Wednesday's Daily Briefing on Iran

DoctorZin reports, 3.9.2005:

President Bush gave an historic speech yesterday on the war on terror, but most of it was focused on the spread of democracy. A few choice excerpts:

"The Iranian regime should listen to the concerns of the world, and listen to the voice of the Iranian people, who long for their liberty and want their country to be a respected member of the international community. We look forward to the day when Iran joins in the hopeful changes taking place across the region. We look forward to the day when the Iranian people are free."

To read the entire speech, click here.

Here are a few other news items you may have missed.

• Ken Timmerman outlines why no deal is possible with Iran. Ken is also the author of a new book to be released soon, "Countdown to Crisis: the Coming Nuclear Showdown with Iran."
• The French Defense Minister writes in the Wall Street Journal," lets be partners."
• The Wall Street Journal argues that Europe's is short sided in desperately seeking filthy lucre.
• A leading secular dissident has declared himself a candidate for president of Iran, but make a few demands...
• Bush calls the war on terror a global conflict.
• Iran demands that the EU3 back down on requiring that Iran end its nuclear enrichment programs.
• Arab nations see the nomination of John Bolton as UN Ambassador as a signal of a tough US position on Iran.
• Ruel Marc Gerecht provides an overview of the Middle East situation after the events in Lebanon, with recommendations for US policy.
• Yesterday was International Woman's day. Some used the occasion to highlight the plight of imprisoned women journalists in Iran.
• Why did Russia finally agree to Iran's nuclear fuel deal. One writer says follow the $.
• And finally, The NY Times is reporting that an intelligence review has found US intelligence to be inadequate in Iran.