Reuters: A U.N. nuclear agency official described cooperation with Iran as “good” ahead of talks on Monday about Tehran’s atomic work, after an Iranian warning that new U.S. sanctions could harm ties.
IAEA sees “good” Iran cooperation ahead of talks: IRNA
Iran continues to meddle
Washington Times: A recent report by Gen. Dan McNeill, NATO commander in Afghanistan, details the interception of a shipment of high-tech roadside bombs that clearly originated in Iran. Gen. McNeill stated that the discovery of more than 50 sophisticated roadside bombs and timers in lorries crossing the border from Iran on Sept. 5 proves that Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Quds Force are actively supporting the Taliban.
Iranians’ studies at UK universities ‘sensitive’
Daily Telegraph: Dozens of Iranian students have been admitted to British universities to study nuclear physics and other branches of science and engineering that could be used to make weapons of mass destruction.
In Brief: Iran hangs three men
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Oct. 28 Three men were hanged on Saturday in prisons in Yazd Province, central Iran, state media reported.
France, Saudi concerned over Iran’s nuclear programme: French Defence Minister
AFP: French Defence Minister Herve Morin said Saturday that Saudi Arabia and France share a common “concern” over Iran’s nuclear programme.
Guard propels Iranian economy
Washington Times: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps, the target last week of new U.S. financial sanctions, plays a far larger role in Iran’s economy than previous studies have suggested, according to a report compiled by a leading Iranian resistance group.
Iraq hampers U.S. bid to widen Sunni police role
New York Times: The American militarys push to organize Sunni Arabs into local neighborhood watch groups has been one of the United States most important initiatives in Iraq so much so that President Bush flew to Anbar Province in September to highlight growing alliances with Sunni tribal leaders.
Iranians study nuclear physics in Britain
Sunday Times: The Foreign Office has cleared dozens of Iranians to enter British universities to study advanced nuclear physics and other subjects with the potential to be applied to weapons of mass destruction.
In Brief: Iran appoints new deputy governor of central bank
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Oct. 27 – Hossein Qazavi has been appointed as the deputy governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), state media announced on Saturday.
In Brief: Iran appoints new deputy governor of central bank
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Oct. 27 – Hossein Qazavi has been appointed as the deputy governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), state media announced on Saturday.
