![]() Times Online | Four candidates confirmed for Iran vote United Press International Former Prime Minister Mir-Hossein Mousavi is running as a Reformist, hoping to gain voter confidence from his experiences as premier during the Iran-Iraq war. Rounding out the Reformist ticket is Mehdi Karroubi, a former parliamentary speaker and stark ... Video: Iran test-fires advanced two-stage missile US officials: Iran missile may be more advanced Iran launches long-range missile |
![]() Telegraph.co.uk | On Washington After Israeli Visit, a Diplomatic Sprint on Iran New York Times, United States By DAVID E. SANGER WASHINGTON — Now that President Obama has established what he called a “clear timetable” for Iran to halt its nuclear program — progress must be made by the end of the year, he declared on Monday — both American and Israeli officials ... Video: Inside Story - US-Israel solutions poles apart - 19 May 09 IRAN: For Obama, the road to Tehran leads through Jerusalem Israel's leader faces US pressure on settlements |
![]() CTV.ca | Clinton plays down more US sanctions on Iran now Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday played down the chances of more US sanctions on Iran for now and suggested that if diplomatic efforts to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions fail, multilateral sanctions may be better. ... Video: Iran's missile test: Is Israel in danger? Clinton: Middle East May Start Arms Race If Iran Gets Nukes US Israel forming high-level working group on Iran: report |
![]() Voice of America | US denies Iran accusation on Iraqi Kurds AFP WASHINGTON (AFP) — The US Defense Department on Tuesday rejected accusations from Iran that Washington was training "terrorists" in Iraq's Kurdish region and countered that Tehran was meddling in Iraq. "It's not to my knowledge that we are undertaking ... Iran's spiritual leader discourages electing a pro-Western president Iran leader: Don't vote for pro-Western candidates US rejects Iran charge of aiding terrorists in Iraq |
![]() Fars News Agency | Iran, Pakistan to hold more IPI talks United Press International ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, May 20 (UPI) -- Iran and Pakistan will hold another round of negotiations on the Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline at a meeting scheduled Saturday in Tehran, officials said. Asim Hussain, the top energy adviser to Islamabad, ... Talks on Iran gas price open on 22nd India not a part of IPI project at present: Pak official 'Pak, Iran will sign gas supply agreement next month' |
![]() BBC News | Russia, Iran congratulate Sri Lanka on ending civil war Xinhua, China COLOMBO, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Russia and Iran have extended congratulations to Sri Lanka for defeating Tamil Tiger rebels and ending the long drawn-out civil war, the Sri Lankan government said Wednesday. "The government of Russia has extended warmest ... Video: Sri Lanka: Colombo celebrates "victory" holiday Russia, Iran, Japan laud victory over terror |
News Minute: Obama to speak...Iran launch...Police beating KVOA.com, AZ TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran has test-fired a missile it claims has the range that would make it capable of reaching Israel, US bases in the Mideast, and Europe. The show of strength comes as President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad takes on moderate opponents in a ... |
PM takes 'pragmatic' tone on Iran with Jewish congressmen Jerusalem Post, Israel By EB SOLOMONT, JERUSALEM POST CORRESPONDENT Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu stayed on message in a meeting with Jewish members of Congress this week, striking a pragmatic tone in expressing the need to address the threat posed by Iran. ... |
![]() Payvand | Iran approves four candidates for forthcoming presidential contest Xinhua, China by Mehdi Bagheri TEHRAN, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Iran has announced that the four approved candidates out of 475 applicants are allowed to start the country's presidential contest. Iran's Interior Minister Sadeq Mahsouli said on Wednesday that the ... Iran: Vetting body approves main presidential candidates Iran to reveal eligible candidates |
![]() New York Times | Op-Ed Columnist Iran and Israel New York Times, United States By ROGER COHEN RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA — A story is doing the rounds in Washington about an Arab ambassador whose view of Barack Obama's overtures to Iran is: “We don't mind you seeking engagement, but please, no marriage!” It's sometimes hard to know if ... Washington has abandoned its obligations Mossad's hidden successes against Iran so far – but they are not ... readers' comments |