The Times: Iran says that a newly published US intelligence report proves that its intentions for its nuclear programme are benign. So does Mohamed ElBaradei, head of the United Nations watchdog, who has greeted the report as if it confirms what he has always maintained that a resolution of the row with Iran is within reach. However, the offers no reassurance; on the contrary, it supports fears that Iran could soon have nuclear weapons.
Relax? Don’t. Iran can still build its bomb
Politics & Policies: Counter intelligence?
Middle East Times: Who does one turn to for intelligent intelligence in the absence of comprehensive intelligence from the intelligence community?
China’s U.N. envoy says “things have changed” on Iran
Reuters: China’s U.N. ambassador said on Tuesday a U.S. intelligence report’s finding that Iran had halted its nuclear arms program had changed the situation for Security Council consideration of new sanctions on Tehran.
A dangerous fantasy
The Guardian: Last December the Iraq Study Group, led by James Baker, recommended direct talks with Iran and Syria. Tony Blair responded that there was little purpose unless those parties were “prepared to be constructive”. He termed Iran “a major strategic threat to the cohesion of the entire region”. The activities since then of Iran’s proxies and its client state, Syria, amply confirm Blair’s diagnosis.
In Iran, group of mothers criticizes nuclear policy
New York Times: More than 500 Iranian women calling themselves mothers of peace have signed a letter to senior officials expressing their fear that there will be a war over Irans nuclear program.
Britain says potential threat from Iran remains
DPA: The British government believes that the potential threat from Iran remains a ‘very serious issue’ despite a US intelligence report saying that Tehran halted its atomic weapons programme in 2003.
Bush says Iran a ‘danger’ despite intelligence report
AFP: President George W. Bush said Tuesday that Iran remains a danger and refused to rule out a military attack, despite a US intelligence report saying Iran halted its nuclear weapons program in 2003.
Iran report won’t stop UN sanctions talks, EU says
Bloomberg: United Nations Security Council talks over a further set of sanctions on Iran will proceed, even after a U.S. intelligence assessment that the country halted its nuclear weapons program four years ago, European nations said.
Iran proposes Islamic court for war criminals
AFP: Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad called on Tuesday for the creation of an Islamic court to try war criminals and other international felons.
Iran welcomes U.S. report, UK urges more pressure
Reuters: Iran on Tuesday exulted at a U.S. intelligence report contradicting Bush administration assertions it was building an atomic bomb, but Israel was skeptical and Britain urged continued pressure on Tehran.
