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Ayatollah: ‘No foreign link’ in Iran unrest
Ayatollah: ‘No foreign link’ in Iran unrest
Proposed halt in nuclear program by “pragmatists” in Tehran went ignored by Ahmadinejad government. Former President Khatami said the trial confessions of his allies are invalid. Tehran gained support from non-aligned nations for ban on nuclear plant attacks. Anonymous US diplomats revealed that Iran’s uranium enrichment program stagnated as output increased.
The government resumed mass trials of opposition figures; top aides of former President Khatami have been accused of fomenting a “soft coup.” A spokesman said sanctions will not stop Iran from pursuing its “legal rights” to possess nuclear power.
The Majilis supports President Ahmadinejad’s appointee for defense minister; the appointee is wanted by Argentina for his role in the bombing of a Jewish center. The government will put more anti-Ahmadinejad protesters on trial. Foreign Minister spokesman Hassan Ghashghavi told the world to work with, instead of against, Iran’s nuclear power ambitions.
Iran’s Rafsanjani calls for unity, backs supreme leader
The release of members and leaders of the Iranian-backed Asaib al Haq (League of the Righteous) has several of the military and intelligence folks I speak with up in arms. I’m not sure I passed along the depth of their despair when I reported on this earlier this week. Not a single person I spoke […]
The government will allow for greater IAEA monitoring of the uranium enrichment facility at Natanz. President Ahmadinejad appointed a terror suspect to head the defense ministry. Iran launched its first domestically built container ship in the Persian Gulf.
Iran no longer fears sanctions over nuclear row
UN nukes chief ‘hiding Iran evidence’
President Ahmadinejad revealed 11 new cabinet appointees; the Majlis is expected to reject the nominations. The Iranian oil ministry supports the controversial new minister appointee.
The coordinated bombing attack took place outside of government ministries and also included mortar attack. The US will free all members of the League of the Righteous.
President Ahmadinejad is expected to appoint a novice to head the oil ministry. Major GeneralJafari called on the army and Basij to use soft power to oppose threats to the governemnt. Syrian President Bashar Assad visited Tehran. Russia is said to reconsider the sale of anti-aircraft missiles to Iran due to Israeli concerns.
Yemen points to Iranian backing for rebels
A top nuclear official denied stating that Tehran was ready to hold talks with the West on its atomic program “without preconditions.” President Ahmadinejad planned to reveal cabinet appointees to the public on Wednesday. Iranian Oil Minister Gholam Hossein Nozari announced that the country has discovered a giant oil field with in-place reserves of over […]
Iranian police clash with protesters over banned newspaper
A group of anonymous clerics labeled Ayatollah Khamenei a “dictator” and called for his removal. Sadegh Larijani was appointed new chief of the judiciary. The government released a female French lecturer on bail who was accused of espionage. Bahrain’s Minister of Oil and Gas urged further expansion of business ties between Tehran and Manama.
Iran puts more post-vote detainees on trial: agency
Ayatollah Khatami called for the indictment of Karroubi for libel against the government. Khatami also called for resistance against European-like reform to clerical leadership. Brigadier General Ahmad-Reza Pourdastan said the Iranian army is capable of producing stealth weapons.
Iran’s envoy to the IAEA asked the UN to hold a conference of 150 countries to vote on a proposal which bans attacks on nuclear installations. Foreign Minister Mottaki warned against an expanded U.S. military presence in Latin America. Former presidential candidate Karroubi urged investigation into prison rape allegations.
Iran says Paris ignored offer to teacher on trial
The Justice Ministry admitted more than 4,000 people were detained during post-election protests; more than 3,700 have been freed, including a French embassy worker. The opposition claims 69 people were killed by security forces during protests. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon congratulated President Ahmadinejad for his re-election victory.
President Ahmadinejad purged four senior members of the Intelligence Ministry after some officials refused to back the government’s claim that the post-election protests were designed to overthrow the government. The officials also reportedly were opposed to airing confessions of protesters on TV. The former chief of the Intelligence Ministry was fired on July 26.
Iran: It™s the media!
US official says Iran confirms holding 3 Americans
Yadollah Javani, the chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps’ political bureau, has called for a trial of political leaders opposed to Mahmoud Ahmedinejad’s presidency. Mohammad Khatami, Mir Hossein Mousavi, and Mehdi Karroubi top Javani’s list. “If they are the main agents, which is the case, judiciary and security officials should go after them, arrest […]
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