New York Times: After months of missed deadlines, threats and counterproposals in the effort to rein in Irans nuclear ambitions, the fragile coalition of six world powers that has been facing down Tehran may be about to splinter.
Dissent weakens coalition pressing Iran on nuclear program
Surprise: Oil woes In Iran
Businessweek Online : Few countries can match Iran in its ability to generate angst among Westerners. It appears determined to become a nuclear power. Tehran’s Islamic leaders aid radical groups across the Middle East. And as the U.S. gets bogged down in Iraq, Iran’s influence in the region is on the rise, fueled in large part by its vast energy wealth.
China near deal to develop huge Iran oilfield
Reuters: China’s Sinopec Group is near to clinching one of its biggest overseas deals, to develop Iran’s giant Yadavaran oilfield, a top Chinese industry official said on Wednesday.
Stepping into Iraq
Washington Post: In February 2003, a month before the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, the Saudi foreign minister, Prince Saud al-Faisal, warned President Bush that he would be “solving one problem and creating five more” if he removed Saddam Hussein by force. Had Bush heeded his advice, Iraq would not now be on the brink of full-blown civil war and disintegration.
Media watchdog concerned with Iran website registrations
Iran Focus: London, Nov. 30 The international press freedoms watchdog Reporters Without Borders expressed concern on Thursday on the Iranian governments decision to order all websites dealing with the issue of Iran to be registered.
Media watchdog concerned with Iran website registrations
Iran Focus: London, Nov. 30 The international press freedoms watchdog Reporters Without Borders expressed concern on Thursday on the Iranian governments decision to order all websites dealing with the issue of Iran to be registered.
UN counter-drugs rep in Afghanistan calls Iran top transit point
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Nov. 30 The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) representation in Afghanistan announced that most illegal drugs smuggled from the country were ending up in Iran or being transited via there.
UN counter-drugs rep in Afghanistan calls Iran top transit point
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Nov. 30 The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) representation in Afghanistan announced that most illegal drugs smuggled from the country were ending up in Iran or being transited via there.
Bush very worried about Iran nuke desires
Iran Focus: London, Nov. 30 United States President George W. Bush said on Thursday that he was very worried about Iran’s desires to obtain a nuclear weapon.
Bush very worried about Iran nuke desires
Iran Focus: London, Nov. 30 United States President George W. Bush said on Thursday that he was very worried about Iran’s desires to obtain a nuclear weapon.
