Iran Focus: London, Oct. 10 Some 150 British Parliamentarians have signed a statement calling on the government of Gordon Brown to bring Iran before the United Nations Security Council over its systematic abuse of its citizens rights, it was announced on Wednesday.
British lawmakers urge EU to act against rights abuses in Iran
British lawmakers urge EU to act against rights abuses in Iran
Iran Focus: London, Oct. 10 Some 150 British Parliamentarians have signed a statement calling on the government of Gordon Brown to bring Iran before the United Nations Security Council over its systematic abuse of its citizens rights, it was announced on Wednesday.
Putin says Russia, France will cooperate on Iran
Bloomberg: Russia and France will cooperate through the United Nations to press Iran to honor international obligations over its nuclear program, President Vladimir Putin said.
France, Russia move closer on Iran
AP: French President Nicolas Sarkozy said after talks Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin that the two countries had bridged some of their differences on the Iran nuclear standoff.
Republican hopefuls talk tough on Iran
Reuters: Republican presidential candidates said on Tuesday it may be necessary to attack Iran’s nuclear facilities to prevent it from developing a bomb but the U.S. Congress should be consulted first.
Iran says will continue crackdown against dissent
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Oct. 09 Iranian officials have announced they intend to continue with a nationwide crackdown on corruption in society a euphemism for suppressing dissent, according to opposition sources.
Iran says will continue crackdown against dissent
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Oct. 09 Iranian officials have announced they intend to continue with a nationwide crackdown on corruption in society a euphemism for suppressing dissent, according to opposition sources.
BBC Persian and Arabic TV channels to receive funds
Reuters: The government is to give 70 million pounds of extra funding to the BBC World Service to help fund a Persian-language television news channel aimed at Iran and enhance a forthcoming Arabic channel.
Sarkozy talks tough on Iran before Putin meeting
Reuters: France will not compromise on the need for tougher sanctions on Iran, President Nicolas Sarkozy said in an interview published on Tuesday, hours before he meets Russian President Vladimir Putin near Moscow.
Iran and IAEA discuss on nuclear questions
AFP: Iran on Tuesday began talks with a delegation from the UN nuclear watchdog on Tehran’s controversial uranium enrichment programme, state television said.
