Times Online | Hopes for US-Iran Ties Imperiled by Election Turmoil, Analysts Warn FOXNews The restoration of US-Iran ties is thrown into doubt, as the Iranian government blasts the Obama administration for criticizing it and the regime's legitimacy is forcefully questioned. The chaos in Iran stemming from last week's disputed election may ... Video: Election Protests Turn Bloody in Iran Iran silences street protesters Iran's Mousavi urges more protests |
New York Times | Former Iran President at Center of Fight Between Classes of the ... New York Times, United States By MICHAEL SLACKMAN CAIRO — Even before his daughter and four other relatives were briefly detained on Sunday, one of the big mysteries to envelop Iran since the disputed presidential election has been the role of former president Ali Akbar Hashemi ... Iran arrests relatives of ex-leader Struggle among Iran's clerics bursts into the open Ten Killed in Iran Unrest, Rafsanjani Relatives Held |
GulfNews | Republicans urge Obama to get tougher on Iran Washington Post, United States WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama should take a firm stand to support the street protests that have engulfed Iran since its disputed June 12 presidential election result, US Republican senators said on Sunday. "He's been timid and passive ... Obama concerned about "unjust actions" in Iran Democrats urge Obama to keep out of Iran crisis Republicans demand stronger Iran response |
Voice of America | Israel's top leaders voice support for Iran demonstrators Los Angeles Times, CA The new outspokenness appears to reflect a belief that reaching out to moderates in Iran would be in Israel's long-term interest. By Richard Boudreaux Reporting from Jerusalem -- Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has been a convenient bogeyman for Israel. ... Netanyahu shows support for Iran protestors Israel keeps Mossad chief on for Iran "shadow war" Israel's President Supports Iran Protesters |
Times Online | World's media seeks ways around Iran clampdown The Associated Press But in the possibly history-shaping struggles now unfolding in Iran, the international media has been blocked from its normal front-line role and is quickly making adjustments to counter an official ban on firsthand reporting. ... Video: Iran election protests continue On the Protests in Iran Technology rages against the machine Images From The #iranelection |
Reuters | Oil falls towards $69 on as Nigeria, Iran unrest dent sentiments Reuters By Fayen Wong PERTH (Reuters) - Oil steadied at below $70 a barrel on Monday, extending the previous session's over 2 percent decline, as cautiousness sets in amid geopolitical risks in Iran and North Korea. Although North Korea's nuclear defiance and ... Upward tick in gas prices may be coming to an end |
Newsweek | IRAN: At least 24 journalists arrested since disputed election Los Angeles Times, CA At least 24 journalists have been arrested in Iran since the start of protests last week against disputed election results, according to news organizations and a media watchdog. The Paris-based Reporters Without Borders today released the names of 23 ... Journalists held in Iran crackdown At least 24 reporters arrested in Iran Iran expels and detains some foreign journalists, including Canadian |
PRESS TV | Lugar would still 'sit down' with Iran United Press International Richard Lugar, R-Ind., says the United States should "sit down" with Iran to negotiate an end to its nuclear program. Echoing a sentiment expressed last week by President Barack Obama that he would continue to seek a dialogue with Iran even in the face ... Video: Iran Tense After Police, Protesters Clash Lugar: Possible `very brutal' end to Iran chaos Fears of 'brutal outcome' in Iran conflict rise |
The Associated Press | Iran buying more from US in spite of tensions The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Iran spent nearly twice as much on US imports during President Barack Obama's first months in office as it did during the same period in 2008, showing that despite trade penalties and tense relations, the two countries are still doing ... |
New York Daily News | Neda, young girl brutally killed in Iran, becoming symbol of rebellion New York Daily News, NY The fresh-faced teenage girl killed by what appears to be a single sniper shot on the streets of Tehran Saturday is now a potent symbol for Iran's pro-democracy protesters. Her shocking and quick death in the arms of her howling father was captured on ... In Iran, one woman - Neda - becomes a symbol Iran protests: phone footage gives brutality a worldwide audience Videos, pictures offer chilling glimpses of Iran |