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Iran, still a problem

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US Govt says,

We are committed to prevent Iran from developing nukes: US

The US will continue the hard work of building a regional security architecture, maintaining a strong military presence, equipping its friends with early warning and missile defence systems...

http://www.hindustantimes.com/We-are-committed-to-prevent-Iran-from-developing-nukes-US/Article1-697354.aspx?tr=y&auid=8353385

Then, in an act reminiscent of Iraq deploying nuclear scientists to Libya,

200 North Korean Engineers Reportedly in Iran

North Korea has more than 200 engineers working in Iran on nuclear programs and missile development, according to a report in a Japanese newspaper.

The newspaper alleges that since the export of weapons became more difficult in the face of UN sanctions in 2009, North Korea has instead been increasingly turning towards promoting its exports of military know-how, and claims that international surveillance is being strengthened in this area.

Full story:
http://www.dailynk.com/english/read.php?cataId=nk00100&num=7687&tr=y&auid=8353366

Related:

China Delays Report Suggesting North Korea Violated Sanctions
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/15/world/asia/15nations.html?_r=2&tr=y&auid=8353388


In other news, is Ahmadinejad panicing (He hasn't shaved his beard yet!):

Ahmadinejad to Run Iran Oil Ministry as Minister Dismissed
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-05-16/ahmadinejad-to-run-iran-oil-ministry-as-minister-dismissed.html?tr=y&auid=8353370


Expanded GCC seeks to face Iran, uprisings

Amman - The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) was set up 30 years ago to promote business among oil-rich Persian Gulf states.

With its latest expansion to Jordan and Morocco, it appears to be shaping into a coalition of Arab hereditary monarchies and emirates intent on both facing Iran's growing intervention in the group's internal affairs and evading any democratic transformation as dictated by a spate of Arab revolts, analysts say.

http://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/middleeast/news/article_1638938.php/ANALYSIS-Expanded-GCC-seeks-to-face-Iran-uprisings?tr=y&auid=8353381


Last, but not least,

Iran to Launch Human Rights News Agency to Review HR Conditions in West

TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian lawmaker announced on Monday that Tehran would soon launch an English-language news agency to review the latest human rights conditions in the West, specially in the UK and the US.

http://english.farsnews.com/newstext.php?nn=9002260714&tr=y&auid=8353374




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