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  • China: Security Council divided on Iran Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 19 minutes ago
    China said Tuesday that the five veto-wielding Security Council members are so divided over a resolution that would impose sanctions on Iran that some differences can't be bridged.

  • At the U.N., Discord Over Confronting Iran?s Nuclear Ambitions Open this result in new window
    New York Times - 2 hours, 48 minutes ago
    A meeting of six nations working on a resolution to curb Iran?s nuclear program broke up with the ambassadors reporting lessening prospects of a swift accord.

  • Israel will not strike Iran nuclear plants: US official Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 07 6:17 PM
    Israel will not target Iran's nuclear facilities which the Jewish state says are used to secretly develop an atomic bomb, a senior US official said.

  • Russia's proposals on Iran gut Euro text Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 07 4:28 PM
    Russia proposed major deletions to a European draft U.N. resolution aimed at stemming Iran's nuclear ambitions, according to a text of Moscow's proposed amendments obtained by Reuters on Tuesday.

  • Iran renews offer to talk about Iraq Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 07 2:26 PM
    Iran has renewed its offer to talk about Iraq with its archenemy, the United States, because it is concerned about the escalating turmoil in the neighboring country, analysts say. But Tehran may also be seeking to slow Washington's push for sanctions over its nuclear program.

  • Major UN powers still deadlocked over Iran sanctions resolution Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 07 3:53 PM
    Six major UN powers wound up another round of informal bargaining, still deadlocked over how to punish Iran for its refusal to halt sensitive nuclear fuel work.

  • Security Council formally takes up Iran sanctions draft Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 07 12:51 PM
    Russia and the United States sparred over how hard to punish Iran for its refusal to halt nuclear fuel work as the UN Security Council formally took up European proposals for targeted sanctions.

  • China: Security Council Divided on Iran Open this result in new window
    ABC News - 1 hour, 3 minutes ago
    China: Security Council So Divided Over Iran Sanctions That Some Differences Can't Be Bridged

  • Iran calls for Saddam to be executed Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 07 9:45 AM
    Iran called on Iraq Tuesday to carry out its death sentence on Saddam Hussein, saying the former dictator who waged an eight-year war against Iran in the 1980s was a criminal who deserved to die.

  • Security Council to formally take up Iran sanctions draft Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 07 8:09 AM
    The UN Security Council is to formally discuss European proposals for targeted sanctions against Iran for its refusal to halt sensitive nuclear fuel work, US Ambassador John Bolton has said.

  • Iran Talks at UN Expose Unbridgeable Gaps, Chinese Envoy Says Open this result in new window
    Bloomberg.com - Nov 07 3:47 PM
    Nov. 7 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. and its European allies differ so greatly from China and Russia over how to prevent Iran developing nuclear weapons that a compromise on United Nations action may be impossible, China's UN ambassador said.

  • Iran wants to talk about Iraq Open this result in new window
    Denver Post - 2 hours, 18 minutes ago
    Iran has renewed its offer to talk about Iraq with its archenemy, the United States, because it is concerned about the escalating turmoil in the neighboring country, analysts say.

  • Iran urges Iraq to ensure Saddam hangs Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 07 1:19 AM
    Iran has urged the Iraqi government to ensure Saddam Hussein is hanged and not to cave into any pressure to spare Tehran's former enemy from the death penalty.

  • Iran, Jordan Focus on Boosting Bilateral Ties Open this result in new window
    Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Asia News - 55 minutes ago
    AMMAN, Nov 8 Asia Pulse - Iran and Jordan yesterday focussed on the need to bolster their bilateral cooperation in various economic and commercial fields, as the head of the Iran-Jordan Parliamentary Friendship Group, Heshmatollah Falahat-Pisheh, paid an offical visit to Amman.

  • Iran does not rule out new OPEC output cut Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 07 1:22 AM
    Iran's oil minister has not ruled out a further output cut by the OPEC oil cartel to boost crude prices if its lastest cut agreed last month has no effect.

  • IRAN, JORDAN FOCUS ON BOOSTING BILATERAL TIES Open this result in new window
    Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - 51 minutes ago
    Trade / foreign investment Iran and Jordan yesterday focussed on the need to bolster their bilateral cooperation in various economic and commercial fields, as the head of the Iran-Jordan Parliamentary Friendship Group, Heshmatollah Falahat-Pisheh, paid an offical visit to Amman.

  • IRAN'S CONSTRUCTION EXHIBITION OPENS IN YEREVAN Open this result in new window
    Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - 51 minutes ago
    Infrastructure Iran opened its 7th Solo Exhibition on Construction Materials in Yerevan, the Armenian capital, on Monday, a daily wrote on Tuesday.

  • Iran's Construction Exhibition Opens In Yerevan Open this result in new window
    Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - 51 minutes ago
    Iran opened its 7th Solo Exhibition on Construction Materials in Yerevan, the Armenian capital, on Monday, a daily wrote on Tuesday.

  • UN Split by 'Unbridgeable Differences' Over Iran Sanctions Open this result in new window
    Voice of America - Nov 07 6:37 PM
    China's U.N. ambassador says Security Council discussions on an Iran sanctions resolution have revealed "unbridgeable differences". He dismissed the talks as "not serious".

  • Security Council Formally Takes Up Iran Sanctions Draft Open this result in new window
    Space War - Nov 07 5:57 PM
    by Staff Writers United Nations (AFP) Nov 07, 2006 Russia and the United States sparred Tuesday over how hard to punish Iran for its refusal to halt nuclear fuel work as the UN Security Council formally took up European proposals for targeted sanctions.

  • Iran Would Share Missiles Open this result in new window
    New York Times - Nov 06 7:56 PM
    Iran is ready to share its missile systems with allies and neighboring countries, the commander of the Revolutionary Guards said.

  • Iran Calls for Saddam to Be Executed Open this result in new window
    ABC News - Nov 07 6:41 AM
    Iran Urges Iraq to Carry Out Death Sentence Against Saddam Hussein, Says He Deserves to Die

  • Gazprom pipeline deal points to alliance with Iran Open this result in new window
    Times Online - Nov 07 5:37 PM
    Gazprom has bought control of a gas pipeline being constructed between Iran and Armenia, in what analysts say is an attempt to protect the European gas market from an unwanted competitor.

  • Iran renews offer to talk Iraq with US Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - 34 minutes ago
    LONDON, November 8 (IranMania) - According to AP, Iran has renewed its offer to talk about Iraq with its archenemy, the United States, because it is concerned about the escalating turmoil in the neighboring country, analysts say.

  • Quick guide: Iran nuclear stand-off Open this result in new window
    BBC News - Nov 07 2:07 AM
    Why are there objections to Iran's nuclear activities?

  • Iran to share 3% of worlds petrochem by 2008 Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - 32 minutes ago
    LONDON, November 8 (IranMania) - Iranian Oil Minister Kazem Vaziri-Hamaneh said Iran will attain 3% of worlds petrochemical market share by March 2008 by increasing the capacity of its current plans, MNA reported.

  • Iran urges Iraq to ensure Saddam hangs Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - 33 minutes ago
    LONDON, November 8 (IranMania) - Iran has urged the Iraqi government to ensure Saddam Hussein is hanged and not to cave into any pressure to spare Tehran's former enemy from the death penalty, AFP reported.

  • UNSC formally takes up Iran sanctions draft Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - 33 minutes ago
    LONDON, November 8 (IranMania) - Russia and the United States sparred over how hard to punish Iran for its refusal to halt nuclear fuel work as the UN Security Council formally took up European proposals for targeted sanctions, AFP reported.

  • "Iran harbors no animosity with world states" Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - 34 minutes ago
    LONDON, November 8 (IranMania) - Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said that the Islamic Republic of Iran harbors no animosity with any country but will seriously defend its interests whenever threatened, IRNA reported.

  • US wants UN measure to say Iran, a peace threat Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - 35 minutes ago
    LONDON, November 8 (IranMania) - In an effort to toughen a European draft resolution on Iran, the United States wants the text to say that Tehran's nuclear ambitions posed a threat to international peace and security, diplomats said, Reuters reported.

  • Iran Seen Seeking Leverage Vs US In Offer To Talk On Iraq Open this result in new window
    Nasdaq - Nov 07 12:13 PM
    TEHRAN (AP)--Iran has renewed its offer to talk about Iraq with its archenemy, the U.S., because it is concerned about the escalating turmoil in the neighboring country, analysts say. But it may also be seeking to slow Washington's push for sanctions over Iran's nuclear program.

  • Iran calls for Saddam to be executed Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - 34 minutes ago
    LONDON, November 8 (IranMania) - Iran called on Iraq to carry out its death sentence on Saddam Hussein, saying the former dictator who waged an eight-year war against Iran in the 1980s was a criminal who deserved to die, The Associated Press reported.

  • Israel will not strike Iran nuclear plants: US Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - 34 minutes ago
    LONDON, November 8 (IranMania) - Israel will not target Iran's nuclear facilities which the Jewish state says are used to secretly develop an atomic bomb, a senior US official said, AFP reported.

  • Iran does not rule out new OPEC output cut Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - 33 minutes ago
    LONDON, November 8 (IranMania) - Iran's Oil Minister has not ruled out a further output cut by the OPEC oil cartel to boost crude prices if its lastest cut agreed last month has no effect, AFP reported.

  • Iran to manufacture Chinese econo wheels Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - 32 minutes ago
    LONDON, November 8 (IranMania) - Iran Khodro Company (IKCO) will start production of 2,000 Chinese A15 automobiles this year (March 21, 2006 to March 20, 2007) with cooperation of a domestic partner and Chinas Chery, the Persian service of ISNA reported.

  • Iran: US, UK should leave Iraq, region Open this result in new window
    ArabicNews.com - Nov 07 6:07 PM
    Security followed by widespread enjoyment of freedoms and a flourishing of cultures and civilizations in the Middle East will be possible only if US and British forces leave the region, said Iran's government spokesman.

  • U.S. says Moscow backing off commitments on Iran Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 07 1:44 PM
    UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United States on Tuesday accused Russia of backing away from earlier commitments by its foreign minister in framing the international response to Iran's nuclear program.

  • Iran's pistachio export to hit 250 tons Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - 30 minutes ago
    LONDON, November 8 (IranMania) - An official with the Ministry of Agricultural Jihad forecasts that around 250 tons of pistachios will be produced in Iran in the current Iranian year (ends March 20, 2007), MNA reported.

  • Gold rises in Asia after Iran's testing of rockets Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - 34 minutes ago
    LONDON, November 8 (IranMania) - Gold gained in Asia after Iran yesterday tested new cannon and rockets, increasing the precious metals appeal as a haven, Bloomberg reported.

  • Drilling operations end at Iran's SP oil layers Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - 31 minutes ago
    LONDON, November 8 (IranMania) - Drilling operations of the development wells at South Pars oil layers, southern Iran, have come to completion, a fax released by the Public Relations Dept. of Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC) noted, MNA reported.

  • Iran calls for Saddam's execution to be carried out Open this result in new window
    WREG-TV Memphis - Nov 07 4:05 PM
    TEHRAN, Iran Iran says Saddam Hussein is a criminal who deserves to die.

  • Iran trains thousands of 'martyrdom seekers' Open this result in new window
    World Tribune - Nov 07 11:08 AM
    NICOSIA Iran has reported the formation of an army of suicide fighters which it hailed as "trained professionals" with the mission of countering a ground invasion.

  • Saddam deserves to die: Iran Open this result in new window
    New Kerala - 1 hour, 51 minutes ago
    Tehran, Nov 7: Iran Tuesday described former Iraqi ruler Saddam Hussein as a criminal who deserved to die, urging for the death sentence on him to be carried out.

  • US says Moscow backing off commitments on Iran Open this result in new window
    Stuff - Nov 07 5:14 PM
    UNITED NATIONS: The United States has accused Russia of backing away from earlier commitments by its foreign minister in framing the international response to Iran's nuclear programme.

  • Iran welcomes Saddam's death sentence Open this result in new window
    The Age - Nov 07 11:08 AM
    Iran has called for the death sentence on the former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein to be carried out, saying he was a criminal who deserved to die. -

  • Russia's proposals on Iran gut Euro text Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo!7 News - Nov 07 11:17 AM
    UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Russia proposed major deletions to a proposed European draft resolution aimed at stemming Iran's nuclear ambitions, according to a text of Moscow's proposed amendments obtained by Reuters on Tuesday.

  • Moscow backing off on Iran: US Open this result in new window
    TVNZ - Nov 07 1:39 PM
    The United States on Tuesday accused Russia of backing away from earlier commitments by its foreign minister in framing the international response to Iran's nuclear programme.

  • Security Council formally takes up Iran sanctions draft Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Nov 07 10:47 AM
    The UN Security Council formally took up a European draft resolution mandating sanctions against Iran for its refusal to halt sensitive nuclear fuel work, after Russia and the United States offered amendments to the text.

  • U.S. wants U.N. measure to say Iran is threat to peace Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Nov 06 2:53 PM
    In an effort to toughen a European draft resolution on Iran, the United States wants the text to say that Tehran's nuclear ambitions posed a threat to international peace and security, diplomats said.

  • Iran Tests Three New Missiles in Persian Gulf Open this result in new window
    New York Jewish Times - Nov 07 1:05 PM
    TEHRAN (RIA Novosti) -- Iran has test-launched three new models of anti-ship missiles during an exercise in the Persian Gulf, Iranian television reported.

  • Iran renews offer to talk to its arch-enemy, the United States, about Iraq Open this result in new window
    CNews - Nov 07 3:05 PM
    TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran has renewed its offer to talk about Iraq with its arch-enemy, the United States, because it is concerned about the escalating turmoil in the neighbouring country, analysts say. But Tehran may also be seeking to slow Washington's push for sanctions over its nuclear program.

  • SCC clarifies its Iran petrochemical venture Open this result in new window
    Bangkok Post - Nov 07 11:08 AM
    CLARIFICATION: A story headlined ''SCC's Iran chemical venture back on track'', published on page one of the Business section on Nov 4, stated that Siam Cement Plc's $255-million petrochemical project in Iran was back on track after a delay caused by conflict over Teheran's nuclear programme.The article cited comments about the project to Cholanut Yanaranop, president of Cementhai Chemicals Co,

  • Britain, France to present draft Iran resolution text to UNSC members Open this result in new window
    Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News - Nov 07 8:24 AM
    _ Britain and France will present the text of a draft resolution calling for sanctions on Iran for its failure to suspend uranium enrichment during closed consultations by the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday morning, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, John Bolton, told reporters.

  • Security Council set to receive Iran sanctions proposal Open this result in new window
    The Daily Star Lebannon - Nov 07 1:09 PM
    The UN Security Council prepared Tuesday to formally discuss European proposals for targeted sanctions against Iran for its refusal to halt sensitive nuclear fuel work, US Ambassador John Bolton said. Meanwhile, Iranian Defense Minister Mustafa Mohammad Najjar said Tuesday countries bordering the Gulf should.

  • USA critical of Russian amendments to UN resolution on Iran Open this result in new window
    Itar-Tass - Nov 07 12:55 PM
    UNITED NATIONS, November 7 (Itar-Tass) -- The United States thinks that Russias amendments to the UN draft resolution on sanctions against Iran fail to meet the earlier agreements of the sextet (five permanent members of the UN Security Council and Germany), U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations John Bolton said on Tuesday.

  • Report: Iran ready to help neighbors Open this result in new window
    MSNBC - Nov 06 8:06 PM
    Iran is ready to share its missile systems with friends and neighbors, the commander of the Revolutionary Guards said, after he showed off missiles including some he said had cluster warheads.

  • Gold Rises in Asia Trading After Iran's Testing of Rockets Open this result in new window
    Bloomberg.com - Nov 06 10:23 PM
    Nov. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Gold gained in Asia after Iran yesterday tested new cannon and rockets, increasing the precious metals appeal as a haven.

  • Iran wants Saddam hanged Open this result in new window
    News 24 South Africa - Nov 07 2:35 PM
    Iran has called on Iraq to carry out its death sentence on Saddam Hussein, saying the former dictator is a criminal who deserves to die.

  • Hang him, says Iran Open this result in new window
    The Hindu - Nov 07 11:11 AM
    TEHRAN: Iran on Tuesday described former Iraqi President, Saddam Hussein, as a criminal who deserved to die, calling for the death sentence on him to be carried out. ``We want the correct, fair and legal verdict against this criminal [Saddam] ... ...

  • Iran Launches Plan To Expel Illegal Afghan Workers Open this result in new window
    Payvand Iran News - Nov 07 8:09 AM
    Iran has begun a new plan to expel illegal Afghan workers from the country. Officials have said that the plan will help solve the country's unemployment problem. -RFE

  • Dinamo Zagreb replace Kuze with former Iran coach Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 06 9:49 AM
    Croatian giants Dinamo Zagreb replaced their coach Josip Kuze with former Iran handler Branko Ivankovic.

  • UK peace groups consolidate under "Campaign Iran" Open this result in new window
    Payvand Iran News - Nov 07 8:09 AM
    Action Iran, CASMII UK and Iran Solidarity, the three UK based single issue campaign groups against war and sanctions on Iran, are merging into a single organisation in the UK called Campaign Iran, which will be part of the multinational Campaign Against Sanctions and Military Intervention in Iran (CASMII).

  • Iran, Belarus sign joint council document Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 07 8:53 AM
    Iran - Belarus - Trade Deputy head of Iranian Chamber of Commerce in international affairs and head of Belarussian Chamber of Commerce here Tuesday signed a document for creating Iran-Belarus joint council.

  • Iran to Dispatch Oil, Petrochemical Industry Experts to China Open this result in new window
    RedNova - Nov 07 8:19 AM
    According to "Tehran Times", Iran's Fund for Export Development of Oil Derivatives planned to dispatch a delegation of 30 experts in oil and petrochemical industry to Beijing and Hong Kong, Managing director of the fund Pedram Soltani said.

  • Oil Price Will Stabilise On OPEC Output Cut-Iran Oil Min Open this result in new window
    Nasdaq - Nov 07 4:44 AM
    TEHRAN -(Dow Jones)- International crude oil prices will stabilize with the implementation of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries' 1.2 million-barrel-a-day cut in output, Iran's Oil Minister Kazem Vaziri Hamaneh said Tuesday.

  • Iran lifts Asian men's jujitsu title Open this result in new window
    Payvand Iran News - Nov 07 8:08 AM
    Iran was crowned at the first Asian men's jujitsu tournament in Almaty, Kazakhstan Monday night. The championship came as the Iranian team snatched two golds, two silvers, and one bronze. -IRNA

  • Iran's pistachio export to hit 250 tons Open this result in new window
    Payvand Iran News - Nov 07 8:07 AM
    An official with the Ministry of Agricultural Jihad forecasts that around 250 tons of pistachios will be produced in Iran in the current Iranian year (ends March 20, 2007). -MNA

  • Iran oil production to jump by 1m bpd in 3 years Open this result in new window
    Payvand Iran News - Nov 07 8:07 AM
    Oil production from Azadegan, Yadavaran and Anaran oilfields, southern Iran, in the next three years will increase the country's crude capacity by one million bpd, managing director of National Iranian South Oil Company (NISOC) noted on Monday. -MNA

  • Iran says no deadline in FIFA spat Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 06 7:09 AM
    Iran has denied receiving a deadline from FIFA demanding an end to alleged meddling by the government in the country's football federation.

  • Iran seeks fair pay for its saffron Open this result in new window
    The Manila Times - Nov 07 7:02 AM
    TORBAT-E HEYDARIEH, Iran: A dozen women dressed in colorful chadors crouch in an arid field in eastern Iran picking long lines of delicate light-blue crocuses, the source of saffron, the worlds most expensive spice.

  • The Treaty of Nuclear Non-Proliferation; Theory vs. Practice: The Case With Iran Open this result in new window
    Payvand Iran News - Nov 07 8:09 AM
    Panel Discussion at Columbia University by Dr. Javad Zarif, Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations and Scott Ritter, Former United Nations Special Commission weapons inspector.

  • Iran calls for Saddam's execution to be carried out Open this result in new window
    ABC Action News - Nov 07 7:22 AM
    TEHRAN, Iran - Iran says Saddam Hussein is a criminal who deserves to die. And a government spokesman says Tehran hopes what it calls "the fair, correct and legal verdict" against Saddam is enforced.

  • Saddam must be hanged: Iran Open this result in new window
    NDTV - Nov 07 5:54 AM
    Iran has called for the death sentence on Saddam Hussein to be carried out, saying the former Iraqi dictator was a criminal who deserved to die. "We hope the fair, correct and legal verdict against this criminal is enforced," government spokesman Gholam Hossein Elham said.

  • Iran requests the presence of representatives during Saddam execution Open this result in new window
    Payvand Iran News - Nov 07 8:09 AM
    A group of Iranian families who are the victims of Iraq imposed war against Iran requested to make presence in the execution ceremony of the former Iraqi dictator, Saddam. -ISNA

  • (AFX UK Focus) 2006-11-07 19:27 GMT: UN Security Council formally takes up Iran sanctions draft Open this result in new window
    Interactive Investor - Nov 07 11:52 AM
    NEW YORK (AFX) - The UN Security Council has formally taken up a European draft resolution mandating sanctions against Iran for its refusal to halt sensitive nuclear fuel work, after Russia and the US offered amendments to the text.

  • Iran, Minks become sister cities Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 07 7:36 AM
    Iran - Belarus - Pact Tehran and Minsk became sister cities. An agreement to that effect was signed in the course of President Alexander Lukashenko's visit to Tehran on Tuesday.

  • Iran calls for Saddam's execution to be carried out Open this result in new window
    Fox 6 News San Diego - Nov 07 6:16 AM
    Iran says Saddam Hussein is a criminal who deserves to die.

  • FRENCHMAN JAILED IN IRAN TO HEAR 'SPYING' VERDICT SOON Open this result in new window
    The Tocqueville Connection - Nov 07 6:46 AM
    TEHRAN, Nov 7, 2006 (AFP) - Iran on Tuesday said that a Frenchman jailed for 18 months for illegally entering Iranian territorial waters would soon be judged on a separate accusation of espionage.

  • Iran, Kuwait call for expansion of mutual relations Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 07 7:21 AM
    Iran - Kuwait - Ambassador New Iranian Ambassador to Kuwait Ali Jannati in the absence of Kuwaiti Emir submitted his credentials to Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah.

  • Iran: Government Shakeup Hits Many Levels Open this result in new window
    Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Nov 07 7:36 AM
    WASHINGTON, November 7, 2006 (RFE/RL) -- Iran's executive branch is undergoing a major shakeup in what could be an effort by President Mahmud Ahmadinejad's administration to realign its economic policy. The president has replaced two cabinet ministers, others are facing parliamentary scrutiny, and a score of top officials have quit. But the tremors could also reflect officials' dissatisfaction

  • Portugal calls for expansion of telecommunication ties with Iran Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 07 6:07 AM
    Iran - Relations - Portugal The Portuguese Minister for Public Works, Transportation and Communications Mario Lino in a meeting with Iranian Ambassador to Lisbon Mohammad Taheri here Tuesday declared the will of country for expansion of cooperation with Iran in various domains.

  • Iran calls for Saddam's execution to be carried out Open this result in new window
    KBCI Boise - Nov 07 4:48 AM
    TEHRAN, Iran Iran says Saddam Hussein is a criminal who deserves to die. And a government spokesman says Tehran hopes what it calls "the fair, correct and legal verdict" against Saddam is enforced.

  • Lukashenko: Economies of Iran, Belarus complement each other Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 07 4:21 AM
    Iran - Lukashenko - Economy Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko here Tuesday said that the economies of Iran and Belarus complement each other and urged the need for expansion of mutual relations, in particular in economic and trade fields.

  • Croatia Dinamo Zagreb replace Kuze with former Iran coach Open this result in new window
    FIFA - Nov 07 1:07 AM
    Croatian giants Dinamo Zagreb replaced their coach Josip Kuze with former Iran handler Branko Ivankovic on Monday. Dinamo said Monday that Kuze, a former player at the current Croatian champions, had left the club after reaching mutual agreement.

  • Dinamo Zagreb hires former Iran coach Open this result in new window
    Slam! Sports - Nov 07 8:35 AM
    ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) - Former Iran coach Branko Ivankovic was hired as Dinamo Zagreb's new coach, replacing championship-winning Josip Kuze, the club said Tuesday.

  • Iran hangs six 'tourist kidnappers' in public Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 06 3:31 AM
    Iran has publicly hanged in the southeastern city of Zahedan six members of a Sunni "terrorist" group convicted of abducting European tourists and armed robbery.

  • Iran Guards Chief Plays Down US Threat Open this result in new window
    Space War - Nov 06 6:45 PM
    Tehran (AFP) Nov 6 - The head of Iran's elite revolutionary guards, currently overseeing 10 days of war games, said he did not see the United States as currently posing a military threat to the Islamic republic.

  • Iran's Afsharzadeh to meet world weightlifting boss next week (Recast to correct 3rd para) Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 07 4:23 AM
    Iran - Sport - Weightlifting Iran's weightlifting caretaker head Bahram Afsharzadeh is scheduled to leave here for the Hungarian capital Budapest next week to hold talks with the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) President Tamas Ajan.

  • Iran ready to cooperate with int'l initiative against WMD: minister Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 07 3:21 AM
    Iran - Minister - WMDs Iran is ready to seriously cooperate in the international initiative to intercept and prevent proliferation of weapons of mass destruction under the supervision of the United Nations, Defense Minister Mostafa Mohammad Najjar said on Tuesday.

  • Iran calls for Saddam's execution to be carried out Open this result in new window
    ABC 7 El Paso - Nov 07 3:22 AM
    TEHRAN, Iran Iran says Saddam Hussein is a criminal who deserves to die. And a government spokesman says Tehran hopes what it calls "the fair, correct and legal verdict"...

  • Iran's Solo Exhibit on Construction Materials opens in Yerevan Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 07 3:52 AM
    Iran - Exhibit - Armenia Iran opened its 7th Solo Exhibition on Construction Materials in Yerevan, the Armenian capital, on Monday, a morning daily wrote on Tuesday.

  • Iran tests new automatic cannons in war games Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 06 2:06 AM
    Iran has tested new automatic cannons and rocket launchers on the fifth day of war games aimed at showing off its defensive capabilities.

  • Iran calls for return of Palestinians to their homeland Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 07 3:51 AM
    Iran - UN - Palestine Iran's Representative to the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly Omid Zamani on Tuesday called for a return of Palestinian refugees to their homeland and establishment of an independent Palestinian government.

  • Iran urges Saddam's death sentence to be carried out Open this result in new window
    People's Daily - Nov 07 3:49 AM
    Iran Tuesday described former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein as a criminal who deserved to die, urging for the death sentence on him to be carried out.

  • Iran lifts Asian men's jujitsu title Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Nov 07 3:08 AM
    Iran - Sport - Jujitsu Iran was crowned at the first Asian men's jujitsu tournament here Monday night. The championship came as the Iranian team snatched two golds, two silvers, and one bronze.

  • Iran, Belarus Sign Cooperation Agreements Open this result in new window
    Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Nov 07 2:32 AM
    November 7, 2006 -- Iran and Belarus today signed eight documents to expand bilateral cooperation, as Belarusian President Alyaksandr Lukashenka wrapped up a visit to Tehran.

  • Iran proposes defence pact with Gulf states Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 07 10:19 AM
    Iranian Defence Minister Mostafa Mohammad Najar said that countries bordering the Gulf should sign a defence pact to provide security along the strategic waterway.

  • Moscow Open to Iran 'Measures' Open this result in new window
    St. Petersburg Times - Nov 07 12:11 AM
    BRUSSELS, Belgium Russia's foreign minister said Friday that Moscow was still open to international "measures" against Iran for its nuclear program, but that a European draft resolution to impose UN sanctions goes too far.The proposal that has drawn opposition from Russia and China calls for a UN ban on the supply of material and technology that could contribute to Iran's nuclear and missile

  • Russia keen to join Iran pipeline project: Deora Open this result in new window
    New Kerala - Nov 07 8:31 AM
    New Delhi, Nov 7 : Russia is keen to participate in all aspects of the proposed multi-million dollar Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline project, Petroleum Minister Murli Deora said here Tuesday.

  • Iran wants sentence on Saddam enforced Open this result in new window
    Sify News - Nov 07 5:10 AM
    Iran called on Tuesday for the death sentence on Saddam Hussein to be carried out, saying the former Iraqi dictator was a criminal who deserved to die. "We hope the fair, correct and legal verdict against this criminal ... is enforced," government spokesman Gholam Hossein Elham told the media.