Before It’s News: The macabre assault on Camp Ashraf started at 5 a.m. and waned into the late afternoon. Iraqi troops bound the dissident’s hands behind their backs and shot them in the head, a camp resident said who wishes to remain anonymous for fear of his safety.
Iranian captures video of last seconds of his life during Camp Ashraf raid
Massacre of 52 Iranians at exile camp in Iraq draws international attention
Fox News: While controversy raged about chemical weapons in Syria, in neighboring Iraq 52 Iranians living in an exile camp were killed. Relatives of the victims say Iraqi-backed forces committed the Sep.1 slaughter. Iraq denies the allegation.
U.S. seeks to ease Israeli concerns over Iran contacts
Reuters: Even as it crafts a response to overtures from Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, the Obama administration is working to reassure Israeli officials there will be no easing of sanctions on Tehran unless it first takes tangible steps to limit its nuclear program, U.S. and diplomatic sources said.
US, Iran talk nicely, but nuke progress uncertain
AP: Iran and the United States are making plenty of friendly gestures, but real progress is going to be harder. A notable first meeting between the two nations’ presidents suddenly seems possible, but without nuclear concessions the U.S. is unlikely to give Tehran what it wants.
Iraqi leader denies holding 7 Iranian dissidents
AP: Iraq denied Friday that it is holding seven missing members of an Iranian dissident group following a deadly attack on its compound north of Baghdad earlier this month. The group accuses Iraq of detaining the Camp Ashraf residents and of planning to transfer them to Iran against their will.
White House: Iran overtures ‘clearly not sufficient’
AFP: The United States warned on Friday that diplomatic overtures from Iranian President Hassan Rowhani, while welcome, are not enough for it to consider loosening sanctions aimed at Tehran’s nuclear program.
French, Iranian leaders to meet amid Syrian crisis
AP: French President Francois Hollande plans to meet with Iran’s new leader at the United Nations next week, in hopes that the Islamic regime can help work out a political solution to end Syria’s civil war.
Iranian exile leader appeals for UN help
AFP: An Iranian opposition leader urged the United Nations Thursday to help free seven Iranians she said were being held in Iraq after a massacre at a camp for exiles killed 52.
Iran president offers to broker Syria talks
AFP: Iranian President Hassan Rowhani said his government was ready to “help facilitate dialogue” between the Syrian government and the opposition. We must create an atmosphere where peoples of the region can decide their own fates,” Rowhani wrote in a column in The Washington Post.
US and Iran eye diplomatic defrosting at UN
AP: The presidents of America and Iran may meet briefly next week for the first time, marking a symbolic but significant step toward easing their countries’ tense relationship. An exchange of letters between the leaders already has raised expectations for a thaw in relations.
