Is Iran's Fist Still Clenched

Clenched With A Long-Range Missile Able To Hit US In 2-3 Years

Omri Ceren — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 19:02:07 +0000

Israel: Iran will have U.S.-range missile in 2-3 years: Israel believes that within 2-3 years Iran will have intercontinental missiles able to hit the United States, an Israeli minister said in remarks aimed at raising awareness of the threat it...

Clenched Against UAE Sovereignty

Omri Ceren — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 18:02:14 +0000

Analysis: Iran commander’s trip to disputed islands frays UAE nerves: A visit by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander to three tiny islands near the Strait of Hormuz oil shipping lane revives a bitter territorial dispute between Gulf antagonists – and...

Clenched Confidently Thanks To Rebounding Sanctions-Busting Asian Oil Imports

Omri Ceren — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 16:02:13 +0000

Japan, China to import Iran oil after EU ban: At least two of Asia’s four top buyers of Iranian crude will keep imports flowing, though at overall reduced rates, as they find ways around an EU ban on insuring tankers...

Clenched And “Expanding Nuclear Activity In Bunker” [Flashback]

Omri Ceren — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:02:13 +0000

‘Iran set to expand nuclear activity in bunker’ : Iran is believed to be carrying out preparations to expand nuclear activity deep inside a mountain, diplomats say, in a further sign of defiance in the face of intensifying Western pressure...

Clenched Confidently Thanks To Sanctions-Busting Japanese Oil Shipping Insurance

Omri Ceren — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 13:02:11 +0000

Japan passes law to insure Iran oil imports: Japan’s parliament approved government guarantees on insurance for crude oil cargoes from Iran on Wednesday, paving the way for it to become the first of Iran’s big Asian oil buyers to get...

Clenched Confidently Thanks To Sanctions-Busting Indian Payment Loopholes

Omri Ceren — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 13:02:10 +0000

India Clears Iran Payments Move: India, after much delay and uncertainty, is ready to move ahead with a rupee payment mechanism designed to bypass U.S sanctions on trade with Tehran, a senior industry executive said Wednesday. Under the move, Indian...

Clenched And Creating Negotiating Atmosphere That’s “Not Positive At All” [Flashback]

Omri Ceren — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 19:52:00 +0000

‘Atmosphere at Moscow nuclear talks is not positive at all’: Iran had “intense and tough” talks on Monday with the six world powers concerned about its nuclear program, but there was no clear progress toward ending the decade-long dispute which...

Clenched With More Ships, Some New Naval Destroyers

Omri Ceren — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:52:00 +0000

Iran to build more ships, boost naval presence : The Iranian navy has announced plans to build more warships and increase its presence in international waters at a time of growing tension in the Middle East over Tehran’s nuclear program....

Clenched Against US Cyber Assets, A “Top Threat” — Clapper [Flashback]

Omri Ceren — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:51:59 +0000

Iran Now a ‘Top Threat’ to U.S. Networks, Spy Chief Claims: American officials have complained for years that U.S. networks were crawling with Russian and Chinese hackers. On Tuesday, the nation’s top intelligence official told Congress that there’s a new...

Clenched Confidently Thanks To A Rebound In Sanctions-Busting Chinese Oil Exports

Omri Ceren — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 16:51:58 +0000

China Iran oil imports recover, recoup earlier fall: China’s crude imports from Iran recovered in May to offset a first-quarter plunge in shipments to nearly half the annual average, after the two nations resolved a wrangle over the terms of...