A plan to allow two Iranian warships to pass through the Suez Canal en route to Syria has been canceled. A new US intelligence assessment said that the Iranian regime is split on how to proceed with its nuclear program due to international sanctions.
Opposition leaders said they would “pay any price” to bring reform to the country. Human rights groups pressed the UN to denounce the recent round of executions in Iran. Israeli President Peres said he hopes anti-government protesters bring down the Iranian regime.
The US State Department supported Iranian protests in solidarity with Egypt and Tunisia. The Iranian parliament condemned the protests and instructed security forces to crack down. Russia announced that it will not support future sanctions against Iran.
Iranian authorities placed opposition figure Mehdi Karroubi under house arrest for calling for public protest in support of Egypt. The interior minister said that Iran’s Islamic revolution is at its peak. The Netherlands froze diplomatic relations with Iran over the execution of a Dutch-Iranian citizen. Iran’s envoy to Russia said Iran is ready to resume […]
Iran’s state prosecutor warned the opposition to not host protests in solidarity with Egyptian protesters. The IRGC tested a new anti-ship ballistic missile. The EU may lift the travel ban on Iran’s foreign minister to encourage a new round of diplomatic talks.
Turkey announced that it would not take action against Turkish citizens accused of smuggling missile components into Iran. Iran’s ambassador to India complained that the US is blocking strong Iran-India cooperation. The Iranian opposition criticized the government three days ahead of the 32nd anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.
President Ahmadinejad announced the launch of several new satellites. Iran’s opposition leaders take inspiration from protests in Egypt. An Iranian court set a sentencing date for imprisoned Americans.
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei again linked political upheaval in North Africa to the Iranian Revolution. Tehran is building new storage capacity to hold petroleum reserves.
A London-based think tank claimed Iran could have nuclear weapon in one or two years. Iraq’s Prime Minister Maliki accused Iran of arming foreign fighters. India announced it will pay for Iranian oil in euros, using an intermediary bank.
US and EU authorities filed charges against multiple front companies of Iran’s Aerospace Industries Organization. A dispute between India and Iran on oil sales continues. Iran and Afghanistan agreed to improve inter-border trading.
The Iranian parliament dismissed President Ahmadinejad’s transportation minister. The Iranian government and the opposition both support Egyptian protesters. Tehran criticized the British defense secretary’s prediction that Iran will have nuclear weapons in the next year.
Parliament Speaker Larijani blamed recent terrorist attacks in Iran on Israel. The cultural minister pledged to strengthen ties between Iran and Armenia. An American-Israeli group claimed Egypt’s El Baradei is a stooge of the Iranian regime.
Tehran announced that the Bushehr nuclear power plant will open on April 9. Iran may stop oil shipments to India if payment problems are not resolved.
Iran’s deputy foreign minister reiterated Tehran’s peaceful intentions for its nuclear program. UK banks froze the account of Iran’s English news service, PressTV. A series of earth quakes hit Iran’s Kerman province.
President Ahmadinejad lashed out at his political rivals during a recent speech. Israel’s Vice President said Iran is taking Lebanon hostage by supporting Hezbollah in political upheaval. Germany sent senior diplomats to Iran to secure the release of imprisoned journalists.
The head of military intelligence for the Israeli Knesset said that sanctions are not delaying advances in Iran’s nuclear program. Venezuela will resume gasoline shipments to Iran after a two-year break.
France is pushing for tougher sanctions on Iran after failed international negotiations. The US’ point man on he sanctions regime against Iran is set to retire. Law enforcement officials in Tehran announced the creation of a new cyber police force to monitor the internet.
Representatives from Iran and the six world powers began meetings in Turkey to discuss Iran’s nuclear program. US policymakers urged President Obama to remove the MEK from the terror list. Tehran promised to end the Afghan fuel blockade.
Russia cautioned the US not to undermine new negotiations with Iran by threatening more sanctions. An Iranian police chief suggested new cyber police monitor Iranians’ web activity.
President Ahmadinejad said that the West has no option but to cooperate with a nuclear Iran. Hong Kong will pass laws that allow the confiscation of Iranian shipping assets.
Iran’s fuel blockade of western Afghanistan has caused diplomatic strains between the two countries. Iran’s nuclear negotiator defended the country’s nuclear program as foreign inspectors left. The Iranian military now claims to have shot down US, UK, and Israeli drones in the Persian Gulf.
A former UN official said China is falling short of enforcing sanctions on Iran. A California man pled guilty to attempting to sell a fighter jet to Iran. Pakistan and Iran signed bilateral trade memorandum.
Tehran said that time is running out on a possible nuclear fuel swap deal. More Christian missionaries were arrested in Iran. During a visit to the UAE, US Secretary of State Clinton urged the Emirates to stay strong on sanctions against Iran.
The Russians considered touring Iranian nuclear sites. Tehran said it would sue Israel in connection with the assassination of an Iranian nuclear scientist. The US condemned the 11-year prison sentence for an Iranian human rights lawyer.
Talks on Iran’s nuclear program will resume on Jan. 20. Authorities in Tehran arrested groups of evangelical Christians. The US has charged an ex-CIA officer for leaking national security sensitive information to the New York Times.
Iranian authorities arrested a 55-year-old American woman on charges of spying. A lawmaker said “spiteful states” are not welcome to the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Iran urged foreign powers to leave Iraq. The son of the deposed Shah of Iran committed suicide. Hardliners seek to bar pro-reform candidates from elections for legislator.
Tehran excluded the US and invited Russia, China, and the European Union to inspect its nuclear sites. President Ahmadinejad warned the West to stop its “bullying” or face “defeat.” Tehran could suspend the stoning sentence for an Iranian woman accused of adultery.
Tehran announced that the Bushehr nuclear power plant is ready to join the grid. Opposition leader Karroubi offered to stand trial if the government would agree to open proceedings.
Israel estimated that Iran is three years away from producing a nuclear weapon due to setbacks in Tehran’s proliferation program. The removal of subsidies on basic goods in Iran has caused political tensions between Supreme Leader Khamenei and President Ahmadinejad.