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After Protests, Iran Recalls Ambassador From Azerbaijan
Tag Archives: Iran
Al Qaeda
Virtual Terrorism: Al Qaeda Video Calls for ‘Electronic Jihad’
Afghanistan
Taliban, Afghan neighbors could hamper NATO’s exit
Europe
NATO Unveils ‘Working’ European Missile Shield At Chicago Summit
Iran
The head of the UN’s nuclear agency held talks in Tehran over Iran’s nuclear program ahead of a six powers meeting scheduled for Wednesday. While the talks were described as “useful,” no substantive agreements were reached.
Iran
UN Seeks Iran Nuclear Deal Before Baghdad Talks
Iran
The UN’s nuclear monitoring agency said its Director General would visit Iran on Sunday, indicating progress has been made in negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program. Iranian oil production has dropped 12% due to international economic sanctions. A further drop is expected by July when additional sanctions will take effect.
Afghanistan
Afghan Helpers Feel Threatened By Withdrawal of German Troops
IAEA
Iran may seek tactical gain with UN nuclear deal
Al Qaeda
US Redefines Afghan Success Ahead of NATO Conference
Al Qaeda
Yemeni secessionist dangles pledge to fight al Qaeda
Iran
US Has Plans to Attack Tehran, Says US Envoy to Israel
Iran
Exclusive: Iran flouts UN sanctions, sends arms to Syria: panel
Syria
Syrian rebels get influx of arms with gulf neighbors’ money, US coordination
Iran
US nuclear expert: Iran official linked to past program
Al Qaeda
Yemenis choose jihad over Iranian support
Iran
A senior UN nuclear agency official urged Iran to allow access to a suspected nuclear weapons site. A drawing created by a purported witness depicts a nuclear weapons testing chamber. Recent satellite photos show an effort to clean up the site.
Hezbollah
Iran ‘could order Hezbollah hit on Israel’
Afghanistan
What They Said: India’s Balancing Act With the US and Iran – India Real Time
Iran
Mystery Surrounds ‘Cyberattack’ On Iranian Oil Facilities
IAEA
US institute says sees “new activities” at Iran site
Haqqani Network
India’s PM, Hillary share Pak terror concerns
Analysis: Spinning Iran and al Qaeda, part 2
The Combating Terrorism Center’s report on the bin Laden files gets a basic fact about the history of the relationship between Iran and al Qaeda wrong.
Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Iranian news agency reporter held on spying charges
Iran
Iran held runoff elections for Parliament. President Ahmadinejad’s faction suffered a major setback as rival conservative and independent candidates won 52 of 65 seats.
Analysis: Spinning Iran and al Qaeda, part 1
A new report by the Combating Terrorism Center (CTC) at West Point, which has been widely cited, concludes that relations between Iran and al Qaeda are “antagonistic.” Documents showing collusion between the two were not released by the CTC, however. And the CTC ignored much other evidence that got in the way of its conclusion.
IAEA
Iran dismisses Western demand to close nuclear bunker
Al Nusrah Front claims attack at Iranian Consulate in Damascus
The terror group called the attack “a double special operation” as it targeted both Syrian security personnel and the Iranian Consulate.
Al Qaeda
NATO supply routes closure causing massive equipment backlog: US DoD
Al Qaeda
Obama’s Afghanistan speech: a small view of the war sparked by 9/11