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Iran?s Strong Ties With Syria Complicate U.S. Overtures 
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Some Western diplomats in Iran say that, even if the United States tried, it might be impossible to extricate Syria from Iran?s orbit.Iran to ?Revise? Any Relations With Monitors in Nuclear Area New York Times - Dec 27 5:49 PM
Iran?s parliament overwhelmingly passed a bill that could limit its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency.US warns Iran over 'downward spiral' with UN nuclear watchdog AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 27 4:38 PM
The United States warned Iran against heading into a "downward spiral" of non-cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog IAEA after Tehran's parliament authorized the government to limit the agency's access to its atomic sites.White House asks Iran to comply on nuclear program Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 27 3:57 PM
The White House on Wednesday said further non-compliance by Iran on its nuclear program would only "worsen its situation" in the international community and lead to a downward spiral for its people.Iran MPs oblige government to revise IAEA cooperation Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 27 2:15 PM
Iran's parliament passed a bill on Wednesday obliging the government to "revise" its level of cooperation with the IAEA nuclear watchdog after the United Nations approved sanctions on Tehran over its atomic program.US warns Iran over reduced cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 27 1:31 PM
The United States warned Iran against heading into a "downward spiral" of non-cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog after Tehran's parliament authorized the government to limit the agency's access to its atomic sites.Iran lawmakers vote to revise nuke ties AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 27 12:08 PM
Iran's parliament voted Wednesday to urge the government to re-examine its ties with the U.N. nuclear agency following a Security Council decision to impose sanctions against Tehran over its disputed nuclear program.Iran s Ahmadinejad writes letter to pope MSNBC - 1 hour, 11 minutes ago
Pope Benedict XVI received a letter Wednesday from Iran's hard-line president about the recent U.N. Security Council resolution imposing sanctions against Tehran for refusing to compromise on its nuclear program, Iran's state-run news agency reported. British aide sent for trial, but denies Iran spying claims AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 27 9:53 AM
An aide to the British commander of NATO troops in Afghanistan was sent for trial at London's central criminal court, accused of passing secrets to "the enemy" -- believed to be Iran.Iran to reduce nuclear cooperation after sanctions AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 27 6:44 AM
Iran's parliament has approved a bill obliging the government to "revise its cooperation" with the UN nuclear watchdog in retaliation for Security Council sanctions imposed on Tehran.Iran's parliament votes to revise ties with the U.N. nuclear agency USA Today - Dec 27 6:08 AM
Iran's parliament voted Wednesday to urge the government to "revise" ties with the U.N. nuclear agency in a move seen as likely to reduce the country's cooperation with the international atomic authority.Iran to 'revise' nuke cooperation CNN.com - Dec 27 4:51 AM
TEHRAN, Iran (Reuters) -- Iran's parliament passed a bill on Wednesday obliging the government to "revise" the level of its cooperation with the IAEA nuclear watchdog after the United Nations approved sanctions on Tehran over its atomic programme.Aide faces Old Bailey trial accused of spying for Iran AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 27 6:28 AM
An aide to the British commander of NATO troops in Afghanistan has been sent for trial at the Old Bailey, accused of passing secrets to "the enemy" -- believed to be Iran.UN atomic agency may meet in January on Iran AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 27 5:47 AM
The UN nuclear watchdog agency's 35-nation board of governors may meet in January to discuss the United Nations' levying of sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, diplomats have told AFP.Iran MPs oblige review of IAEA cooperation Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 27 3:34 AM
Iran's parliament passed a bill on Wednesday obliging the government to review the level of its cooperation with the IAEA nuclear watchdog after the United Nations approved sanctions on Tehran over its atomic program.British Aide Sent For Trial, But Denies Iran Spying Claims Space War - 1 hour, 49 minutes ago
by Robin Millard London (AFP) Dec 27, 2006 An aide to the British commander of NATO troops in Afghanistan was sent Wednesday for trial at London's central criminal court, accused of passing secrets to "the enemy" -- believed to be Iran. Corporal Daniel James, an interpreter to Lieutenant General David Richards, proclaimed his innocence even as he was ordered to face the Old Bailey charged under ...Iran in Afghanistan: Paving with good intentions? International Herald Tribune - Dec 27 5:38 AM
Iran is helping its neighbor rebuild, exploiting a new opportunity to spread its ideas across the Middle East. But it has also participated in a range of activities it is less eager to publicize.British Kabul aide faces charges of spying for Iran AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 27 2:34 AM
An aide to the British commander of NATO troops in Afghanistan has faced a second court appearance accused of passing secrets to Iran.Iran heads for key nuclear vote CNN.com - Dec 27 1:21 AM
Iran's parliament is debating how its government should respond to International Atomic Energy Agency demands for inspections and monitoring of its nuclear production facilities, and a decisive vote could happen Wednesday.Iran votes to review ties to U.N. agency The State - 22 minutes ago
TEHRAN, Iran Iran s parliament voted Wednesday to urge the government to re-examine its ties with the U.N. nuclear agency.Iran lawmakers vote to revise nuke ties AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 27 12:44 AM
Iran's parliament voted Wednesday to urge the government to "revise" ties with the U.N. nuclear agency but stopped short of recommending a severing of relations.Will EU and US be tougher now on Iran? The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News - Dec 27 12:00 AM
The United Nations Security Council resolution targeting Iran's nuclear program may not impede Tehran from moving closer to building a bomb, but it does guarantee one thing: Iran will remain the focus of international diplomacy in 2007.Iran parliament votes to reduce IAEA cooperation AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 27 12:11 AM
Iran's parliament approved a bill obliging the government to "revise its cooperation" with the UN nuclear watchdog in retaliation for Security Council sanctions slapped on Tehran.Iran press eyes advantage in standoff BBC News - Dec 27 8:08 AM
Newspapers in Iran argue that Tehran is in an advantageous position in its standoff with the West over its nuclear programme despite the imposition of UN sanctions.Iran Is Seeking More Influence in Afghanistan New York Times - Dec 26 10:03 PM
Iran is investing in Afghanistan as part of a bigger drive to spread its influence and ideas farther across the Middle East.Iran Lawmakers Vote to Revise Nuke Ties ABC News - Dec 27 9:04 AM
Iran's Parliament Votes to Revise Ties With the U.N. Nuclear AgencyIran MPs oblige government to review IAEA cooperation Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Dec 27 5:54 PM
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran's parliament passed a bill on Wednesday obliging the government to review the level of its cooperation with the IAEA nuclear watchdog after the United Nations approved sanctions on Tehran over its atomic programme.Iran fury at Blair 'tirade of allegations' Times Online - Dec 27 4:53 PM
Iran summoned the British Ambassador in Tehran yesterday to reject Tony Blair's recent criticism of the Islamic Republic, as tensions continued to mount over the country's controversial nuclear enrichment programme....Iran Parliament Debates Reply to U.N. Penalties New York Times - Dec 26 7:49 PM
Two high-level officials said they doubted that Iran would bar nuclear inspectors and drop out of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty.Iran Moves on Enrichment Despite Sanctions NPR - Dec 27 6:51 AM
The U.N. Security Council passed sanctions against Iran last weekend in an attempt to hinder the Islamic country's nuclear program. Iran has vowed to continue its uranium enrichment activities despite the sanctions.Iran-Iraq-Assistance /POL Iran ready for comprehensive assistance to Iraqi nation - Rafsanjani Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 27 6:16 PM
Expediency Council Head Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said here Wednesday Iran is ready for offering any kind of assistance to Iraqi nation, expecting nothing in return.Condoleezza Rice On UNSC Resolution on Iran Scoop.co.nz - 1 hour, 5 minutes ago
Today, the Security Council responded unanimously to the threat presented by Iran s pursuit of a nuclear weapons capability.Report: Iran oil profits could dry up by 2015 CNN.com - Dec 26 5:21 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Iran is suffering a staggering decline in revenue from its oil exports, and if the trend continues income could disappear by 2015, a National Academy of Sciences analysis found.Iran to revise IAEA co-operation BBC News - Dec 27 3:05 AM
Iran's parliament passes a bill which forces a review of co-operation with the UN's nuclear body.US warns Iran over downward spiral with UN nuclear watchdog Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 21 minutes ago
CRAWFORD, Texas - The United States warned Iran Wednesday against heading into a downward spiral of non-cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog IAEA after Teheran s parliament authorized the government to limit the agency s access to its atomic sites.Gold capitalizes on dollar's fall, Iran nuclear concerns Market Watch - Dec 27 5:48 AM
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- A weaker dollar and concerns about Iran's nuclear strategy helped gold futures to make some headway, as the market got back into full gear with the return of European traders after their extended Christmas holiday. Even as Iran defies UN, oil prices fall International Herald Tribune - Dec 26 9:39 PM
The price of crude oil fell Tuesday after spiking in Asian trading because Iran, the second-largest exporter in the Middle East, said it would defy United Nations sanctions and pursue nuclear research.US Government pressurises banks to stop dealing with Iran Independent - Dec 27 5:03 PM
Dozens of banks have stopped or scaled back their businesses with Iran and other "rogue states" after informal pressure from the US government aimed at sidestepping the need for international sanctions.Iran 'facing disaster' over collapsing fuel exports Daily Telegraph - Dec 27 4:10 PM
Iran's oil exports are plummeting at 10pc a year on lack of investment and could be exhausted within a decade, depriving the world economy of its second-biggest source of crude supplies.Iran signs MOU with Lebanese Development & Reconstruction Council (REPETITION: to correcect name of province in Leabnon) Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 27 6:16 PM
Iran - Lebanon - MOU IR of Iran signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) here Wednesday with Lebanon's Development and Reconstruction Council (DRC) for construction of seven bridges destroyed in recent Israeli war.As Iran Meddles, The Mideast Burns Investor's Business Daily via Yahoo! News - Dec 26 4:00 PM
A Growing Threat: As soon as the United Nations signs off on modest sanctions against Iran for its nuclear cheating, there are more signs that Tehran's Mideast meddling is wider than first thought.Iran supports Islamic Umma against Zionist occupiers: Fazlallah Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 27 6:18 PM
Lebanon - Fazlallah - Iran Lebanese Shia's source of jurisprudence Seyed Muhammad Hossein Fazlallah called Islamic Republic of Iran as a supporter of Islamic Umma before Israeli and American occupiers.US increases pressure on Iran News Interactive - Dec 27 3:55 PM
THE White House today said further non-compliance by Iran on its nuclear program would only "worsen its situation" in the international community and lead to a downward spiral for its people.US increases pressure on Iran The Australian - Dec 27 3:49 PM
The comment came after Iran's parliament passed a bill obliging the Government to "revise" the level of its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency nuclear watchdog, and President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's Government to "accelerate Iran's nuclear activities."Strengthening ties between Iran-Turkey's political parties undelined Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 27 6:17 PM
Iran - Turkey - Political Parties Ways of strengthening ties among Iran and Turkey's political parties were discussed in a meeting between Iran's acting Ambassador to Ankara Gholam-Reza Baqeri Moqaddam and the leader of Turkish Right Path Party Muhammad Aghaz.Iran ready for comprehensive assistance to Iraqi nation - Rafsanjani Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 27 6:17 PM
Iran - Iraq - Assistance Expediency Council Head Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said here Wednesday Iran is ready for offering any kind of assistance to Iraqi nation, Expecting nothing in return.Soldier denies spying for Iran Daily Mail - Dec 27 4:43 PM
A soldier accused of spying for the enemy in Afghanistan protested his innocence in court. Corporal Daniel James has been charged with passing military secrets to Iran, his country of birth Army interpreter to be tried over claim he spied for Iran Independent - Dec 27 4:26 PM
An Army interpreter accused of spying for Iran was sent for trial at the Old Bailey yesterday. His solicitor said he was confident he would clear his name.Tehran has 'appropriate tools' to confront N-pressure: Iran New Kerala - 1 hour, 16 minutes ago
Tehran, Dec 28: Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani said that Iran had the "appropriate tools" to confront Western pressure in the dispute over its nuclear programme.2nd UPDATE: Iran Parliament Votes To Revise UN IAEA Ties Nasdaq - Dec 27 10:57 AM
TEHRAN (AP)--Iran's parliament asked the government Wednesday to re-examine its ties with the U.N.'s nuclear agency following a Security Council decision to impose limited sanctions, a vote by the legislature that was seen as likely to reduce the country's cooperation with the international atomic authority.Iran votes to speed up nuclear program ABC via Yahoo!7 News - Dec 27 11:39 AM
Iran's Parliament has backed a bill that requires the Government to speed up its nuclear program and revise itscooperation with the UN's nuclear watchdog, the IAEA.Iran may review cooperation with U.N. (Nasser Karimi / ASSOCIATED PRESS) The Washington Times - Dec 27 10:16 AM
Iran's parliament voted today to urge the government to "revise" ties with the United Nations nuclear agency but stopped short of recommending a severing of relations. 12:33 p.m.Iran to reduce nuclear cooperation after sanctions Japan Today - Dec 27 3:01 PM
TEHRAN Iran's parliament on Wednesday approved a bill obliging the government to "revise its cooperation" with the U.N. nuclear watchdog in retaliation for Security Council sanctions imposed on Tehran.Pope receives letter from Iran's hardline president about UN sanctions CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Dec 27 10:57 AM
VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Benedict received a letter Wednesday from Iran's hardline president about the recent UN Security Council resolution imposing sanctions against Tehran for refusing to compromise on its nuclear program, Iran's state-run news agency reported.Special committee founded to study revision of Iran-IAEA relations: Larijani People's Daily - Dec 27 4:10 PM
Iran's top nuclear negotiator and Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani said on Wednesday he had appointed a special committee to study restricting Iran's ties with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the official IRNA news agency reported.Iran MPs back nuclear policy Ararat Advertiser - Dec 27 5:10 PM
Iran's parliament has passed a bill obliging the government to "revise" the level of its cooperation with the IAEA nuclear watchdog after the United Nations approved sanctions on Tehran over its atomic program.Iran To 'Revise' Ties With Nuke Agency CBS News - Dec 27 12:55 AM
Iran's parliament has voted overwhelmingly to approve a bill saying the government "must" speed up its controversial nuclear program and it should "revise in its cooperation" with the international atomic watchdog agency.Iran's Parliament Votes For Revising Ties With IAEA Nasdaq - Dec 27 9:28 AM
(RTTNews) - Iran's Parliament on Wednesday unanimously passed a bill which urged the country's government to "revise" ties with International Atomic Energy Agency, a UN nuclear agency.Iran's Parliament Votes to Review Cooperation with IAEA Voice of America - Dec 27 9:06 AM
Iran's parliament has asked the government to review its cooperation with the U.N. nuclear agency, after the imposition of sanctions on Iran for its nuclear program.Iran summons UK ambassador over Blair remarks AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 26 11:38 AM
Iran summoned Britain's ambassador in Tehran to its foreign ministry to hear its "strong objections" to British Prime Minister Tony Blair's claim that the Islamic republic poses a threat to the region.Security Council Approves Iran Sanctions - Dec 27 5:48 PM
The U.N. Security Council unanimously agreed to impose sanctions against Iran on Saturday. U.N. Resolution 1696 requested a full and sustained suspension of Iran's uranium enrichment activities. As a result of Iran failing to comply, the U.N. Security Council voted for Resolution 1737.Iran votes to change IAEA ties WIS News 10 Columbia - Dec 27 12:02 PM
Iran's parliament voted Wednesday to urge the government to revise ties with the United Nations' nuclear agency.Analysis: Iran's oil revenue could run out in less than a decade USA Today - Dec 26 10:08 AM
Iran is suffering a staggering decline in revenue from its oil exports, and if the trend continues income could virtually disappear by 2015, according to an analysis published Monday in a journal of the National Academy of Sciences.Iran's parliament votes to revise ties with the U.N. nuclear agency. KWQC-TV 6 Davenport - Dec 27 3:41 PM
TEHRAN, Iran Iran's parliament has voted to urge the government to "revise" ties with the U-N nuclear agency but stopped short of recommending a severing of relations.Iran votes to speed up nuclear program Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Dec 27 12:06 PM
Iran's Parliament has backed a bill that requires the Government to speed up its nuclear program and revise its cooperation with the UN's nuclear watchdog, the IAEA.Sanctions will keep Iran in international spotlight Gulf News - Dec 27 1:34 PM
The United Nations Security Council resolution targeting Iran's nuclear programme may not impede Tehran from moving closer to building a bomb, but it does guarantee one thing: Iran will remain the focus of international diplomacy in 2007.Iran: Expert Says UN Sanctions Leading To Lose-Lose Situation Payvand Iran News - Dec 27 9:29 AM
RFE/RL correspondent Golnaz Esfandiari interviewed Trita Parsi, author of the forthcoming book "Treacherous Triangle: The Secret Dealings Of Iran, Israel, And United States" and president of the National Iranian-American Council.Soldier denies spying for Iran Evening Standard - Dec 27 12:47 PM
A soldier accused of spying for the enemy in Afghanistan protested his innocence in court. Corporal Daniel James, 44, who worked as an interpreter to General David Richards, the commander of Nato forces there, has been charged with passing military secrets to Iran, his country of birth.Iran, China sign tourist agreement Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 27 8:12 AM
Iran - Tourism - China A memorandum of understanding on facilitating group tours of Chinese tourist to Iran was signed here Wednesday by Iran's Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHHTO) and China's National Tourism Organization.Iran votes to review nuclear cooperation Hastings Gazette - Dec 27 1:13 PM
Iran's parliament has passed a bill obliging the government to review the level of its cooperation with the IAEA nuclear watchdog after the United Nations approved sanctions on Tehran over its atomic program.IRAN HAS 1,400 URANIUM MINES Middle East Newsline - Dec 27 11:07 AM
NICOSIA [MENL] -- Iran has reported 1,400 uranium mines in the country. The Iranian Atomic Energy Organization said 1,400 mines were available for the extraction of uranium. The organization said the mines were located in central Iran and would be used for the nation's uranium enrichment program.Iran: Guardian Council confirms Majlis nuclear ratification Payvand Iran News - Dec 27 9:30 AM
The Islamic Consultative Assembly (Majlis) on Wednesday ratified a double-urgency bill urging the government to accelerate Iran's peaceful nuclear activities and make a revision in the country's cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to meet interests of the nation. -IRNAWall Street mixed amid Iran tensions; Dow up 0.07 percent AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 26 9:40 AM
US stocks opened mixed as renewed tensions over Iran sapped some of the the positive post-holiday sentiment on Wall Street.Pope receives letter from Iran's hardline president CNews - Dec 27 10:04 AM
VATICAN CITY (AP) Pope Benedict XVI received a letter Wednesday from Iran s hardline president about the recent U.N. Security Council resolution imposing sanctions against Tehran for refusing to compromise on its nuclear program, Iran s state-run news agency reported.Iran, US main competitors in Takhti Cup contests, says official Payvand Iran News - Dec 27 9:29 AM
The International Free Style Contests of Takhti Cup will be held in Iran's southern port city of Bandar Abbas on January 18-19. -IRNAIran's SAIPA produces 350,000 autos in nine months Payvand Iran News - Dec 27 9:28 AM
Production from Iran's automaker SAIPA Co. has increased by 75 percent and has reached 350,000 during the first nine months of the year (Iranian year ends March 20, 2006). -MNAIran to review nuclear cooperation policy UPI - Dec 27 8:36 AM
TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (UPI) -- Iran's parliament, in response to U.N. sanctions, voted Wednesday to review its cooperation policy with the U.N.'s international nuclear watchdog agency.Iran To Reconsider Cooperation With IAEA Nasdaq - Dec 27 3:43 AM
(RTTNews) - Iran's parliament, the Islamic Consultative Assembly or the Majlis on Wednesday has voted to urge the government to speed up Iran's peaceful nuclear activities and to "revise" ties with the UN nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency to meet interests of the nation.Iran to revise ties with U.N. nuclear agency CNews - Dec 27 10:29 AM
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) Iran s parliament voted Wednesday to urge the government to revise ties with the U.N. nuclear agency but stopped short of recommending a severing of relations.Iran may need nuclear power: study Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 26 7:48 AM
Iran's claim to need nuclear power may be genuine, given that it could run out of oil to export as soon as eight years from now, according to an analysis published on Tuesday by the National Academy of Sciences.Iran to Test First Locally Built Semisub Rigzone - Dec 27 7:28 AM
Iran will test its first locally constructed semisub, Iran Alborz, in the Caspian Sea in the first half of the next Iranian calendar year (starting March 21, 2007), said an official of the National Iran Oil Company (NIOC) Friday afternoon.Larijani: Anti-Iranian resolution an arrow to weaken Iran's system Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 27 8:17 AM
Iran - Nuclear - Larijani Iran's top nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani said on Wednesday that the anti-Iranian UN Security Council resolution is among arrows that has been aimed by the enemy to undermine the Islamic Republic of Iran.Oil edges higher, Iran bristles at sanctions Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 26 7:29 AM
Oil edged higher on Tuesday, supported by worries Iran might disrupt oil flows in response to the U.N. Security Council's decision to impose sanctions on it, but mild weather in the United States limited gains.Students protest at UN office against anti-Iran resolution Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 27 6:42 AM
Iran - UN - Protest A group of university students gathered in front of UN office in Tehran on Wednesday to protest the resolution the United Nations Security Council passed against Iranian nuclear program.US economic noose hampers Iran's gas sector The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 27 1:58 PM
US pressure on commercial banks not to lend to Iran has caused problems for several key gas projects, forcing the Islamic Republic to dip into a reserve fund, a newspaper said on Wednesday. "Unfortunately, most of the foreign banks think politically instead of commercially and thus they impose some restrictions.Soldier to be tried for 'passing secrets to Iran' Times Online - Dec 27 4:00 AM
A British soldier will stand trial accused of passing secret information to Iran about the military campaign in Afghanistan....Anti-Iranian UNSC resolution result of US plot against Iran Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 27 8:47 AM
Iran - Nuclear - Taraqi An Iranian official said on Wednesday that the anti-Iranian UN Security Council resolution is the result of the US plot against the Islamic Revolution of Iran.Oil rises toward $63, Iran bristles at sanctions Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 26 7:02 AM
Oil edged higher toward $63 a barrel on Tuesday after Iran warned it could use its oil exports as a weapon following the U.N. Security Council's decision to impose sanctions on its trade in nuclear goods.Iran calls in UK envoy over Blair BBC News - Dec 26 3:08 PM
Iran's foreign ministry summons the UK ambassador to hear strong criticism of recent comments by UK PM Tony Blair.Deputy FM: Iran against nuclear weapons Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 27 7:32 AM
Iran - Nuclear - Jalili Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Jalili here Wednesday said that Iran is against nuclear weapons, given that this type of weapon will not complement the power of any country.Report: Iran buying Afghan influence UPI - Dec 27 6:21 AM
KABUL, Afghanistan, Dec. 27 (UPI) -- Iran has poured more than $200 million in aid into Afghanistan as part of a bid to broaden its political and religious influence, The New York Times reported.Kuwaitis welcome Iran's exclusive exhibition Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 27 7:13 AM
Kuwait - Iran - Exhibition Kuwaitis welcomed an exclusive exhibition of Iranian-made products which was held in cooperation with Iran's Embassy in Kuwait.Defiant Iran heading to industrial enrichment AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 26 4:21 AM
Iran has maintained its defiance of UN sanctions over its nuclear programme, declaring it was heading towards enriching uranium on an industrial scale and mulling a reduction of cooperation with the UN atomic watchdog.Oil price rises on concern about Iran AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 26 6:22 AM
The price of oil has risen in low-volume morning trading in Europe after the Christmas holiday weekend but attention was focused on defiance by Iran towards UN sanctions.UNSC anti-Iran resolution, outcome of modern dictatorship Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 27 7:17 AM
Iran - Nuclear - Cleric Adoption of the anti-Iran resolution by the United Nations Security Council was the outcome of modern dictatorship, said member of the Assembly of Experts Hojatoleslam Ahmad Khatami on Wednesday.Iran votes to 'revise' UN ties News 24 South Africa - Dec 27 10:22 AM
Iran has voted to urge the government to "revise" ties with UN in a move to reduce the country's co-operation with the international atomic authority.Iran's parliament votes to revise ties with the UN nuclear agency CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Dec 27 1:19 AM
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran's parliament voted Wednesday to urge the government to "revise" ties with the UN nuclear agency in a move seen as likely to reduce the country's co-operation with the international atomic authority.Majlis supports expansion of Iran-Libya ties Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 27 7:12 AM
Iran - Libya - Cooperation Head of the Iran-Libya Parliamentary Friendship Group Mohsen Kouhkan on Wednesday said that the Majlis supports development of political, parliamentary and economic relations between the two countries.Khartoum supports Iran's foreign policy: Sudanese minister Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 27 3:57 AM
Iran - Sudan - Meet Sudanese Minister of Religious Affairs and Waqf on Wednesday stressed that his country supports Iran's foreign policy despite all external pressures.IAEA to discuss Iran sanctions in 2007 iafrica.com - Dec 27 6:30 AM
The UN nuclear watchdog agency's 35-nation board of governors may meet in January to discuss the levying of sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, diplomats told AFP.