Christian pastor facing death sentence in Iran for refusing to renounce his faith could be executed ‘at any time without warning’

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2105024/Christian-pastor-faces-execution-Iran-refusing-renounce-faith.html Youcef Nadarkhani ‘put to death by Iranian court’ He says: ‘Repent means to return. What should I return to? To the blasphemy that I had before my faith in Christ?’ By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 9:28 PM on 22nd February 2012 A Christian pastor who converted from Islam is to be put […]

Iran’s nuclear programme could tip the world into ‘a new Cold War’, warns William Hague as U.S. says strike on Tehran is inevitable

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2102960/Irans-nuclear-programme-tip-world-new-Cold-War-warns-William-Hague-U-S-says-strike-Tehran-inevitable.html Fears of a Middle East arms race if rogue state develops nuclear weapons U.S. warns a strike on Tehran is inevitable later this year By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 12:44 PM on 18th February 2012 Iran’s nuclear ambitions could plunge the world into ‘a new Cold War’ with the Middle East, Foreign […]

U.S. admiral says forces prepared to confront Iran as officials step up threats to close Strait of Hormuz

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2100322/US-admiral-says-forces-prepared-confront-Iran.html By Associated Press Last updated at 4:33 AM on 13th February 2012 The top US Navy official in the Gulf said Sunday he takes Iran’s military capabilities seriously but insists his forces are prepared to confront any Iranian aggression in the region. Vice Adm Mark Fox, commander of the 5th Fleet, told reporters at […]

Have they now got nukes? New Iran fear as it warns West: We’ve made a major breakthrough

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2099793/Iran-pledges-unveil-big-new-nuclear-achievements.html By Christopher Leake and Damien Gayle Last updated at 12:08 AM on 12th February 2012 ran’s leader issued a new threat to the West yesterday – warning that his country would soon unveil ‘big new nuclear achievements’. President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad did not elaborate on the announcement –  but insisted Iran would never give up […]

Iran government cuts off internet access as hardline regime makes a stand

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2099549/Iran-government-cuts-internet-access-hardline-regime-makes-stand.html By John Hutchinson Last updated at 9:01 PM on 10th February 2012 Iran has demonstrated further evidence of its strict regime after the government cut internet links leaving millions without email and social networks. Interestingly, the shutdown comes at a time when inhabitants are preparing to celebrate the 33rd anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, […]

Iranians warn they’ll carry out military strikes on U.S. interests worldwide if Americans attack

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2098326/Iranians-warn-theyll-carry-military-strikes-U-S-interests-worldwide-Americans-attack.html Warning today from Iran’s ambassador to Moscow U.S. trying to force Tehran to scrap nuclear work Iran says attack on them would be ‘suicidal’ for U.S. By Mark Duell Last updated at 5:25 PM on 8th February 2012 Iran today warned it is capable of carrying out military strikes on U.S. interests around the […]

‘How many more must die supporting a mission that is failing?’ Senior U.S. officer breaks ranks to expose ‘truth and lies about Afghanistan’

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2097603/Army-Colonel-exposes-truth-lies-Afghanistan-claiming-military-leaders-let-down.html By Jill Reilly Last updated at 1:49 PM on 7th February 2012 Colonel Davis says he ‘witnessed the absence of success on virtually every level’  ‘How many more men must die in support of a mission that is not succeeding?’ asked Colonel Davis  The Pentagon says it disagrees Colonel Davis’ account A US army […]

Pentagon developing more powerful bunker buster bomb to target Iran’s ‘hidden nuclear weapons’

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2093371/Pentagon-developing-powerful-bunker-buster-bomb.html By Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 10:23 AM on 29th January 2012 The Pentagon has made a secret request to develop its largest bomb because officials believe it is not capable of destroying Iran’s fortified underground facilities. The 13.6 ton Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) is the deepest penetrating ‘bunker buster’ currently in the […]

The drone wars

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/26/us-david-rohde-drone-wars-idUSTRE80P11I20120126 By David Rohde Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:11am EST They kill without warning, are comparatively cheap, risk no American lives, and produce triumphant headlines. Over the last three years, drone strikes have quietly become the Obama administration’s weapon of choice against terrorists. Since taking office, President Barack Obama has unleashed five times as many […]

IMF: halt in Iran oil could push crude up 30 percent

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/01/25/us-imf-oil-iran-idUSTRE80O1LH20120125 WASHINGTON | Wed Jan 25, 2012 11:06am EST (Reuters) – Global crude prices could rise 20 to 30 percent if Iran halts oil exports as a result of U.S. and European Union sanctions, the International Monetary Fund said on Wednesday. In its first public comment on a possible Iranian oil supply disruption, the IMF […]