Iran
US Plans Bomb Sales in Persian Gulf to Counter Iran
US Plans Bomb Sales in Persian Gulf to Counter Iran
US defence chief Panetta warns against Iran strike
UN boosting cooperation with Afghans
In the aftermath of the IAEA report on Iran’s nuclear program, Iran said it will not retreat “one iota” from its nuclear program. France, Britain and Germany called for tougher sanctions. Russia rejected new sanctions. China favored continued negotiations. Israel said it could carry out strikes on Iran with under 500 civilian fatalities. The US […]
UN Says Iran Is Working on Nuclear Arms
Report May Complicate Iran’s Defense of Its Nuclear Program
The UN’s nuclear watchdog agency concluded there is credible evidence that “Iran has carried out activities relevant to the development of a nuclear explosive device.”
Gulf Arab States Share Israel’s Fears Over Iran’s Nuclear Program
Iranian influence seeping into Iraq
Details emerged on the IAEA report on Iranian efforts to develop nuclear weapons including the use of computer models and foreign experts. The Israeli president warned that an attack on Iran was becoming more likely. Russia warned against military action and France said such actions would be destabilizing.
Russia: Israeli threat of strikes on Iran ‘a mistake’
IAEA to say Iran nearing nuclear capability: report
IAEA says foreign expertise has brought Iran to threshold of nuclear capability
Panetta Weighs Pentagon Cuts Once Thought Out of Bounds
U.N. claims that Iran made computer models of a nuclear warhead
UN has new Iranian nuke arms claims
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
India plans ‘world’s most dangerous railroad’ from Afghanistan to Iran
Iran FM says US buildup near Iraq lacks ‘prudence’
Iran praises Iraq as US withdrawal nears
Iraq can’t defend itself fully before 2020: general
US Plans Post-Iraq Troop Increase in Persian Gulf
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.”
Mao’s Rockets and the Eastern Afghan Border War, Part I
Afghan forces soon to take charge in more areas
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