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Bush and Israeli Prime Minister Maintain Tough Front on Iran 
New York Times - 1 hour, 35 minutes ago
President Bush and Prime Minister Ehud Olmert of Israel kept up their tough talk on Iran on Monday, warning it once again to drop its nuclear ambitions.Bolton says Russia seeking Iran changes AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 6:16 PM
Russian changes to a draft U.N. resolution on Iran's nuclear program would "cut back substantially" on restrictions the U.S. and its allies are seeking, U.S. Ambassador John Bolton said Monday.Blair Urges World to Engage Iran, Syria Washington Post - Nov 13 6:02 PM
LONDON -- British Prime Minister Tony Blair urged the international community on Monday to engage Iran and Syria to advance the peace process in the Middle East and defended his government's close relationship with the U.S. Bush and Israeli Leader Keep Up Tough Talk on Iran New York Times - Nov 13 6:08 PM
President Bush and Prime Minister Ehud Olmert of Israel, meeting at the White House, warned Iran to drop its nuclear ambitions.Blair presses for rethink in Iraq, warns Iran AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 6:21 PM
British Prime Minister Tony Blair called for a change in strategy in violence-torn Iraq, in particular warning Iran to stop aiding insurgents there and elsewhere.Blair Calls for 'Whole Middle East' Strategy, Pressure on Iran Washington Post - Nov 13 5:26 PM
LONDON, Nov. 13 -- Prime Minister Tony Blair said Monday that any solution to the Iraq crisis must involve a "whole Middle East" strategy that starts with addressing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and includes pressuring Iran to stop backing radical extremists across the region.Israel, US have 'complete understanding' on Iran: Olmert AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 4:50 PM
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said that Israel and the United States had "complete understanding" on Iran, as President George W. Bush threatened to isolate Tehran unless it suspends its nuclear programme.Israeli PM: 'Whole world' must work to stop Iran's nuclear ambitions USA Today - Nov 13 3:56 PM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert brought his concerns over Iran's nuclear threat to the White House on Monday and offered assurances he was not looking for a confrontation with Tehran. "I am not looking for wars," he declared in advance of his meeting with President Bush.Bush, Olmert warn of threat in Iran AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 3:08 PM
At a potential turning point in its war in Iraq, the Bush administration paused Monday to huddle with worried ally Israel over the crisis next door in Iran and to take stock of other Mideast trouble spots.Weakened Bush firm on Iran, Syria, Iraq AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 4:10 PM
US President George W. Bush, sticking to his guns despite a stinging election defeat, rejected calls for new overtures to Iran and Syria and opposed a fixed timetable for a US withdrawal from Iraq.Russia, U.S. spar over Iran's nuclear, missile trade Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 3:53 PM
Russia's proposals for restrictions on materials that could help Iran's nuclear programs are far less comprehensive than Western nations would like, U.S. Ambassador John Bolton said on Monday.Despite diplomatic drumbeat, Bush firm on Iran, Syria AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 2:11 PM
President George W. Bush's insistence that there will be no softening of the US line on Iran and Syria defied a growing drumbeat of calls at home and abroad for talks with the US foes.Bush, Israel's Olmert turn up heat on Iran Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 1:03 PM
President Bush and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert turned up the heat on Iran over its nuclear program on Monday, despite growing pressure for Washington to reach out to Tehran to help stabilize Iraq.Blair wants Iran to aid Mideast peace AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 12:48 PM
The West should press Iran to help stem bloodshed in neighboring Iraq and build stability across the Middle East, British Prime Minister Tony Blair said Monday, outlining his hopes for a future peace process in the region.Blair challenges Iran and Syria to help in Iraq CNN.com - Nov 13 11:06 AM
LONDON, England (Reuters) -- British Prime Minister Tony Blair challenged Iran and Syria on Monday to help stabilize Iraq or face isolation as Washington and London review their strategy in Iraq.Iran says OPEC will cut again if oil fails to rebound AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 12:57 PM
Iran's envoy to OPEC said the oil cartel will cut its output quota further to bolster crude prices if its latest move to slash output has no effect on the market, the oil ministry's Shana agency reported.Bush, Olmert turn up heat on Iran Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 11:09 AM
President Bush and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert used White House talks on Monday to turn up the heat on Iran over its nuclear program.Six powers to meet on Iran sanctions AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 10:51 AM
Six major UN powers were to resume informal talks on proposed sanctions against Tehran for refusing to suspend nuclear fuel work as Israel warned anew it would not accept a nuclear Iran.Iran still evading IAEA as sanctions loom: diplomats Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 10:28 AM
Iran is pushing ahead with uranium enrichment and still stonewalling U.N. probes even as world powers mull sanctions against Tehran over fears it may be secretly pursuing atom bombs, diplomats said on Monday.Bush calls for global isolation of Iran AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 10:08 AM
President Bush, responding to concerns Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert brought to the White House, called on Monday for worldwide isolation of Iran until it "gives up its nuclear ambitions."Blair to urge Syria, Iran to join Mideast peace efforts AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 10:57 AM
British Prime Minister Tony Blair was set to call on Syria and Iran to boost support for peace efforts in Iraq and the Mideast, amid growing talk of a change in Western strategy in the region.Iran asks nuclear watchdog for reactor help AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 8:34 AM
Iran has asked the International Atomic Energy Agency for technical aid in constructing a nuclear research reactor despite world calls to freeze its nuclear programme.Blair Urges U.S. to Seek Help From Syria and Iran New York Times - Nov 13 9:47 AM
The British leader said Syria and Iran could promote the diplomacy of peace across the Middle East.Bush, Olmert meet on Iran, U.S. Mideast policy Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 8:42 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert met President George W. Bush on Monday to gauge the post-election picture of U.S. policy toward the Middle East, and insisted he was not looking for war with Iran over its nuclear program.Bush, Olmert to hold talks on Iran, Palestinians AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 7:49 AM
Israel will not accept a nuclear Iran, visiting Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has said, ahead of his meeting with US President George W. Bush for talks focusing on Tehran's nuclear bid.Bush Calls For Isolation Of Iran CBS News - Nov 13 6:02 PM
President Bush called for worldwide isolation of Iran until it "gives up its nuclear ambitions." Mr. Bush spoke in response to concerns raised by Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert at a White House meeting.US: No direct talks with Iran AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 8:12 AM
The White House on Monday rebuffed mounting calls to hold direct talks with Iran, standing by its view that Tehran must first suspend sensitive nuclear activities.Iran wants '180 degree' change in US policy AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 7:29 AM
Iran urged the United States to effect a "180 degree" change in its policies after the Democrats' victory over the Republicans in last week's midterm elections.Bolton Says Russia Seeking Iran Changes ABC News - Nov 13 6:26 PM
U.S. Ambassador John Bolton Says Russia Seeking Broad Changes to Iran Nuclear ResolutionBlair to urge Syria, Iran to help on Iraq Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 5:10 AM
British Prime Minister Tony Blair will call on Monday for Iran and Syria to join efforts to stem violence in Iraq as Washington and London review their strategy in response to growing opposition to their involvement there.Blair calls for dialogue with Iran, Syria MSNBC - Nov 13 5:21 PM
British Prime Minister Tony Blair said Monday that the West should be open to involving Iran and Syria in efforts to help stem bloodshed in neighboring Iraq as he outlined his hopes for a new Middle East strategy.Olmert says not looking for war with Iran Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 5:46 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said ahead of White House talks on Monday that he was not looking for war with Iran over its nuclear program.Israel will 'not tolerate' a nuclear Iran: Olmert AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 5:56 AM
Israel will not accept a nuclear Iran, visiting Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert told US television, but while not ruling out military action, said he hoped diplomacy would dissuade Tehran from pursuing its nuclear program.Blair to urge Syria, Iran to join Mideast peace efforts AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 6:30 AM
Tony Blair is set to call on Syria and Iran to boost support for peace efforts in Iraq and the Mideast, amid growing talk of a change in Western strategy in the region.Iran football chief falls on sword to end FIFA row AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 3:43 AM
The former head of Iran's football federation has said he had formally resigned his post in an apparent bid to end a row with FIFA over alleged government meddling in the sport.Bush Urges Isolation of Iran for Nuclear Aspirations NPR - Nov 13 3:40 PM
President Bush calls for the world to isolate Iran until it quits developing its controversial nuclear program. The president's comments came today after discussing Iran with Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert at the White House.Iran says ready to consider any U.S. offer to talk Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 3:03 AM
Iran said on Monday it was ready to consider any official U.S. request to hold talks after U.S. allies called on Washington to engage the Islamic Republic.'No softening' on Iran and Syria BBC News - Nov 13 12:16 PM
UK policy on Iran and Syria has not softened, Number 10 says, despite Tony Blair's call for them to help with Iraq.Bush maintains tough line on Iran BBC News - Nov 13 12:06 PM
The US and UK indicate no softening of their stance on Iran despite calls to use Tehran to help pacify Iraq.Britain calls on Iran and Syria to get involved with Iraq AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 2:23 AM
British Defence Secretary Des Browne has called on Iran and Syria to accept their responsibilities in the region and engage with the new Iraqi government.Six powers to resume bid to agree Iran sanctions AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 13 1:59 AM
Six major powers are set to resume attempts to agree on how to censure Iran for refusing to suspend sensitive nuclear fuel work as Russia hinted Tehran might be willing to return to negotiations.Blair Wants Iran to Aid Mideast Peace ABC News - Nov 13 1:13 PM
British Prime Minister Tony Blair Wants West to Press Iran to Stop Thwarting Mideast PeaceBush: Iran might need to be isolated MSNBC - Nov 13 10:51 AM
Iran must face economic isolation if it proceeds with its nuclear uranium enrichment program in defiance of international pressure, President Bush said on Monday after talks with Israel's prime minister. Swiss banks end dollar deals with Iran La Nueva Cuba - Nov 13 3:35 PM
Reuters Tehran Iran Toronto Star Canada Infosearch: José F. Sánchez Analyst Bureau Chief Cuba Research Dept. La Nueva Cuba November 13, 2006Howard backs Syria, Iran talks on Iraq CNN.com - Nov 13 12:51 AM
SYDNEY, Australia (Reuters) -- Australian Prime Minister John Howard said on Monday talks should be held with Syria and Iran on ending the violence in Iraq, lending support to a British proposal to engage both nations despite U.S. criticism.Bush Says Iran Must Forsake Arms Before Any Talks (Update1) Bloomberg.com - Nov 13 10:39 AM
Nov. 13 (Bloomberg) -- President George W. Bush said any negotiations with Iran must be preceded by the leaders in Tehran abandoning uranium enrichment efforts.Press sees Iran topping US visit agenda BBC News - Nov 13 8:49 AM
The Israeli press sees Iran's nuclear programme as dominating the agenda Ehud Olmert's talks with President George W. Bush in Washington.Dissent Grows at U.N. Over Iran Washington Post - Nov 12 11:44 PM
UNITED NATIONS -- As the Bush administration struggles to rally international pressure on Iran to halt its nuclear program, China and Russia are working to take the most powerful diplomatic weapon off the table: the military option. US, UK To Maintain Hard Posture On Iran, Syria Nasdaq - 1 hour, 45 minutes ago
(RTTNews) - Despite appeals to Iran and Syria for their help in stabilizing Iraq, Washington and London have indicated there will be no softening of stances on the two countries.Blair challenges Iran and Syria to help on Iraq Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Nov 13 6:15 PM
Prime Minister Tony Blair challenged Iran and Syria on Monday to help stabilise Iraq or face isolation as Washington and London review their strategy in the face of growing opposition to their presence in Iraq.Bush Says U.S. Stands Firm on Demanding Iran Give Up Enrichment Bloomberg.com - Nov 13 9:39 AM
Nov. 13 (Bloomberg) -- President George W. Bush said any move by Iran to engage the U.S. on quelling sectarian strife in Iraq or other issues must be preceded by the Iranian government giving up efforts to enrich uranium.Iran to top US visit agenda BBC News - Nov 13 7:39 AM
The Israeli press sees Iran's nuclear programme as dominating the agenda Ehud Olmert's talks with President George W. Bush.Abizaid, Maliki discuss Syria and Iran NDTV - 1 minute ago
The US Central Command chief huddled with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in the third unexpected visit by a top US official in recent days. This signals a possible prelude to shifts in American policy on engaging Iran and Syria.Russia, US spar over Iran's nuclear, missile trade Stuff - Nov 13 5:52 PM
UNITED NATIONS: Russia's proposals for restrictions on materials that could help Iran's nuclear programmes are far less comprehensive than Western nations would like, US Ambassador John Bolton has said.Blair to call for Syria, Iran to join in Mideast peace efforts AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 12 10:29 PM
Prime Minister Tony Blair will call for the greater involvement of Syria and Iran in efforts to secure peace in Iraq and the Middle East during a keynote address in central London.Iran 'is training the next al-Qa'eda leaders' Daily Telegraph - Nov 13 6:36 PM
Iran is seeking to take control of Osama bin Laden's al-Qa'eda terror network by encouraging it to promote officials known to be friendly to Teheran.US Bolton: Russia Seeking Broad Changes To UN Iran Draft Nasdaq - Nov 13 4:58 PM
UNITED NATIONS (AP)--Russian changes to a draft U.N. resolution on Iran's nuclear and missile programs would "cut back substantially" from restrictions the U.S. and its allies are seeking, U.S. Ambassador John Bolton said.Iran plotting to groom bin Laden's successor Daily Telegraph - Nov 13 5:51 PM
Iran is trying to form an unholy alliance with al-Qa'eda by grooming a new generation of leaders to take over from Osama bin Laden, The Daily Telegraph can reveal.Bush defies diplomatic drumbeat on Iran, Syria INQ7.net - Nov 13 6:24 PM
WASHINGTON -- No softening in policy and no talks: President George W. Bush's warning Monday on Iran and Syria defied a drumbeat of calls at home and abroad for the United States to engage its two foes.Blair outlines Iran 'partnership' plan Guardian Unlimited - 2 hours, 31 minutes ago
Tony Blair will tonight set out the terms for a "new partnership" with Iran and Syria as part of a new approach to resolving the crisis in Iraq.Bush rules out asking Iran to help on Iraq Daily Telegraph - Nov 13 6:36 PM
President George W Bush yesterday rejected the notion that talks with Iran were the key to undermining the insurgency in Iraq, agreeing with Israel's prime minister that the theocratic regime should not be accommodated.UN Powers Debate Iran Sanctions Sky News via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Nov 13 4:32 PM
Russia's proposals for restrictions on materials that could help Iran's nuclear programmes are not comprehensive enough, US Ambassador John Bolton has said. He was speaking after after another meeting of Germany and the five permanent UN Security Council powers with veto rights.Iran and Syria can be Blair's 'partners for peace' Times Online - Nov 13 3:34 PM
THE first cracks in the united front over Iraq between Tony Blair and President Bush appeared last night as the Prime Minister offered Iran and Syria the prospect of dialogue over the future of Iraq and the Middle East.Engaging Syria and Iran might not save US from Iraq morass Financial Times - Nov 13 6:24 PM
In the desperate search for a more successful strategy to stabilise Iraq, the flavour of the moment seems to be the suggestion of engaging Iran and Syria.Blair challenges Iran, Syria over Iraq The Age - Nov 13 3:22 PM
British Prime Minister Tony Blair has challenged Iran and Syria to help stabilise Iraq or face isolation as Washington and London review their strategy in the face of growing opposition to their presence in Iraq.Solana to Iran: EU willing to negotiate nuclear issue ArabicNews.com - 1 hour, 36 minutes ago
European Union High Representative Javier Solana said today that the EU was willing to continue negotiations with Iran on the nuclear issues if the conditions are met.Iran favors a solid, unified Iraq ArabicNews.com - 1 hour, 40 minutes ago
Speaker: Iran favors independence and peace in Iraq Iran's Parliament Speaker Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel in a meeting with his Iraqi counterpart Mahmoud al-Mashhadani here Saturday said that Iran favors an independent, unified, peaceful, stable and secure Iraq with a powerful government.Iran major steps on national nuclear program: VP ArabicNews.com - 1 hour, 36 minutes ago
Iran's First Vice-President Parviz Davoudi said that Iran has taken major steps on national nuclear program and that those opposing Iran have failed to take a logical stance toward Iran.Elham hopes for US revision of its anti-Iran attitude ArabicNews.com - 1 hour, 35 minutes ago
Iran's Government spokesman Gholam-Hossein Elham today hoped that the United States would make a revision of its anti-Iran attitude. Elham made the remark at his weekly press conference in response to a question on a possible negotiations between Iran and the US on Iraq.Blair maintains tough stance on Iran Financial Times - Nov 13 6:29 PM
Tony Blair last night declared that "a new partnership" was "possible" between the west and Iran - as long as the Tehran regime acts to support peace between Israel and the Palestinians and bows to international demands that it suspends its nuclear weapons programme.Iran to give crushing response if faced with Israel stupidity: Hosseini ArabicNews.com - 1 hour, 36 minutes ago
Iran would give an immediate and crushing response to an Israel attack, if Israel "took a stupid measure" against the country, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman said Sunday.U.N. negotiations continue, but can they stop Iran s nuclear push? JTA - Nov 13 4:18 PM
NEW YORK, Nov. 13 (JTA) Jewish officials are expressing skepticism about the latest Security Council effort to impose sanctions on Iran, warning that even if an agreement can be reached it s likely to be too watered down to impact the mullahs nuclear program.Blair says Iran and Syria can aid path to peace The Scotsman - Nov 13 6:11 PM
TONY Blair last night raised the prospect of a "new partnership" with Iran and Syria, even as the two countries stood accused of continuing to support attacks on western troops in Iraq.Argentina says Iran meddling in its bombing probe AlertNet - Nov 13 5:48 PM
Source: Reuters BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Argentina on Monday accused Iran of meddling in its internal affairs in the latest diplomatic back-and-forth over Argentina's accusations that Iranian ... Iran favors a solid, unified Iraq ArabicNews.com - 1 hour, 36 minutes ago
Kuwaiti Parliament Speaker Jasem al-Kharafi conferred with head of Iran's Expediency Council Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani today. Hojatoleslam Rafsanjani stressed Iran's basic stands on need to restore security and stability in Iraq during his meeting with the Kuwaiti Parliament Speaker al-Kharafi.Don't miss cooperation with Iran, UK told ArabicNews.com - 1 hour, 35 minutes ago
A think-tank close to the Britain's ruling Labor Party warned today that an opportunity to cooperate with Iran to find a peaceful settlement in Iraq must not be missed.Iran Criticizes Security Council Over Threat of Sanctions New York Times - Nov 12 6:53 PM
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad described efforts by the U.N. Security Council to impose sanctions on Iran as ?disgraceful.?US diplomat lobbies for support to slap sanctions on Iran The Peninsula - 1 hour, 14 minutes ago
DOHA The time has come for diplomacy to be backed with international sanctions on Iran, said a senior US diplomat yesterday while speaking at the Qatar Foundation.Blair shift on Iran policy ArabicNews.com - 1 hour, 35 minutes ago
Defense Secretary Des Browne Monday defended the British government's change in strategy to support the opening of talks with Iran and Syria as a way to break the impasse in Iraq and the wider middle east.Persian Gulf security without Iran, something meaningless: Safavi ArabicNews.com - 1 hour, 33 minutes ago
Security in the Persian Gulf region without Iran is something meaningless, said today Iran's Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Yahya Rahim-Safavi.Speaker: Iran favors independence and peace in Iraq ArabicNews.com - 1 hour, 35 minutes ago
Iran's Parliament Speaker Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel in a meeting with his Iraqi counterpart Mahmoud al-Mashhadani here Saturday said that Iran favors an independent, unified, peaceful, stable and secure Iraq with a powerful government.Bush Urges Worldwide Isolation of Iran for Nuclear Ambitions Fox News - Nov 13 5:21 AM
President Bush called for worldwide isolation of Iran on Monday until the country gives up its nuclear ambitions.U.S. allies back talks with Iran, Syria on Iraq CBC via Yahoo! Canada News - Nov 13 3:08 PM
Talks with Iran and Syria could help end the rising tide of violence in Iraq, two of Washington's staunchest allies say.Saddam death sentence, not to end Iran complaint ArabicNews.com - 1 hour, 34 minutes ago
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini yesterday said that Iraqi president Saddam Hussein's death sentence does not mean an end to the investigation of Iran's complaints.Sepak Takraw: Hopes rise with Singapore, Iran exit New Straits Times - Nov 13 5:43 PM
SINGAPORE and Iran s withdrawals from the Asian Games sepaktakraw competition has boosted Malaysia s chances of clinching at least silver medals in the regu and inter-team competition.Argentina says Iran meddling in its bombing probe Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 6 minutes ago
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Argentina on Monday accused Iran of meddling in its internal affairs in the latest diplomatic back-and-forth over Argentina s accusations that Iranian officials were behind the 1994 bombing of a Jewish center in Buenos Aires.Olmert meets Bush, says Iran is dangerous ArabicNews.com - 1 hour, 34 minutes ago
The US administration is willing to have discussions with Iran on Iraq and other issues but any talks must be preceded by the verifiable suspension of Iran's uranium enrichment activities, President George W. Bush said today.Syrian speaker says Iran Syria are now main players ArabicNews.com - 1 hour, 36 minutes ago
Syria's parliament speaker Mahmoud al-Abrash met with head of Iran's Expediency Council Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani today.IRAN SEEKS TO KEEP US TROOPS IN IRAQ EurasiaNet.org - Nov 13 12:43 PM
Iran is working quietly but feverishly to prevent the total collapse of order in Baghdad and the hasty departure of US forces. Some policy experts in Tehran say a full-blown civil war in Iraq would constitute a "catastrophic development" for Iranian geopolitical interests.Iran asks for IAEA's help in building nuclear reactor People's Daily - 2 hours, 25 minutes ago
Iran had asked the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for technical aid in constructing and applying a heavy-water nuclear research reactor, the Austria News Agency (APA) reported on Monday, quoting diplomats in Vienna. The heavy-water reactor would be built at Arak, about 200 km south of Tehran. The reactor could provide 12 kg of plutonium annually after its completion in 2009.Bush and Israeli PM turn up heat on Iran The Age - Nov 13 1:52 PM
US President George W Bush and Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert have turned up the heat on Iran over its nuclear program, despite growing pressure for Washington to reach out to Tehran to help stabilise Iraq.U.S. commander and Iraqi prime minister discuss Syria and Iran CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Nov 13 2:31 PM
BAGHDAD (AP) - The U.S. Central Command chief confronted Iraq's prime minister Monday over how Iraqi forces would halt raging violence, and signalled a possible prelude to shifts in American policy on engaging Iran and Syria.Iran Moving Ahead With Nuclear Plan to Install 3,000 Centrifuges Voice of America - Nov 13 1:22 PM
Iran's Foreign Ministry says Tehran is moving ahead with a plan to expand its uranium enrichment program by installing 3,000 centrifuges by next March.Blair presses for rethink in Iraq, warns Iran TODAYonline - 2 hours, 54 minutes ago
British Prime Minister Tony Blair answers questions from the media during his monthly press conference in 10 Downing Street in London, 06 November 2006. Blair called for a change in strategy in violence-torn Iraq, in particular warning Iran to stop aiding insurgents there and elsewhere.Blair looking to Iran and Syria BBC News - Nov 13 2:09 AM
Tony Blair is to call for dialogue with Iran and Syria in efforts to secure peace in Iraq and the Middle East.Blair calls for talks with Iran and Syria in bid for face-saving Iraq solution Daily Mail - Nov 13 3:07 PM
Tony Blair backed away from military confrontation with Iran and instead held out the prospect of a 'new partnership' with the fundamentalist regime. He signalled a major shift in British policy Blair calls on Iran and Syria ITN via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Nov 13 1:44 PM
Tony Blair has opened up the prospect of a new partnership with Iran and Syria.Israel, US have 'complete understanding' on Iran: Olmert New Straits Times - Nov 13 2:57 PM
Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said that Israel and the US had "complete understanding" on Iran as President George W. Bush threatened to isolate Tehran unless it suspends its nuclear program.U.S. leaves door open to talks with Iran about Iraq Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 13 12:48 PM
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Monday left open the possibility of speaking directly to Iran about its neighbor Iraq, where Washington accuses Tehran of stoking up violence.Blair seeks help from Iran The Herald - Nov 13 5:58 PM
Tony Blair forcibly argued last night that peace could not be achieved in the Middle East without the co-operation of Iran and Syria but he warned there would be stringent conditions attached to their engagement.