Regional Aspirations of Iran: Wed. 19 Apr.
INTERNATIONAL
COMMENTLINE
Presented once again for your inspection, a summary of the latest international tensions courtesy of Iran.
In this edition:
Most diplomatic folks expect Iran to reject U.N. nuclear demands.
The Rooskies send mixed signals to the world about their position by saying it is urgent that Iran halts their nuke work abd by then saying Russia won't be rushed into backing up that statement.
A top Iranian leader sends a message to Persian Gulf countries that they better not side with the West.
U.N. Security Council members and Germany discusses sanctions.
The World happens to notice the division between Russia and West on Iran.
In a speech to mark Iran's Arms Day yesterday, Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad threatens to "cut off the hands of any aggressor" if the country is attacked.
Iran will give $50 million to the Palestinian Authority.
NEWSLINE
"Iran's enemies know your courage, faith and commitment to Islam and the land of Iran has created a powerful army that can powerfully defend the political borders and the integrity of the Iranian nation and cut the hand of any aggressor and place the sign of disgrace on their forehead." Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
NEWSBYTES
Iran unlikely to meet UN nuclear demands: Straw
LONDON (Reuters) -- Britain does not expect Iran to comply with United Nations Security Council demands to halt uranium enrichment by the end of April, Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said on Wednesday.
Russia: Iran Must Halt Uranium Enrichment
MOSCOW (AP) -- Russia called on Iran Wednesday to halt all uranium enrichment activities, saying the international community is demanding "urgent and constructive steps" from Tehran to ease concerns about its nuclear program.
Decision on Iran must wait: Russia
MOSCOW (Reuters) -- Russia said on Wednesday it would not be rushed into agreeing action against Iran over its nuclear program after international talks in Moscow frustrated U.S. efforts to win wide backing for sanctions.
Gulf Nations Urged to Stay Neutral on Iran
KUWAIT CITY (AP) -- A top Iranian leader said that if the United States ever attacked his country, he was certain that Kuwait _ a key U.S. ally in the Gulf that hosts thousands of American soldiers _ would not take sides.
U.S. Envoy: Iran Sanctions Discussed
MOSCOW (AP) -- A U.S. diplomat said Tuesday that envoys from the five permanent Security Council members plus Germany discussed sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program, but failed to reach agreement on how to proceed further.
West, Russia seek to paper over cracks as Iran crisis deepens
MOSCOW (AFP) -- The West and Russia has sought to present a united front over how to deal with Iran despite signs of division over how toughly to act in forcing Tehran to halt its nuclear activity.
Iran 'will cut off hands of aggressors'
(Guardian) -- The Iranian president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, today threatened to "cut off the hands of any aggressor" if the country was attacked.
Iran pledges aid to Palestinians
(Aljazeera.Net) -- Iran is giving $50 million in aid to the Palestinian Authority after last week's decision by the US and European Union to suspend aid to the Hamas-led administration.
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COMMENTLINE
Presented once again for your inspection, a summary of the latest international tensions courtesy of Iran.
In this edition:
Most diplomatic folks expect Iran to reject U.N. nuclear demands.
The Rooskies send mixed signals to the world about their position by saying it is urgent that Iran halts their nuke work abd by then saying Russia won't be rushed into backing up that statement.
A top Iranian leader sends a message to Persian Gulf countries that they better not side with the West.
U.N. Security Council members and Germany discusses sanctions.
The World happens to notice the division between Russia and West on Iran.
In a speech to mark Iran's Arms Day yesterday, Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad threatens to "cut off the hands of any aggressor" if the country is attacked.
Iran will give $50 million to the Palestinian Authority.
NEWSLINE
"Iran's enemies know your courage, faith and commitment to Islam and the land of Iran has created a powerful army that can powerfully defend the political borders and the integrity of the Iranian nation and cut the hand of any aggressor and place the sign of disgrace on their forehead." Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
NEWSBYTES
Iran unlikely to meet UN nuclear demands: Straw
LONDON (Reuters) -- Britain does not expect Iran to comply with United Nations Security Council demands to halt uranium enrichment by the end of April, Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said on Wednesday.
Russia: Iran Must Halt Uranium Enrichment
MOSCOW (AP) -- Russia called on Iran Wednesday to halt all uranium enrichment activities, saying the international community is demanding "urgent and constructive steps" from Tehran to ease concerns about its nuclear program.
Decision on Iran must wait: Russia
MOSCOW (Reuters) -- Russia said on Wednesday it would not be rushed into agreeing action against Iran over its nuclear program after international talks in Moscow frustrated U.S. efforts to win wide backing for sanctions.
Gulf Nations Urged to Stay Neutral on Iran
KUWAIT CITY (AP) -- A top Iranian leader said that if the United States ever attacked his country, he was certain that Kuwait _ a key U.S. ally in the Gulf that hosts thousands of American soldiers _ would not take sides.
U.S. Envoy: Iran Sanctions Discussed
MOSCOW (AP) -- A U.S. diplomat said Tuesday that envoys from the five permanent Security Council members plus Germany discussed sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program, but failed to reach agreement on how to proceed further.
West, Russia seek to paper over cracks as Iran crisis deepens
MOSCOW (AFP) -- The West and Russia has sought to present a united front over how to deal with Iran despite signs of division over how toughly to act in forcing Tehran to halt its nuclear activity.
Iran 'will cut off hands of aggressors'
(Guardian) -- The Iranian president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, today threatened to "cut off the hands of any aggressor" if the country was attacked.
Iran pledges aid to Palestinians
(Aljazeera.Net) -- Iran is giving $50 million in aid to the Palestinian Authority after last week's decision by the US and European Union to suspend aid to the Hamas-led administration.
Tags: terrorism, Middle East, Iran, war, IAEA, nuclear, Israel, Russia, Arab, Islam, Muhammad, prophet, Mohammad, Muslim, terrorism, Bush, UN, U.N., United Nations, United States
Global Tags: Washington DC, News and Politics, News, Politics, Current Events, Current Affairs, Life, Culture, Tension
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