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Issue No. 54, Jan. 11, 1999

• 5401 MOIS admits to killing Forouhar. In an astonishing move, the Intelligence Ministry issues an official statement, accusing its own employees of setting up death squads to kill dissidents. In Iran's brutal domestic scene, this could strengthen President Khatami's hand. 1141 words
• 5402 Tehran judge survives attack Mujahedin claim responsibility for bombing in broad daylight in Tehran.. 310 words
• 5403 Hard-line weekly closed. Ansar-e Hezbollah targeted. 269 words
• 5404 Senators support wheat sales. Iran Brief exclusive: Iranian-American businessmen are seeking to bring about a U.S.-Iran rapprochement time through a half billion dollar grain sale, and are seeking a Presidential sanctions waiver. 1103 words
• 5405 Iran courts Iraqi opposition. Meetings in London. 249 words
• 5406 Mujahedin seek to influence new Congress. Yet another "Statement on Iran" with surreptitious support of the PMOI. 331 words
• 5407 Sanctions law enforced. Recent prosecutions show the administration is starting to get tough on the trade embargo. 567 words
• 5408 UNSCOM attempts to inspect Mujahedin base. Iran Brief exclusive: Defectors tell the Iran Brief the secrets of Saddam's hidden weapons, and why Iraq refused to allow inspectors access to the Iranian opposition base. 326 words
• 5409 Iran recruiting germ warfare experts. The New York Times reports on Iran's efforts to lure Russian scientists to Iran. 689 words
• 5410 Saudis push Iran on Dhahran. A top Saudi official told U.S. officials recently that Saudi Arabia is still demanding the return of a fugitive, despite talk of rapprochement. 198 words

   

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