Iran demands U.N. response to Israeli threats
Campaign Against Sanctions and Military Intervention in Iran (CASMII) - 9 Sep 2008
Summary: United NationsA letter from Iran’s U.N. Ambassador Mohammad Khazaee to U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon described comments by two Israeli ministers as “vicious threats … in blatant violation of the most fundamental principles of international law.” Israel, which is thought to have the Middle East’s only atomic arsenal, believes Iran could have a nuclear bomb by 2010, a development it says would threaten the existence of the Jewish state. source: Reutersread more

FOR IRAN, ENERGY WOES JUSTIFY NUCLEAR PUSH
Campaign Against Sanctions and Military Intervention in Iran (CASMII) - 9 Sep 2008
Summary: Girl with LanternSuch politics aside, “Iran’s requirement for nuclear energy is justified,” says Javedanfar. “It is very important for Iran to find other sources of energy, especially nonoil and nongas.” Iran has some of the largest oil and gas reserves in the world. But rising electricity consumption, huge subsidies, waste, and a drought have led to power shutdowns for two to four hours per day at peak hours. source: Christian Science Monitorread more

Gearing Up to Strike Iran
Campaign Against Sanctions and Military Intervention in Iran (CASMII) - 9 Sep 2008
Summary: According to a recent article (in Hebrew) in the Israeli daily Maariv, Israel?s top political and security officials have taken a decision to attack Iran?s nuclear program if nothing else is done to halt it. source: Israelienewsread more