Los Angeles Times | US does not believe Iran is trying to build nuclear bomb Los Angeles Times The latest US intelligence report indicates Iran is pursuing research that could enable it to build a nuclear weapon, but that it has not sought to do so. Revolutionary Guard personnel watch the launch of a Zelzal missile in June 2011 near Qom, Iran. Vahidi: Israel threats against Iran ridiculous Broad daylight? Western resolve for confronting Iranian nuclear ambitions ... Obama's Iran options |
Los Angeles Times | GOP's reckless saber-rattling on Iran Los Angeles Times (Jae C. Hong / Associated Press / February 22, 2012) Obviously, the Republican presidential candidates have the right to speak out on any issue they choose, and just as obviously, the escalation of hostility between Israel and Iran is a terribly ... GOP candidates argue for more aggressive stance on Iran Culture wars and actual wars: The GOP debate and bombing Iran "This president ... could have gotten crippling sanctions against Iran. He did ... |
Globe and Mail | Iran oil output steady despite sanctions Reuters February Iran oil output same as January * May keep supply steady for month or two, says analyst * Iran seeks new oil customers (updates throughout) By Amena Bakr DUBAI, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Iran said on Thursday it has maintained oil production levels ... Iran's Embargo Spirals World Oil and Gas Prices Oil rises on rosy economic data, Iran concerns Brent rises above $124 on Iran jitters, US data |
Boston.com | Iranian candidates launch parliamentary election campaign; vote seen as test ... Washington Post TEHRAN, Iran — More than 3400 candidates across Iran kicked off their campaigns for next week's parliamentary elections, which mark the first test of popularity for President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad since his disputed 2009 re-election. Iran parliamentary polls campaign starts Iranians begin parliamentary election campaign |
Heritage.org (blog) | Iran's Clandestine Operations Threaten Azerbaijan Heritage.org (blog) On February 21, Azerbaijani counterintelligence services arrested Iranian agents planning terrorist attacks against Israeli diplomats and prominent members of the Jewish community. This is the second such cell being intercepted since the beginning of ... Iran denies link to Azarbaijan terror suspects 'Iran Cyber Army' hits Azerbaijan state TV site Iran shadow war on Israel escalates |
The Way | White House, State Department condemn Iran on pastor's execution orders CNN (blog) By Dan Mercia, CNN WASHINGTON (CNN) - Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, an Iranian Christian charged with leaving Islam, has received a local trial courts final verdict, according to sources close to his legal team, and may now be executed for leaving Islam. Iran pastor facing execution any day, but supporters still hopeful Iran orders hanging of Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani CBS 3 Springfield - WSHMWhite House urges Iran to "immediately lift" death ... |
The Hindu | U.S. Said to Offer India Help With Replacing Iran Oil Supplies Bloomberg The US government has offered to help India get alternative supplies for Iranian crude, as it looks to squeeze the Persian Gulf producer's oil revenue, according to three people with knowledge of the matter. The US may help broker deals with suppliers ... US Said to Offer India Help With Replacing Iran Oil Supplies How will Iran's crude oil crisis hit India? India seeks extra oil from Saudi, but won't shun Iran |
Los Angeles Times | Fear of Iran is inflating gas prices CNN By Steve Hargreaves @CNNMoneyMarkets February 23, 2012: 11:52 AM ET Nervousness over Iran's nuclear program is boosting gasoline prices, even in this well supplied market. But if Iran is attacked, gas prices could shoot above $5. Obama Urged to Resist Calls to Use Oil Reserves Amid Iran (1) Ob Today's Gas Prices Aren't Bush's or Iran's Fault: These Are Barack Obama's Gas ... Obama hits back at Republican criticism of high fuel prices |
Ynetnews | Iran suspects partied in Pattaya Pattaya Mail The three Iranian men detained for allegedly plotting bomb attacks in Bangkok on Israeli diplomats had more than terror on their minds in Thailand. Police said that they had also cavorted with working girls in Pattaya. THAILAND: Iran Attacks Iran willing to help Thailand identify 'real terrorists' Iran must be honest, too |
Iran Crude Supply to Turkey May Be Halted by Bank Sanctions BusinessWeek 23 (Bloomberg) -- Turkiye Halk Bankasi AS, the Turkish bank that handles payments for Iranian oil, will stop processing transactions for supplies into Turkish refineries from July amid tightening Western sanctions against the Persian Gulf state. |