AFP: The United States will play a leading role in resolving the international impasse with Iran over its nuclear program, US President George W. Bush said Wednesday.
US will play lead role in resolving Iran nuclear standoff: Bush
Japan Curbs Iran Oil Imports on Disruption Concern
Bloomberg: Japan is curbing crude oil imports from Iran, its third-largest supplier, out of concern the standoff over the Middle Eastern country’s nuclear program increases the risk of supply disruptions.
Full text: Rice’s statement on Iran-U.S. nuclear discussions
Iran Focus: London, May 31 – The following is the full text of the statement by United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice regarding the possibility of Iran-U.S. talks over Tehran’s nuclear activities.
Full text: Rice’s statement on Iran-U.S. nuclear discussions
Iran Focus: London, May 31 – The following is the full text of the statement by United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice regarding the possibility of Iran-U.S. talks over Tehran’s nuclear activities.
Key Khamenei ally appointed Irans Majlis Speaker for 3rd term
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, May 31 Irans hardline-dominated Majlis (Parliament) appointed on Wednesday a key ally of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as Majlis Speaker for a third term.
Key Khamenei ally appointed Irans Majlis Speaker for 3rd term
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, May 31 Irans hardline-dominated Majlis (Parliament) appointed on Wednesday a key ally of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as Majlis Speaker for a third term.
London rally highlights attacks on Iraqis
PA: Members of the Iranian resistance movement rallied in Londons Parliament Square today and called on the Government and the United Nations Security Council to stop the mullahs unbridled terrorism against innocent Iraqi citizens and Iranian political refugees in Ashraf City.
U.S. sets conditions for talks with Iran
AP: The United States is prepared to join other nations in holding direct talks with Iran on its nuclear program if Iran first agrees to stop disputed nuclear activities that the West fears could lead to a bomb, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Wednesday.
Two Iranian women worlds apart
Globe and Mail: One is a 26-year-old model, aspiring pop singer, student of international studies and former Canadian beauty queen living in Vancouver. The other is an 18-year-old, poor, uneducated ethnic Kurd on death row in Iran for killing a predator trying to rape her.
Iran’s military plans for invasion by U.S.
Washington Times: Iran, apparently anticipating an American invasion, has quietly been restructuring its military and testing a new military doctrine that calls for a decentralized, Iraqi-style guerrilla campaign against an invading force.


