Reuters. The US and Israel “are coordinated on steps being taken to combat Iran’s perceived nuclear threat”.
Iranian Warships Leave Syria
The Hindu. “Iranian warships have crossed the Suez Canal on their return from the Syrian port of Tartus.”
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.
Obama Orders New Sanctions on Iran
Voice of America. Fox News. The plan includes freezing assets in US control.
NY Times Edits Out Key Quote
Bluegrass Pundit. Washington Post reports quote of Iran calling Israel a tumor.
Nuclear Inspectors in Iran
Reuters. “Warned the inspectors to be ‘professional.”‘ SF Chronicle. Will allow more than 3 days.
Christians Arrested in Iran, Fate Unknown
Christian Post. Dec 23, whole congregation arrested by security officials; 4 still missing.
EU Agrees Iranian Oil Embargo
Guardian. European governments may join ban – in July.
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.
Iran: US Citizen To Die For Spying
Reuters. US-Iranian dual citizen sentenced to die for espionage. Iran enriching Uranium.
Iran No Bomb, Yet
Fox News. Panetta: Iran is laying the groundwork for nuclear weapons, but is not yet building a bomb.
Iran Produced Nuclear Fuel Rod
Newsmax. Iran claims to have produced their first nuclear fuel rod, surprising the West.
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.
