The US Navy has trained dolphins to detect mines. Now, they might be used in the conflict with Iran over its nuclear policies.
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IAEA to press Iran over nuclear concerns
Reuters – The U.N. nuclear watchdog chief said it was his duty to warn the world about suspected Iranian activities that point to plans to develop atomic bomb, maintaining pressure on Tehran ahead of rare talks between Iran and his agency expected this month.
Chinese premier defends oil trade with Iran
Chinese premier Wen Jiabao has defended his country’s extensive oil trade with Iran against western sanctions pressure, and yet has also warned Tehran against any effort to acquire nuclear weapons.
Iran cracks down on journalists
In a new wave of arrests targeting media activists, Marzieh Rasouli has been arrested in Tehran.
Iran says Obama has called for talks
Ali Motahari, a conservative Iranian MP, has announced that the recent letter from U.S. President Barack Obama calls for “direct negotiations” with Iran’s Supreme Leader.
Iran cautious over Golden Globe film “A Separation”
(Reuters) – The Iranian government sounded a note of caution on Tuesday about the success of “A Separation” which won a Golden Globe for best foreign film, saying gritty realist films favored by critics showed a skewed version of the Islamic Republic.
Iran Pastor Naderkhani Rejects Release Offer
TEHRAN, IRAN (BosNewsLife)– Iranian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani has rejected an offer to be released from prison if he publicly acknowledges Islam’s prophet Mohammed as “a messenger sent by God” well-informed Christians and rights activists said Friday, January 13.
Iran To Extend Gender Segregation To School Textbooks
Iran’s Ministry of Education has announced it will soon publish separate school textbooks for boys and girls, creating another area of gender segregation in the Islamic republic.
IAEA Delegation To Visit Iran
Iran’s envoy to the UN atomic watchdog says a high-level delegation from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is to visit Iran on January 29-31 to discuss issues over Tehran’s nuclear program.
Iran sanctions affect United Arab Emirates trade
Tensions between Iran and the West are rising and the US says sanctions are beginning to have an effect in Iran.