A Daily Briefing on Iran: Friday's Daily Briefing on Iran

DoctorZin reports, 10.27.2005:

The World Responds to the Iranian President's call for Israel to be "Wiped off the face of the map."

The Europeans:

The Associated Press reported that European governments condemned the Iranian president. The report reminded us of nearly identical statements by Khomeni.

Deutrsch Welle reported that the foreign policy spokesman for Germany's new government said: Those who want to wipe out Israel cannot be partners of Germany.

Russia:

Reuters reported that Russia warned Tehran that such comments added to pressure for Iran to be referred to the U.N. Security Council over its nuclear program.

The U.N.:

United Nations reported that Koffi Annan said the right of all States in the Middle East to live in peace will now top the agenda of his upcoming visit to Iran.

The Arab's:

ABC News reported that Arab governments remained silent.

The Revolutionary Guards:

Adnkronos International reported that their spokesman, Seyyed Massoud Jazayeri said: If this cancer (Israel) is not removed from the Islamic world, Muslims will sustain immense harm.

Some have more questions:

The Jerusalem Post asked: Was this rhetoric of a political novice or words from a man of action?

Nema, Iranian Truth (a pro-"reformist" blogger) asked: What did Ahmadinejad mean by saying that Israel "must be wiped off the map"?

What the media missed in the story:

Safa Haeri, Asia Times Online reported on the rest Ahmadinejad's speech say: I say accomplishment of a world without America and Israel is both possible and feasible.

So what will happen next?

The Jerusalem Post reported that Israel called for the remove of Iran from the UN.

Ali Nourizadeh, Asharq Al-Awsat reported that Washington is examining ways of forcing Iran to drop its Nuclear Program. A must read.

Channel 4 UK reported that Tony Blair launched an unprecedented attack on Iran, that he will hold talks with allies on the matter in the next few days. He added: Iran was making a "very big mistake" if it thought the world would ignore the comments.

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

BBC News reported that Iran launched its first satellite into space from Plesetsk in northern Russia on Thursday. Now they have an eye in the sky.
Iran Press News reported that despite Rafsanjani's new power in Iran, he said: I will not get into the nuclear discussions.
Iran Press News reported that the 3 Ambassadors of the Islamic regime to Britain, France & Germany were discharged, under Ahamdinejad's orders.
Monsters and Critics reported that the government of President Ahmadinejad called on Iranians Thursday 'to riot against Zionists (Israel) and unbelievers' in nationwide demonstrations planned for Friday.
The Jerusalem Post reported that Russia says Iran not a nuclear threat.
Iran Press News reported that a delegation has been sent by the regime's authorities to Russia in order to purchase Russian helicopters and Topolov airplanes.
FIDH released a Briefing Note on the Human Rights Situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Amnesty International reported that they are gravely concerned at reports that Iranian journalist Akbar Ganji was tortured and ill-treated by Iranian security officers.
Iran Press News reported the people of Mahabad protested the execution sentence of a local youth involved in the recent unrest there. He was accused of murder.
Iran Press News reported on the one-year prison sentence for a Sanandadji youth arrested in the Kurdistan unrest.
Iran Press News reported that a High Tribunal of the regime sentenced Shahla Jahed to death.
Iran Press News reported shiny objects are appearing in the skies of Tabas (Province of Yazd).
Iran Press News reported that Ahmadinejad's own site said the escape of capital from Iran has quickened.
Amir.irani-tehrani.com reported that since the mid 90s, a group of “Neo-Hezis” have infiltrated the Iranian Diaspora and exile communities.