Iran's growing influence in Latin America is a "potential risk" to the region, the newly-appointed head of the US Southern Command, General Douglas Fraser has warned.
Top US Commander Warns Of Iran Influence In Latin America
June 25, 2009
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Tehran Tries to Catch its Breath after Eleven Days of Riots and Protests
Tehran, 23 June (EFE).- Today Tehran is trying to catch its breath after eleven days of riots and protests in opposition to the results of the June 12 elections, denounced as fraudulent by the opposition.
June 24, 2009
Son of Deposed Shah Says that “It Is Time” to Change the Future of Iran
Washington, 22 June (EFE).- Reza Cyrus Pahlavi, the son of Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, deposed by the Iranian Revolution in 1979, today expressed his confidence that “it is time for Iran" to overthrow the Islamic regime, after years of failed attempts.
June 23, 2009
Israel Suspects Venezuela and Bolivia of Supplying Uranium To Iran
Venezuela and Bolivia are supplying Iran with uranium for its nuclear program, according to a secret Israeli government report obtained Monday by The Associated Press.
May 26, 2009
Ecuador’s Minister Of Defense To Go To Russia To Seek Military Assistance
Javier Ponce, Ecuador's Defense Minister, will travel to Russia to launch an agreement for military assistance, according to a statement provided Wednesday to AFP by a source from within.
March 19, 2009
Chavez Tightens Union With Russia By Allowing Use Of Base For Russian Planes
Venezuela has confirmed its offer to let Russia station planes in their base on the island of La Orchila in the Venezuelan Caribbean, an agreement that tightens cooperation between both countries in the area of defense.
March 16, 2009
Pentagon Worried About Iranian “Interference” In Latin America
US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates said today that he is more concerned about Iranian activities in Latin America, which he considered “interference,” than about the Russian army’s maneuvers in that region.
January 27, 2009
