New York Times | Iran: Intelligence Chief Expands List of Suspects New York Times Iran's top intelligence official on Friday accused Germany and France of participating in what the Iranian authorities had previously described as an Israeli-British-American plot. Iran blames France, Germany for atom scientist hits Iran blames French, German intelligence for killing nuclear scientists Iran adds France, Germany to culprits list |
Winnipeg Free Press | Economy, not Iran fears, now dominate oil prices; benchmark crude falls 3 percent Washington Post NEW YORK — Iran's ability to rattle oil markets has been greatly diminished by growing concerns about the world economy. Swiss opt against Iran oil ban Iran losing billions as oil exports extend slump Global economy, not Iran, now dominates oil prices; crude falls three per cent |
The Nation, Pakistan | 18 massacred in attack on Iran-bound vans The Nation, Pakistan QUETTA - At least 18 people, who were illegally travelling to Iran, were reportedly killed and two others wounded when unidentified armed men attacked them with sophisticated weapons in Kech district near Pak-Iran border on Friday.According to sources ... |
AFP | US steps up warnings on Iran dissident camp in Iraq Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States warned an Iranian dissident group on Friday that time was running out for it to vacate its Iraqi base camp, and said its hope to be taken off the official U.S.. US pushs Iran opposition group to vacate Iraq camp |
The Guardian (blog) | Gulf sabres rattle as Iran sanctions bite Reuters (removes garble in lede)* As EU oil sanctions enter force, Tehran talks tough* U.S. Navy boosts forces, says prepared for conflict* But, quietly, both sides work to avoid escalationBy Peter Apps, Gulf sabers rattle as Iran sanctions bite Will Iran crack? Iran Nuclear Talks Are to Continue as Their Tone Heats Up |
Former CIA spy advocates overthrow of Iranian regime Los Angeles Times Former CIA spy Reza Kahlili, living in the shadows with a fake name and disguise, worked from inside the Revolutionary Guard. He warns of terrorist sleeper cells in the U.S. and a plot to destroy Israel. |
Trend.az | Turkey oil imports from Iran plummet Reuters Loading data shows Turkish imports of Iran oil slump inJune* Iran's support for Assad in Syria strains ties with Turkey* Iran losing billions as new Western sanctions curb exportsBy Dmitry ZhdannikovLONDON, For Iran, sanctions are a price worth paying Iran Offers Comprehensive Deal $100 oil out of reach despite Iran saber-rattling |
Iran confronts its alcohol problem Los Angeles Times After years of denying the prevalence of illegal alcohol in Iran, officials are addressing the issue, while continuing to treat drinking as a sin and a crime. |
Wall Street Journal (blog) | US Says Edison International Exits Iran Wall Street Journal (blog) Gianluca Colla/Bloomberg NewsEdison withdrew from its contract to explore Iran's Dayyer natural gas field, the State Department said, and it pledged not to engage in activity with Iran in the future that is subject to U.S. sanctions. The State Dept.'s Pascual on Iran Sanctions US welcomes move by Italy's Edison to quit Iran energy sector US says Edison International agrees to exit Iran's energy sector |
Daily Beast | Mossad Strikes Iran Daily Beast In an excerpt from their new book, Spies Against Armageddon, Dan Raviv and Yossi Melman argue that Mossad special agents are behind the assassinations of Iranian nuclear scientists. But will it be enough to stop Iran from getting nukes? |