New York Times | Syria After the Fall New York Times THE conflict in Syria has reached a tipping point, but not one that promises a quick end to the fighting. With or without Bashar al-Assad as its leader, Syria now has all the makings of a grim and drawn-out civil war: evenly matched protagonists who ... Joel Brinkley | Contrary nations block efforts against Syria, Iran Anti-Syria plot actually targets Iran, political analyst says US: Iran Siding With Assad Regime 'Extremely Dangerous' |
Telegraph.co.uk | Iran's nuclear facilities 'Thunderstruck' Pittsburgh Tribune-Review A new worm targeted Iran's nuclear program, closing down the “automation network” at the Natanz and Fordo facilities, the Internet security site reported, citing an email it said was sent by a scientist inside Iran's Atomic Energy Organization. The ... A new effort on Iran Diplomats: Iran nuke talks remain stalled Lawmakers press for tough Iran sanctions bill |
Documents: Iran helped Syria build chemical weapons arsenal Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Syria has expanded its chemical weapons arsenal in recent years with help from Iran and by using front organizations to buy sophisticated equipment it claimed was for civilian programs, according to documents and interviews. The buildup has taken place ... |
Panetta Heads to Middle East as Iran Dominates Israel Talks Businessweek Defense Secretary Leon Panetta heads today to the Middle East where tensions are rising over the democratic transition in Egypt, turmoil in Syria and Iran's suspected advances toward nuclear weapons. His trip to Tunisia, Egypt, Israel and Jordan has a ... Sanctions no solution to Iran's nuclear issue: US veterans |
Business Recorder | Iran and Syria make energy deals amid crisis Reuters DUBAI (Reuters) - Iranian and Syrian officials entered into agreements this week on energy and water supply, Iranian news agencies reported, signaling continued cooperation between the two countries as the Syrian government battles an uprising within ... Iran, Syria make energy deals |
Council on Foreign Relations (blog) | A US-Iran Naval Clash Is Not Inevitable Council on Foreign Relations (blog) By now, when an Iranian official threatens the United States, we should call it what it is: ritual. Just yesterday, an anonymous official warned, ”If the Americans' futile cyber attacks do not stop, it will face a teeth-breaking response.” While novel ... Iranian navy's sea legs wobbly Iran seizes 2 tonnes of illicit drugs Iran bolsters retaliation capability in Persian Gulf, experts say |
Arutz Sheva | IRAN: The Great Game Strategy Page July 28, 2012: While Iran has added a lot of new weapons (especially Chinese missiles) to its arsenal in the last decade, its military leaders are well aware that their opponents (the Gulf Arabs and their Western allies, especially the U.S.) have also ... Netanyahu, Obama aide discussed possibility of Iran strike, US official saysd Mofaz: Strike on Iran could be catastrophic Ashton says new round of Iran nuclear talks will be held soon: report |
San Francisco Chronicle | Syria, Iran protected by selfish nations San Francisco Chronicle From left, Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, Maria Alekhina, Yekaterina Samutsevich members of feminist punk group Pussy Riot sit behind bars at a court room in Moscow, Russia, Monday, July 23, 2012.The trial of feminist punk rockers who chanted a "punk prayer" ... |
Examiner.com | Hawks fan flames on Iran smoldering embers Examiner.com U.S. and allied sanctions are having an impact on Iran. Iranian leaders feel the heat and are retaliating by demonstrating preparedness for a fight. They continue to lash out verbally at Israel. They support the Hezbollah and appear to be complicit in ... Hezbollah's Asymmetric Support to Iran: A New Middle Eastern Security Dilemma |
Business Insider | Intel chairman blames Iran for deadly attack on Israeli tourists The Hill (blog) The chairman of the House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday said he believes Iran was behind the recent attack in Bulgaria that killed five Israeli tourists. Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.), who gets to see detailed intelligence information, told The Hill ... Iran, Palestinian Authority Once Again Reveal the Depths of their Imagination Iran and Israel Trade Charges Over Bulgaria Bomb Iran accuses Israel of plotting Bulgaria bus attack |