Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Oct. 18 Iranian authorities hanged eight men and a woman in Tehrans notorious Evin Prison, state media reported on Thursday.
Iran hangs eight men, one woman in Tehran prison
U.S. ambassador raps Norway for dialogue with Iran
Reuters: The U.S. ambassador to Norway said on Wednesday that Oslo’s dialogue with Iran risked helping to legitimize policies of the Iranian government.
Iran, Venezuela form oil venture to rival Shell, Eni
Bloomberg: Iran and Venezuela, the producers of about 9 percent of the world’s oil, will form a $1 billion global venture for projects in countries where companies such as Royal Dutch Shell Plc or Eni SpA are facing tougher business conditions.
Afghan arms shipment came from Iran: NATO general
Reuters: A shipment of hi-tech roadside bombs intercepted in Afghanistan originated in Iran, the commander of NATO-led troops said on Thursday, adding it was hard to believe Tehran’s military did not know about the arms.
EU’s Solana to meet Iran on atom programme Tuesday
Reuters: EU foreign policy head Javier Solana will meet Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator in Rome next week for talks aimed at drawing Tehran back into negotiations over its controversial nuclear programme.
US general: Afghan bombs came from Iran
AP: The top NATO commander in Afghanistan alleged Thursday that the Iranian military was involved in a shipment of sophisticated explosive devices intercepted by his troops in western Afghanistan last month.
U.S. business fears backlash from Iran sanctions bill
Reuters: U.S. companies doing business in the European Union, China, Russia and other countries could face retaliation if a bill aimed at pressuring Iran to give up nuclear weapons becomes law, industry officials said on Wednesday.
Iraq awards contracts to Iran and China
New York Times: Iraq has agreed to award $1.1 billion in contracts to Iranian and Chinese companies to build a pair of enormous power plants, the Iraqi electricity minister said Tuesday. Word of the project prompted serious concerns among American military officials, who fear that Iranian commercial investments can mask military activities at a time of heightened tension with Iran.
Bush: Threat of World War III if Iran goes nuclear
Reuters: U.S. President George W. Bush warned on Wednesday a nuclear-armed Iran could lead to World War III as he tried to shore up international opposition to Tehran amid Russian skepticism over its nuclear ambitions.
Iran hangs three men in public
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Oct. 17 Three men were hanged in public on Wednesday in the southern Iranian city of Shiraz, state media reported.
