<< Back

---

Iran tests its first nuclear power plant - CNN International Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:51:03 GMT

ABC News

Iran tests its first nuclear power plant CNN International BUSHEHR, Iran (CNN) -- Iran tested its first nuclear power plant Wednesday, a stride that prompted one Iranian technician to declare it was "independence day" for the Islamic republic. An Iranian guard stands in front of the building housing the ... Video: No chance of enriching uranium RussiaToday Barak: Time running out on Iran threat Ynetnews Iran tests its first nuclear power plant The Associated Press BBC News - Jewish Telegraphic Agency all 999 news articles

---

Veteran Mideast negotiator will be Clinton's Iran advisor - Los Angeles Times Wed, 25 Feb 2009 02:47:41 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Veteran Mideast negotiator will be Clinton's Iran advisor Los Angeles Times, CA Charles Dharapak / AP Dennis B. Ross, pictured in 2002, has been assigned as a special advisor to Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, providing advice on Iran and other nations in the area between Afghanistan and Egypt. ... Iran criticizes appointment of Dennis Ross as Persian Gulf adviser Jerusalem Post Veteran Mideast Envoy Ross Named to Advise Clinton on Iran Strategy Washington Post Iran disapproves US special adviser on the Persian Gulf RTT News ISRIA (subscription) - Foreign Policy all 177 news articles

---

Iran presidential campaigns off to early start - Los Angeles Times Wed, 25 Feb 2009 10:01:58 GMT

Daily Nation

Iran presidential campaigns off to early start Los Angeles Times, CA Vahid Salemi / AP Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, center, talks with a boy during a rally in Tehran this month marking the 30th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. Ahmadinejad is seeking reelection in the June 12 balloting. ... Obama Administration Weighs Timing for Potential Iran Talks U.S. News & World Report Iran sees Palestinian issue as test for Obama's "change" slogan Xinhua Schroeder Iran trip may improve climate for talks Reuters Daily Nation - ISRIA (subscription) all 98 news articles

---

Iran asks help, PM to deliver message - Hürriyet Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:26:30 GMT

BBC News

Iran asks help, PM to deliver message Hürriyet, Turkey ISTANBUL - Prime Minister Erdoğan says Iranian officials asked Turkey to mediate between Tehran and Washington while George Bush was in office and that he delivered the message to the White House. New details have been released regarding Iran’s request ... Iran sought Turkey's help to mend links with US, says Erdogan guardian.co.uk Iran asked Turkey for help with US relations: Erdogan Taipei Times PM says Iran sought Turkey’s help to mend links with US Today's Zaman IranVNC - Hürriyet all 233 news articles

---

Israeli atomic agency launches campaign against IAEA chief - Ha'aretz Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:20:07 GMT

TVNZ

Israeli atomic agency launches campaign against IAEA chief Ha'aretz, Israel But in recent months, given the IAEA director's actions relating to all aspects of Syria and Iran's nuclear programs, the committee decided, with the consent of Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, to stop tiptoeing around the issue. ... Experts Question Significance of Iranian Nuclear Breakout Status Global Security Newswire FAS on Iran's enrichment situation Knoxville News Sentinel Says Obama right to negotiate with Iran Bellingham Herald Monsters and Critics.com - Jerusalem Post all 246 news articles

---

Morocco calls back envoy in Iran over Bahrain - International Herald Tribune Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:08:32 GMT

AFP

Morocco calls back envoy in Iran over Bahrain International Herald Tribune, France RABAT: Morocco has recalled its envoy to Iran, Morocco's news agency MAP said Wednesday, after an Iranian official questioned Bahrain's sovereignty provoking an outcry in much of the Sunni Muslim word. According to media reports, Ali Akbar Nateq-Nouri, ... Gulf official slams Iran stance toward Arabs AFP Morocco summons Iran envoy over Bahrain row IranVNC Iran must respect its neighbours The National Monsters and Critics.com - Gulf Daily News all 27 news articles

---

US navy says no sign yet of new Iran naval bases - Reuters Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:05:30 GMT

Javno.hr

US navy says no sign yet of new Iran naval bases Reuters MANAMA (Reuters) - The US navy has no information that Iran has begun construction of planned new naval bases on the eastern approach to the Gulf, a senior commander said on Wednesday. An Iranian navy commander said in October that Iran had begun ... US: Commander Sees No Evidence Of New Iranian Naval Bases Stratfor all 11 news articles

---

Don't turn Iran's Jews into a political football - Jerusalem Post Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:15:17 GMT

Don't turn Iran's Jews into a political football Jerusalem Post, Israel Apparently the answer is yes, if one is to believe New York Times columnist Roger Cohen, who in a February 23 op-ed reports that what he saw recently in Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's Iran demonstrated "Iranian civility toward Jews. ... A rabbi's reflection on Iran, Iranian Jews and hopes for the future Mondoweiss all 4 news articles

---

US Rights Report Cites Abuses in China, Russia, Iran - Voice of America Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:40:51 GMT

Voice of America

US Rights Report Cites Abuses in China, Russia, Iran Voice of America The government of Iran was said to have intensified a systematic campaign of intimidation against reformers, journalists and dissidents through arbitrary arrests detention and torture. It also cited a deterioration of human rights in the war-ravaged ... Video: Clinton Interviewed on Chinese TV AssociatedPress Human rights and China; Building bridges with Iran; Time to ... International Herald Tribune America needs China National Post ABC Online - Financial Times all 3,250 news articles

---

Iran's reformers put hope in 'New Khatami' - Christian Science Monitor Wed, 25 Feb 2009 17:48:49 GMT

Christian Science Monitor

Iran's reformers put hope in 'New Khatami' Christian Science Monitor, MA Reporter Scott Peterson discusses some perceived failings of former Iranian president Mohamad Khatami. TEHRAN, Iran - Beleaguered reformers in Iran are repackaging their once-popular former president Mohamad Khatami to challenge the right-wing grip on ... IRAN: ARE THE REFORMISTS USING ROPE-A-DOPE TACTICS ON HARDLINERS ... EurasiaNet Who will get Iran’s youth vote? Christian Science Monitor all 4 news articles