Amnesty International recently released a comprehensive report reviewing the numerous human rights abuses by the Iranian regime during the post-election violence last June. The most prominent case of abuse-the death Neda Aghda Soltan-was captured on a camera phone and broadcast worldwide in a matter of minutes, making it a graphic symbol of resistance for the […]
A US court secretly froze $2 billion in Iranian assets held in Citibank accounts. The foreign minister said Iran is prepared to swap nuclear fuel on Kish Island. Yemen claimed it has proof Iran is backing the Houthi rebels.
Thousands flee Iran as noose tightens
US Defense Secretary Gates announced from Iraq that he expects more sanctions due to Iran’s rejection of IAEA offer. EU leaders called for a “clear response” from Iran on its nuclear proliferation. Iran warned against foreign nations meddling in Yemen’s internal affairs.
Official: US will not ignore Iran protests
Iran™s investigations into abuses are a sham, says Amnesty International
Amnesty International released a study on Iranian human rights abuses. Parliament Speaker Larijani claimed the US abducted a missing nuclear scientist in Saudi Arabia. The Russian firm Rosatom announced that the Bushehr nuclear power plant will be finished by next year.
A senior Promise Day Brigade facilitator with direct links to leadership in Iran was captured in Baghdad. Iraq has stepped up operations against the Mahdi Army.
Iran claimed that a new UN station to detect nuclear explosions built near its border is used for spying by the West. Saudi Arabia denied it kidnapped an Iranian nuclear scientist during the Haj. A judiciary official said Iran will “show no mercy” toward opposition protesters.
More than 200 anti-government student protesters were arrested during clashes with police and the radical Basij militia. Turkey opposes placing sanctions on Iran for its nuclear program. Security forces arrested many of the Jundallah members behind the suicide attack in Sarbaz.
Iran: Top director laments fate of independent cinema
Tehrani police fired tear gas at protesters during commemoration of student day. US National Security Advisor James Jones said the “clock is ticking” on Iran and its nuclear program.
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei said the West cannot “deprive the Iranian nation of its inalienable right to have nuclear energy.” Iran will not halt oil exports if UN sanctions continue. Foreign Minister Mottaki warned Switzerland of the “consequences” of the minaret ban.
The chief of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization said the country will not quit the international nuclear treaty but also said Iran needs uranium 20 enrichment sites. Three Iraqi nationals were arrested for weapons smuggling in Khuzestan. The foreign media has been banned from covering next week’s student rally.
Nuclear detector set up on Iran border
Iran rejected the IAEA’s transparency demand on new atomic sites. Russian Premier Putin said he has no evidence that Iran is trying to develop a military nuclear program. President Ahmadinejad reiterated support for strong new ties with Brazil.
Iranian crackdown goes global
An Iranian man pleaded guilty to US arms trafficking charges. Tehran rejected allegations that it persuaded Hamas to to get involved in the Yemen conflict. President Ahmadinejad threatened to withdraw government subsidies on consumer goods.
Smuggler: Iran preparing for war with US
Iran whistleblower died from drug-laced salad
Screening asymmetrical and symmetrical threats at sea
President Ahmadinejad announced that Iran will now enrich uranium to 20 percent. Tehran freed five British sailors whose yacht entered Iranian waters. Government police will provide security during national student day on Dec. 7.
Iran offers $20m to militants for fighting west
An IRGC Navy fast attack speed boat (near boat). Image from Fars News. Thanksgiving weekend gave President Obama little to be thankful for in terms of the administration’s nuclear negotiations with Iran. Not only did Tehran turn down the offer of sending its nuclear material to Russia for enrichment, but the Iranians also declared a […]
Senior cleric denounces Iranian militia for crackdown
Tehran warned that it will take strong action against five detained British sailors whose yacht entered Iran’s Persian Gulf waters. China announced that more talk, not tougher sanctions are needed to resolve the Iranian nuclear dispute.
US says Iran enrichment plans ‘completely unacceptable’
Iran holds yacht with 5 UK nationals
A new US intelligence study revealed that Revolutionary Guards Corps will command Iranian naval forces in the Persian Gulf. Russia’s energy minister pledged a quick completion of Iran’s first nuclear power station contracted out to a Russian firm.
President Ahmedinejad announced Iran will build 10 new nuclear sites to enrich uranium. A top Iranian lawmaker said the country will not give up its “inalienable and legal right” to nuclear power. The parliament called for decreased cooperation with the IAEA.