Archive for ‘Iran’

February 24th, 2012

U.S., Israel coordinated on steps against Iran: envoy

Reuters. The US and Israel “are coordinated on steps being taken to combat Iran’s perceived nuclear threat”.

February 23rd, 2012

Iranian Warships Leave Syria

The Hindu. “Iranian warships have crossed the Suez Canal on their return from the Syrian port of Tartus.”

February 20th, 2012

Iran: No Friday Church Services

Christian Post.” Iran will no longer allow Friday services in Farsi; the last two officially registered churches must discontinue them.

February 7th, 2012

Obama Orders New Sanctions on Iran

Voice of America. Fox News. The plan includes freezing assets in US control.

February 6th, 2012

NY Times Edits Out Key Quote

Bluegrass Pundit. Washington Post reports quote of Iran calling Israel a tumor.

January 30th, 2012

Nuclear Inspectors in Iran

Reuters. “Warned the inspectors to be ‘professional.”‘ SF Chronicle. Will allow more than 3 days.

January 26th, 2012

Christians Arrested in Iran, Fate Unknown

Christian Post. Dec 23, whole congregation arrested by security officials; 4 still missing.

January 23rd, 2012

EU Agrees Iranian Oil Embargo

Guardian. European governments may join ban – in July.

January 10th, 2012

Iran Has Underground Site for Nuclear Enrichment

Voice of America. Iran to launch 2nd uranium enrichment facility at an underground site protected from air strikes.

January 9th, 2012

Iran: US Citizen To Die For Spying

Reuters. US-Iranian dual citizen sentenced to die for espionage. Iran enriching Uranium.

January 9th, 2012

Iran No Bomb, Yet

Fox News. Panetta: Iran is laying the groundwork for nuclear weapons, but is not yet building a bomb.

January 3rd, 2012

Iran Produced Nuclear Fuel Rod

Newsmax. Iran claims to have produced their first nuclear fuel rod, surprising the West.

January 3rd, 2012

Iran Pastor’s Execution Delayed?

Christian Post & Newsmax. Yousef Nadarkhani, facing death for converting to Christianity at 19, is expected to spend another year in jail on appeal; however, the delay could be a ruse.