The Sunday Times: Russia is to begin supplying Iran with nuclear fuel early next year despite mounting concern in the West that this could accelerate Tehrans plans to build a nuclear bomb.
Russia defies West and goes ahead with nuclear fuel sale to Iran
No talks with Iran and Syria
Los Angeles Times: Should the United States negotiate directly with Syria and Iran over the future of Iraq? These countries are sworn enemies of the U.S., governed by relentlessly repressive governments.
Blair calls talk of Iran dialogue “overstated”
Reuters: Prime Minister Tony Blair said on Saturday he thought talk of the West opening dialogue with Iran and Syria on how to defuse regional tensions and help stem violence in Iraq had been “overstated”.
Early election results
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Dec. 17 – The government-run news agency Fars announced on Saturday the names of eight senior clerics who are believed to have won seats in the Assembly of Experts elections held on Friday.
Early election results
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Dec. 17 – The government-run news agency Fars announced on Saturday the names of eight senior clerics who are believed to have won seats in the Assembly of Experts elections held on Friday.
EU accuses Iran of negatively impacting Middle East
Iran Focus: London, Dec. 16 The European Union accused Iran on Friday of having a negative impact on peace in the Middle East.
EU accuses Iran of negatively impacting Middle East
Iran Focus: London, Dec. 16 The European Union accused Iran on Friday of having a negative impact on peace in the Middle East.
Austria probes firm over atom-related Iran exports
Reuters: Austrian police have arrested one man and are seeking the head of a firm suspected of exporting to Iran components that could be used in nuclear weapons, a state prosecutor said on Friday.
Iran talks the wrong tack
Washington Times: One of the many bizarre recommendations in the recent report from the bipartisan Iraq Study Group is the call to talk with Iran. A formal dialogue with the present Iranian leadership is, for a number of reasons, as misguided as it is amoral.
Britain says “deal is emerging” on Iran sanctions
Reuters: Britain’s U.N. ambassador said agreement was emerging on a U.N. resolution imposing sanctions on Iran for its nuclear program but Russia is still opposed to a travel ban on Iranian officials.
