AFP: Washington will continue to press for sanctions against Iran, despite the failure of existing measures to deter Tehran’s controversial nuclear program, US officials said Wednesday, as cracks began to show in international unity on the sanctions question.
Obama targets Iran oil millions
AFP: US Democratic presidential hope Barack Obama polished his national security credentials on Wednesday, introducing a Senate bill encouraging investors to cash out of projects which benefit Iran.
House nixes proposal to bar Iran attack
AP: The House rejected two measures Wednesday that would have required President Bush to seek congressional approval before attacking Iran.
U.S., Iran to meet in Baghdad on May 28
CNN: U.S. and Iranian officials will meet in Baghdad later this month to discuss issues involving Iraq, Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari said Thursday.
New bill would allow Iran energy divestments
Reuters: U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday introduced new legislation that would protect fund managers and state pension programs from shareholder lawsuits if they divest stakes in energy companies that do business with Iran.
North Korea tests long-range missile
Daily Telegraph: North Korea has used a launch-pad in Iran to test-fire a new long-range missile capable of hitting American bases in the Pacific, according to reports from Japan and South Korea.
Irans Education Minister survives impeachment vote
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, May 16 Irans Minister of Education survived a vote of confidence by Majlis (Parliamentary) deputies on Wednesday, the official news agency IRNA reported.
Irans Education Minister survives impeachment vote
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, May 16 Irans Minister of Education survived a vote of confidence by Majlis (Parliamentary) deputies on Wednesday, the official news agency IRNA reported.
Iran to remind U.S. of duties in Iraq – Khamenei
Reuters: Iran’s highest authority, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said on Wednesday the Islamic Republic would hold talks with the United States about Iraq to remind Washington of its duty to provide security there.
Photos: Students call on Iran president to release classmates
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, May 16 Students from Tehrans Amir Kabir University held a protest on campus on Tuesday, demanding that authorities release fellow pupils who had been arrested for taking part in anti-government demonstrations.
