Friday, April 20, 2007

Iran News Round-Up   [Michael Rubin]

• Hardline Iranian press cover Harry Reid’s declaration of defeat.
• A Corner reader writes, “I called his office and asked them for a response that this has now been picked up and broadcast by Iran. Her response… ‘I'm indifferent.’”
• Iran sees $250 billion investment in oil and gas over next two decades.
• Iran-Venezuela trade to reach $18 billion.
• Ahmadinejad: Peace on earth, goodwill to men (except Jews in the artificial Zionist entity).
• Iran test fires missiles with 150 km range into the sea.
• Iran denies U.S. reports of an intercepted shipment of Iranian arms to the Taliban.
• Comments by Iranian ambassador to Afghanistan.
• Ahmadinejad: We will not make any concessions.
• Iranian FM chides Europe for not understanding the significance of Iran’s industrial uranium enrichment.
• Days since Condoleezza Rice offered concessions to Iran: 324.
• EU chief: Let’s open a new round of talks.
• Ahmadinejad orders construction of new dam which might damage Persopolis.
• “It is an act of stupidity and obstinacy”—Iranian archaeologist.
• Photo of the Day: Crowds gather to watch Ahmadinejad in Estahban, near Shiraz.

04/20 06:57 AMShare