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Iran vows to defy U.N. nuclear sanctions 
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The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Saturday to impose sanctions on Iran for refusing to suspend uranium enrichment, increasing international pressure on the government to prove that it is not trying to make nuclear weapons. Iran immediately rejected the resolution.Nuclear Iran must comply with UN resolution: nations AFP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 50 minutes ago
UN sanctions imposed on Iran drew demands from the world's capitals for Tehran to comply with international demands to freeze its nuclear program and, in the United States and Israel, calls for tougher measures.U.S. hails U.N. resolution against Iran AP via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 59 minutes ago
The Bush administration said Saturday it hopes the U.N. resolution penalizing Iran for its nuclear enrichment program will clear the way for tougher measures against Tehran by individual countries, particularly Russia.Iran denounces U.N. sanctions as illegal CNN.com - Dec 23 5:54 PM
TEHRAN, Iran (Reuters) -- Iran condemned the U.N. Security Council resolution imposing sanctions on Iran's nuclear work on Saturday as an illegal measure outside the council's jurisdiction.Security Council imposes sanctions on Iran CNN.com - Dec 23 5:54 PM
UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Saturday to impose sanctions on Iran for refusing to suspend uranium enrichment. The move increases international pressure on the government to prove that it is not trying to make nuclear weapons.U.N. imposes sanctions on Iran Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 23 5:53 PM
The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously on Saturday to impose sanctions on Iran's trade in sensitive nuclear materials and technology, an effort to stop enrichment work that could be used in bombs.Iran: U.N. ignoring Israeli nuke program AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 23 3:56 PM
Iran denounced U.N. sanctions imposed on its nuclear program Saturday, accusing the Security Council of double standards for ignoring Israel's apparent recent admission of its nuclear capabilities.US wants more sanctions on Iran AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 23 4:39 PM
The United States wants the international community to take more action against Iran, and impose more sanctions than those adopted by the UN Security Council, the State Department's number three diplomat said.U.S. says U.N. Iran resolution not enough Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 23 5:07 PM
The United States cheered the U.N. Security Council's adoption of sanctions on Saturday aimed at pressuring Iran to halt uranium enrichment work, but called on Russia, China and others to take tougher measures on their own.US: Make UN Iran sanctions 'immediate' AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 23 4:09 PM
The United States called for the "immediate" implementation of UN sanctions on Iran for its nuclear program and called on Tehran to accept its international obligations.UN slaps nuclear-related sanctions on Iran AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 23 1:53 PM
The UN Security Council voted unanimously to slap UN sanctions targeting Iran's sensitive nuclear and ballistic missile programs but the Islamic Republic defiantly vowed to boost its uranium enrichment capability.Security Council approves sanctions on Iran over nuclear program USA Today - Dec 23 1:31 PM
The U.N. Security Council unanimously approved a resolution Saturday imposing sanctions against Iran for refusing to suspend uranium enrichment, culminating two months of tough negotiations aimed at pressuring Tehran to return to negotiations and clarify its nuclear ambitions.Iran calls U.N. resolution 'invalid' and 'illegal,' vows to continue enriching uranium USA Today - Dec 23 1:00 PM
Iran described as "invalid" and "illegal" the U.N. Security Council resolution passed Saturday that imposes sanctions against Iran for refusing to halt uranium enrichment. Tehran also vowed that the move would not hinder its nuclear program.US seeks tougher Iran sanctions BBC News - 12 minutes ago
The US urges even tougher action against Iran over its nuclear programme, after UN sanctions are imposed.Canada backs UN sanctions slapped on Iran AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 23 1:35 PM
Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister Peter MacKay firmly backed UN Security Council sanctions slapped on Iran for the first time over its nuclear program.Iran judiciary to punish 'fortune tellers' AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 23 1:14 PM
Iran's judiciary will fine and jail professional "fortune tellers" who have reportedly been demanding large sums of money to cast magic spells, a press report said.UN sanctions resolution sets choice for Iran: British envoy AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 23 12:01 PM
Iran can still restore a new relationship with the European Union if it complies with the sanctions resolution adopted by the UN Security Council, Britain's UN envoy said.Sanctions On Iran Approved By U.N. Washington Post - Dec 23 9:20 AM
UNITED NATIONS, Dec. 23 -- The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Saturday to restrict Iran's trade in sensitive nuclear materials and to freeze the assets of 22 Iranian officials and institutions linked to the country's most controversial nuclear programs. Security Council approves Iran sanctions Sports Illustrated - Dec 23 9:16 AM
The U.N. Security Council Saturday unanimously approved a resolution that would impose sanctions against Iran for its nuclear program, culminating two months of tough negotiations aimed at getting Tehran to suspend uranium enrichment.UN slaps nuclear-related sanctions on Iran -- council president AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 23 9:30 AM
The Security Council slapped the first ever UN sanctions on Iran, targeting its nuclear and ballistic missile programs in response to its refusal to halt sensitive nuclear fuel work.U.N. Security Council Passes Iran Sanctions New York Times - Dec 23 9:52 AM
The resolution, intended to curb Iran?s nuclear program, is weaker than proposals in earlier drafts after repeated changes intended to placate Russia.UN Security Council imposes sanctions on Iran International Herald Tribune - Dec 23 9:44 AM
The resolution, intended to curb Iran's nuclear program, is weaker than proposals in earlier drafts after repeated changes intended to placate Russia. Left, Iranian ambassador to the United Nations, M. Javad Zarif, responds to a vote by the UN Security Council on Saturday.Iran warns UN to expect reaction over sanctions International Herald Tribune - Dec 23 7:45 AM
Iran's parliamentary speaker said on Saturday parliament would alter Iran's relationship with the United Nations' IAEA nuclear watchdog if the U.N. Security Council issued a sanctions resolution against Iran.U.N. to vote on Iran nuclear resolution AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 23 8:26 AM
The U.N. Security Council met Saturday to vote on a resolution that would impose sanctions against Iran for its nuclear program, culminating two months of tough negotiations aimed at getting Tehran to suspend uranium enrichment.U.N. votes for trade sanctions on Iran's nuclear work Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 23 9:37 AM
The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously on Saturday to impose sanctions on Iran's trade in sensitive nuclear materials and ballistic missiles, a move aimed at getting Tehran to halt uranium enrichment work.Iran Vows to Defy U.N. Nuclear Sanctions ABC News - 2 hours, 22 minutes ago
U.N. Security Council OKs Sanctions on Iran Over Nuclear Program; Tehran Rejects ResolutionPutin, Bush stress importance of 'unified position' on Iran AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 23 9:21 AM
Russian President Vladimir Putin telephoned US President George W. Bush to discuss Iran and the two underscored the importance of keeping a unified stand on Tehran's nuclear program, the White House said.UN Security Council imposes sanctions on Iran Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 23 8:52 AM
The U.N. Security Council on Saturday unanimously imposed sanctions on Iran's trade in sensitive nuclear materials and ballistic missiles, in a move aimed at getting Tehran to halt uranium enrichment work.Iran Immediately Rejects U.N. Sanctions CBS News - Dec 23 5:20 PM
The Security Council unanimously approved a resolution on Saturday imposing sanctions against Iran for refusing to suspend its uranium enrichment program, culminating two months of tough negotiations.U.N. Security Council to vote on Iran AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 23 4:33 AM
The U.N. Security Council scheduled a vote Saturday on a resolution that would impose sanctions against Iran for its nuclear program, culminating two months of tough negotiations aimed at getting Tehran to suspend uranium enrichment.U.N. Votes to Impose Sanctions on Iran NPR - Dec 23 4:12 PM
The sanctions -- watered down at Russia's insistence -- require member states to freeze the assets and monitor the travel of individuals linked to Iran's nuclear program. Iran rejected the measures.Security Council to vote on Iran sanctions AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 23 3:26 AM
The Security Council is expected to approve a slightly amended European draft resolution mandating nuclear-related UN sanctions against Iran.In quotes: Reaction to Iran sanctions BBC News - Dec 23 11:19 AM
International reaction to the imposition of UN trade sanctions on Iran, in punishment for its nuclear activities.Iran to cut UN nuclear cooperation if sanctioned: MP AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 23 2:22 AM
A top lawmaker has warned that Iran could reduce cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog if the Security Council passes a resolution imposing sanctions over its nuclear programme.Iran Reject's U.N. Resolution On Sanctions Nasdaq - 7 minutes ago
(RTTNews) - Sunday, reacting to the U.N. Security Council' decision to impose sanctions for not suspending uranium enrichment, Iran rejected the resolution terming it "invalid".UN Imposes First Sanctions on Iran's Nuclear Program (Update5) Bloomberg.com - Dec 23 12:39 PM
Dec. 23 (Bloomberg) -- The United Nations Security Council voted 15 to 0 to impose sanctions on Iran for its nuclear program for the first time, including a ban on acquisition of materials and technology that might be used to build an atomic bomb.Security Council Slaps Sanctions on Iran ABC News - Dec 23 1:07 PM
U.N. Security Council Approves Resolution Imposing Sanctions on Iran Over Nuclear ProgramHighlights of the U.N. resolution imposing sanctions on Iran The State - 19 minutes ago
The U.N. Security Council resolution to impose sanctions on Iran for refusing to suspend uranium enrichment: Orders Iran to suspend all nuclear enrichment-related and nuclear reprocessing activities, including research and development, to be verified by the International Atomic Energy Agency.U.N.votes to sanction Iran over nuke work Boston Herald - 1 hour, 34 minutes ago
UNITED NATIONS - The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously yesterday to impose sanctions on Iran for refusing to suspend uranium enrichment, increasing international pressure on the government to prove...Security Council agrees to sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program Seattle Times - Dec 23 2:14 PM
The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Saturday to impose sanctions on Iran for refusing to suspend uranium enrichment, increasing...U.N. council approves sanctions on Iran over nuclear program Los Angeles Times - Dec 23 9:56 AM
The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Saturday to impose economic sanctions on Iran for refusing to end a uranium enrichment program that the United States says is aimed at building nuclear weapons. Iran immediately rejected the resolution. China says Iran sanctions are not the solution Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - 2 hours, 32 minutes ago
BEIJING (Reuters) - China on Sunday called on all sides to resume talks on Iran's nuclear programme, adding that although it supported the U.N. resolution to punish Iran, Beijing did not think sanctions could solve the problem.Iran faults U.N. inaction on Israeli nuclear arms Reuters via Yahoo! India News - 2 hours, 43 minutes ago
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Iran accused the U.N. Security Council on Saturday of pursuing a double standard in imposing sanctions on what it said was Tehran's peaceful nuclear program while ignoring Israel's nuclear arsenal.UN sanctions hit Iran after call by Bush Guardian Unlimited - Dec 23 5:54 PM
UN authorises sanctions on Iran for refusing to suspend uranium enrichment programme.UN sanctions hit Iran after call by Bush Guardian Unlimited - Dec 23 5:51 PM
The UN has approved sanctions against Iran for refusing to suspend its uranium enrichment programme.Nuclear Iran must comply with UN resolution: nations Channel NewsAsia - 1 hour, 13 minutes ago
WASHINGTON : UN sanctions imposed on Iran drew demands from the world's capitals for Tehran to comply with international demands to freeze its nuclear programme and, in the United States and Israel, calls for tougher measures.Japan Urges Iran To Abide By UN Resolution -Kyodo Nasdaq - 2 hours, 52 minutes ago
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Japan urged Iran on Sunday to suspend all of its uranium enrichment and reprocessing activities in compliance with a resolution adopted unanimously by the U.N. Security Council, Kyodo News Agency reported.UN imposes sanctions on Iran TVNZ - 1 hour, 54 minutes ago
The UN Security Council has voted unanimously to impose sanctions on Iran's trade in sensitive nuclear materials and technology, an effort to pressure Tehran to halt uranium enrichment work.Iran Vows to Defy U.N. Nuclear Sanctions RedNova - 36 minutes ago
By EDITH M. LEDERER UNITED NATIONS - The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Saturday to impose sanctions on Iran for refusing to suspend uranium enrichment, increasing international pressure on the government to prove that it is not trying to make nuclear weapons.UPDATE: US Urges Govts To Take Tougher Steps Vs Iran Nasdaq - Dec 23 5:23 PM
WASHINGTON (AP)--The Bush administration said it hopes the U.N. resolution penalizing Iran for its nuclear enrichment program will clear the way for tougher measures against Tehran by individual countries, particularly Russia.Security Council agrees to sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program San Diego Union-Tribune - Dec 23 5:05 PM
Associated Press The United Nations Security Council unanimously votes to approve a resolution imposing sanctions against Iran for refusing to suspend uranium enrichment, culminating two months of negotiations aimed at pressuring Tehran to clarify its nuclear ambitions.US hails UN sanctions on Iran, urges financial and weapons limits Channel NewsAsia - 2 hours, 28 minutes ago
WASHINGTON - The United States on Saturday hailed long-sought UN sanctions on Iran for its nuclear programme and urged individual countries to further isolate Tehran with financial and weapons limits.Japan urges Iran to abide by U.N. resolution Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 23 5:53 PM
_ Japan urged Iran on Sunday to suspend all of its uranium enrichment and reprocessing activities in compliance with a resolution adopted unanimously overnight by the U.N. Security Council.Highlights of the U.N. resolution imposing sanctions on Iran San Diego Union-Tribune - Dec 23 5:05 PM
4:03 p.m. Dec. 23 (AP): Highlights of the U.N. Security Council resolution adopted Saturday to impose sanctions on Iran for refusing to suspend uranium enrichment:Iran undeterred by UNSC sanctions IBN live - 3 minutes ago
The UN Security Council has voted unanimously to impose sanctions against Iran for its uranium enrichment programme.UN Passes Resolution To Impose Nuclear Sanctions Against Iran Nasdaq - Dec 23 5:37 PM
(RTTNews) - On Saturday, the United Nations has unanimously voted to impose sanctions against Iran, following the failure of the latter to halt enrichment of Uranium.U.N. Postpones Vote on Penalties for Iran New York Times - Dec 22 9:19 PM
The Security Council postponed a vote on a resolution aimed at halting Iran?s nuclear program after Russia objected that the document restricted legitimate business activities.Blair was dangerously off target in his condemnation of Iran Guardian Unlimited - 2 hours, 37 minutes ago
Two things occurred last week, apparently unconnected. In the first, Tony Blair, at the end of his tour of the Middle East and the Gulf, issued a thunderous denunciation in Dubai of the 'threat' posed by Iran. He painted a scary picture. (Doesn't he always?)Judge: Iran can be sued for Saudi bombing UPI - 1 hour, 1 minute ago
WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 (UPI) -- A U.S. judge's ruling allows the families of 19 Air Force members killed in the bombing of military housing in Saudi Arabia to seek damages from Iran.Europeans circulate final Iran draft USA Today - Dec 22 7:26 PM
European nations late Friday circulated a new version of a U.N. resolution that would impose sanctions on Iran for its nuclear program a final effort to win Russian support before the Security Council votes Saturday.Iran Slams UN Council, Accuses It Of Hypocrisy On Israel Nasdaq - Dec 23 2:37 PM
UNITED NATIONS (AP)--Iran denounced U.N. sanctions imposed on its nuclear program Saturday, accusing the Security Council of double standards for ignoring Israel's recent admission of its nuclear capabilities.UN votes to sanction Iran for nuclear activities Daily Telegraph - Dec 23 5:52 PM
The United Nations Security Council voted unanimously yesterday for a watered-down resolution imposing trade sanctions on Iran for its banned uranium enrichment programme after a last-minute phone call between President George W Bush and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin ended the Kremlin's delaying tactics.Nuclear Iran must comply with UN resolution: nations TODAYonline - 1 hour, 13 minutes ago
Russian Ambassador to the United Nations Vitaly Churkin speaks to the media at UN headquarters in New York City. The UN Security Council voted unanimously to slap UN sanctions targeting Iran's sensitive nuclear and ballistic missile programs but the Islamic Republic defiantly vowed to boost its uranium enrichment capability.Iran unfazed by UN Security Council resolution against it ArabicNews.com - 2 hours, 14 minutes ago
Iran's Permanent Ambassador to United Nations Javad Zarif told the UN Security Council today, "Today is a sad day for non-proliferation regime." Zarif was addressing the Security Council after it had adopted a resolution against Iran's peaceful nuclear activities.UN imposes nuclear trade sanctions on Iran Stuff - 1 hour, 41 minutes ago
UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council voted unanimously today to impose sanctions on Iran's trade in sensitive nuclear materials and technology, an effort to pressure Tehran to halt uranium enrichment work.France Calls On Iran To Return To Negotiating Table Nasdaq - Dec 23 3:53 PM
PARIS (AP)--France urged Iran to return to the negotiating table over its nuclear program - or defy the international community and face increasing isolation following the U.N. Security Council's approval Saturday of sanctions against Tehran.US wants more sanctions on Iran ABS-CBNNEWS.com - Dec 23 5:40 PM
WASHINGTON - The United States wants the international community to take more action against Iran, and impose more sanctions than those adopted Saturday by the United Nations Security Council, the State Department's number three diplomat said.Iran Defends Its Nuclear Program, Condemns UN Sanctions Voice of America - Dec 23 1:44 PM
The U.N. Security Council has imposed sanctions on Iran for its suspect nuclear program. The vote came nearly four months after Iran defied an earlier Council deadline to halt uranium enrichment. VOA's Peter Heinlein at the U.N. reports.Iran defies UN resolution, vowing to continue nuclear plans People's Daily - 2 hours, 34 minutes ago
Iran on Saturday defied a UN Security Council resolution that imposes sanctions on Tehran as an "illegal measure," vowing to push ahead with its nuclear plans.U.N. Security Council slaps sanctions on Iran KARE 11 Minneapolis-St. Paul - Dec 23 6:35 PM
The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Saturday to impose sanctions on Iran for refusing to suspend uranium enrichment, increasing international pressure on theIran's military skill would fail enemies: minister ArabicNews.com - 2 hours, 13 minutes ago
Iran's Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics Mostafa Mohammad-Najjar this week said that enemies of the Islamic Republic face certain failure.US wants more sanctions on Iran TurkishPress.com - 1 hour, 56 minutes ago
WASHINGTON - The United States wants the international community to take more action against Iran, and impose more sanctions than those adopted Saturday by the UN Security Council, the State Department's number three diplomat said.Japan appreciates UN resolution on Iran People's Daily - 1 hour, 5 minutes ago
Japan said Sunday that it appreciated the adoption of a United Nations Security Council resolution to impose sanctions on Iran over its controversial nuclear program.Canada backs UN sanctions slapped on Iran ABS-CBNNEWS.com - Dec 23 5:55 PM
MONTREAL - Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister Peter MacKay on Saturday firmly backed United Nations Security Council sanctions slapped on Iran for the first time over its nuclear program.UN hits Iran with trade sanctions AME Info - 51 minutes ago
The UN Security Council has unanimously voted in favour of imposing sanctions on Iran's trade in sensitive nuclear materials and ballistic missiles, reported Reuters.Curbs on Iran win OK Denver Post - 34 minutes ago
The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously Saturday to impose sanctions on Iran aimed at slowing its nuclear program.Iran's nuke plan: UN to continue probe The Times of India - 1 hour, 28 minutes ago
VIENNA: The United Nations nuclear watchdog agency will press ahead with its investigation of Iran's nuclear programme, IAEA chief Mohamed ElBaradei said after the UN Security Council imposed sanctions on Tehran.Iran denounces UN resolution as illegal People's Daily - 2 hours, 35 minutes ago
Iran on Saturday condemned a UN Security Council resolution on Iran as an illegal measure, Iran's state television reported.UN resolution invalid and illegal: Iran Sify News - 14 minutes ago
Iran's Foreign Ministry has rejected as invalid and illegal a UN Security Council resolution imposing sanctions against Iran for refusing to suspend uranium enrichment. Iran also vowed to continue its nuclear programme.UN slaps sanctions on nuclear Iran The Scotsman - Dec 23 4:20 PM
THE UN Security Council has unanimously approved a resolution to impose sanctions against Iran for refusing to suspend uranium enrichment.Security Council OKs resolution for sanctions against Iran for nuclear program CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Dec 23 1:47 PM
UNITED NATIONS (CP) - The UN Security Council voted unanimously Saturday to impose economic sanctions on Iran for refusing to end a uranium-enrichment program the United States said is aimed at building nuclear weapons. Iran immediately rejected the resolution.Iran says Holocaust conference scientific ArabicNews.com - 2 hours, 12 minutes ago
Iran-Czech-Statement Iran's embassy in the Czech Republic on Thursday stressed that the recently international conference held in Tehran on Holocaust had a scientific and research identity.Russia satisfied with UN resolution on Iran ABS-CBNNEWS.com - Dec 23 5:55 PM
MOSCOW - Russia was "satisfied" with the final text of the resolution which the UN Security Council unanimously adopted Saturday, slapping sanctions and targetting Iran's sensitive nuclear and ballistic missile programs, Russia's ambassador to the United Nations said.Sanctions hit Iran after call by Bush Mail and Guardian - 37 minutes ago
The United Nations Security Council unanimously approved a tough resolution on Saturday evening authorising sanctions against Iran for refusing to suspend its uranium enrichment programme, bringing to an end two months of often fractious negotiations aimed at pressuring Tehran to clarify its nuclear ambitions.UN Security Council likely to approve Iran sanctions Saturday: diplomats AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 22 5:44 PM
The Security Council is likely to approve a slightly amended European draft resolution mandating UN nuclear-related sanctions on Iran, diplomats have said.US plans for Persian Gulf naval build-up to warn Iran ArabicNews.com - 2 hours, 13 minutes ago
The US is planning to position an aircraft carrier group in the Persian Gulf after the new year as a warning to Iran, a foreign news agency reported citing unnamed officials.UN votes for trade sanctions on Iran over nuclear fears Independent - Dec 23 4:35 PM
The United Nations Security Council agreed unanimously to impose a first round of technical and trade sanctions on Iran yesterday for refusing to answer demands that it suspend all enrichment of uranium, believed by most foreign governments to be aimed at developing nuclear weapons.UN Security Council unanimously passes resolution on Iran sanctions People's Daily - Dec 23 6:25 PM
The UN Security Council voted unanimously on Saturday to pass a resolution imposing sanctions against Iran over its controversial nuclear activities.Security Council imposes sanctions on Iran Pakistani Newspaper - 50 minutes ago
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 23: The UN Security Council voted unanimously Saturday to impose sanctions on Iran's trade in sensitive nuclear materials and technology, an effort to pressure Tehran to halt uranium enrichment work.U.S. wants more international action on Iran People's Daily - 2 hours, 34 minutes ago
The United States said on Saturday that the U.N. Security Council resolution on Iran is not enough, urging the international community to take more action against the Islamic country.Iran Held Liable In Khobar Attack Washington Post - Dec 22 5:16 PM
A federal judge ruled yesterday that Iran is responsible for the 1996 Khobar Towers bombing and ordered that the government pay $254 million to the families of 17 Americans who died in the attack in Saudi Arabia.Security Council Approves Iran Sanctions San Francisco Chronicle - Dec 23 9:37 AM
The U.N. Security Council unanimously approved a resolution Saturday imposing sanctions against Iran for refusing to suspend uranium enrichment, culminating two months of negotiations aimed at pressuring Tehran to clarify its nuclear ambitions. The... Iran warns to revise relationship with UN nuclear watchdog if sanctioned People's Daily - Dec 23 6:10 PM
Iranian Parliament Speaker Gholam Ali Haddad Adel warned on Saturday that Iran would revise its relationship with the United Nations' nuclear watchdog if the UN Security Council imposes sanctions on Tehran.UN Security Council imposes sanctions on Iran Calcutta News - Dec 23 5:51 PM
The U.N. Security Council has imposed sanctions on Iran for its suspect nuclear program. The vote came nearly four months after Iran defied an earlier Council deadline to halt uranium enrichment.Israeli minister terms Iran sanctions as important decision People's Daily - Dec 23 6:26 PM
In response to a UN Security Council resolution to impose sanctions on Iran, Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni said on Saturday that it was a very important decision to prevent Iran's nuclear program.Iran ordered to pay $254 million in Khobar Towers bombing Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 22 5:21 PM
A U.S. federal judge on Friday ordered the Islamic Republic of Iran to pay $254 million to the family of 17 U.S. servicemen killed in the 1996 bombing of the Khobar Towers residence at a U.S. military base in Saudi Arabia.UN slaps nuclear-related sanctions on Iran AFP via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 23 11:59 AM
UNITED NATIONS (AFP) - The Security Council unanimously slapped the first-ever UN sanctions on Iran, targeting its nuclear and ballistic missile programs after its refusal to halt sensitive nuclear fuel work.U.N. imposes nuclear trade sanctions on Iran Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Dec 23 12:00 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously on Saturday to impose sanctions on Iran, aiming to pressure the country into halting nuclear enrichment work that could be used to build atomic weapons.UNSC votes against Iran NDTV - Dec 23 5:52 PM
The UN Security Council has unanimously voted for sanctions against Iran for its alleged nuclear weapons programme. It is under Article 41 of Chapter 7 of the UN Charter, which makes enforcement mandatory but restricts action to non-military measures.Bush, Putin agree to keep unified stand on Iran sanctions issue People's Daily - Dec 23 6:25 PM
U.S. President George W. Bush and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin discussed the Iran sanctions issue through telephone on Saturday and both agreed to keep a unified stand on the issue, the White House said.