Iranian oil sales, foreign exchange taking a hit from US, UN sanctions

Alleged Iran Plot’s WikiLeaks Link

US official: ‘Multiple’ sources strengthen case against Iran –

Drugs and Terror Mix in Case

US officials provided additional details about the plot to assassinate Saudi Arabia’s US ambassador. The US launched an international campaign to punish Iran. Saudi Arabia vowed that Iran would “pay the price” for the plot.

Iran terror plot: agent may have already fled to Iran

Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani has directed attacks in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as aided al Qaeda.

For Iran and Saudi Arabia, simmering feud is rooted in history

Basij Militia Units Flex Muscles In Tehran

US to pressure Iran over ‘plot to kill Saudi envoy’

The latest designation by Treasury highlights Iran and Qods Force’s role in terrorist operations.

The US Department of Justice has charged two Iranians, including a Qods Force officer, with plotting to kill the Saudi ambassador inside the US. One man is in custody.

If US Leaves Vacuum in Iraq, Disliked Iran May Not Fill It

The EU expanded sanctions against Iran. Iran rejected a US direct “military hotline” proposal. Opposition leader Mehdi Karoubi was briefly freed from house arrest, a move indicating that authorities might ease conditions for him.

Iran tells Turkey: change tack or face trouble

Analysis: Iran’s biggest financial scam weakens Ahmadinejad

Iran Intensifies Campaign of Intimidation Against BBC, Broadcaster Says

An Iranian graduate student at the University of Texas went on trial in Tehran on charges of having relations with a hostile country and receiving illegitimate funds. Iran has announced the deployment of ship-based missiles that can target American shorelines from international waters. Iran rejected Palestine’s UN statehood bid.

Panetta hints US opposed to unilateral action

Religious Allegiances among Pro-Iranian Special Groups in Iraq

Iran’s hosting of Taliban reflects desire for greater role

Afghanistan Plans To Bring Back Millions Of Refugees

Iran equips marine forces with ‘cruise’ missile

White House, experts dismiss Iran naval threat to US coast

Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula’s rebuke of the Iranian president reminds us of a classic spoof by The Onion that takes on 9/11 conspiracy theorists.

Iran and Sudan stand together against western powers

Iraq Completes Deal to Buy F-16s

The IAEA reported that Iran has enhanced its enrichment of uranium and has installed more sophisticated centrifuges. “We believe if Iran broke out now they could have a bomb in six months,” said a former weapons inspector. President Ahmadinejad visited Sudan to expand trade and political ties, and the Industries minister emphasized mutual cooperation with Venezuela.

New A.Q. Khan Documents Suggest Pakistan Spread Nuclear Weapon Technology
