Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Jan. 13 A top Iranian official rejected on Friday an announcement by the Europes big three Britain, France, and Germany that the European Union was seeking to send the Islamic Republics nuclear file to the United Nations Security Council as illogical.
Top official says EU decision on Irans nuclear file illogical
Three Turkish tourists kidnapped in southeast Iran: envoy
AFP: Three Turkish tourists were kidnapped on December 24 in southeast Iran near the Pakistani border, the Turkish envoy to Tehran told the Anatolia news agency Friday.
Italy urges ‘firmness’ in dealing with Iran
PARIS, Jan 13, 2006 (AFP) – Iran should be dealt with firmly by a united international community, Italian Foreign Minister Gianfranco Fini said Friday amid heightened tensions over Tehran’s nuclear program.
Irans President vows to push ahead with nuke program
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Jan. 13 Irans hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad vowed Friday morning that the Islamic Republic would continue steadfast in its quest to obtain nuclear capabilities.
Irans President vows to push ahead with nuke program
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Jan. 13 Irans hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad vowed Friday morning that the Islamic Republic would continue steadfast in its quest to obtain nuclear capabilities.
Russian defence chief hints at Iran referral to Security Council
Iran Focus: London, Jan. 13 Russia hinted that Iran would face United Nations Security Council referral because of its decision to begin nuclear activities at its uranium enrichment facility in Natanz against the wishes of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Russian defence chief hints at Iran referral to Security Council
Iran Focus: London, Jan. 13 Russia hinted that Iran would face United Nations Security Council referral because of its decision to begin nuclear activities at its uranium enrichment facility in Natanz against the wishes of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Iran sanctions may be considered: UK’s Straw
Reuters: The United Nations Security Council may consider imposing sanctions on Iran if it fails to comply with demands over its nuclear program, but may look at other measures first, Britain said on Friday.
Iran and the bomb
New York Times – Editorial: Fortunately, Iran is believed to still be several years away from being able to produce nuclear weapons. But it has now embarked on a course that can have no other plausible intent.
Ignoring Tehran’s threats
Washington Times: Tehran’s resumption of uranium enrichment at Natanz nuclear site this week is the latest testament to the futility of further negotiations with the cunning mullahs of Iran, who have so far used brinkmanship to buy more time to advance their nuclear weapons program.
