strategy
AFP: Defense Secretary Robert Gates held talks with top US military commanders this week over their plans for future troop deployments in Iraq, Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell said Friday.
Gulf convoy to protect from Iran
The Sun: Navy chiefs have drawn up emergency plans to escort all British shipping in the Gulf to protect it from attack by Iran.
4.0 Richter-scale quake jolts southern Iran
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Mar. 21 – An earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale jolted parts of Char-Mahal and Bakhtiari Province, southern Iran, on Friday.
McCain praises Sarkozy over Iran sanctions
Reuters: Presidential candidate John McCain said on Friday Paris could play a leading role over international sanctions to prevent Iran from gaining nuclear weapons.
US sanctions British, Armenian firms for Iran exports
AFP: The United States slapped sanctions on British and Armenian firms Friday for unauthorized re-exports of aircraft to Iran, officials said.
White House back pedals on Bush comments on Iran bomb
AFP: The White House on Friday sought to back pedal on comments by President George W. Bush accusing Iran of having said it was seeking a nuclear bomb.
Iran puts European security ‘at stake:’ Sarkozy
AFP: French President Nicolas Sarkozy said Friday that Europe’s security was “at stake” because countries like Iran were increasing the range of their missiles.
