The IAEA will release a report next week on Iran’s efforts to develop nuclear weapons. There are two different views on the outcome: the report will be damning and drive several nations to consider military action; or the talk of war is “overheated rhetoric” and diplomatic efforts to restrain Iran’s nuclear program will likely continue.
Iran: the damning nuclear evidence
Iran FM says US buildup near Iraq lacks ‘prudence’
Iran praises Iraq as US withdrawal nears
Plausible Culpability
US Justice Department officials indicted five people and four companies for exporting radio equipment to Iran for use in roadside bombs in Iraq. The US Secretary of State encouraged the Iranian opposition to seek international support “as Libya rebels did.”
US Troop Pullout Heightens Concerns Over Iran in Region
Iraqi speaker warns of meddling after US pullout
Iran influence high as US forces leave Iraq
Tehran’s Domestic Discontents
US Denies Iran Claims That Saudi Plot Defendant Belongs to Exile Group
Iran’s nuclear program has suffered more serious setbacks recently. The US and the UK have frozen the assets of five men accused of an Iranian plot to kill the Saudi ambassador. Iran has secretly executed hundreds of prisoners.
Iran acknowledged that the American accusation of an Iranian plot to assassinate Saudi Arabia’s ambassador in Washington might not be a total fabrication. The UN Secretary-General sent the case to Security Council.
Iran-US tension rising ahead of elections
President Obama is pressing United Nations nuclear inspectors to release classified intelligence information showing that Iran is designing and experimenting with nuclear weapons technology. Saudi Arabia has taken a first step to have Iran reported to the UNSC over allegations it plotted to kill a Saudi ambassador.
Saudi officials advised Argentina four months ago of an alleged Iran-backed plot to kill the Saudi ambassador. Iranian oil sales are down and its foreign exchange access is being hampered by US and UN sanctions. The US said it was “actively” considering sanctioning Iran’s central bank, a move that could severely damage Iran’s economy. Iran’s […]
Iranian oil sales, foreign exchange taking a hit from US, UN sanctions
Alleged Iran Plot’s WikiLeaks Link
US official: ‘Multiple’ sources strengthen case against Iran –
Drugs and Terror Mix in Case
US officials provided additional details about the plot to assassinate Saudi Arabia’s US ambassador. The US launched an international campaign to punish Iran. Saudi Arabia vowed that Iran would “pay the price” for the plot.
Iran terror plot: agent may have already fled to Iran
Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani has directed attacks in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as aided al Qaeda.
For Iran and Saudi Arabia, simmering feud is rooted in history
Basij Militia Units Flex Muscles In Tehran
US to pressure Iran over ‘plot to kill Saudi envoy’
The US Department of Justice has charged two Iranians, including a Qods Force officer, with plotting to kill the Saudi ambassador inside the US. One man is in custody.
If US Leaves Vacuum in Iraq, Disliked Iran May Not Fill It
The EU expanded sanctions against Iran. Iran rejected a US direct “military hotline” proposal. Opposition leader Mehdi Karoubi was briefly freed from house arrest, a move indicating that authorities might ease conditions for him.
Iran tells Turkey: change tack or face trouble