New York Times: In an unusual collaboration that could complicate American policy in the region, Iran and Saudi Arabia have been mediating an agreement to end Lebanons violent political crisis.
U.S. ally and foe are trying to avert war in Lebanon
With Iran ascendant, U.S. is seen at fault
Washington Post: Kuwait rarely rebuffs its ally, the United States, partly out of gratitude for the 1991 Persian Gulf War. But in October it reneged on a pledge to send three military observers to an American-led naval exercise in the Gulf, according to U.S. officials and Kuwaiti analysts.
Full text of Bushs interview on NPR
Iran Focus: London, Jan. 31 – The following is the full transcript of an interview by United States President George W. Bush on National Public Radio (NPR). During the interview, which was aired on January 29, Bush warned Tehran that Washington would respond firmly to further escalation of its military activities in Iraq.
Full text of Bushs interview on NPR
Iran Focus: London, Jan. 31 – The following is the full transcript of an interview by United States President George W. Bush on National Public Radio (NPR). During the interview, which was aired on January 29, Bush warned Tehran that Washington would respond firmly to further escalation of its military activities in Iraq.
Iraqi embassy in huge passport blunder
The Local: The Iraqi embassy in Stockholm has admitted issuing 26,000 passports based on false documentation to asylum seekers in Sweden and Norway. Migration minister Tobias Billström is set to meet his Norwegian counterpart in Oslo on Wednesday to discuss the matter.
Russia says it didnt make Iran new offer over nuclear suspension
Iran Focus: London, Jan. 31 Russia said on Tuesday that it had not made Iran a new offer in return for it to suspend its uranium enrichment activities.
Russia says it didnt make Iran new offer over nuclear suspension
Iran Focus: London, Jan. 31 Russia said on Tuesday that it had not made Iran a new offer in return for it to suspend its uranium enrichment activities.
Iran suspected in Karbala attack: report
AFP: The United States suspects Iranians were directly involved in the January 20 attack on a US compound in Karbala, Iraq, which killed five US soldiers, CNN television reported Tuesday.
Bush administration decides not to release evidence against Iran
ABC News: A senior State Department official told ABC News that the United States will not be going public with any evidence it has on Iran’s activities in Iraq.
Pentagon stops F-14 parts sales amid Iran concerns
Reuters: The Pentagon said on Tuesday it had stopped selling surplus parts for the F-14 fighter jet, saying it was the “right thing to do” given U.S. congressional concerns that some parts could land in the hands of Iran.
