Category Archives: Iran

The Stalemate

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Muller

Update below. Update II. In the absence of constructive talks (those of world powers P5+1 and Iran in January in Istanbul must be considered a fiasco) positions as regards Iran’s nuclear program won’t change. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) … Continue reading →

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The Price for Illicit Journalism

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Muller

The two reporters of German tabloid BamS, Marcus Hellwig and Jens Koch, which had been sentenced to 20 months in prison on charges on “acting against national security” for illicitly entering Iran on tourist visas have been freed yesterday. Their … Continue reading →

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Regardless, the Obama Administration Has Disregarded the 2007 Iran NIE

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Muller

The new National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) on Iran’s nuclear program is out and it seems to conclude that “Iran’s leaders are locked in an increasingly heated debate over whether to move further toward developing nuclear weapons, saying the bite of … Continue reading →

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Yukiya Amano’s Interview

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Muller

That Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Yukiya Amano gives an interview to Lally Weymouth of the Washington Post just days before his new reports on Iran’s nuclear (and Syria’s illicit) programs are presented to the IAEA’s … Continue reading →

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A Pile of Shards?

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Muller

Is there anything to negotiate in the upcoming meeting of Iran with members of World powers (P5+1) in Istanbul on Friday this week? A different sound of war drum beats can be heard these days. Stuxnet, probably a joint venture … Continue reading →

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