Rushdie: Copenhagen was a threat

Iran said saboteurs used explosives to cut electrical power to its uranium enrichment plant. The head of Iran’s atomic energy organization said “terrorists and saboteurs” may have infiltrated the IAEA. German Chancellor Angela Merkel called Iran’s nuclear program a threat to the entire world.

Armada of international naval power massing in the Gulf as Israel prepares an Iran strike

The commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said Iran has troops in Syria as “advisers.” An Iranian Islamic foundation increased a bounty offered for the death of British writer Salman Rushdie. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said Iran was within six to seven months of building a nuclear weapon.

The US Treasury Department added Hezbollah’s military leader and the head of its External Security Organization to the list of Specially Designated Global Terrorists.

US braces for more violence from anti-Muslim film

Qais al Qazali, the leader of the League of the Righteous, said a controversial film “will put all the American interests Iraq in danger.” Qazali was released from custody by the US in 2009.

The UN’s nuclear agency censured Iran over its nuclear program. Oil exports were down dramatically due to international sanctions. The US and allies prepared for a major naval exercise in the Persian Gulf.

Iran Attack Would Halt Nuclear Bid for Four Years, Report Says

Anti-Islam film protests spread across Middle East

Should we rely on the “assurance of retaliatory destruction” to deter Iran’s use of nuclear weapons?

Iranian people believe government will go to war to stay in power

Analysis: Canada may have cut ties with Iran to avoid retaliation

The IAEA, the UN’s nuclear agency, received new intelligence indicating that Iran has moved further toward building a nuclear weapon. Iranian currency, the rial, hit a record low.

Nuclear-armed Iran ‘not an option’: Westerwelle

Turkey faces questions on Syria policy

Sierra Leone removes nine Iranian vessels from shipping register

Worries intensify over Syrian chemical weapons

Hillary Clinton, top Chinese officials air differences

Iran says it treats Israeli military threats as American

Iran Supplying Syrian Military via Iraq Airspace

Turkey-Iran cold war

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said the major world powers had not done enough to deter Iran’s nuclear program and that they needed to set “a clear red line.” The US moved ahead on additional steps to restrain Iran.

Iran and North Korea have signed an agreement to cooperate in science and technology. Iran’s leader Ayatollah Khamenei said North Korea and Iran had “common enemies.”

Report Details Iran’s Progress at Fordow Nuclear Site

The IAEA said Iran has doubled its uranium enrichment capability yet continues to encounter problems. The Bushehr nuclear reactor reached full operating power. Iran secured support for its nuclear program from the Non Aligned Nations summit meeting.

Iran urges nonaligned nations role in Syria

The UN’s nuclear watchdog agency said that Iran has more than doubled the nuclear enrichment capacity of its underground site at Fordow in the past four months. The IAEA also noted suspected recent “sanitisation efforts” at the Parchin military complex.

Afghan Army Chief Blames Neighbouring Countries for Insider Attacks

Chinese Banks Funneled Money to Iran, Prosecutors Believe
