EU3 + SC3 letter to Iranian Foreign Ministry regarding Nuclear Issues.

Iran Nuclear: Joint letter (14/06/2008)

Joint letter signed by the E3+3 Foreign Ministers (UK, US, China, France,
Germany and Russia) and handed over to the Iranian Foreign Minister
Manuchehr Mottaki by Secretary-General of the Council of the European
Union Javier Solana on Saturday 14 June. The letter is followed by
possible areas of wider cooperation with Iran as identified by the E3+3
countries.  read more »

Submitted by AIFC on Thu, 07/03/2008 - 3:03pm.

U.S. escalating covert operations against Iran - report

Reuters

Sun Jun 29, 2008 12:24am EDT

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. congressional leaders agreed late last year to President George W. Bush's funding request for a major escalation of covert operations against Iran aimed at destabilizing its leadership, according to a report in The New Yorker magazine published online on Sunday.  read more »

Submitted by AIFC on Sat, 06/28/2008 - 9:17pm.

Urgent Alert: Israel preparing for attack under US watch!

New Yorks Times

June 20, 2008

U.S. Says Exercise by Israel Seemed Directed at Iran

By MICHAEL R. GORDON and ERIC SCHMITT

WASHINGTON - Israel carried out a major military exercise earlier this month that American officials say appeared to be a rehearsal for a potential bombing attack on Iran's nuclear facilities.

Several American officials said the Israeli exercise appeared to be an effort to develop the military's capacity to carry out long-range strikes and to demonstrate the seriousness with which Israel views Iran's nuclear program.  read more »

Submitted by AIFC on Fri, 06/20/2008 - 7:44am.

Souvenirs from Iran

In May, Rick Steves spent 10 days in Iran, filming a TV show (which will air in early 2009). It was an eye-opening trip for Rick, and an important chance to open the door a bit wider to cultural understanding between our countries...or at least between reasonable people who live under two governments locked in an escalating war of words.

".....It’s ironic that in most countries these days, Americans find they’re better off keeping a low profile. But here, in a country I’m told hates me, my nationality has been a real plus — absolutely everywhere I've gone. ....."

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Submitted by AIFC on Fri, 06/06/2008 - 7:00am.

Americans Favor US President's Meeting With Iranian President

Six in 10 think it's a good idea to meet with president of Iran

by Lydia Saad

About 6 in 10 Americans (59%) think it would be a good idea for the president of the United States to meet with the president of Iran. This includes about half of Republicans, a majority of independents, and most Democrats.  read more »

Submitted by AIFC on Mon, 06/02/2008 - 3:39pm.