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Iran warns of response to nuke sanctions 
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Iran's firebrand president warned on Monday that his country would respond with an "appropriate and firm response" to any U.N. sanction over its nuclear program.Bolton faults Syria, Iran on Lebanon AP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 3 minutes ago
U.S. Ambassador John Bolton accused Syria and Iran on Monday of trying to destabilize Lebanon's democratically elected government by violating a U.N. arms embargo.Meeting of major powers on Iran unlikely before Friday AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 30 1:32 PM
A meeting of six major UN powers on proposed Security Council sanctions against Iran over its failure to halt uranium enrichment was unlikely to take place before Friday at the earliest, diplomats said.U.S. seeks guarantees over Iran nuclear reactor Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 30 1:42 PM
The United States wants guarantees that a Russian-built nuclear reactor in Iran will not advance a weapons program but does not think differences over the issue will block a U.N. sanctions resolution against Tehran, a senior U.S. official said on Monday.Iran nuclear talks should continue, Putin tells Ahmadinejad AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 30 12:23 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin told his Iranian counterpart Mahmoud Ahmadinejad that Moscow favours continued talks over Iran's nuclear programme amid a continued split in the UN Security Council over possible sanctions against Tehran.U.S., allies hold anti-WMD drill at Iran's doorstep Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 30 12:48 PM
Twenty five nations took part in a U.S.-led naval exercise on Monday in waters not far from Iran aimed at training forces to block the transport of weapons of mass destruction and related equipment.US leads Gulf naval maneuvers amid Iran tensions AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 30 12:19 PM
US-led naval forces conducted maneuvers in the Gulf aimed at fighting weapons proliferation amid tensions over Iran's nuclear program and fears of attacks on oil facilities in the region.U.N. watchdog still hopes for nuclear talks with Iran Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 30 11:31 AM
Iran has yet to satisfy U.N. watchdogs that its nuclear program seeks only to produce electric power and not bombs, the head of the U.N. nuclear agency told the General Assembly on Monday.Bolton Faults Syria, Iran on Lebanon ABC News - 56 minutes ago
U.S. Ambassador John Bolton Accuses Syria and Iran of Trying to Destabilize LebanonIran plans 'firm response' to sanctions USA Today - Oct 30 7:11 AM
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Monday that Iran would make an "appropriate and firm response" to any sanctions imposed by the U.N. Security Council because of the country's nuclear program.US, others to conduct Gulf naval maneuvers off Iran AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 30 6:11 AM
The United States will lead international naval maneuvers in the Gulf off Iran's west coast aimed at fighting weapons proliferation, a US State Department official said.Iran wants to step up uranium enrichment research: Mottaki AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 30 3:15 AM
Iran has expressed hope that its scientists will be able to further step up uranium enrichment research activities, after successfully installing a second cascade of centrifuges at a nuclear plant.Iran says sanctions will hurt others Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 30 1:57 AM
Iran said on Monday sanctions the United Nations might impose over the Islamic Republic's nuclear programme would cause problems for the country but would hurt others too.US Envoy:Syria, Iran May Be Trying To Destabilize Lebanon Nasdaq - Oct 30 6:43 PM
UNITED NATIONS (AP)--U.S. Ambassador John Bolton expressed concern that Syria and Iran are trying to destabilize Lebanon's democratically elected government by violating a U.N. arms embargo.Troubles of reporting from Iran BBC News - Oct 30 6:39 AM
Working as a journalist in Iran is no easy matter, especially if you are a woman, the BBC's Frances Harrison discovers.Iran Warns of Response to Nuke Sanctions ABC News - Oct 30 7:18 AM
Iran's President Warns of Firm Response in Case of U.N. Nuclear SanctionsRussia for continued talks over Iran's nuke programme rediff.com - 2 hours, 10 minutes ago
Russia has consistently supported Iran's right to civilian nuclear energy under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, and is building a nuclear power plant for the Islamic nation in Bushehr.Iran warns of response to nuke sanctions Syracuse.com - 1 hour, 20 minutes ago
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) Iran's firebrand president warned on Monday that his country would respond with an "appropriate and firm response" to any U.N. sanction over its nuclear program.Iran to invite North Pars bids AME Info - 7 minutes ago
Iran will soon invite bids to develop its North Pars gas field, Bloomberg reported. The offshore field, which holds an estimated 58 trillion cubic feet of gas, will be developed in four phases. Gas from a first phase will be put into the country's domestic network and the rest exported.Russia calls for gas alliance with Iran News Interactive - Oct 30 6:15 PM
A SENIOR Russian parliamentarian has called for a gas alliance to unite former Soviet republics and Iran to help Russia stand up to the European Union's "cartel" of gas consumers, Russian media reported.Iran Warns Of Firm Response To U.N. Sanctions CBS 2 New York - Oct 30 1:34 PM
Iran's firebrand president warned on Monday that his country would oppose an "appropriate and firm response" to any U.N. sanction over its nuclear program.Iran nuclear talks should continue, Putin tells Ahmadinejad People's Daily - Oct 30 5:43 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin told his Iranian counterpart Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in a telephone conversation on Monday that Moscow favored further talks on Iran's nuclear program, the Kremlin said.Putin tells Iran Russia wants more nuclear talks Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Oct 30 12:17 PM
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin told his Iranian counterpart Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in a telephone conversation on Monday that Moscow favoured further talks on Iran's nuclear programme, the Kremlin said.Iran urges foreign troops not to damage Gulf peace People's Daily - Oct 30 5:43 PM
Iran on Monday urged foreign military forces not to damage Gulf peace as U.S.-led naval maneuvers were being held in the region, the official IRNA news agency reported.Ted Koppel hosts cable special on Iran UPI - Oct 30 4:15 PM
SILVER SPRING, Md., Oct. 30 (UPI) -- Veteran U.S. reporter Ted Koppel will host a special on the current diplomatic crisis with Iran that will air next month on the Discovery Channel.US seeks guarantees over Iran nuclear reactor AlertNet - Oct 30 1:50 PM
Source: Reuters By Sue Pleming WASHINGTON, Oct 30 (Reuters) - The United States wants guarantees that a Russian-built nuclear reactor in Iran will not advance a weapons program but does not think differences over ... Iran reportedly doubles centrifuges; learn the impact USA Today - Oct 30 7:24 AM
Iran has added a second set of centrifuges to its uranium enrichment program, a semi-official report from the country says. The report from the Iranian Student News Agency claims the original count of 164 centrifuges has now doubled. The Associated...Iran says oil prices below $60 unacceptable - agency Yahoo! India News - Oct 30 11:50 AM
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran's oil minister has said any crude oil price of less than $60 per barrel is not acceptable because of the cost of production, Iran's students News Agency ISNA reported on Monday.Iran criticizes U.S.-led nuke exercise AP via Yahoo! News - Oct 29 12:16 PM
A naval training exercise led by the U.S. and aimed at blocking smuggling of nuclear weapons began Sunday in the Persian Gulf, the first of its kind since North Korea's atomic bomb test and the renewed U.S. drive for sanctions against Iran's nuclear program.Iran threatens to respond sanctions firmly KTRE-TV East Texas - Oct 30 12:56 PM
TEHRAN, Iran Iran's president says any efforts to impose sanctions on the country will only cause "anger and hatred."U.N. Watchdog Still Hopes for Nuclear Talks With Iran Fox 6 News San Diego - Oct 30 1:10 PM
"The IAEA continues therefore to be unable to confirm the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear program, which is a matter of serious concern."Iran threatens to respond sanctions firmly Boston Herald - Oct 30 7:18 AM
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said today that Iran would make an "appropriate and firm response" to any sanctions imposed U.N. Security Council because of the country's nuclear program. ...Iran ready to consider Int'l participation in enrichment plans: Official Islamic Republic News Agency - Oct 30 12:18 PM
Iran - Araqchi - Enrichment Iran is ready to consider international participation in enrichment plans provided that Tehran is accepted as a real partner in any plan, Deputy Foreign Minister in Legal and International Affairs Abbas Araqchi said Monday.UN sanctions would only motivate Iran: Ahmadinejad Yahoo! India News - Oct 30 9:56 AM
Tehran, Oct 30 (DPA) Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Monday said that any United Nations Security Council sanctions over Iran's nuclear programme would only serve to further 'motivate' the nation.U.S.-led naval maneuvers start off Iran The Columbus Dispatch - Oct 30 7:39 AM
DOHA, Qatar (AP) A naval training exercise led by the U.S. and aimed at blocking smuggling of nuclear weapons began yesterday in the Persian Gulf. It was the first exercise of its kind since North Korea s atomic bomb test and the renewed U.S. drive for sanctions against Iran s nuclear program.Iran threatens to respond sanctions firmly Fox 6 News San Diego - Oct 30 10:26 AM
Iran's president says any efforts to impose sanctions on the country will only cause "anger and hatred."Iran threatens to respond to sanctions 'firmly' News 8 Austin - Oct 30 9:48 AM
TEHRAN, Iran -- Iran's president said any efforts to impose sanctions on the country will only cause anger and hatred.'' President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad spoke out against possible UN sanctions during a speech in Tehran.Iran says maneuvers will not be a worry UPI - Oct 30 10:00 AM
TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (UPI) -- Iran says it is not concerned about the military maneuvers planned in the Persian Gulf by the United States, Britain, France, Italy, Australia and Bahrain.Iran-Kish Island-Food Festival Int'l Foodstuff Festival to be held in Kish Island Islamic Republic News Agency - Oct 30 7:53 AM
Deputy director of Iran's Cultural Heritage, Handcrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) said here on Monday that the First International Foodstuff Festival of Islamic Countries will be held in the Persian Gulf island of Kish.Iran criticizes U.S.-led naval exercises in Gulf The Olympian - Oct 30 3:50 AM
DOHA, Qatar - A naval training exercise led by the United States and aimed at blocking smuggling of nuclear weapons began Sunday in the Persian Gulf, the first since North Korea's atomic bomb test and the renewed U.S. drive for sanctions against Iran's nuclear program.Iran government takes flak for giving more holiday Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 29 8:38 AM
Iran's government has come under fire from businesses, the press and lawmakers for last week's last-minute decision to extend the Muslim Eid al-Fitr holiday.Iran threatens to respond sanctions firmly ABC 7 El Paso - Oct 30 8:15 AM
TEHRAN, Iran Iran's president says any efforts to impose sanctions on the country will only cause "anger and hatred." President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (mahk-MOOD'...Iran threatens to respond sanctions firmly KBCI Boise - Oct 30 8:18 AM
TEHRAN, Iran Iran's president says any efforts to impose sanctions on the country will only cause "anger and hatred." President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (mahk-MOOD' ah-muh-DEE'-neh-zhadh) spoke out against possible U-N sanctions during a speech in Tehran.Iran rips U.S.-led nuclear interception exercise The Plain Dealer - Oct 30 4:14 AM
Doha, Qatar- A naval training exercise led by the United States and aimed at blocking smuggling of nuclear weapons began Sunday in the Persian Gulf. It was the first of its kind since North Korea's atomic bomb test and the renewed U.S. drive for sanctions against Iran's nuclear program.Iran proposes 6+2 treaty to guarantee Persian Gulf's security Payvand Iran News - Oct 30 7:53 AM
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman on Sunday proposed to the six member states of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) plus Iran and Iraq to sign a security cooperation treaty as the best way to defend security in the Persian Gulf. -IRNAIran Says Not Concerned By U.S. Maneuvers in Persian Gulf Payvand Iran News - Oct 30 7:52 AM
Iran says it is not worried about naval maneuvers to be led by the United States off its coast this week.Russian automaker GAZ signs $250m deal with Iran Khodro Diesel for Gazelle vans Payvand Iran News - Oct 30 7:52 AM
The Russian automaker GAZ, signed a $250 million deal with Iran's heavy trucks manufacturer, Iran Khodro Diesel Co. to produce in Iran a new version of its Gazelle vans. -MNAMEK, the West, and Iran Payvand Iran News - Oct 30 7:52 AM
The relationship between the Mojahedeen-e Khaleg (MEK), the West and Iran is a curious one. A fatal attraction that provokes images of a decadent man who must indulge himself in his particular habits in a house of ill-repute; the MEK being the house, with the West maintaining a destructive relationship for the sole purpose of tormenting Iran and Iranians. -Soraya Sepahpour-UlrichIran nuclear talks should continue - Putin UPDATE Sharewatch - Oct 30 11:23 AM
MOSCOW (AFX) - Russian President Vladimir Putin told his Iranian counterpart Mahmoud Ahmadinejad that Moscow favours continued talks over Iran\'s nuclear programme, Interfax news agency quoted the Kremlin press service as saying.Women Bank to be opened in Iran Payvand Iran News - Oct 30 7:53 AM
The first 'Women Bank' in Iran is to be opened with the objective to plan and create entrepreneurial opportunities for women, head of Women Assembly of Iran Islamic Councils said in Tehran on Saturday. -MNAIran sympathizes with Nigeria on plane crash Islamic Republic News Agency - Oct 30 6:07 AM
Iran - Nigeria - Message Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad Ali Hosseini, in a message sent on Monday, expressed condolences to the Nigerian government and nation for the tragic crash of its passenger plane.US, others to conduct Gulf naval maneuvers off Iran Middle East Times - Oct 30 5:02 AM
WASHINGTON -- The United States will lead international naval maneuvers in the Gulf off Iran's west coast beginning Monday aimed at fighting weapons proliferation, a US State Department official said.(AFX UK Focus) 2006-10-30 19:30 GMT: Iran nuclear talks should continue - Putin Interactive Investor - Oct 30 11:52 AM
MOSCOW (AFX) - Russian President Vladimir Putin told his Iranian counterpart Mahmoud Ahmadinejad that Moscow favours continued talks over Iran's nuclear programme, Interfax news agency quoted the Kremlin press service as saying. newsdesk@afxnews.com afp/joyIran to establish Internet network to create communication infrastructure: minister Islamic Republic News Agency - Oct 30 8:15 AM
Iran - Minister - Internet Minister of Communications and Information Technology Mohammad Soleimani said here Monday that the ministry will establish scientific internet network to link the provinces and cities nationwide.Marius Oprea: In 1995 Romania delivered ground-air missiles to Iran Nine O'Clock - Oct 30 1:37 PM
Marius Oprea (photo) declared to Mediafax agency that he would put on Wednesday, at the disposal of the prosecutor Dan Voinea, documents which prove that Romania delivered to Iran in 1995 ground-air missiles worth around USD 9 M, infringing in this way the embargo on this country set by NATO. It is a contract concluded in 1995 between Romtehnica and the Iranian Government which stipulated the Economic sanctions on Iran will harm other nations too, Elham says Islamic Republic News Agency - Oct 30 6:48 AM
Iran - West - Sanctions The West's economic sanctions on Iran will harm them more than Iranians, Government spokesman Gholamhossein Elham said on Monday.Iran lauds Russia, China for 'opening nuclear splits' Space War - Oct 29 7:17 PM
Tehran (AFP) Oct 29 - Iran on Sunday applauded China and Russia for their stance on its nuclear programme, saying they had created a gaping split with Europe and the US over the imposition of UN sanctions against Tehran.Iran not bothered about upcoming maneuvers in Persian Gulf: Elham Islamic Republic News Agency - Oct 30 6:06 AM
Iran - Elham - Maneuver Government spokesman Gholam-Hossein Elham said here Monday that Iran was not bothered about the planned military maneuvers slated to be held by six PGCC states in the Persian Gulf next week.Iran-Syria ties in line with regional interests: FM Islamic Republic News Agency - Oct 30 6:08 AM
Syria - Iran - Meet Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here Sunday that bilateral cooperation between Iran and Syria was in line with the interests of the region.Iran government paper reappears after ban Middle East Times - Oct 30 2:54 AM
TEHRAN -- The Iranian government newspaper, Iran, appeared on newsstands Saturday for the first time in five months after being banned for printing a cartoon deemed insulting to the country's Azeri minority.Iran not to yield to imposed solutions: FM Islamic Republic News Agency - Oct 30 6:07 AM
Iran - FM - Nuclear issue Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here Monday that the Iranian government and nation would not yield to imposed solutions aimed at depriving the people of their rights.President: Iran entitled to fully access nuclear fuel cycle Islamic Republic News Agency - Oct 30 6:05 AM
Iran - Ahmadinejad - Nuclear President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad here Monday underlined that the Iranian nation is entitled to access the full capacity of nuclear fuel cycle and that the Iranians will not let anyone deprive them of such a right.Defiant Iran scents world split on nuclear issue AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 29 4:15 AM
Iran has remained defiant over its nuclear programme despite the threat of sanctions, saying it was detecting splits between world powers on whether to punish Tehran for intensifying atomic work.UAE minister says Iran-UAE strong ties a must Islamic Republic News Agency - Oct 30 6:06 AM
UAE - Iran - Hamdan The United Arab Emirates' minister of finance and industry underlined the necessity of strong ties of his country with neighboring Iran which, he said, have their roots in history.Iran will complete R&D program in context of nuclear program soon Islamic Republic News Agency - Oct 30 6:05 AM
Iran - Nuclear Program - Mottaki Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Monday that the Research and Development (R&D) for nuclear program will be completed soon citing the start of second cascade of centrifuges which was put into operation in the context of Safeguards Agreement of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).IRAN EXPANDS INFLUENCE IN SYRIA Middle East Newsline - Oct 30 5:37 AM
WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Iran was said to have significantly expanded its influence in Syria and encouraging Alawis and Sunnis to convert to Shi'ite Islam.IRAN REPLACES AIR FORCE CHIEF Middle East Newsline - Oct 30 5:37 AM
NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran has replaced its air force commander. Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei dismissed Air Force commander Gen. Karim Qavami after two years in the post. Qavami was replaced by Gen. Ahmad Miqani.RUSSIA RENEWS ARMS EXPORTS TO IRAN Middle East Newsline - Oct 30 5:37 AM
WASHINGTON [MENL] -- Russia, bolstered by renewed sales to Iran, has emerged as a leading weapons supplier to the Middle East. A congressional study said Russia has become a leading supplier to such countries as Algeria, Iran, Syria, Yemen and other countries regarded as developing.Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Plant Exempted In UN Sanctions Draft United Nations (AFP) Oct 26, 2006 Space War - Oct 29 7:15 PM
The Russian-built Bushehr nuclear plant in Iran is specifically exempted from nuclear and missile-related sanctions against Tehran proposed by three European powers, according to their draft resolution seen here Thursday.Iran says will press on with atomic work Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 29 2:11 AM
Iran said on Sunday it would press ahead with its nuclear research and development work after the country expanded its capacity to enrich uranium, the part of Iran's atomic programme which most worries the West.Putin tells Ahmadinejad that Russia wants Iran nuclear talks to continue USA Today - Oct 30 11:37 AM
President Vladimir Putin told his Iranian counterpart Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Monday that Russia strongly favors further negotiations on Tehran's nuclear program, the Kremlin said.Major powers set for hard bargaining on Iran sanctions AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 29 1:55 AM
Six major powers are set next week to resume what is expected to be tough and drawn-out bargaining on proposed sanctions against Iran which pressed ahead with uranium enrichment work in defiance of UN resolutions.Iran unruffled by US-led Gulf naval manoeuvres AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 29 1:43 AM
Iran has said it was unconcerned about naval manoeuvres to be led by the United States off its coast this week, saying it had the situation under control and was watching the vessels closely.Japan's energy drive stalls over Iran Financial Express - Oct 30 8:00 AM
In a significant setback for its energy-security policy, resource-poor Japanhas agreed to give up its controlling interest in the US$2 billion development of Iran's massive Azadegan oilfield amid tensions over Tehran's nuclear program.Iran: Sanctions Will Hurt Others India Daily - Oct 30 7:01 AM
Iranian government spokesman Gholam-Hossein Elham said Oct. 30 sanctions the United Nations might impose over Iran's nuclear program will cause problems not only for his country, but will hurt other nations as well.Iran warns of 'firm response' to sanctions News Interactive - Oct 30 1:00 AM
PRESIDENT Mahmoud Ahmadinejad today warned Iran would give a "firm response" to any UN sanctions imposed against Tehran over its contested nuclear programme, the IRNA agency reported.Azerbaijan won't support sanctions against Iran - president Interfax - Oct 30 1:47 AM
BAKU. Oct 30 (Interfax) - Baku will not support international sanctions against Iran, President Ilham Aliyev said. The Azerbaijani official media posted a verbatim report of his speech on Monday.Iran's Khatami to visit Britain for first time AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 29 2:12 AM
Former president Mohammad Khatami leaves Iran on a tour during which he will become the most senior Iranian politician to visit Britain since the 1979 Islamic revolution, a top aide said.Iran to give adequate response to any sanctions - FM Itar-Tass - Oct 30 2:26 AM
TEHRAN, October 30 (Itar-Tass) - Iran will resolutely respond to any international sanctions that can be imposed on that country, Iran s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said at a meeting in the city of Pishva not far from Tehran on Monday.President: Iran entitled to access full capacity of nuclear fuel cycle Al Bawaba - Oct 30 5:21 AM
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Monday noted that the Iranian nation is entitled to access the full capacity of nuclear fuel cycle and that the Iranians will not let anyone deprive them of such a right.Iran wants to step up uranium enrichment research: FM Khaleej Times - Oct 30 1:24 AM
TEHERAN - Iran on Monday expressed hope its scientists would be able to further step up uranium enrichment research activities, after successfully installing a second cascade of centrifuges at a nuclear plant.Iran says sanctions will hurt others Independent Online - Oct 30 3:05 AM
Iran, facing possible sanctions for failing to shelve its uranium enrichment plans, says sanctions the United Nations might impose for its nuclear programme would cause problems for the country but would hurt others too.US, others to conduct Gulf naval manoeuvres off Iran Khaleej Times - Oct 30 1:24 AM
WASHINGTON - The United States will lead international naval manoeuvres in the Gulf off Iran s west coast beginning Monday aimed at fighting weapons proliferation, a US State Department official said.Iran Offers Shares In State Firms To The Poor Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Oct 30 12:36 AM
October 29, 2006 -- Iran's government has launched a plan to offer heavily discounted shares in state-owned companies to the poor as part of a pledge to spread wealth more fairly.On Iran, Toothless Diplomacy The New York Sun - Oct 29 9:56 PM
Bets vary, but the oddsmakers at Turtle Bay say the U.N. Security Council will agree on sanctions for Iran sometime in November. Will the Persian people, who have yet to see any downside to their mullahs' race toward a nuclear bomb, be impressed? A new French-British-German proposal that was circulated on Friday would punish Iran's defiance of a Security Council directive to suspend uranium US, others to conduct Gulf naval manoeuvres off Iran Sharewatch - Oct 30 2:09 AM
The war games come in the context of tensions over Iran\'s nuclear program and reports of possible terror threats against oil installations in the Gulf.Iran\'s Ahmadinejad warns of \'firm response\' to any sanctions UPDATE Sharewatch - Oct 30 1:53 AM
TEHRAN (AFX) - President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad warned Iran would give a \"firm response\" to any UN sanctions imposed against Tehran over its contested nuclear programme, the IRNA agency reported.Iran lauds Russia, China for 'opening N-splits' IranMania.com - Oct 29 11:40 PM
LONDON, October 30 (IranMania) - The Islamic regime of Iran applauded China and Russia for their stance on its nuclear programme, saying they had created a gaping split with Europe and the US over the imposition of UN sanctions against Tehran, AFP reported.World split over sanctions: Iran Gulf Times - Oct 30 12:52 AM
TEHRAN: Iran yesterday remained defiant over its nuclear programme despite the threat of sanctions, saying it was detecting splits between world powers on whether to punish Tehran for intensifying atomic work.Iran criticizes US-led nuke exercise IranMania.com - Oct 29 11:43 PM
LONDON, October 30 (IranMania) - A naval training exercise led by the US and aimed at blocking smuggling of nuclear weapons began in the Persian Gulf, the first of its kind since North Korea's atomic bomb test and the renewed US drive for sanctions against Iran's nuclear program, The Associated Press reported.U.S.-Led Exercise in Persian Gulf Sets Sights on Deadliest Weapons New York Times - 17 minutes ago
The daylong exercise seemed to be a signal to Iran that neighboring states and Western powers will work together to deny it access to nuclear and unconventional weapons.Iran gov't takes flak for giving more holiday IranMania.com - Oct 29 11:42 PM
LONDON, October 30 (IranMania) - Iran's government has come under fire from businesses, the press and lawmakers for last week's last-minute decision to extend the Muslim Eid al-Fitr holiday, Reuters reported.Iran says no reason to suspend U-enrichment IranMania.com - Oct 29 11:42 PM
LONDON, October 30 (IranMania) - Iran sees no reason for suspending its uranium enrichment work, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad Ali Hosseini said, RIA Novosti reported.FM: Iran attentive to Iraq's security, stability IranMania.com - Oct 29 10:10 PM
LONDON, October 30 (IranMania) - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Mohammad-Ali Hosseini said that as a country neighboring, Iran has always paid attention to Iraq's security and stability, IRNA reported.Iran Bushehr plant exempted in sanctions draft IranMania.com - Oct 29 11:42 PM
LONDON, October 30 (IranMania) - According to AFP, the Russian-built Bushehr nuclear plant in Iran is specifically exempted from nuclear and missile-related sanctions against Tehran proposed by three European powers, according to their draft resolution seen.(AFX UK Focus) 2006-10-30 08:31 GMT: Iran's Ahmadinejad warns of 'firm response' to any sanctions Interactive Investor - Oct 30 12:53 AM
TEHRAN (AFX) - President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has warned Iran would give a "firm response" to any UN sanctions imposed against Tehran over its contested nuclear programme, the IRNA agency reported. newsdesk@afxnews.com afp/tcIran offers 6+2 treaty to guarantee PG's security IranMania.com - Oct 29 10:09 PM
LONDON, October 30 (IranMania) - Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Mohammad-Ali Hosseini proposed to the six member states of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) plus Iran and Iraq to sign a security cooperation treaty as the best way to defend security in the Persian Gulf, IRNA reported.Call for credit to Iran's top two football clubs IranMania.com - Oct 29 11:40 PM
LONDON, October 30 (IranMania) - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad called on rendering a credit to Iran's top two football clubs Esteqlal and Persepolis, the Fars news agency reported.Zapf: EU favors talks on Iran's nuclear issue IranMania.com - Oct 29 10:10 PM
LONDON, October 30 (IranMania) - Chairman of the German parliamentary group and subcommittee on disarmament, arms control and non-proliferation, Uta Zapf in a meeting with the Head of Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, Alaeddin Boroujerdiy said that the European Union favors talks on Iran's nuclear issue, IRNA reported.Iran to import 2007 Santa Fe Hyundai IranMania.com - Oct 29 9:54 PM
LONDON, October 30 (IranMania) - The Korean automaker Hyundai is planning to soon export its 2007 Santa Fe model to Iran, MNA reported.