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WikiLeaks silver lining: Unanimity on Iran
WikiLeaks silver lining: Unanimity on Iran
A conversation with Christopher Hitchens
The IAEA complained about a lack of Iranian cooperation in the lead-up to Dec. 5 negotiations. Tehran will take further security precautions for nuclear scientists in country. Foreign Minister Mottaki said that Iran is a perfect model of a developing country.
According to a leaked State Department cable, Saudi Prince Nayif bin Abdulaziz told John Brennan, President Obama’s top counterterrorism adviser, that Iran is harboring al Qaeda members who are targeting the kingdom. Among the al Qaeda operatives is Ibrahim bin Laden, one of Osama’s lesser-known sons.
Media in China, Arab Middle East suppressing WikiLeaks coverage
Secretary of State Clinton said new talks with Iran should focus on Tehran’s nuclear program. Dubai’s director of economic development said his country will not curb trade with Iran. The government closed offices in Tehran due to heavy air pollution.
In Iraq, a very busy Iran
Tehran said released Wikileaks documents reinforce its skepticism of Obama’s negotiation strategy over the Iranian nuclear program. Beirut endorsed Iran’s civilian nuclear research program.
ISAF continues to target what is clearly a major al Qaeda and Qods Force-linked Taliban cell that operates in Farah province in western Afghanistan. From the latest ISAF press release: Afghan and coalition forces in Farah province detained several suspected insurgents as they targeted a Taliban leader during a joint security operation yesterday. The forces […]
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Leaked US cables expose tensions with China
Two car bombings in Tehran killed one Iranian nuclear scientist and injured another; Iran claimed the attacks were planned by US and Israel. The new Wikileaks release contains sensitive information on how Iran’s neighbors view its nuclear program. Iran’s ambassador to Russia claimed that Tehran does not need to buy North Korean missiles to defend […]
Iran fortifies its arsenal with the aid of North Korea
Cables shine light into secret diplomatic channels
US Military – Chairman discusses Afghanistan, threats from Iran, Yemen
Iran’s defense minister said his country “is ready to defend Lebanon” during Lebanese Prime Minister Said Hariri’s visit. “Iran regards Lebanon’s peace and security as those of its own and defends Lebanese rights against aggressors and occupiers,” said Iranian Vice President Rahimi.
Iran has completed fueling the Bushehr nuclear power plant. An air defense commander claimed Iran can detect stealth planes. Lebanese Prime Minister Sa’ad Hariri is visiting Iran.
Tajikistan recalls students from Islamic schools abroad
Iraq’s troubles drive out refugees who came back
Iran plans to insist on nuclear proliferation rights at the Dec. 5 meeting with Western governments. Tehran donated funds for rebuilding and project development in the Gaza Strip. The EU passed a resolution urging the US to remove People’s Mujahideen of Iran from the list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations.
Iranian man charged in Nigeria over arms shipment
Supreme Leader Khamenei called the radical Basij militia a “clear, great and shining truth.” The EU urged the US to remove the People’s Mujahideen of Iran (MEK) from its list of terror organizations.
Special operations teams have targeted al Qaeda-linked cells in the western Afghan province four times this month.
Iranian officials rejected Western media claims that Iran has halted uranium enrichment due to technical problems. The Israeli government backed off threatening Iran, but increased pressure on the US to attack to halt Iranian proliferation.
Syria’s nuclear stonewalling deepens: IAEA report
The Iranian parliament moved to impeach Ahmadinejad; conservative allies see him as a “liability.” Gambia cut diplomatic ties with Iran. Tehran denied that the Stuxnet virus affected its nuclear program. Police issued an arrest warrant for ex-President Rasfanjani’s son.
Assembly pushes to oust Iran president
Tehran launched air defense missiles as part of the recently completed war games. A trial date has been set for the three American hikers imprisoned in Iran. Nuclear talks between Iran and the West are set for Dec. 5 in Geneva.
Mullah Hafiz Janan served as the Taliban’s shadow governor for the Bakwah district in Farah province. He helped train and arm al Qaeda fighters entering the country from Iran.
In western Afghan city, Iran makes itself felt