'Flame' virus attacked Iran's Oil ministry first
Fp Archives • 13 years agoComputer technicians battling to contain a complex virus last month resorted to the ultimate firewall measures — cutting off Internet links to Iran's Oil Ministry, rigs and the hub for nearly all the country's crude exports.
Iran 'concerned' over US-Afghan security pact
Fp Archives • 13 years agoIran says it is "concerned" about a US-Afghan strategic partnership agreement signed earlier this week that could keep an American military presence in Afghanistan for years to come.
India may face US heat, but not sanctions on Iran
Choudhury • 13 years agoIndia has managed to keep a neutral stand in the bitter standoff between the West and Iran. This has annoyed the US and Israel no end, but India may still be exempted from US sanctions, according to Indian government officials.
US, Europe slam Iran over its enrichment programme
Fp Archives • 13 years agoThe US and European powers have slammed Iran for its decision to begin uranium enrichment at a site near Qom.
US House backs tough sanctions against Iran
Fp Archives • 13 years agoThe Houser of Representatives endorsed harsher sanctions against Iran on Wednesday as it seeks to weaken Tehran economically and derail its suspected pursuit of nuclear weapons.
Iran going down a dangerous path: Clinton
Fp Archives • 13 years agoClaiming that Iran with its provocative behaviour is going down a "dangerous path", US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said the door of engagement with the Tehran is still open.
Iran state television video shows American spy drone
Fp Archives • 13 years agoThe incident comes at a particularly sensitive time as the US is pushing for stronger sanctions against Tehran to stifle its nuclear ambitions.
EU warns Iran of retaliation over British embassy attack
Fp Archives • 13 years agoThe European Union warned Iran today that it would take "appropriate measures" in retaliation for the storming of the British embassy in Tehran.
Iran's parliament votes to expel British ambassador
Fp Archives • 13 years agoThe lawmakers also raised the possibility of punishing "other countries that behave in a manner similar to that of Britain."
UK says it will support any US plan to bomb Iran nuclear facilities
Fp Archives • 13 years agoTensions mount between Iran and the West after the Guardian reported that the UK would support the US in case it decides to strike Iran for its nuclear enrichment programme. Iran today said that such action would set the countries on a collision path.