Exhumation of Yassa Arafat’s body urged – probability of murder by radiation
That debate was reignited after a Swiss lab said Wednesday it had discovered traces of polonium-210 in clothing and other belongings
Polonium-210 is best known for causing the death of Alexander Litvinenko, a one-time KGB agent turned critic of the Russian government,
Call to exhume Arafat after radiation find fuels ‘assassination’ theory SMH, July 5, 2012 The discovery of traces of a radioactive agent on a pair of underwear reportedly worn by Yasser Arafat in his final days reignited a cauldron of conspiracy theories Continue reading
Majority of Iranians willing to stop uranium enrichment
Survey: 62% of Iranians willing to stop uranium enrichment YNet News 4 July 12, Iranian TV publishes two online surveys showing 60% of Iranians are willing to halt enrichment efforts; 89% opposed plan to close Strait of Hormuz. Poll quickly removed from station’s website Dudi Cohen
Two surveys about Iran’s nuclear program published a day ago on the Internet site of Islamic Republic‘s state-run television broadcaster, Khabar, were quickly taken offline after the responses failed to back up the government’s line.
The first survey asked Iranians how the nation should deal with the “unilateral sanctions imposed by the West?” Sixty-two percent responded that Iran should stop enriching uranium in return for the gradual removal of the sanctions. Another 21% responded that they would support “a response by Iran, in which the Strait of Hormuz was closed” and the rest responded “opposing sanctions to preserve Iran’s rights on the nuclear issue.”
This was the first time the Iranian broadcasting authority, considered a mouthpiece for the regime, posted its own poll that included a “stop uranium enrichment” response…… http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4251134,00.html
Some respect entering in USA-Iran practical talks
Silver lining in Iran nuclear talks, Asia Times Online By Kaveh L Afrasiabi 27 June 12 Despite the deadlock at last week’s talks in Moscow between Iran and world powers on the former’s nuclear ambitions, it seems not all hope is lost.
The glimmer of progress lies in the support building for a technical agreement on a nuclear fuel swap, which is the subject of a technical follow-on meeting for July 3 in Istanbul, as well as in improved confidence-building measures between the US and Iran. Continue reading
Suspend nuclear talks until sanctions against Iran are lifted
Iran to suspend nuclear talks until sanctions are lifted: website http://www.iranwpd.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=3735:iran-to-suspend-nuclear-talks-until-sanctions-are-lifted-website&Itemid=65 June 21 – An Iranian website close to moderate circles of the ruling establishment in Iran suggests suspending negotiations with the major world powers over country’s nuclear program until the sanctions are
lifted.
The website baztab.net which for its critical stance against the Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is filtered, suggests that the West would continue talks with Iran to the very end and would use it to “persuade the public opinion of its peaceful intentions, saying it has been trying to settle its dispute with Iran through diplomatic ways however it remained no other alternative but attacking Iran.”
Baztab believes there would be no benefit to Iran to negotiate but also suffer from sanctions, “especially when it is also downgraded to experts’ meeting.”
“We have to change the game,” proposes the website adding: “Iran has to tell 5+1 and Catherine Ashton that in case of implementation of the sanctions against the central bank and seizing of oil purchase by EU, talks would be suspended.”
On June 28, the US will instate sanctions on companies working with Iran’s central bank; days later, on July 1, the European Union will launch an embargo on Iranian oil, which could knock out a third of the country’s revenue.
USA and Israel launch ‘cyberwar’ against Iran’s nukes
Iran Says U.S., Allies Launched ‘Massive Cyber Attack’ Against Nuclear Facilities, NPR 21 June 12, Iran’s intelligence minister says his country has uncovered a “massive cyber attack” he says was launched by the United States, England and Israel to coincide with nuclear negotiations that happened in Moscow. Continue reading
About the Flame computer virus
Flame FAQ: All you need to know about the virus http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/blogpost/post/flame-faq-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-virus/2012/06/20/gJQAAlrTqV_blog.html By Benjamin Gottlieb
What is the Flame computer virus?
Flame is a sophisticated type of malware — short for malicious software — capable of infecting myriad computer networks for the purpose of gathering sensitive data. Once a network is infected by Flame, the virus can relay back massive amounts of information through a computer’s facilities. How does it work? Continue reading
USA, Iran developed “Flame” computer virus against Iran’s nuclear program
Flame malware developed by US, Israel to slow Iranian nuclear efforts http://www.slashgear.com/flame-malware-developed-by-us-israel-to-slow-iranian-nuclear-efforts-19234747/ Rue Liu, Jun 19th 2012 It turns out that the massive Flame malware attack last month was a sophisticated computer virus developed by the US and Israel in an effort to sabotage Iran’s nuclear program. Citing unnamed Western officials with knowledge of the effort, the Washington Post reported that the attack involved the National Security Agency, the CIA, and Israel’s military as well as the use of the infamous Stuxnet virus. The Flame virus was first discovered last month when Iran detected a series of cyber attacks on its oil industry. Although the attacks were allegedly carried out by Israel alone, the software used was developed in collaboration with the US, adopting much of the same code as the Stuxnet virus.
The virus is said to be the most sophisticated malware discovered to date. Masquerading as a routine Microsoft software, Flame was able to replicate itself across even highly secure networks, control everyday computer functions, send back secret information, log keystrokes, control computer cameras and microphones, take screen shots, and even extract geolocation data from images. Story Timeline…… http://www.slashgear.com/flame-malware-developed-by-us-israel-to-slow-iranian-nuclear-efforts-19234747/
Time for a historic change – for RESPECT, in Iran nuclear talks
There has been a long, dark history of missed opportunities between Iran and the US in regards to this. In 2003, Tehran offered Washington a deal over issues ranging from security to its nuclear programme – Dick Cheney notoriously responded by saying that “we don’t talk to evil”.
Respect is crucial in nuclear talks with Iran http://www.guardian.co.uk commentisfree/2012/jun/15/respect-nuclear-talks-iran-p5 At P5+1 talks in Moscow, all sides must learn from past mistakes and recognise that fair exchange should be central to dialogue Hossein Mousavian and Mohammad Ali Shabani guardian.co.uk, 15 June 2012 After a decade, we are nearing an endgame on Iran’s nuclear file. The initial positive atmosphere during Tehran’s talks with the P5+1 (the five members of the UN security council plus Germany) in Istanbul in April had been lost by the next round of talks in Baghdad, in May.
In Istanbul all the players seemed to understand that the most important issue was trust – not the number of centrifuges in the Islamic republic’s possession. This was displayed through the announcement of EU foreign policy chief, Catherine Ashton, that negotiations would be held on the basis of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty (NPT, which recognises Iran’s right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes). Such mutual respect must be the basis of any dialogue, and future agreement. Continue reading
Arrests of suspects alleged to have murdered Iranian nuclear scientists
Iran arrests suspects over nuclear scientists’ deaths, Iran intelligence ministry claims detained suspects are linked to assassinations of nuclear scientists and have ties with Israel Saeed Kamali Dehghan, guardian.co.uk, 14 June 2012 Iran has claimed it has arrested the “main elements” behind the assassination of two of its nuclear scientists, alleging they were spies working for Israel. Continue reading
Iran insisting on its right to enrich uranium
Tehran’s No. 1 demand for Iran nuclear talks in Moscow, In the buildup to next week’s Iran nuclear talks in Moscow, Tehran has demanded that Western powers formally acknowledge its right to enrich uranium. Christian Science Monitor, By Ariel Zirulnick, June 14, 2012 Heading into Iran nuclear talks next week, Tehran‘s top demand is that Western powers acknowledge its right to uranium enrichment, reports the Tehran Times. Continue reading
Middle East nations to go for solar energy in a big way
Gulf states seek solar energy, Gulf news, 14 June, Dubai: After decades of relying on fossil fuels to build their cities in the desert, some oil and gas rich nations of the Gulf are now turning skywards to the sun to meet future energy demands.
Ambitious multi-billion-dollar projects to harness the power of the region’s year-round blazing sun have already been announced by Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE. Continue reading
Russia’s Putin backs Iran’s nuclear developments
Putin says Iran has ‘absolute’ right to nuclear energy, Tehran Times, 8 June 12 TEHRAN – President Vladimir Putin calls Iran a close friend of Russia and says Iran has “absolute right” to nuclear technology for peaceful purposes.
In a meeting with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on the fringes of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Beijing on Thursday, Putin also said, “Russia has always defended the rights of the Iranian nation in all international organizations and considers peaceful use of nuclear energy as the absolute right of the Islamic Republic of Iran.”
The remarks by Putin come as Iran and the 5+1 group (the five permanent members of the UN Security Council and Germany) are preparing to hold nuclear talks in Moscow on June 18-19…. http://tehrantimes.com/politics/98558-putin-says-iran-has-absolute-right-to-nuclear-energy
Ambitious solar energy plans in Middle East and North Africa
Solar Power Rises in the Mideast, North Africa, CNBC, 7 June 12, ”….A number of recent developments highlight the push for renewable energy in the MENA region, from Saudi Arabia’s ambitious solar plans to Qatar’s first-ever polysilicon plant and massive concentrated solar power plants across North Africa. Continue reading
Nuclear weapons for Israel submarines
Israeli subs can carry nuclear weapons’ By BENJAMIN WEINTHAL, JERUSALEM POST 06/04/2012 ‘Der Spiegel’ claims that German-supplied Dolphin fleet has second-strike capability.BERLIN – The German magazine Der Spiegel reported on Sunday that German-manufactured Dolphin-class submarines delivered to the Israel
Navy can be equipped with technology for carrying nuclear warheads.
Over the years there has been a swirl of German media reports about the nuclear capability of Israel’s submarines, ever since the shipment of the first Dolphins arrived in the late 1990s.
In an article in Der Spiegel titled “Made in Germany,” experts from Israel and Germany confirmed that the “ships are armed with nuclear warheads. And Berlin has long been aware of that.”…… http://www.jpost.com/International/Article.aspx?id=272562
Solar smart grid a Middle East first for Bahrain
Bahrain Commits to Green Energy, Sacramento Bee, By Kingdom of Bahrain, Jun. 1, 2012 – MANAMA, Bahrain, — /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ –– In one of the first major solar energy projects in the Middle East, Bahrain yesterday announced plans to implement a solar smart grid in Awali, paving the way for future smart cities in Gulf.
“The Middle East has for some time evaluated the integration of solar energy for reduction
of reliance on non-renewable energy sources. However, Bahrain is among the first in the region to implement a project of this kind, demonstrating a serious commitment to long term solutions,” Marty Youssefiani, CEO of Caspian Energy Holdings, said.
Bahrain’s National Oil and Gas Authority (NOGA) is implementing five megawatt solar
capacity into a wireless smart grid network in cooperation with Petra Solar, Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO) and Caspian Energy Holdings.
The grid circumvents common interconnection issues and costs of traditional solar systems because of its ability to install into the current transmission and distribution infrastructure. Bahrain intends to spread similar sustainable technology across the country in the future…… http://www.sacbee.com/2012/06/01/4531560/bahrain-commits-to-green-energy.html#storylink=cpy
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