News & Views: The latest on Defense Secretary Gates' statements Iraq, the situation in Iraq, the Internet Al-Qaida connection and China-Iran. Our guests are Dr. Nourizadeh from London and Dr. Aghaii Diba on the set in Washington.
Roundtable: Will discuss UN sanctions against Iran and Iran's alleged involvement in destabilizing Iraq. Our guest is Mr. Zalmay Khalilzad, former US envoy to Baghdad and currently the US Ambassador to the U.N. He will be on the set in Washington.
Late Edition: Top story is US Central Intelligence Agency celebrates its 60th birthday this month. It is an agency with a colorful history and one that is currently undergoing changes.
NewsTalk: Topic is Iran, week in review (review of Mr. Ahmadi Nejad's interview with Channel 4 of UK), Iran nuclear update, and Iran's reaction to president Bush's address regarding Iraq. Guests include Dr. Mehran Barati from Berlin, and Professor Hormoz Hekmat.