Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Oct. 16 Irans Intelligence Ministry announced on Tuesday that it had arrested three individuals involved in a string of bombings more than a year ago in the city of Ahwaz, south-west Iran, state media reported.
Iran says has arrested three bombers in the south
Iran says has arrested three bombers in the south
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Oct. 16 Irans Intelligence Ministry announced on Tuesday that it had arrested three individuals involved in a string of bombings more than a year ago in the city of Ahwaz, south-west Iran, state media reported.
Iran’s choice: planes or bombs?
Washington Times: With Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice calling the Iranian regime liars about their nuclear program, it is time to consider sharply cutting off Iran’s air links to the outside world. This step would dramatize the seriousness of the efforts to steer Tehran away from developing nuclear weapons.
Clinton on Iran: All options must remain on table
Reuters: Democrat Hillary Clinton, under fire from rivals for a muscular attitude toward Iran, said on Monday “all options must remain on the table” if Tehran does not comply with nuclear nonproliferation requirements.
Japanese envoy heads to Iran over kidnapping
AFP: A Japanese envoy headed to Iran on Tuesday in an effort to secure the freedom of a backpacking university student kidnapped by bandits near the border with Pakistan.
Russia to sell Iran 50 MiG-29 engines: report
Reuters: Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to sign a deal to sell 50 new jet engines to Iran for the Islamic Republic’s air force during his visit to Tehran, a Russian newspaper said on Tuesday.
China cancels Iran meeting over Dalai Lama
Reuters: China pulled out of a meeting this week at which world powers were to discuss further action against Iran in protest against the U.S. Congress’ plan to honor the Dalai Lama, the State Department said on Monday.
EU orders study of possible new Iran sanctions
Reuters: The European Union instructed experts on Monday to study further possible sanctions on Iran unless its halts nuclear activities the West suspects are aimed at making atomic bombs.
Burma and Iran on EU agenda
Press Association: European Union foreign ministers meeting in Luxembourg are expected to issue fresh warnings to Burma and Iran.
Gates: United front needed on Iran nukes
AP: The United State alone cannot force Iran to give up its nuclear ambitions, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Monday. Gates called Iran as “an ambitious and fanatical theocracy,” and said he has yet to find “the elusive Iranian moderate,” according to remarks prepared for delivery at the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs.
