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Britain: Iran sanctions deal 'emerging' 
AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 15 5:00 PM
Britain said Friday that a deal is emerging on a U.N. resolution that would impose sanctions on Iran for refusing to suspend uranium enrichment, but Russia remains opposed to a European and U.S.-backed travel ban against top Iranian officials.Ahmadinejad popularity tested in Iran vote CNN.com - Dec 15 3:54 PM
TEHRAN, Iran (Reuters) -- Iranians voted for local councils and a powerful clerical body Friday in elections that will give the first indication of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's popularity since he swept to office in 2005.Austria probes firm over atom-related Iran exports Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 15 1:10 PM
Austrian police have arrested one man and are seeking the head of a firm suspected of exporting to Iran components that could be used in nuclear weapons, a state prosecutor said on Friday.Iran could hide sensitive nuclear work if attacked: senior official AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 15 12:04 PM
Iran is ready to hide its uranium enrichment and continue with the sensitive nuclear work if threatened with military attack, a senior Iranian official said.Iran worried by Saudi's pro-Sunni 'Iraq plans' AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 15 12:06 PM
Shiite Iran expressed concern about suggestions that Saudi Arabia might intervene on the side of Iraq's Sunnis if the United States swiftly pulls out of Iraq.Kerry: U.S. should talk with Iran, Syria AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 15 11:21 AM
Sen. John Kerry, on a Mideast tour taking him to Damascus for talks with President Bashar Assad, said Friday that the Bush administration's rejection of dialogue with Syria and Iran to try to calm Iraq is a mistake.Iran warns of painful revenge if sanctions imposed Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 15 9:51 AM
Iran will exact painful revenge on countries opposed to its nuclear program if the U.N. Security Council imposes sanctions on Tehran, the country's chief nuclear negotiator said on Friday.Poll: 52% Want Syria, Iran in Iraq Talks Rasmussen Reports via Yahoo! News - Dec 15 10:12 AM
The Iraq Study Group recommended that Syria and Iran be included in talks about the future of Iraq. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has rejected that recommendation. The American people have mixed views on it.Ties Cut With Iran Institute Over Holocaust New York Times - 1 hour, 56 minutes ago
Leading policy institutes said they were breaking off relations with Iran over a conference featuring Holocaust deniers.Rice rejects talks with Iran, Syria on Iraq CNN.com - Dec 15 6:55 AM
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has rejected a bipartisan panel's recommendation that the Bush administration engage Syria and Iran in efforts to stabilize Iraq, The Washington Post reported on Friday.US rejects reaching out to Iran, Syria: report AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 15 5:01 AM
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice rejected reaching out to Iran and Syria in an interview, saying neither country should need an incentive to push for stability in Iraq.Iran VP vows to get cycling programme on track Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 15 1:12 AM
Vice President Mohammad Aliabadi was so impressed by Iran's performance on the Asian Games cycling track he wants to buy it lock, stock and barrel.Britain says "deal is emerging" on Iran sanctions Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - 34 minutes ago
Britain's U.N. ambassador said agreement was emerging on a U.N. resolution imposing sanctions on Iran for its nuclear program but Russia is still opposed to a travel ban on Iranian officials.Could Iran help the US stabilize Iraq? The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News - Dec 15 12:00 AM
The word "compromise" is rarely invoked when the leaders of archenemies Iran or the United States speak about each other.No Middle East peace without Syria, Iran: Assad Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 15 1:24 AM
The United States and Europe must talk to Syria and Iran if they want a comprehensive solution to Iraq and other Middle East conflicts, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said in an interview published on Friday.Rice Rejects Overture To Iran And Syria Washington Post - Dec 15 12:49 AM
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice yesterday rejected a bipartisan panel's recommendation that the United States seek the help of Syria and Iran in Iraq, saying the "compensation" required by any deal might be too high. She argued that neither country should need incentives to foster stability in Iraq.... UN resolution on Iran 'emerging' PA via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - 2 hours, 16 minutes ago
Britain has said a deal is emerging on a United Nations resolution to impose sanctions on Iran for refusing to suspend uranium enrichment.Rice rejects engaging Iran, Syria on Iraq Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 10:42 PM
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has rejected a bipartisan panel's recommendation that the Bush administration engage Syria and Iran in efforts to stabilize Iraq, The Washington Post reported on Friday.CORRECTED: U.S. official warns UAE on trade with Iran, Syria Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 10:41 PM
The United States warned the United Arab Emirates on Thursday it may take action against the Gulf state if it fails to halt the flow of technology to Iran and Syria that can be used to make improvised bombs.Sen. Kerry Urges Talks with Iran, Syria Fox News - Dec 15 7:56 AM
Sen. John Kerry urges the Bush administration to open a dialogue with Iran and Syria about Iraq while on a fact-finding trip to the Mideast.Iran calls for US policy change in Iraq, hints at assistance Islamic Republic News Agency - 37 minutes ago
Iran - Larijani Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani said Friday Washington can count on Tehran's assistance if the White House changes its policy in Iraq.Rice rejects engaging Iran, Syria on Iraq-Post Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News - Dec 15 2:58 PM
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has rejected a bipartisan panel's proposal that the Bush administration engage Syria and Iran in efforts to stabilise Iraq, The Washington Post reported on Friday.Borat in Iran at Holocaust event Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 7:21 PM
Intrepid Kazakhstan TV reporter Borat Sagdiyev was in Iran at a Holocaust denial conference, and accordingly unaware that the hit comedy about his exploits garnered two Golden Globe nominations Thursday."Iran could hide sensitive N-work if attacked" IranMania.com - 27 minutes ago
LONDON, December 16 (IranMania) - Iran is ready to hide its uranium enrichment and continue with the sensitive nuclear work if threatened with military attack, a senior Iranian official said, AFP reported.Britain: Iran sanctions deal 'emerging' IranMania.com - 28 minutes ago
LONDON, December 16 (IranMania) - Britain said that a deal is emerging on a UN resolution that would impose sanctions on Iran for refusing to suspend uranium enrichment, but Russia remains opposed to a European and US-backed travel ban against top Iranian officials, The Associated Press reported.Iran warns of revenge if sanctions imposed IranMania.com - 43 minutes ago
LONDON, December 16 (IranMania) - Iran will exact painful revenge on countries opposed to its nuclear program if the UN Security Council imposes sanctions on Tehran, the country's chief nuclear negotiator said, Reuters reported.Iran pick up basketball bronze Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 59 minutes ago
IRAN beat Jordan 84-78 in a battle of dark horses for the men s basketball bronze medal play-off at the Asian Games here yesterday. The gold medal was to be contested by five-time champions China and hosts Qatar later in the day.Austria probes firm over N-related Iran exports IranMania.com - 27 minutes ago
LONDON, December 16 (IranMania) - Austrian police have arrested one man and are seeking the head of a firm suspected of exporting to Iran components that could be used in nuclear weapons, a state prosecutor said, Reuters reported.Fine Print: An insider's story of Iran IBN live - 2 hours, 2 minutes ago
Nobel Peace Prize winner Shirin Ebadi's autobiography Iran Awakening is undoubtedly insightful and emotional.Litmus test for Ahmadinejad as Iran's moderates battle to win back voters Independent - Dec 15 4:25 PM
Iran's firebrand President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, faced his first real popularity test yesterday in two tightly contested elections.Senator Kerry: US should talk with Iran, Syria IranMania.com - 43 minutes ago
LONDON, December 16 (IranMania) - US Senator John Kerry, on a Mideast tour taking him to Damascus for talks with President Bashar Assad, said Friday that the Bush administration's rejection of dialogue with Syria and Iran to try to calm Iraq is a mistake, The Associated Press reported.Daughter s illness overshadows Iran coach s joy Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 58 minutes ago
IRAN S Asian Games bronze medal winning celebrations were overshadowed when coach Rene Simoes revealed his daughter had been taken ill and rushed to hospital in his native Brazil.Rice rejects Iran, Syria help Gulf News - 23 minutes ago
Washington: US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has rejected a plan to engage Syria and Iran in efforts to stabilise Iraq, saying that "compensation" for such a deal might be too high.Iran Threatens to Retaliate If It Faces Nuclear Sanctions Voice of America - Dec 15 12:44 PM
A senior Iranian official has warned countries opposed to Tehran's nuclear program that they will face retaliation if sanctions are imposed on Iran. Iran's top nuclear negotiator, Ali Larijani, issued the warning in comments to reporters in Tehran Friday.Larijani: Iran sanction merely hue and cry IranMania.com - 57 minutes ago
LONDON, December 16 (IranMania) - Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani said Iran sanctions are merely a hue and cry orchestrated by the enemies, IRNA reported.Iran, Norway sign MOU on data processing IranMania.com - 28 minutes ago
LONDON, December 16 (IranMania) - Iran and Norway has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to cooperate on seismic data processing in the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman, an Iranian oil official said, MNA reported.IFO projects annual seafood production in Iran IranMania.com - 13 minutes ago
LONDON, December 16 (IranMania) - Iran s Fisheries Organization (IFO) projects an annual production of three million tons of fish and other seafood during the nation s 20-Year Outlook Plan, MNA reported.Iran worried by Saudi's pro-Sunni 'Iraq plans' IranMania.com - 43 minutes ago
LONDON, December 16 (IranMania) - Shiite Iran expressed concern about suggestions that Saudi Arabia might intervene on the side of Iraq's Sunnis if the United States swiftly pulls out of Iraq, AFP reported.Iran bags basketball bronze at Asian Games IranMania.com - 56 minutes ago
LONDON, December 16 (IranMania) - Iran took the bronze medal at men s basketball tournament of the 15th Asian Games, MNA reported. The Iranian side defeated Jordan 84-78 in the playoff to forget its surprising loss to the Jordanian team in their opening match.Kerry calls Bush refusal of dialogue with Iran, Syria "a mistake" KWQC-TV 6 Davenport - 0 minute ago
CAIRO, Egypt Senator John Kerry says it's "a mistake" for the Bush administration to reject talks with Syria and Iran about calming Iraq.UN resolution on Iran 'emerging' Liverpool Echo - 1 hour, 28 minutes ago
Britain has said a deal is emerging on a United Nations resolution to impose sanctions on Iran for refusing to suspend uranium enrichment. But Russia remains opposed to a European and US-backed travel ban against on top officials in the country's nuclear and missile programmes.Yazdani, Ma sumi give Iran wrestling gold, silver IranMania.com - 56 minutes ago
LONDON, December 16 (IranMania) - Iran's Reza Yazdani and Fardin Ma sumi won the Asian Games 84 and 120kg freestyle wrestling gold and silver medals, MNA reported.Marun s olefin unit up in 10 days in Iran IranMania.com - 58 minutes ago
LONDON, December 16 (IranMania) - Olefin unit at Marun complex, southern Iran, will be on the go immediately after tank cleanup. Downstream units may then assume operation and some feedstock could also be stored, complex manager told ISNA on Friday.Six powers say deal on UN Iran sanctions unlikely this week AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 3:50 PM
Envoys of six major powers said they were unlikely to reach common ground this week on UN sanctions against Iran over its refusal to freeze nuclear fuel work, but agreed to meet again Friday to discuss the issue.Iran contracts local firm to drill Azadegan oilfield Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 15 9:30 AM
TEHRAN, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Iran has signed a $300 million contract with an Iranian firm for drilling work on the giant Azadegan oil field, the Oil Ministry Web site SHANA reported.WP: Rice rejects overture to Iran, Syria MSNBC - Dec 15 12:39 AM
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Thursday rejected a bipartisan panel's recommendation that the United States seek the help of Syria and Iran in Iraq, saying the "compensation" required by any deal might be too high. Turkey Switches to Russia as Iran Reduces Gas Zaman Online - Dec 15 2:15 PM
Turkey is covering its gas deficit from Russia because Turkey s second natural gas supplier, Iran, has shipped only one-fourth of the required natural gas in two weeks.No talks with Iran, Syria, says Rice Dawn - 2 hours, 13 minutes ago
WASHINGTON, Dec 15: US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has rejected the proposal for holding talks with Iran and Syria saying that it would be too high a compensation for stability in Iraq.Israel says preemptive strike against Iran only 'last resort' Japan Today - Dec 15 2:40 PM
JERUSALEM A preemptive military strike by Israel to forestall Iran's nuclear ambitions remains only a last resort, but the international community must act decisively soon, according to a senior Israeli Defense Ministry official.Iraq to Meet Iran, Kuwait on Cross-Border Oil Fields Rigzone - Dec 15 1:00 PM
Iraqi officials are to meet representatives from Iran later this month and Kuwait after that to discuss sharing oil production contracts in cross-border fields, Iraq's oil minister said Thursday.Washington experts differ over engaging Iran Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 11:08 AM
U.S. attempts to engage Iran on single issues like Iraq and nuclear weapons have no chance of success unless they are part of a comprehensive approach including restoring normal relations, some U.S. experts say.EU accuses Iran, Syria of destablizing Middle East The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 15 12:42 PM
The European Union accused Iran and Syria on Friday of destabilizing the Middle East, telling Damascus "to stop interfering in Lebanon" if it wanted normal relations with the international community. Significantly hardening the bloc's tone, EU leaders said "Syria must end all interference in Lebanese internal affairs.Big Voter Turnout Seen in Iran, Giving Reformers a Boost New York Times - 2 hours, 25 minutes ago
Iranians went to the polls in large numbers, which analysts say could work against the hard-line president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.U.N.'s Ban denounces Iran on Holocaust, Israel Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 11:50 AM
Incoming U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon told Iran on Thursday it was unacceptable to deny the Holocaust or call for Israel to be wiped off the map.Asian Games Doha 2006 Daughter's illness overshadows Iran coach's medal joy FIFA - Dec 15 6:27 AM
Iran's Asian Games bronze medal winning celebrations were overshadowed when coach Rene Simoes revealed his daughter had been taken ill and rushed to hospital in his native Brazil.UAE 'surprised' at US warning on Syria-Iran Gulf Daily News - Dec 15 5:09 PM
DUBAI: A UAE official voiced astonishment yesterday at a threat of US action against the Gulf state for allegedly failing to prevent a flow of technology to Iran and Syria that can be used in homemade bombs.Don't Let Iran Become Nuclear Power, Nobel Laureate Urges Crosswalk.com - Dec 15 4:31 AM
Paris (CNSNews.com) - European leaders must take the threat of Iran's nuclear program and its president's threat to "wipe Israel off the map" seriously, a group of French intellectuals said at a meeting in Paris Thursday. They presented a petition calling for sanctions against Iran.Popularity test for Iran's president in local elections EuroNews - Dec 15 11:12 AM
Polling has closed in Iran's local council elections in what is being seen as the first major test for the country's president since he and his allies swept to power...Senator Kerry urges dialogue with Iran, Syria Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 9:25 AM
U.S. Senator John Kerry, the Democratic candidate for the presidency in 2004, said on Thursday the U.S. administration should talk to Syria and Iran.Kerry calls Bush refusal of dialogue with Iran, Syria "a mistake" WHOI - Dec 15 9:53 AM
(AP) -- CAIRO, Egypt (AP) - Senator John Kerry says it's "a mistake" for the Bush administration to reject talks with Syria and Iran about calming Iraq.Kerry calls Bush refusal of dialogue with Iran, Syria "a mistake" NewsChannel 10 Amarillo - Dec 15 9:50 AM
CAIRO, Egypt Senator John Kerry says it's "a mistake" for the Bush administration to reject talks with Syria and Iran about calming Iraq. The Massachusetts Democrat is...Kerry urges Bush to engage Iran, Syria on Iraq AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 8:59 AM
US Senator John Kerry urged his rival in the 2004 elections, President George W. Bush, to kindle a dialogue with Iran and Syria in a bid to stabilize Iraq.UAE surprised at US warning on Syria, Iran trade AlertNet - Dec 15 7:51 AM
Source: Reuters DUBAI, Dec 15 (Reuters) - A United Arab Emirates official voiced astonishment on Friday at a threat of U.S. action against the Gulf state for allegedly failing to prevent a flow of technology to Iran ... Kerry calls Bush refusal of dialogue with Iran, Syria "a mistake" WIS News 10 Columbia - Dec 15 9:46 AM
Senator John Kerry says it's "a mistake" for the Bush administration to reject talks with Syria and Iran about calming Iraq.Rice: No Help Needed From Iran, Syria Fox 6 News San Diego - Dec 15 9:13 AM
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has rejected a bipartisan panel's recommendation that the Bush administration engage Syria and Iran in efforts to stabilize Iraq.Analysts: Iran Elections to Gauge President's Public Standing Payvand Iran News - Dec 15 7:53 AM
Iranians are to vote Friday in elections for local governments, as well as the body that will choose the country's Supreme Leader. As VOA correspondent Gary Thomas reports, the elections are expected to open up simmering rivalries on Iran's political landscape.Iran: Elections Seen As Test Of Ahmadinejad's Popularity Payvand Iran News - Dec 15 7:53 AM
Iranians will go to the polls on December 15 to cast ballots to select the powerful Assembly of Experts -- which oversees the work of Iran's supreme leader -- and to fill city councils across the country. -RFECORRECTED: U.S. official warns UAE on trade with Iran, Syria Boston Globe - Dec 14 11:52 PM
(In third paragraph, Washington has accused Syria and Iran -- not Iraq) By Doug PalmerLarijani: Iran sanction merely hue and cry Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 15 8:22 AM
Iran - Nuclear - Larijani Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani said here Friday Iran sanctions are merely a hue and cry orchestrated by the enemies.Car bomb kills one in southeast Iran Middle East Times - Dec 15 6:28 AM
TEHRAN -- A car bomb exploded in Iran's southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan, killing the only occupant of the vehicle, the official news agency IRNA reported Friday.EU talks tough with Iran, Syria Khaleej Times - Dec 15 7:48 AM
BRUSSELS - The European Union accused Iran and Syria on Friday of destabilising the Middle East just as the United States is contemplating whether to talk to Tehran and Damascus in an effort to end violence in Iraq.Rice Rejects Talks on Iraq with Iran, Syria Voice of America - Dec 15 3:59 AM
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has rejected the idea of holding talks with Iran and Syria on reducing violence in Iraq.Iran destabilises Mideast - EU Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 15 2:13 AM
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Union accused Iran on Friday of destabilising the Middle East with its nuclear programme and threats towards Israel, in a significant hardening of the 25-nation bloc's tone towards Tehran.Eritrea sends envoy to open ties with Iran AlertNet - Dec 15 5:36 AM
Source: Reuters By Jack Kimball ASMARA, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Eritrea said on Friday it had sent an envoy to Iran to establish diplomatic and economic ties with Tehran as its relations with western nations sour over a ... Religion, Islam, Students Day in Iran, 'Right to Nuclear Weapons?', News From Bangladesh - Dec 15 10:28 AM
Religion, Islam, Students Day in Iran, 'Right to Nuclear Weapons?', Saddam Hussein, AIDS and religion; Campaign to save Rafigh Taghi and Samir Sefaghat OglooCleric says Iran a threat to U.S., Britain AlertNet - Dec 15 3:51 AM
Source: Reuters TEHRAN, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Iran is not a threat to Middle East stability but it is a threat to the United States and its European ally Britain, a hardline cleric said on Friday. The mid-ranking ... Iran elections gauge support for Ahmadinejad Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 15 12:11 PM
Iranians voted late into the night on Friday for local councils and a powerful clerical body in elections that will give the first indication of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's popularity since his 2005 poll victory.Rice rejects engaging Iran, Syria on Iraq Central Chronicle - Dec 15 9:32 AM
Washington, Dec 15: U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has rejected a bipartisan panel's recommendation that the Bush administration engage Syria and Iran in efforts to stabilize Iraq, The Washington Post reported on Friday.Britain And Russia Report Progress In Bid To Agree UN Sanctions On Iran Space War - Dec 14 8:26 PM
by Staff Writers United Nations (AFP) Dec 13, 2006 Six major powers edged closer here Wednesday to agreeing UN sanctions against Iran over its refusal to halt sensitive nuclear fuel work, raising hopes that the Security Council could vote on a compromise package soon.Flurry of text messages ends Iran vote campaign Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 5:05 AM
In a flurry of last-minute mobile text messages from rival camps, campaigning ended in Iran before Friday's elections that will be the first popularity test for Mahmoud Ahmadinejad since he won the presidency last year.Rice: U.S. won't team with Syria, Iran on Iraq USA Today - Dec 14 11:23 PM
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice yesterday rejected a bipartisan panel's recommendation that the United States seek the help of Syria and Iran in Iraq, saying the 'compensation' required by any deal might be too high. She argued that neither country...US rejects reaching out to Iran, Syria: report AFP via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 15 12:39 AM
WASHINGTON (AFP) - US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice rejected reaching out to Iran and Syria in an interview with the Washington Post, saying neither country should need an incentive to push for stability in Iraq.UN chief urges Bush to talk to Iran and Syria on Iraq AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 4:48 AM
UN Secretary General Kofi Annan has urged US President George W. Bush to involve Iran and Syria in the search for a solution to the crisis in Iraq.Democracy observed in Iran -- Japanese reporter Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 15 5:07 AM
Iran - Elections - Democracy Correspondent of Japan's JinNet TV said here Friday that free elections are held in Iran and the Iranians are well acquainted with grass root democracy.take two Major cleric says Iran ready for 'tit for tat ' policy Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 15 5:07 AM
Iran - Friday Prayer - Election Substititue Friday prayers Leader of Tehran Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami said here that Iranians have proved they never yield to the pressures exerted by the western countries.Polls open in Iran elections UPI - Dec 15 4:28 AM
TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (UPI) -- The head of Iran's Interior Ministry said, as polls opened across the country Friday, his department would protect the integrity of the public's votes.Voters in Iran will choose between about 233,000 candidates in municipal elections Aljazeera - Dec 15 2:07 AM
Iran is to hold elections for its municipal councils as well as the Assembly of Experts, the body that selects and supervises the supreme leader.Diplomat: Iran supports consensus in Lebanon for settlement of crisis Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 15 4:22 AM
Iran - Lebanon - Sheibani Iran's ambassador to Lebanon Mohammad-Reza Sheibani said that Iran supports any consensus among the Lebanese for settlement of their political crisis.Turnout key as Iran votes in test for Ahmadinejad AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 15 10:40 AM
Iranians voted in the first election test for conservative President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad since taking power, with their leaders urging a mass turnout to serve as a message to the West.Iran's parliament speaker calls for big turnout for Friday elections People's Daily - Dec 15 4:24 AM
Iran's Majlis (parliament) speaker Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel called on Friday for a big turnout in the elections of Assembly of Experts and local councils, saying that each vote meant opposition to the United States.Local Elections Test for Iran President FOX 13 Tampa Bay - Dec 15 2:53 AM
TEHRAN, Iran -- Iranians go to the polls Friday for local council elections that are expected to be a first test of support for hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad since he took office more than a year ago.EU charges Iran with destabilising Middle East Khaleej Times - Dec 15 3:34 AM
BRUSSELS - The European Union accused Iran on Friday of destabilising the Middle East with its nuclear programme and threats towards Israel, in a significant hardening of the 25-nation bloc s tone towards Teheran.Next U.N. chief calls Iran's stance on Israel 'unacceptable' The Monterey County Herald - Dec 15 3:08 AM
Incoming Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Thursday that Iran's call for Israel's destruction and its dismissal of the Nazi Holocaust were "unacceptable," and he expressed concern at the regional and global implications of Tehran's nuclear program.Iran nukes prompt concerns within Mideast The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 1:00 AM
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad boasts that world powers are getting weak knees about stopping his country's nuclear program.Iran votes in twin test for Ahmadinejad Middle East Times - Dec 15 12:58 AM
BALLOT: Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei casts his ballot for the Iranian Assembly of Experts election in Tehran December 15. (REUTERS) TEHRAN -- Iranians started voting in double polls Friday that are the first test for President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and his vanquished reformist foes since the president's stunning election victory last year.Tehrani worshipers condemn Blair's anti-Iran claims Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 15 3:52 AM
Iran - UK - Protests A group of Tehrani Friday prayers worshipers on Friday staged a sit-in to condemn recent anti-Iran claims of British Prime Minister Tony Blair.Rice rejects engaging Iran, Syria on Iraq Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News - Dec 14 10:34 PM
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has rejected a bipartisan panel's recommendation that the Bush administration engage Syria and Iran in efforts to stabilise Iraq, The Washington Post reported on Friday.No Middle East peace without Syria, Iran - Assad AlertNet - Dec 15 1:36 AM
Source: Reuters ROME, Dec 15 (Reuters) - The United States and Europe must talk to Syria and Iran if they want a comprehensive solution to Iraq and other Middle East conflicts, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said ... A bitter struggle for power in Iran Asia Times - Dec 15 3:05 AM
DAMASCUS - Much is being written in the international media about the twin elections in Iran, which take place on Friday. Some, like veteran Iranian journalist Amir Taheri, are expecting the "first major political defeat" for Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad.The importance of US engagement with Iran and Syria The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News - Dec 14 1:00 AM
Why did the 10 very experienced members of the Iraq Study Group lay such great stress on the need to engage politically with Iran and Syria? First, because after studying the situation in Iraq for nine long months they understood clearly that it is both "grave" and "deteriorating."