Iran in the Press (April 15, 2009)

Iran in the Press

Wednesday, 15 April 2009

Alrai, Jordan

U.S. denies change in conditions for negotiation with Iran


Houston Chronicle, US

Iran preparing new proposals for nuclear dispute


Elaph, UK

1. Russia says it has not provided the sophisticated missile system to Iran
2. Israel says it will wait until the end of this year for Obama to try to stop Iran



Alghad, Jordan

[Egypt’s Foreign Minister] Abulghait accuses Hezbollah of trying to penetrate Egypt’s security apparatus


Jerusalem Post, Israel

Egypt: Hizbullah will pay heavy price


Asharq Al-Awsat, UK

[Lebanon’s Prime Minister Fuad] Siniora requested “official information” from the Egyptian ambassador [regarding Hezbollah’s activities in Egypt]


Aljamiah, Iraq

A new campaign of arrests in Iran against women, intellectuals and journalists is underway


Christian Post, US

Iran Makes Excuses to Keep Two Christian Women in Jail


Sarmayeh, Tehran

1. The governments debts to the banks has increased to 36 percent
2. The United Nations has analyzed the situation in 108 countries: Women’s empowerment in Iran ranks 103
3. The dollar passes the one thousand toman mark



Resalat, Tehran

1. The supreme leader says: The great powers prevent regional ties
2. Mir Hossein [Mousavi, presidential candidate] says: No one in Iran accepts suspension of [uranium enrichment]