You may have to squint a little. The image, of the IGS 1B and Lacrosse 4 satellites moving across the night sky, was taken by Macro Langbroek. The SEESAT list has a fascinating discussion about the shape and configuration of the Lacrosse 5 satellite, which periodically performs a “disappearance trick.” Most observers seem to think …
Iran and India
by | 2006-08-02 | 4 Comments
Next time you hear someone claim that the Iranians haven’t raised the US-India nuclear deal in discussions about its nuclear program, remember this… Iran’s Ambassador to the UN Javad Zarif, stated 31 July: “Iran’s right to enrich uranium is recognized under the NPT. And upholding the rights of States parties to international regimes is as …
Text of P5+1 Offer to Iran
by | 2006-08-02 | 3 Comments
I imagine this has made the rounds, but Iran Focus has a copy: Text is below: ELEMENTS OF A PROPOSAL TO IRAN Our goal is to develop relations and cooperation with Iran based on mutual respect and the establishment of international confidence in the exclusively peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear programme. We propose a fresh …
Der Spiegel ElBaradei Interview
by | 2006-08-02 | No Comments
The interview is short, but covers a fair amount of ground. Here’s what he said about Iran: SPIEGEL: Iran is Hezbollah’s main source of funding. Many Middle East experts believe that Tehran’s mullah-led regime is behind the current escalation, hoping to use the situation to deflect attention from its nuclear program. ElBaradei: I don’t know, …
