Reuters: British Prime Minister Tony Blair warned Syria and Iran on Tuesday that they risked a confrontation if they continued to support terrorism and export instability to Iraq and elsewhere.
Blair says Syria, Iran risk confrontation
Iranian leaders criticize Security Council
UPI: Iranian leaders denounced a U.N. Security Council resolution that gives the country until the end of August to suspend its nuclear program.
Fiddling while Iran arms
Los Angeles Times – EDITORIAL: The U.N. Security Council issued another ultimatum to Iran on Monday: Give up on your nuclear weapons program by Aug. 31 or we’ll hold yet another meeting to discuss your fate. As ultimatums go, it wasn’t especially effective. It may even play into Iran’s hands by allowing it to keep stalling.
China calls for restraint on Iran nuclear issue
Reuters: China, which has just voted in favor of a U.N. resolution demanding Iran suspend its nuclear activities by August 31 or risk sanctions, on Tuesday said it hoped the move would spur an early resumption of talks.
Iran’s president rejects U.N. resolution
AP: President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Tuesday rejected a U.N. Security Council resolution that would give his nation until Aug. 31 to suspend uranium enrichment. Instead, Ahmadinejad insisted Tehran would pursue its nuclear program.
Iran calls on Muslim nations to arm Hezbollah
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Aug. 01 A senior Iranian cleric called on Muslim nations on Tuesday to provide arms to the Lebanese militia Hezbollah which has been in intense battle with Israel for the past three weeks.
Iran calls on Muslim nations to arm Hezbollah
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Aug. 01 A senior Iranian cleric called on Muslim nations on Tuesday to provide arms to the Lebanese militia Hezbollah which has been in intense battle with Israel for the past three weeks.
French, Iranian ministers hold talks in Lebanese capital
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Aug. 01 French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy met his Iranian counterpart in the Lebanese capital on Monday.
French, Iranian ministers hold talks in Lebanese capital
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Aug. 01 French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy met his Iranian counterpart in the Lebanese capital on Monday.
Iran praises ties with UAE
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Aug. 01 Iran said on Monday that it was committed to expanding its ties with the United Arab Emirates.
