Tag Archives: Iran

Iran

| January 28, 2011

Iran: Online Islamic law encylopedia ‘Wiqifiqh’ launched

Iran

| January 28, 2011

Tehran announced that the Bushehr nuclear power plant will open on April 9. Iran may stop oil shipments to India if payment problems are not resolved.

Sadr’s return short-lived after threats from Asaib al Haq

| January 27, 2011

Remember all of the fawning coverage of Muqtada al Sadr as the new kingmaker and the most powerful man in Iraq after his return to the country on Jan. 5? So much for a triumphant return by Sadr; he’s fled Iraq yet again (he has already spent three-plus years in Iran, between 2007-2011). This time […]

Iran

| January 27, 2011

Iran’s deputy foreign minister reiterated Tehran’s peaceful intentions for its nuclear program. UK banks froze the account of Iran’s English news service, PressTV. A series of earth quakes hit Iran’s Kerman province.

Iran

| January 26, 2011

President Ahmadinejad lashed out at his political rivals during a recent speech. Israel’s Vice President said Iran is taking Lebanon hostage by supporting Hezbollah in political upheaval. Germany sent senior diplomats to Iran to secure the release of imprisoned journalists.

Iran

| January 25, 2011

The head of military intelligence for the Israeli Knesset said that sanctions are not delaying advances in Iran’s nuclear program. Venezuela will resume gasoline shipments to Iran after a two-year break.

Afghanistan

| January 24, 2011

ISAF says Taliban lead Afghan war from Pakistan and elsewhere using cell phones

Iran

| January 24, 2011

France is pushing for tougher sanctions on Iran after failed international negotiations. The US’ point man on he sanctions regime against Iran is set to retire. Law enforcement officials in Tehran announced the creation of a new cyber police force to monitor the internet.

Tony Blair links Iran and al Qaeda

| January 23, 2011

Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair discussed the “link” between Iran and al Qaeda in his testimony before the Iraq Inquiry on Friday. Blair cited British intelligence reports pointing to collusion between the two in Iraq, and urged UK officials to look at the issue in a “broader context” as well.

Iran

| January 22, 2011

The US and the European Union are “disappointed” over the latest round of failed nuclear talks with Iran. Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator said there is no need for direct talks with the US.

Competing interests: The United States, Iraq, and Iraq’s neighbors

| January 22, 2011

On December 5, The New York Times noted that while “Saddam Hussein’s Iraq was a regional menace that sent shudders through its neighbors,” today Iraq finds it difficult to restrain the ambitions of countries that share its borders — particularly as the US prepares to withdraw. The Times notes that this meddling by Iraq’s neighbors […]

Iran

| January 21, 2011

Representatives from Iran and the six world powers began meetings in Turkey to discuss Iran’s nuclear program. US policymakers urged President Obama to remove the MEK from the terror list. Tehran promised to end the Afghan fuel blockade.

Germany

| January 20, 2011

‘Germany is encouraging trade with Teheran’ – Israeli diplomat

Iran

| January 20, 2011

Russia cautioned the US not to undermine new negotiations with Iran by threatening more sanctions. An Iranian police chief suggested new cyber police monitor Iranians’ web activity.

Iran

| January 19, 2011

President Ahmadinejad said that the West has no option but to cooperate with a nuclear Iran. Hong Kong will pass laws that allow the confiscation of Iranian shipping assets.

Iran

| January 18, 2011

UN team examines seized Iranian weapons in Nigeria

Iran

| January 17, 2011

Iran’s fuel blockade of western Afghanistan has caused diplomatic strains between the two countries. Iran’s nuclear negotiator defended the country’s nuclear program as foreign inspectors left. The Iranian military now claims to have shot down US, UK, and Israeli drones in the Persian Gulf.

Iran

| January 16, 2011

The chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps air defense units claimed that two US unmanned military aircraft were shot down outside of Iranian airspace. Afghans protested outside the Iranian consulate in Herat to vent anger at the cutoff of fuel.