December 24, 2004

US May Strike at Ba'athists in Syria

12/24/04 Zacharia, Jerusalem Post, US May Strike at Ba'athists in Syria

Posted by rowan at 10:42 AM

December 22, 2004

Saudis rebuke Libya over 'plot'

12/22/04 BBC, Saudis rebuke Libya over 'plot'

Posted by rowan at 9:29 AM

Saudis Withdraw Ambassador From Libya, Direct Libyan Envoy to Leave

12/22/04 Nasr, AP, Saudis Withdraw Ambassador From Libya, Direct Libyan Envoy to Leave

Posted by rowan at 7:47 AM

Uncertain quiet descends on Syrian front

12/22/04 Biedermann, Asia Times, Uncertain quiet descends on Syrian front

Posted by rowan at 7:21 AM

December 18, 2004

U.S. test simulates attack on Iran's nuke sites

12/18/04 WorldNet Daily, U.S. test simulates attack on Iran's nuke sites

Posted by rowan at 11:28 PM

House of Saud shows its colors

12/18/04 Ramachandran, Asia Times, House of Saud shows its colors

Posted by rowan at 8:18 AM

December 13, 2004

US Stages Simulated Attack On Iran

12/13/04 Middle East Newsline, US Stages Simulated Attack On Iran

Posted by rowan at 11:10 AM

December 12, 2004

The U.S. vs. a Nuclear Iran

12/12/04 Sanger, NYT, The U.S. vs. a Nuclear Iran

Posted by rowan at 8:14 AM

December 8, 2004

Iraq, Jordan See Threat To Election From Iran

12/08/04 Wright & Baker, Wa. Post, Iraq, Jordan See Threat To Election From Iran

Posted by rowan at 9:20 AM

December 5, 2004

U.S. Slows Bid to Advance Democracy in Arab World

12/05/04 Brinkley, NYT, U.S. Slows Bid to Advance Democracy in Arab World

Posted by rowan at 7:48 AM

December 4, 2004

Iran threatens 'Top Secret' counter-attacks

12/04/04 WorldNet, Iran threatens 'Top Secret' counter-attacks

Posted by rowan at 8:40 AM

November 30, 2004

Russia’s secret moves against Iran at IAEA revealed

11/30/04 Tehran Times, Russia’s secret moves against Iran at IAEA revealed

Posted by rowan at 8:48 AM

November 29, 2004

Iran's Conservatives Consolidate Power

11/29/04 Wright, Wa. Post, Iran's Conservatives Consolidate Power

Posted by rowan at 10:27 PM

US Building Big Army Base Near Iran Border

11/29/04 Daily Times/PK, US Building Big Army Base Near Iran Border

Posted by rowan at 8:49 AM

November 26, 2004

Iranians Refuse to Terminate Nuclear Plans

11/26/04 Sciolino, NYT, Iranians Refuse to Terminate Nuclear Plans

Posted by rowan at 2:59 AM

November 24, 2004

Days of Rage

11/24/04 Aslan, Nation, Days of Rage

Posted by rowan at 11:05 PM

C.I.A. Says Pakistanis Gave Iran Nuclear Aid

11/24/04 Jehl, NYT, C.I.A. Says Pakistanis Gave Iran Nuclear Aid

Posted by rowan at 10:12 AM

November 23, 2004

New Scrutiny At Border Posts Draws Criticism

11/23/04 Struck & Sullivan, Wa. Post, New Scrutiny At Border Posts Draws Criticism

Posted by rowan at 8:13 AM

November 22, 2004

On to Iran. Won't Get Fooled Again?

11/22/04 Roberts, CounterPunch, On to Iran. Won't Get Fooled Again?

Posted by rowan at 12:29 PM

November 21, 2004

Pentagon turns heat up on Iran

11/21/04 Beaumont & Hinsliff, Guardian/UK, Pentagon turns heat up on Iran

Posted by rowan at 7:04 AM

November 20, 2004

Doubts Persist on Iran Nuclear Arms Goals

11/20/04Jehl & Broad, NYT, Doubts Persist on Iran Nuclear Arms Goals

Posted by rowan at 6:38 AM

Fresh suspicion over Iran's nuclear aims

11/20/04 Zagreb & Goldenberg, Guardian/UK, Fresh suspicion over Iran's nuclear aims

Posted by rowan at 6:08 AM

November 19, 2004

Bush Confronts New Challenge on Issue of Iran

11/19/04 Weisman, TruthOut, Bush Confronts New Challenge on Issue of Iran

Posted by rowan at 10:16 PM

To Destroy Iran’s Nuclear Bomb Program, 350 Targets Must Be Hit

11/19/04 DebkaFiles, To Destroy Iran’s Nuclear Bomb Program, 350 Targets Must Be Hit

Posted by rowan at 4:20 PM

November 15, 2004

Iran agrees to freeze uranium programme

11/15/04 Buncombe, Independent/UK, Iran agrees to freeze uranium programme

Posted by rowan at 7:09 PM

Iran Satisfies IAEA Regarding Enrichment

11/15/04 Jahn, AP, Iran Satisfies IAEA Regarding Enrichment

Posted by rowan at 6:01 AM

November 5, 2004

Bush Win Puts US on Collision Course with Iran

11/05/04 McGeough, Sydney Morning Herald, Bush Win Puts US on Collision Course with Iran

Posted by rowan at 7:29 AM

October 28, 2004

Iran steps up confrontation with Europe on nuclear deal

10/28/04 Penketh, Independent/UK, Iran steps up confrontation with Europe on nuclear deal

Posted by rowan at 9:16 PM

October 21, 2004

Iran to hear final nuclear offer

10/21/04 BBC, Iran to hear final nuclear offer

Posted by rowan at 10:38 PM

October 15, 2004

G-8 Nations to Meet on Iran

10/15/04 Wright & Linzer, G-8 Nations to Meet on Iran

Posted by rowan at 6:58 AM

October 4, 2004

Sharon accuses Iran of sedition

10/04/04 BBC, Sharon accuses Iran of sedition

Posted by rowan at 5:47 PM

October 2, 2004

Syria 'refusing to leave Lebanon'

10/02/04 BBC, Syria 'refusing to leave Lebanon'

Posted by rowan at 11:17 PM

September 22, 2004

Iran Moves Toward Enriching Uranium

9/22/04 Smith, NYT, Iran Moves Toward Enriching Uranium

Posted by rowan at 10:53 PM

September 21, 2004

Bush Aides Divided on Confronting Iran Over A-Bomb

9/21/04 Weisman, NYT, Bush Aides Divided on Confronting Iran Over A-Bomb

Posted by rowan at 9:41 PM

September 20, 2004

Money, Money, Money

9/20/04 Goff, FTW, Money, Money, Money

Posted by rowan at 8:31 PM

Iran defies UN over nuclear programme

9/20/04 MacDowall, Independent/UK, Iran defies UN over nuclear programme

Posted by rowan at 5:27 AM

September 18, 2004

Nuclear Agency's Action on Iran Falls Short of U.S. Goal

9/18/04 Smith, NYT, Nuclear Agency's Action on Iran Falls Short of U.S. Goal

Posted by rowan at 6:39 AM

September 14, 2004

U.S. Seeks Tougher Tone in Resolution on Iran's Nuclear Program

9/14/04 Smith, NYT, U.S. Seeks Tougher Tone in Resolution on Iran's Nuclear Program

Posted by rowan at 6:00 AM

September 11, 2004

US takes stern message to Syria

9/11/04 Ghattas, BBC, US takes stern message to Syria

Posted by rowan at 11:07 PM

September 8, 2004

US steps up Iran nuclear pressure

9/08/04 BBC, US steps up Iran nuclear pressure

Posted by rowan at 6:47 AM

September 5, 2004

Iran's promise: '80 seconds of hell'

9/05/04 Pittsburgh Live, Iran's promise: '80 seconds of hell'

Posted by rowan at 11:16 PM

September 2, 2004

Rejecting International Pressure, Iran to Process Uranium

9/02/04 Warrick, Wa. Post, Rejecting International Pressure, Iran to Process Uranium

Posted by rowan at 5:54 AM

August 31, 2004

IAEA Questions Libya's Nuclear Program

8/31/04 Linzer, Wa. Post, IAEA Questions Libya's Nuclear Program

Posted by rowan at 6:47 AM

August 29, 2004

Pakistan Losing Grip on Extremists

8/29/04 Lancaster & Khan, Wa. Post, Pakistan Losing Grip on Extremists

Posted by rowan at 6:17 AM

August 26, 2004

An 'October Surprise'? Neocons have Iran in their Sights

8/26/04 Pfaff, IHT, An 'October Surprise'? Neocons have Iran in their Sights

Posted by rowan at 7:04 AM

August 21, 2004

Sudan admits aiding Arab militias

8/21/04 Penketh, Independent/UK, Sudan admits aiding Arab militias

Posted by rowan at 8:08 AM

August 20, 2004

Iran Says It May Pre-empt Attack Against Its Nuclear Facilities

8/20/04 Fathi, NYT, Iran Says It May Pre-empt Attack Against Its Nuclear Facilities

Posted by rowan at 6:32 AM

August 19, 2004

Iran threatens to strike Dimona reactor if Israel attacks it

8/19/04 Arabic News, Iran threatens to strike Dimona reactor if Israel attacks it

Posted by rowan at 9:03 AM

August 10, 2004

Politics on Collision Course At Shuttered Iranian Airport

8/10/04 Vick, Wa. Post, Politics on Collision Course At Shuttered Iranian Airport

Posted by rowan at 8:16 AM

Bush Sees Joint World Effort to Press Iran on Nuclear Issue

8/10/04 Bumiller, NYT, Bush Sees Joint World Effort to Press Iran on Nuclear Issue

Posted by rowan at 8:07 AM

Bush Team on Defensive Over al-Qaeda Leak

8/10/04 Lobe, IPS, Bush Team on Defensive Over al-Qaeda Leak

Posted by rowan at 7:43 AM

August 9, 2004

Rice: US To Crack Down On Iran's Nuclear Program

8/09/04 Arutz SHeva, Rice: US To Crack Down On Iran's Nuclear Program

Posted by rowan at 7:59 AM

August 1, 2004

Iran Won't Give Up Uranium Program

8/01/04 AP, Iran Won't Give Up Uranium Program

Posted by rowan at 10:30 PM

July 25, 2004

"We Will Continue to Look and See If the Iranians Were Involved"

7/25/04 Luepp, CounterPunch, "We Will Continue to Look and See If the Iranians Were Involved"

Posted by rowan at 11:25 PM

July 22, 2004

Iran Plan?

7/22/04 MoJo, Iran Plan?

Posted by rowan at 8:25 AM

July 20, 2004

Realists and Neo-Cons Renew Battle on Iran

7/20/04 Lobe, IPS, Realists and Neo-Cons Renew Battle on Iran

Posted by rowan at 8:39 AM

July 19, 2004

Iran will pay economic price if continues nuclear programmes: US

7/19/04 SunNetwork, Iran will pay economic price if continues nuclear programmes: US

Posted by rowan at 7:37 AM

U.S. Faces a Crossroads on Iran Policy

7/19/04 Wright, Wa. Post, U.S. Faces a Crossroads on Iran Policy

Posted by rowan at 6:52 AM

July 18, 2004

9/11 Panel's Report to Offer New Evidence of Iran-Qaeda Ties

7/18/04 Shenon, NYT, 9/11 Panel's Report to Offer New Evidence of Iran-Qaeda Ties

Posted by rowan at 9:50 PM

Regime change in Iran now in Bush’s sights

7/18/04 Johnston, Sunday Herald, Regime change in Iran now in Bush’s sights

Posted by rowan at 7:23 AM

July 15, 2004

House Votes to Block Aid for Saudi Arabia

7/15/04 Reuters, House Votes to Block Aid for Saudi Arabia

Posted by rowan at 11:29 PM

Saudi justice system 'blind to abuse of foreign workers'

7/15/04 Davies, Independent/UK, Saudi justice system 'blind to abuse of foreign workers'

Posted by rowan at 9:47 PM

July 12, 2004

GOING NOWHERE

7/12/04 Remnick, New Yorker, Going Nowhere (Egypt and democracy)

Posted by rowan at 8:06 AM

July 8, 2004

'Iraq's new order may come at Kuwait's expense'

7/08/04 Jordan Times, 'Iraq's new order may come at Kuwait's expense'

Posted by rowan at 10:34 PM

Another Jihad On the Rise - Yemen

7/08/04 Sultan, IPS, Another Jihad On the Rise - Yemen

Posted by rowan at 8:10 AM

June 26, 2004

Hidden costs of pipeline meant to safeguard West's oil supply

6/26/04 Thorton, Independent/UK, Hidden costs of pipeline meant to safeguard West's oil supply

Posted by rowan at 8:08 AM

June 22, 2004

Abu Ghraib Tactics Inspire Torture in Neighbor Egypt

6/22/04 Mekay, IPS, Abu Ghraib Tactics Inspire Torture in Neighbor Egypt

Posted by rowan at 5:46 PM

June 16, 2004

Iran takes on west's control of oil trading

6/16/04 Macalister, Guardina/UK, Iran takes on west's control of oil trading

Posted by rowan at 9:31 PM

June 12, 2004

Al Qaeda Says Kidnapped American in Saudi Arabia

6/12/04 Reuters, Al Qaeda Says Kidnapped American in Saudi Arabia

Posted by rowan at 5:58 AM

June 11, 2004

Gaddafi accused of plot to attack Saudi ruler's motorcade with rocket grenades

6/11/04 Usborne et al, Independent/UK, Gaddafi accused of plot to attack Saudi ruler's motorcade with rocket grenades

Posted by rowan at 5:40 AM

June 7, 2004

Report condemns 'torture' regime in Iran

6/07/04 McDowel, Independent/UK, Report condemns 'torture' regime in Iran

Posted by rowan at 10:04 PM

June 5, 2004

Prisoners in their own luxury homes, Saudi's expats fear even those sent to protect them

6/05/04 Bradley, Independent/UK, Prisoners in their own luxury homes, Saudi's expats fear even those sent to protect them

Posted by rowan at 7:20 AM

June 2, 2004

Oil Prices Reach New Peak As Terrorism Anxieties Jump

6/02/04 Blustein, Wa. Post, Oil Prices Reach New Peak As Terrorism Anxieties Jump

Posted by rowan at 6:14 AM

June 1, 2004

Saudis deny deal to let militants escape

6/01/04 Gumbel, Independent/UK, Saudis deny deal to let militants escape

Posted by rowan at 11:54 AM

May 31, 2004

Militants flee after chaotic Saudi hostage rescue

5/31/04 Whitaker, Guardian/UK, Militants flee after chaotic Saudi hostage rescue

Posted by rowan at 11:16 PM

Saudi security forces 'allowed kidnappers to flee'

5/31/04 Times Online, Saudi security forces 'allowed kidnappers to flee'

Posted by rowan at 12:06 PM

Attack on Foreign Workers Adds to Oil Sector Worries

5/31/04 Blustein, Wa. Post, Attack on Foreign Workers Adds to Oil Sector Worries

Posted by rowan at 8:01 AM

May 30, 2004

Saudi horror sparks fears of oil crisis

5/30/04 Mathiason & Townsend, Guardian/UK, Saudi horror sparks fears of oil crisis

Posted by rowan at 9:27 PM

'Al-Qa'ida militants' kill 16 and take 50 hostages in Saudi attack

5/30/04 Johnson, 'Al-Qa'ida militants' kill 16 and take 50 hostages in Saudi attack

Posted by rowan at 9:26 PM

Gunmen Kill 10 in Saudi Housing Compound

5/30/04 Abu-Nasr, Newsday, Gunmen Kill 10 in Saudi Housing Compound

Posted by rowan at 9:20 PM

May 29, 2004

After Ending Arms Program, Libya Receives a Surprise

5/29/04 Broad & Sanger, NYT, After Ending Arms Program, Libya Receives a Surprise

Posted by rowan at 7:40 AM

May 28, 2004

Top al-Qaeda leader spells out tactics for guerrilla warfare in Saudi Arabia

5/28/04 Fahmy, The Scotsman, Top al-Qaeda leader spells out tactics for guerrilla warfare in Saudi Arabia

Posted by rowan at 9:32 PM

May 24, 2004

'Its best use is as a doorstop'

5/24/04 Whitaker, Guardian/UK, 'Its best use is as a doorstop'

Posted by rowan at 11:27 AM

May 22, 2004

Libya Withdraws from Arab Summit Over Agenda

5/22/04 Reuters, Libya Withdraws from Arab Summit Over Agenda

Posted by rowan at 7:37 AM

May 19, 2004

Thousands in Tehran anti-US march

5/19/04 BBC, Thousands in Tehran anti-US march

Posted by rowan at 10:18 AM

May 17, 2004

Suspicious sanctions - Bush and Syria

5/17/04 Whitaker, Guardian/UK, Suspicious sanctions - Bush and Syria

Posted by rowan at 11:03 AM

May 13, 2004

EU plans to talk trade in Syria

5/13/04 BBC, EU plans to talk trade in Syria

Posted by rowan at 9:05 PM

May 12, 2004

Bush imposes sweeping sanctions on Syria

5/12/04 Cornwell, Independent/UK, Bush imposes sweeping sanctions on Syria

Posted by rowan at 8:07 PM

May 8, 2004

The Arab papers respond to Bush's appearances on Arabic television

5/08/04 Guardian/UK, The Arab papers respond to Bush's appearances on Arabic television

Posted by rowan at 10:59 PM

May 7, 2004

QUIETLY, U.S. PREPARES FOR ISRAEL STRIKE ON IRAN

5/07/04 Middle East News WIre, QUIETLY, U.S. PREPARES FOR ISRAEL STRIKE ON IRAN

Posted by rowan at 9:47 AM

May 5, 2004

Iranian gas attack victims to sue US

5/05/04 ABC News, Iranian gas attack victims to sue US

Posted by rowan at 11:00 AM

May 1, 2004

US warns Syria of sanctions move

5/01/04 BBC, US warns Syria of sanctions move

Posted by rowan at 6:32 AM

April 28, 2004

Libyan leader embraces West

4/28/04 BBC, Libyan leader embraces West

Posted by rowan at 7:00 PM

April 23, 2004

Saudis Support a Jihad in Iraq, Not Back Home

4/23/04 McFarquhar, NYT, Saudis Support a Jihad in Iraq, Not Back Home

Posted by rowan at 8:24 AM

April 20, 2004

Jordanian King Puts Off Meeting Bush Over Israel

4/20/04 Weisman, NYT, Jordanian King Puts Off Meeting Bush Over Israel

Posted by rowan at 8:19 AM

April 16, 2004

U.S. intel: Syria funding

4/16/04 WorldNet Daily, U.S. intel: Syria funding Iraqi uprising

Posted by rowan at 8:19 PM

Evacuation Is Ordered for Most U.S. Diplomats in Saudi Arabia

4/16/04 Wright & Priest, Wa. Post, Evacuation Is Ordered for Most U.S. Diplomats in Saudi Arabia

Posted by rowan at 8:00 AM

April 15, 2004

Bush's tone may hinder Mideast plan

4/15/04 Slavin, USAToday, Bush's tone may hinder Mideast plan

Posted by rowan at 8:37 AM

April 14, 2004

Bush’s 2004 Middle East Vision Could Be Israel’s Nightmare

4/14/04 DEBKA, Bush’s 2004 Middle East Vision Could Be Israel’s Nightmare

Posted by rowan at 7:45 AM

April 10, 2004

In Mideast, Anger and Solidarity

4/10/04 Wilson, Wa. Post, In Mideast, Anger and Solidarity

Posted by rowan at 8:39 AM

April 7, 2004

Libya's Return to the Fold?

4/07/04 Boucek, FPIF, Libya's Return to the Fold?

Posted by rowan at 9:44 AM

March 29, 2004

Summit's Collapse Leaves Arab Leaders in Disarray

3/29/04 MacFarquhar, NYT, Summit's Collapse Leaves Arab Leaders in Disarray

Posted by rowan at 5:48 AM

March 24, 2004

World's largest LNG facility unveiled

3/24/04 Al-Jazeera, World's largest LNG facility unveiled - Qatar

Posted by rowan at 6:59 PM

March 2, 2004

At Least 38 Dead in Attacks on Pakistan Shi'ites

3/02/04 Reuters, At Least 38 Dead in Attacks on Pakistan Shi'ites

Posted by rowan at 8:12 AM

March 1, 2004

Pakistan denies US Bin Laden deal

3/01/04 BBC, Pakistan denies US Bin Laden deal

Posted by rowan at 8:38 AM

Q&A: Legality of the war in Iraq

3/01/04 BBC, Q&A: Legality of the war in Iraq

Posted by rowan at 8:32 AM

February 29, 2004

Deal for U.S. to Hunt Bin Laden in Pakistan

2/29/04 Reuters,

Posted by rowan at 10:17 AM

February 28, 2004

Iran - Inside a sham election

2/28/04 Daragahi, GNN, Iran - Inside a sham election

Posted by rowan at 8:20 AM

February 22, 2004

Iran Says It Bought Nuclear Parts from Dealers

2/22/04 Arami, Reuters, Iran Says It Bought Nuclear Parts from Dealers

Posted by rowan at 7:42 AM

February 20, 2004

U.N. Finds Uranium Enrichment Tools in Iran

2/20/04 Slevin & Warrick, Wa. Post, U.N. Finds Uranium Enrichment Tools in Iran

Posted by rowan at 10:01 PM

February 18, 2004

Train Carrying Industrial Chemicals Explodes in Iran; More Than 200 Dead

2/18/04 Dareini, Train Carrying Industrial Chemicals Explodes in Iran; More Than 200 Dead

Posted by rowan at 5:41 AM

February 17, 2004

Iran Denies Acquiring New Nuclear Device

2/17/04 Dareini, AP, Iran Denies Acquiring New Nuclear Device

Posted by rowan at 8:40 AM

February 16, 2004

'Imminent' Saudi attack warning

2/16/04 BBC, 'Imminent' Saudi attack warning

Posted by rowan at 4:49 PM

February 15, 2004

Iran Offers to Sell Its Nuclear Fuel

2/15/04 Dareini, AP, Iran Offers to Sell Its Nuclear Fuel

Posted by rowan at 9:16 AM

February 14, 2004

Iran Ready to Sell Nuclear Fuel Abroad - Kharrazi

2/14/04 Reuters, Iran Ready to Sell Nuclear Fuel Abroad - Kharrazi

Posted by rowan at 8:38 AM

February 13, 2004

Iranian Nuclear Plans Found

2/13/04 Warrick, Wa. Post, Iranian Nuclear Plans Found

Posted by rowan at 9:46 PM

January 29, 2004

No self-rule for Kurds, Bush tells Turkey

1/29/04 Chicago Sun-Times, No self-rule for Kurds, Bush tells Turkey

Posted by rowan at 8:24 PM

January 25, 2004

Syria scoffs at U.S. claim it has Iraqi weapons

1/25/04 Reuters, Syria scoffs at U.S. claim it has Iraqi weapons

Posted by rowan at 8:51 AM

January 23, 2004

Janes: U.S. Might Strike Hezbollah in Bakaa

1/23/04 Marano, Janes: U.S. Might Strike Hezbollah in Bakaa

Posted by rowan at 8:21 AM

US War on Terror May Spread to Syria, Report Says

1/23/04 McKay, CNS News, US War on Terror May Spread to Syria, Report Says

Posted by rowan at 8:13 AM

January 13, 2004

Political discontent hinders US PR

1/13/04 Duncan, Al Jazeera, Political discontent hinders US PR

Posted by rowan at 10:00 PM

January 6, 2004

Assad makes landmark Turkey visit - hints Syria may have wmd

1/06/04 BBC, Assad makes landmark Turkey visit - hints Syria may have wmd

Posted by rowan at 9:39 PM

Assad makes landmark Turkey visit - hints Syria may have wmd

1/06/04 BBC, Assad makes landmark Turkey visit - hints Syria may have wmd

Posted by rowan at 9:39 PM

January 4, 2004

Libya confirms buying 'A-bomb' plan from Pakistan

1/04/04 Sify.com, Libya confirms buying 'A-bomb' plan from Pakistan

Posted by rowan at 1:07 PM

Libya confirms buying 'A-bomb' plan from Pakistan

1/04/04 Sify.com, Libya confirms buying 'A-bomb' plan from Pakistan

Posted by rowan at 1:07 PM