Obama threatens to nuke Iran?

Iran will lodge a complaint at the UN against remarks by President Obama that Washington could use nuclear weapons against Tehran.

Iran: streets quiet in Nowruz crackdown

Iranian security forces turned out in large numbers on the streets of Tehran to prevent possible opposition protests during the Chahar-Shanbe Suri ceremony marking the Persian New Year.

Ahmadinejad joins 9-11 conspiranoids

Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad weighs in for 9-11 conspiranoia in the most vulgar terms. Will he be the next hero for the “Truthies”?

Our readers write: Will Israel attack Iran?

Three months ago we noted widespread rumors that Israel was preparing imminent air-strikes on Iran—particularly predicted for around the New Year—and asked our readers in an Exit Poll: “Will Israel attack Iran within the next three months?” We received 99… Read moreOur readers write: Will Israel attack Iran?

Clashes, arrests reported as Iran marks revolution anniversary

Iranian security forces clashed with protesters and arrested dozens as official commemorations were held to mark the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Iran: officials arrest seven alleged US operatives ahead of protests

Iranian authorities have arrested seven for allegedly planning to provoke riots on the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Several are charged with being in the employ of the CIA.

Iran executes two for post-election violence, nine others sentenced to death

Two Iranians were executed and nine others sentenced to death for their roles in last summer’s post-election protests. The two executed men were convicted of “enmity against God.”

Iran: Guardians Council approves austerity bill

Iran’s Guardians Council approved President Ahmadinejad’s “Economic Reform Plan,” which will remove subsidies on oil, electricity, water and basic foods.

Iran: “Zionist methods” seen in scientist slaying

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, commenting on the murder of leading quantum physicist Massoud Ali Mohammadi, said, “The method of bombing was a Zionist one.”

Iran’s chief prosecutor urges sedition trials for protest leaders

Iran’s Prosecutor General Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejei called for sedition trials against leaders of the protests following last June’s contested presidential election.

Iran: five protesters face “enmity against God” charges, carrying death penalty

At least five protesters arrested in Iran during last week’s protests will be tried on charges of “enmity against God,” which carries an automatic death sentence if they are convicted.

Iran opens new Turkmenistan gas pipeline

On a tour of Central Asia, Iran’s President Mahmud Ahmadinejad arrived in Turkmenistan’s capital Ashgabat to inaugurate a new natural-gas pipeline linking the the two countries.