Politicus – Obama Vow, Iran’s Stance and the Options – NYTimes.com

“We have the capacity, and Iran is vulnerable,” insisted Charles F. Wald, a retired U.S. Air Force general who served as deputy commander of the U.S. European Command. “It’s totally false that we cannot attack Iran’s nuclear sites.”

The power of provocation is on show in Switzerland and Iran

There is only one nuclear power station under construction in Iran, and there are none that are operational.

Exclusive: Russia to start Iran nuclear plant in 2010 | U.S. | Reuters

Russia plans to start up Iran’s first nuclear power station in March 2010 to coincide with the Iranian New Year, two sources closely involved with the project told Reuters.

BBC News – Minaret ban marks start of tough Swiss debate on Islam

In Switzerland the soul-searching has begun following Sunday’s nationwide referendum in which voters surprisingly backed a plan to ban the construction of minarets.

Iran’s Courageous Dissidents Need Our Support – FOXNews.com

Iran’s leadership seems frozen in time. Its rulers are still blaming the United States for their country’s many woes. But today, most Iranians no longer believe them. That’s why it’s tragic that the country’s brave reformers feel utterly abandoned by President Obama.

Iran, the bomb, and religious devotion – Short Stack

It is clear that Iran is headed in the direction of arming itself with nuclear weapons. It will soon join Pakistan as the second Muslim country in the exclusive nuclear-arms club.

Evangelical, Jewish Leaders Call for Sanctions Against Iran | Christianpost.com

Evangelical Christian and Jewish leaders are calling for immediate sanctions against Iran to discourage the government from developing nuclear weapons.

Q A-What may be future of reform movement in Iran? | Reuters

Following are some questions about the future of the reform movement in Iran:

Israel Seizes 500 Tons of Hezbollah-Bound Iran Arms (Update1) – Bloomberg.com

The Israeli navy intercepted a ship heading for Syria and seized an unprecedented 500-ton haul of weapons from Iran intended for the Shiite Muslim Hezbollah militia in Lebanon, the army said.

BBC NEWS | Middle East | Israelis ‘seize Iran arms ship’

Israel’s navy has intercepted a ship carrying hundreds of tonnes of Iranian weapons intended for Hezbollah in Lebanon, the military has said.