News Links Archive: October 2009
October 31, 2009
Los Angeles Times: Iran Wants Simultaneous Uranium Exchange
Al Arabiya: Iran Has Not Given Final Answer, Seeks Changes to Deal
Tehran Bureau: Iran Is Up to the Same Old Tricks
NIAC Blog: Still Waiting on Iran
New York Times: Moderate Voice in Israel Lobby Causing Stir
October 30, 2009
New York Times: Iran Said to Reject Uranium Deal; Next Steps Uncertain
Los Angeles Times: Iran's Response Described as 'Inadequate'
BBC News: Israel Supports IAEA's Iran Uranium Transfer Plan
Wall Street Journal: Israel's Existential Dread Returns
NIAC Blog: Senate Banking Committee Approves Iran Sanctions
October 29, 2009
Los Angeles Times: House Committee Approves Iran Sanctions Bill
BBC News: Iran Reportedly Delivers Response to IAEA
Los Angeles Times: Ahmadinejad Says Uranium Talks Are Victory
New York Times: Iran Speaks of Cooperation Without Retreat
New York Times: Tajbakhsh Reportedly in Solitary Confinement
Washington Post: Obama Must Play Hardball (R. Kagan)
October 28, 2009
New York Times: Skepticism as Iran Ponders Counter-Proposals
Los Angeles Times: Iran Appears to Take Tough Negotiating Stance
Fars News: Answer on Uranium Deal Expected In Two Days
Jerusalem Post: Livni Says Iran is 'Toying with the World'
Al Jazeera: Iran Hails Turkey's Support
Washington Times: Time for a New Intel Assessment (P. DeSutter)
ForeignPolicy.com: The New Iranian Hostage Crisis (K. Sadjadpour)
NIAC Blog: More Student Protests Against Coup Government (video)
October 27, 2009
Washington Post: Iranian Leaders Split on Nuclear Deal, Talks with US
BBC News: Iran Leaning toward Accepting Deal with Changes
Jerusalem Post: Proposed Uranium Deal Misses Big Picture
BBC News: Turkish PM Disapproves of Western 'Gossip' on Iran
BBC News: Pakistan Releases Detained Iranian Officials
ForeignPolicy.com: Time to Scrutinize Iran-Venezuela Ties
Gulf News: Iran's Meddling in Region's Affairs Must Cease
October 26, 2009
New York Times: Distrust Delays Progress on Nuclear Talks
New York Times: Iran Delays Decision on Uranium Shipment Abroad
The Economist: Iran Misses Another Deadline
BBC News: Iran 'Could Export Some Uranium'
New York Times: IAEA Inspectors Visit New Iranian Nuclear Site
Al Jazeera: UN Team Visits Qom Site
Washington Post: Qom Site Prompts Reassessment of Intelligence
October 23, 2009 (Next Current News Links Update: Monday, October 26)
New York Times: Lone Cleric Loudly and Fearlessly Defies Regime
New York Times: Israel Concerned About Uranium Talks
BBC News: World Awaits Iran's Answer on Uranium Deal
Al Jazeera: Iran Denies Secret Talks with Israel
RealClearWorld.com: Selected Headlines & Analyses
October 22, 2009
New York Times: Friday Deadline for Tehran to Approve Deal
Los Angeles Times: US, Iran Very Close to Uranium Deal
ABC News: Uranium Deal Sparks Optimism
New York Times: Iran's Politics Open Generational Chasm
October 21, 2009
New York Times: Iran Resisting Uranium Deal, Talks Move to 3rd Day
New York Times: Iranian-American Scholar Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison
Jerusalem Post: Iran Considering IAEA Proposal That May Exclude France
China Post: China Could Bend on Iran Sanctions
ForeignPolicy.com: Helping anti-Iranian Terrorists Would Be A Bad Idea (Choksy)
October 20, 2009
Los Angeles Times: Talks Underway on Uranium Deal
Time: Uranium Transfer Idea Originated in US; Obama Invested
New York Times: No Breakthrough on 1st Day of Talks
Jerusalem Post: Possible Snag as Iran Seeks to Exclude France from Deal
Al Jazeera: Iran Points Dubious Finger at Pakistan, US, & Britain
NIAC Blog: Congress Playing Hot Potato With Petroleum Sanctions Bill
October 19, 2009
New York Times: Iran Issues Threat Ahead of Talks
BBC News: Talks Reportedly Off to Good Start
Daily Beast: The Deal to Disarm Iran (M. Adler)
BBC News: Talks Resume for Deal on Enrichment
Al Jazeera: Iran Points Fingers, Vows Response to Terror Attack
New York Times: Iran Blames US, Britain
BBC News: Iran Sees Pakistani Complicity in Terror Attack
Kayhan: Speaker of Iranian Parliament Blames US for Terror Attack
Jerusalem Post: Jundallah Links to al-Qaeda Questioned
Wall Street Journal: Russia Not Concerned about Nuclear Iran (G. Kasparov)
October 18, 2009
New York Times: Iran Releases Journalist Maziar Bahari
New York Times: IRGC Commanders Killed in Attack
BBC News: Iranian Commanders Assassinated in Suicide Bombing
Los Angeles Times: Death Toll over 30 in Iran Bombing
Press TV: Iranian Source Suggests CIA Link to Terror Attack
October 17, 2009
Macleans: The Real Problem in Iran
Christian Science Monitor: Why Iran's Nuclear Disclosures Matter
October 16, 2009
Newsweek: Containing Iran the Best Option (Fareed Zakaria)
Wall Street Journal: US Considers New Intel Estimate on Iran
New York Times: China, Russia Not Sold on Sanctions
LA Times: We Must Cripple Iran to Save It (J. Hannah)
October 15, 2009
New York Times: Iran May Be Ready for a Deal
Reuters: Chinese Premier Hails Cooperation with Iran
The Age: Iran and Israel Discuss Nuclear Weapons-Free Zone
Associated Press: House Allows States to Sell Funds Linked to Iran
NIAC Blog: House Passes Iran Divestment Bill
Washington Post: Focus on Human Rights, Not Nukes
Wall Street Journal: UAE Vets Workers for Ties to Tehran
The Guardian: Important Events, Decisions on Horizon in US-Iran Talks
World Politics Review: China in Awkward Position on Iran (J. Alterman)
Voice of America News: Putin Says Sanctions Talk Premature
October 14, 2009
Los Angeles Times: Russia Balks at Tougher Iran Sanctions
BBC News: Russia Says Threats of Sanctions Counter-Productive
BBC News: Clinton Says Russia Recognizes Iranian Threat
Los Angeles Times: Opposition Leader Karroubi Under Investigation
NIAC Blog: Political Protests Continue at Iranian University
Asia Times: Benchmarks Elusive in Iran Talks (K. Afrasiabi)
Fars News: Bank Mellat Says UK Restrictions Are Not 'Sanctions'
Fars News: Iran Proposes Common Currency for SCO
Fars News: Iran Calls on Clinton to Drop Bush-Era Rhetoric
Press TV: US Seeks Chinese Cooperation on Iran
October 13, 2009
Associated Press: US Speeds Development of Bunker-Busting Bomb
New York Times: Majlis Moving Ahead with Fuel Subsidy Cuts
BBC News: Clinton to Press Russians on Iran
Al Arabiya: Opposition Seeks TV Time to Prove Election Fraud
Press TV: Iran Says Threats and Deadlines Will Not Work
Press TV: UK Halts Business with Iranian Bank, Shipping Co.
Mehr News: Iran Inks Major Gas Deal with South Korean Firm
LA Times Blog: Khatami Says Protesters Won't Back Down
New York Times: Iranian Journalists Fleeing Country
BBC News: Karroubi Faces Special Legal Action
The Guardian: Ahmadinejad Has No Jewish Roots (M. Javedanfar)
October 12, 2009
Los Angeles Times: Military Strikes Feasible But Likely Very Difficult
Voice of America: Opportunity for Iran Is Not Open-Ended
Reuters: Clinton, Britain's Miliband Discuss Iran
Fars News: Larijani Says West Pursues Hegemony Through Soft Power
October 11, 2009
Washington Post: US Seeks to Build Confidence via Medical Uranium
Boston Globe: US Funds Dry Up for Iran Human Rights Watchdog
Associated Press: Iran Will Enrich Uranium Further If Talks Fail
Associated Press: Sanctions Could Boost IRGC
Los Angeles Times: Death Sentence for Iranian 'Terrorists'
New York Times: Iran to Execute Three Election Protesters
The Daily Beast: Naive Obama Gets Iran Results (Reza Aslan)
Press TV: France Warns of Sanctions
Jerusalem Post: Can Israel Live with Iranian Nuclear Breakout Potential?
October 10, 2009
Al Arabiya: Iran Will 'Strike at Heart of Israel' If Attacked
Jerusalem Post: Iranian Diplomat Says Qom Facility a 'Contingency'
Fars News: Iranian Lawmaker Says No Room for Nukes in Defense Strategy
Fars News: IRGC Believes Missile Exercises Increase Bargaining Power
Fars News: Iran's Defense Minister Says Doctrine Is 'Effective Deterrence'
NIAC Blog: Congress Fumbles, Mottaki Speaks
October 9, 2009
Wall Street Journal: US and Allies Confer on Possible Sanctions
New York Times: IRGC Tightens Grip with Telecom Takeover
ForeignPolicy.com: The Rise of the IRGC's Dictatorship
BBC News: Mystery over Missing Iranian Nuclear Scientist
Al Arabiya: Iran Warns Gasoline Suppliers Against Supply Cut
New York Times: Death Sentence for Protester Reported
October 8, 2009
Slate.com: Khomeini's Grandson Calls for 82nd Airborne (C. Hitchens)
Fars News: Iran Open to Buying Nuclear Fuel from US, Others
Time: Can the US Take 'Yes' For an Answer?
L.A. Times: Iran Accuses US of Role in Disappearance of Nuclear Scientist
Washington Post: Iran Blames US in Scientist's Disappearance
Wall Street Journal: US Presses Iran to Free Detainees
BBC News: Iraq Releases Iranian Dissidents
Boston Globe: The Essence of Engagement (R. Takeyh)
Commentary: Iranians' Reaction to Military Action Uncertain (M. Totten)
World Affairs: Iran at a Tipping Point (Abbas Milani)
October 7, 2009
Pew Research Center: Poll Shows Americans Support Military Action in Iran
Jerusalem Post: US Officials Stress Multilateral Sanctions
New York Times: Reformist Papers Shut Down, Dissent Simmers
Al Jazeera: Iran Closes Leading Newspapers in Crackdown
Voice of America: SecState Clinton Calls Talks 'Somewhat Successful'
Fars News: Iran to File Suit Against US for Mistreatment of Diplomats
ForeignPolicy.com: Does Ahmadinejad Have Jewish Roots?
October 6, 2009
Reuters: Iran to Use Next-Gen Centrifuges at Qom Plant
New York Times: Skepticism on Talks with Iran (Editorial)
Ha'aretz: The Role of Israel in a Possible 'Grand Bargain' with Iran
Wall Street Journal: Iran's Big Win in Geneva (John Bolton)
National Review: Israeli Strike Won't Stop Iran (Michael Rubin)
New York Times: Obama Needs Europe's Help on Iran (Donfried & Reiss)
Mehr News Agency: Iran Upbeat on Talks, Bushehr Ready by March 2010?
October 5, 2009
New York Times: Black Market Can Help Iran Adjust to Sanctions
L.A. Times: Meeting Set to Discuss Possible Uranium Shipment to Russia
BBC News: Iran's Cooperation Fosters Optimism in US, at IAEA
The Telegraph: Ahmadinejad Revealed to Have Jewish Roots
Jerusalem Post: French FM No Longer Wants to Talk of Sanctions
Gulf News: Cautiously Upbeat El Baradei Sees Critical Moment with Iran
October 4, 2009
New York Times: IAEA Report Says Iran Able to Build Nuke Warhead
Washington Post: IAEA to Inspect Qom Site October 25th
Associated Press: Congress Poised to Act Swiftly If Talks Stall
Al Jazeera: Netanyahu Reportedly Presents Evidence to Russians
RealClearWorld.com: Selected Headlines and Columns
October 3, 2009
New York Times: Mousavi Warns Against Sanctions
BBC News: IAEA Chief Visits Tehran
Los Angeles Times: Access to Qom Facility May Come Too Late
Washington Post: The Coming Failure on Iran (J. Diehl)
New York Times: Is Iran Playing for Time?
Washington Post: How is Russia Playing Its Hand on Iran? (F. Hiatt)
Al Jazeera: Iran Agrees to Nuclear Inspections
Jerusalem Post: Mixed Views of Progress in Iran Talks
October 2, 2009
New York Times: Iran Agrees to Send Enriched Uranium to Russia
Los Angeles Times: Iran Appears to Embrace Minimal Cooperation
Washington Post: Israeli Doubts on Talks Allayed for Now
BBC News: Obama Signals Cautious Optimism, Wants Prompt Movement
Washington Post: Positive Steps Taken on First Day of Talks
NIAC Blog: Cursory Look at Balance Sheet of Day One of Talks
Fars News: Foreign Minister Mottaki Explains Iran's Outlook on Talks
Kayhan International: Iranian MP Says Iran May Withdraw from NPT
October 1, 2009
New York Times: Today's Talks Described as 'Constructive'
BBC News: Initial Report from Today's Talks
New York Times: Freeze-for-Freeze Likely to Be Put on Table
BBC News: Nuclear Talks Underway
New York Times: Iran Cryptically Suggests Additional Nuke Sites
Gulf News: Iran Set for Showdown in Geneva
Washington Post: France Takes Tough Stance on Iran
The Daily Beast: Obama's Last Iran Option (Reza Aslan)
New York Times: Nuclear Iran Alarms Arabs
Tehran Times: Ahmadinejad Wants Summit-level Talks
