Reuters: In recent weeks Russia has stepped up supplies of military gear to Syria, including armored vehicles, drones and guided bombs, boosting President Bashar al-Assad.
Russia steps up military lifeline to Syria’s Assad – sources
IAEA team arrives in Tehran for nuclear visits
Reuters: A team of inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) arrived in Tehran on Saturday, another step towards implementing a landmark nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers.
Nuke agency: Iran monitoring to cost $6 million
AP: The U.N. nuclear agency estimates that monitoring Iran’s compliance with terms of the nuclear deal Tehran reached with six world powers will cost $6 million (4.4 million euros.)
Iran slams US text on implementation of nuclear deal
AFP: Iran denounced Friday as “one sided” a text released by the United States summarising the implementation of the nuclear deal Tehran struck with world powers.
Iranian sanctions must continue
The Hill: The bill [Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act] gives Western negotiators even greater leverage to convince the Iranians to make further concessions and ultimately reach a final agreement. This bill serves as an important diplomatic tool for Secretary Kerry and his international counterparts.
White House intensifies political campaign for Iran deal
AFP: The White House intensified efforts to placate political opposition to an interim Iran nuclear deal, as one influential Republican suggested delaying a vote on new sanctions until July.
It’s time for America to take action
AugustaFreePress: The current botched U.S. policy toward Iran and the broader
middle east seems to be totally funded with human lives. U.S. inaction, timidity and outright appeasement of dictators have had great repercussions on the people living in this region.
White House releases summary of six-month Iran nuclear plan
Reuters: The White House on Thursday released a summary of the deal reached between six major world powers and Iran to curb its nuclear program, responding to calls from the U.S. Congress and other groups for more transparency about what the agreement entails.
Possible Iran-Russia oil deal ruffles feathers in Washington
Christian Science Monitor: A potential $1.5 billion oil-for-goods swap between Iran and Russia has prompted harsh responses from Washington, which says such a deal could trigger new US sanctions.
Iran yanks nuclear tweet after blowback
Fox News: Iran’s president seemed to be sending a taunting message to the United States via social media. But now he’s abruptly pulled back.
