The U.S. military delves into cultural intelligence in Iran

By Nick Schwellenbach

PaperTrail has obtained an exclusive copy of the military’s field guide for cultural intelligence for possible military operations in Iran,

Excerpts from this story referencing "Tehran":

"… ace where distrust is common in Iranian society. Persians, particularly in Tehran, view the Bakhtiari ethnic group as both something like the American image …"

"… clear weapons program. “We judge with high confidence that in fall 2003, Tehran halted its nuclear weapons program,” according to a declassified summary …"

"… es. The assessment did however state a “moderate-to-high confidence that Tehran at a minimum is keeping open the option to develop nuclear weapons.”Othe …"

Jacques Monsieur arrested in Turkey

By Alain Lallemand

BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 14, 2002 — A Belgian man alleged to be one of Europe's biggest gunrunners -- and who has threatened to reveal secrets

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"… up in Iran, where he was arrested and charged with spying. He was tried in Tehran in December 2001, but was released after he paid a fine, and had not been …"

Analysis — U.S. interests at risk in six Mideast nations

By Barbara Slavin

Snapshots of six pivotal nations: Turmoil in Middle East threatens U.S. interests in short term even if more democratic governments emerge..

Excerpts from this story referencing "Tehran":

"… onstrators are following a script written 32 years ago in Iran. Certainly, Tehran has enjoyed seeing the toppling of secular, U.S.-backed dictators but ther …"

"… 09 presidential elections returned to the streets of major Iranian cities. Tehran in recent days has resembled an armed camp as more demonstrations erupt.Me …"

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Alleged arms trafficker has long record

By Kate Willson

Maybe you caught the latest news on arms trafficking: a Belgian man widely believed to be one of Europe’s top arms merchants has been indict

Excerpts from this story referencing "Tehran":

"… arrested and indicted in Iran a year later for spying. He was sentenced in Tehran in 2001 and promptly released, only to be arrested five months later in Is …"

The field marshal

By Alain Lallemand

Arms middleman Jacques Monsieur did business with little secrecy

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"… became Elf Aquitaine. After the launch of Elf, he worked for four years in Tehran, before returning to Europe to handle the finances of the company. In 1978 …"

"… c Republic of Iran.Arming IranThe Shiite fundamentalists who took power in Tehran in 1978 inherited weapons originally purchased by the Shah's regime. But t …"

"… s unclear whether that radar material was delivered, but Monsieur did sell Tehran a key technology that is currently used by Iranian airports for civil avia …"

"… re he faced another legal proceeding. On Nov.19, 2000, Branch Three of the Tehran Revolutionary Court arrested Monsieur and charged him with "spying and col …"

Iranian help suspected in secret Libyan chemical weapons arsenal

By R. Jeffrey Smith, Joby Warrick and Colum Lynch

U.S. intelligence agencies investigating Iranian involvement with newly-discovered stash of chemical weapons in Libya

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"… power in obtaining the chemicals to fill its munitions, and asserted that Tehran was attempting "by various means to reach an advanced stage of chemical ag …"

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FACT CHECK: GOP candidates throw out false facts on Iran

By FactCheck.Org

Paul undermines nuclear threat, Santorum stretches legitimacy of Iranian election

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"… hmadinejad declared victory — triggering protests in Tehran. On June 15, Obama said at a press conference: “We weren’t on the …"

FACT CHECK: Mangled facts in Manchester

By FactCheck.Org

Candidates fumble some claims hours before they'll face off again

Excerpts from this story referencing "Tehran":

"… hmadinejad declared victory — triggering protests in Tehran. On June 15, Obama said at a press conference: “We weren’t on the …"

Fissile materials remain poorly protected

By R. Jeffrey Smith

Many countries are not adequately protecting their fissile materials

Excerpts from this story referencing "Tehran":

"… dge to operate a new such plant at the town of Fordo, in a tunnel south of Tehran, even though the facility will be subject to international inspection. Ira …"

On our radar screen: Controversial summitry, wasted Afghanistan aid, and Iranian explosives chambers

By R. Jeffrey Smith

Controversial summitry, Afghanistan waste, and Iranian explosives chambers

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"… ate Iranian bomb-building.The building is located at Parchin, just outside Tehran, in the midst of a vast ammunition and explosives factory, and the governm …"

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