Afghan officials say police clashed with Iranian security forces Wednesday in western Afghanistan near the border between the two countries. The police chief of Nimroz province Abdul Jabar said the clashes lasted about two hours and wounded one civilian. At least six mortars reportedly have been fired from the Iranian side of the border. It […]
Afghan, Iranian Security Forces Clash in W. Afghanistan
Posted October 13th, 2011 at 1:10 pm (UTC-5)
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Obama: Iran Must Pay Price for Assassination Plot
Posted October 13th, 2011 at 1:00 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama says Washington is considering all options against Iran following a plot to assassinate the Saudi Ambassador to the United States. Mr. Obama spoke to reporters during a news conference with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak in Washington. He said it is clear that individuals within the Iranian government were aware of […]
US Considering New Sanctions Against Iran
Posted October 13th, 2011 at 12:10 pm (UTC-5)
The United States is promising to increase pressure on Iran following an alleged plot to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to Washington. In prepared testimony Thursday, Treasury Undersecretary David Cohen said the U.S. will continue to develop what he called “new and innovative ways” to crack down on Iran and its central bank, including possible new […]
US Eyeing New Sanctions Against Iran
Posted October 13th, 2011 at 11:20 am (UTC-5)
The United States is promising to increase pressure on Iran following an alleged foiled plot to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to Washington. In prepared testimony Thursday, Treasury Undersecretary David Cohen said the U.S. will continue to develop what he called “new and innovative ways” to crack down on Iran and its central bank, including with […]
Saudi Arabia: Iran Sought ‘Murder and Mayhem’
Posted October 13th, 2011 at 9:55 am (UTC-5)
Saudi Arabia has accused Iran of seeking international influence through “murder and mayhem,” after the U.S. revealed an alleged plot by elements of the Iranian government to assassinate the Saudi Arabian ambassador to Washington. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal said Thursday while on a trip to Austria that Saudi Arabia is working on a […]
Obama, Saudi King Pledge “Unified” Response to Iran Plot
Posted October 13th, 2011 at 7:20 am (UTC-5)
The United States and Saudi Arabia have pledged to pursue a “strong and unified” international response to the alleged plot by elements of the Iranian government to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to Washington. The White House said U.S. President Barack Obama and Saudi King Abdullah spoke by telephone Wednesday and agreed that the plot represents […]
Obama, Saudi King Pledge “Unified” Response to Iran Plot
Posted October 12th, 2011 at 8:00 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama and Saudi King Abdullah have pledged to pursue a “strong and unified” international response to the alleged plot by elements of the Iranian government to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to Washington. The White House said Wednesday that Mr. Obama and the King agreed during a telephone call that the plot represents […]
Clinton: Assassination Plot a ‘Dangerous Escalation’
Posted October 12th, 2011 at 3:05 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says an alleged Iranian-backed plot to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to the U.S. is a “dangerous escalation” in Iran’s support of terrorism. Clinton commented on Wednesday, a day after the U.S. Justice Department announced it had charged Manssor Arbabsiar, a naturalized U.S. citizen, and Gholam Shakuri, a member of […]
Saudi Arabia Vows Iran Must Pay Price for Assassination Plot
Posted October 12th, 2011 at 2:45 pm (UTC-5)
Saudi Arabia has vowed that Iran must “pay the price” for an alleged scheme to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to the United States, as U.S. and British officials say they are discussing a push for a new round of sanctions against Tehran. Saudi Prince Turki al-Faisal, a former ambassador to Washington, said Wednesday the burden […]
Clinton: Assassination Plot a ‘Dangerous Escalation’
Posted October 12th, 2011 at 2:15 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says an alleged Iranian-backed plot to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to the U.S. is a “dangerous escalation” in Iran’s support of terrorism. Clinton commented on Wednesday, a day after the U.S. Justice Department announced it had charged Manssor Arbabsiar, a naturalized U.S. citizen, and Gholam Shakuri, a member of […]
