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Crash kills Iran justice minister 
BBC News - Dec 28 2:14 PM
Iranian Justice Minister Jamal Karimirad dies in a car crash in central Iran, state TV reports.Iran Becomes Regional Superpower by Pyotr Goncharov Moscow (RIA Novosti) Dec 29, 2006 Space War - Dec 28 5:55 PM
Iran may become one of the top 10 features of the outgoing year for a number of reasons, including its nuclear dossier and the Holocaust conference, as well as the anti-Israeli rhetoric of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.Iran's Justice Minister Killed In Car Crash Nasdaq - 1 hour, 51 minutes ago
(RTTNews) - Iran's justice minister Jamal Karimirad was killed and two of his family members injured in a car accident in central Iran Thursday, according to state-run television.Iran?s Strong Ties With Syria Complicate U.S. Overtures New York Times - Dec 27 7:48 PM
Some Western diplomats in Iran say that, even if the United States tried, it might be impossible to extricate Syria from Iran?s orbit.Report: Iran's justice minister killed in a car crash Boston Herald - Dec 28 4:23 PM
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran's justice minister was killed in a car accident in central Iran Thursday, according to state-run television. Jamal Karimirad, 50, was traveling with his family from Tehran to...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.Gold Rises a Third Day After Dollar Drop, Iran Nuclear Dispute Bloomberg.com - Dec 28 5:36 AM
Dec. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Gold rose for a third day in London as declines in the dollar and a dispute over Iran's nuclear program spur demand for the metal as a haven.Iran, Afghanistan call for economic cooperation IranMania.com - 42 minutes ago
LONDON, December 29 (IranMania) - Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki conferred with his Afghan counterpart Rangin Dadfar Spanta on expansion of economic and commercial ties between the two nations, IRNA reported.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.Reyshahri voices Iran concern about Iraqi chaos IranMania.com - 42 minutes ago
LONDON, December 29 (IranMania) - Supreme Leader's representative for Hajj affairs Hojatoleslam Mohammad Mohammadi Reyshahri voiced Iran's concern about critical situation in Iraq, IRNA reported.Swedish physicians to visit Iran during Jan19-23 IranMania.com - 41 minutes ago
LONDON, December 29 (IranMania) - A Swedish delegation comprising of seven physicians on peacekeeping duty will visit Iran during January 19-23 to become acquainted with the effects of chemical weapons used against Iran during the 1980-88 Iraq-imposed war, Iran Daily reported.Japan and Iran Sanctions Japan Today - Dec 28 4:15 PM
After a nearly four-month standoff, the United Nations Security Council reached a consensus last week adopting a resolution to impose sanctions on Iran for its continuing pursuit of uranium enrichment.Lack of funds delays Iran's Bam reconstruction IranMania.com - 42 minutes ago
LONDON, December 29 (IranMania) - Iran's Housing Minister Mohammad Saeedi-Kia said since funds for the quake-stricken city of Bam has been delayed, reconstruction projects will be postponed till September 21, 2007.Gold rises a third day after Iran nuke dispute IranMania.com - 43 minutes ago
LONDON, December 29 (IranMania) - Gold rose for a third day in London as declines in the dollar and a dispute over Iran's nuclear program spur demand for the metal as a haven, Bloomberg reported.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.US gold climbs 1 percent on Iran woes, fund buying Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 28 12:05 PM
NEW YORK, Dec 28 (Reuters) - U.S. gold futures ended higher for a fourth straight session on Thursday as a weak dollar, Iran worries and geopolitical tension in the Middle East renewed interest from funds, with only one more trading day remaining for the year.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.Iran parliament votes to reconsider ties with IAEA Los Angeles Times - Dec 28 12:56 AM
The action comes four days after the U.N. imposes sanctions. TEHRAN Iran's parliament Wednesday urged the government to reexamine its ties with the International Atomic Energy Agency because of a U.N. Security Council decision to impose sanctions against the country over its nuclear program. Iran Parliament Responds to Sanctions Ohmynews - 2 hours, 19 minutes ago
"Not only we should reject the resolution, but also we have to speed up the civilian nuclear program," the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Deputy Director Mohammad Saeedi stressed....UPDATE 1-Gold down, but near 3-week highs on Iran concern The Forex Market - 2 hours, 11 minutes ago
TOKYO, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Gold edged down on Friday on light profit-taking ahead of the year-end holidays, but it held near three-week highs as lingering worries over Iran's nuclear ambitions led to fresh buying by investment funds.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.Exceptions Weaken Sanctions against Iran Israel National News - 1 hour, 11 minutes ago
(IsraelNN.com) Exceptions listed in the United Nations Security Council's sanctions against Iran leave the resolution almost toothless, according to media reports.NY gold up early on Iran worries, fund buying Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 28 7:56 AM
NEW YORK, Dec 28 (Reuters) - U.S. gold futures climbed early Thursday in thin trading as Iran worries and a weak dollar prompted fresh buying by funds and short-covering, sources said.Gold stands near 3-week highs on Iran concerns The Forex Market - Dec 28 4:48 PM
TOKYO, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Gold held near three-week highs on Friday as lingering worries over Iran led to fresh buying by investment funds, while bullish technical signs after this week's rises were also drawing buying on dips.Iran lawmakers urge that ties to UN agency be reconsidered Boston Globe - Dec 28 1:19 AM
TEHRAN -- Iran's parliament voted yesterday to urge the government to reexamine its ties with the UN nuclear agency after a Security Council decision to impose sanctions against Tehran over its disputed nuclear program.Iran s parliament passed a bill on Wednesday that obliges the government to revise its level of cooperation with the ... Al Jazeera - Dec 28 11:34 AM
"The government is obliged to revise its cooperation level with the International Atomic Energy Agency, said the bill, which also obliges the government to "accelerate Iran's nuclear activities".Mottaki: Iran-Afghan trade to hit dlrs one billion Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 28 8:07 AM
Iran - Afghanistan - Trade Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Thursday that Iran-Afghan trade will hit dlrs one billion by the third Iran-Afghanistan Joint Economic Commission due to be held in Tehran next Iranian year.UN ruined Iran's Christmas, Tehran complains Middle East Times - Dec 28 9:34 AM
TEHRAN -- The UN Security Council's weekend imposition of sanctions has ruined Christmas, Iran's state media complained Tuesday.Nuclear sanctions and Iran's neighbours Gulf News - Dec 28 12:55 PM
The UN Security Council has finally adopted a considerably diluted resolution setting out non-military sanctions to curb Iran's nuclear and ballistic missiles programme. A US-led group of nations will seek satisfaction in the possibility of harsher sanctions in future.Iran may rethink ties to U.N. agency The Philadelphia Inquirer - Dec 28 12:05 AM
Iran's parliament voted yesterday to urge the government to reexamine its ties with the U.N. nuclear agency, responding to a Security Council decision to impose sanctions against the country over its disputed atomic program.Iran's International Sturgeon Research Institute chosen as NACA center Payvand Iran News - Dec 28 9:23 AM
In a session of NACA (Network of Aquaculture Centers in Asia-Pacific), Iran managed to gain the official certificate of the network for the Dr. Dadman International Sturgeon Research Institute. The institute is located in Iran's northern port city of Bandar Anzali. -MNAIran signs MOU with Lebanese Development and Reconstruction Council Payvand Iran News - Dec 28 9:22 AM
Islamic Republic of Iran signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Beirut on Wednesday with Lebanon's Development and Reconstruction Council (DRC) for construction of seven bridges destroyed in recent Israeli war. -IRNABritish 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, Afghan foreign ministers call for economic cooperation Payvand Iran News - Dec 28 9:23 AM
Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki conferred on Thursday in Kabul with his Afghan counterpart Rangin Dadfar Spanta on expansion of economic and commercial ties between the two nations. -IRNAIran rethinks nuclear ties Orange County Register - Dec 28 3:13 AM
Parliament's vote may mean reduced cooperation with the IAEA. TEHRAN, Iran 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 over Tehran's disputed nuclear program.Pope receives letter from Iran's hardline president Gloucester Daily Times - Dec 28 9:28 AM
VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Benedict XVI received a letter yesterday 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.Rafsanjani: Iran ready for comprehensive assistance to Iraqi nation Payvand Iran News - Dec 28 9:22 AM
Expediency Council Head Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said in Tehran on Wednesday Iran is ready for offering any kind of assistance to Iraqi nation, Expecting nothing in return. The newly re-elected IRI Leadership Experts Assembly member made the comment in a meeting with visiting Iraqi Treasure Minister Baqer Bayan Jabr al-Zubaidi. -IRNAIran s Ahmadinejad writes letter to pope MSNBC - Dec 27 6:23 PM
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. 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, Afghan foreign ministers call for economic cooperation Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 28 5:52 AM
Iran - Afghanistan - Relations Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki conferred on Thursday with his Afghan counterpart Rangin Dadfar Spanta on expansion of economic and commercial ties between the two nations.UPDATE 5-Gold hits three-wk highs on Iran woes, fund buying The Forex Market - Dec 28 12:48 PM
NEW YORK/LONDON, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Gold jumped more than 1 percent to a three-week high on Thursday as a weak dollar and Iran worries renewed interest from funds, with only one more trading day remaining for the year.Pakistan's major daily opposes sanctions on Iran Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 28 5:22 AM
Pakistan Daily - Iran A leading Pakistani daily in its editorial comments has opposed sanctions on Iran and said it would not yield any positive results to peacefully resolve the nuclear issue of the Islamic Republic.UNSC resolution will have no impact on Iran nuclear program, Velayati Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 28 5:22 AM
Iran - UN - Resolution Supreme Leader's Advisor on International Affairs Ali Akbar Velayati said on Thursday that the UNSC anti-Iran resolution will have no impact on national nuclear program.Reyshahri voices Iran's concern about Iraqi chaos Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 28 5:22 AM
Iran - Iraq - Hajj Supreme Leader's representative for Hajj affairs Hojatoleslam Mohammad Mohammadi Reyshahri on Thursday voiced Iran's concern about critical situation in Iraq.IRGC commander says Iran abides by NPT, IAEA protocol (Replays - spell checked) Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 28 5:07 AM
Iran - IRGC - Commander Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi said on Thursday that the Islamic Republic of Iran abides by Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and protocol of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).Iran to 'revise' nuke cooperation CNN.com - Dec 27 4:54 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.The USA Warn Iran ERT.gr - Dec 28 10:07 AM
The White House slammed Iran, arguing that its failure to comply with the prerequisites the international community has set regarding its nuke programme would "worsen the situation in the eyes of the world."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, Kazakhstan will broaden energy cooperation - ambassador Interfax - Dec 28 3:37 AM
ALMATY. Dec 28 (Interfax) - Iran's Ambassador to Kazakhstan Ramin Mekhmanparast has said that trade between Iran and Kazakhstan would grow to $5 billion in the next four years.Iran throws up a 'hedge' in relations with U.N. nuclear monitors Deseret Morning News - Dec 27 11:23 PM
By an overwhelming vote, Parliament passed a bill on Wednesday that could limit Iran's cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, the U.N. monitor.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.Iran's president sends pope letter (Alessandra Rizzo / ASSOCIATED PRESS) The Washington Times - Dec 27 10:22 PM
VATICAN CITY -- Pope Benedict XVI received a letter yesterday from Iran's hard-line president about the recent U.N. Security Council resolution imposing sanctions on 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 Space War - Dec 27 7:55 PM
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 ...2006 Review: Iran s influence in Middle East to rise in 2007 Kurdish Media - Dec 28 5:52 AM
Cairo - Iran's influence in the Middle East could rise in 2007, unless there is a radical turnaround in events, in the view of observers and analysts in the region.Lieberman: Netanyahu "Irresponsible" on Iran Israel National News - Dec 28 10:33 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Avigdor Lieberman, Israel's Minister of Strategy, says Likud leader Binyamin ("Bibi") Netanyahu's statements on Iran are "irresponsible."Iran acts to lessen scrutiny of U.N. nuclear watchdog The Star-Ledger - Dec 27 10:09 PM
TEHRAN -- Iran's parliament voted yesterday 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 says U.S. wrestlers not to be fingerprinted upon arrival People's Daily - Dec 28 3:55 AM
Iran said that a U.S. wrestling team, due to attend a tournament in Iran in January, will not be fingerprinted upon their arrival, the Tehran Times reported on Thursday.Iran in Afghanistan: Paving with good intentions? International Herald Tribune - Dec 27 5:44 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.Iran: UNSC resolution to have no impact on national nuclear program Al Bawaba - Dec 28 6:29 AM
Iranian Supreme Leader's Advisor on International Affairs Ali Akbar Velayati said on Thursday that the UNSC anti-Iran resolution will have no impact on national nuclear program.US warns Iran over 'downward spiral' with UN nuclear watchdog Financial Express - Dec 28 8:29 AM
CRAWFORD, Texas, Dec 28 (AFP): The United States warned Iran Wednesday against heading into a "downward spiral" of non-cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog IAEA after Tehran's parliament authorised the government to limit the agency's access to its atomic sites.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 1:24 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.US warns Iran over reduced co-operation with IAEA Outlook India - Dec 28 2:39 AM
The United States has warned Iran against heading into a "downward spiral" of non-cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog after Tehran's parliament authorised the government to limit the agency's access to its atomic sites.Iran votes to review ties to U.N. agency The State - Dec 27 9:08 PM
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 votes to revise ties with IAEA NDTV - Dec 27 9:40 PM
Iran's parliament voted to urge the government to re-examine its ties with the UN nuclear agency following a Security Council decision to impose sanctions against Tehran over its disputed nuclear programme.IRAN VATICAN Ahmadinejad, Christmas miracles and the letter to the Pope AsiaNews.it - Dec 28 6:11 AM
by Dariush Mirzai With the embargo in mind, Iran s president launches a charm offensive towards Christians. In his Christmas message he even exalted the eschatological return of Jesus and acknowledged the value of the Christian community in Iran.Iran expands links with Syrians International Herald Tribune - Dec 28 9:51 AM
Early next year, Syria's first domestically manufactured cars are scheduled to roll off an assembly line.Tehran has 'appropriate tools' to confront N-pressure: Iran IANS via Yahoo! India News - Dec 27 8:34 PM
Tehran, Dec 28 (DPA) 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.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 8:04 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, Libya sign agreements Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 28 1:07 AM
Libya - Iran - Accord Iran and Libya here on Wednesday evening inked two agreements and a letter of understanding on expansion of bilateral cooperation.Iran Pulls Christianity into Nuclear Response Christian Today - Dec 28 5:14 AM
The president of Iran has sent a letter to Pope Benedict XVI regarding the United Nations decision to impose sanction on the country the latest in a series of contacts with Christianity by the conservative Muslim countryIran 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 concerned about Somalia's conflicts - FM spokesman Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 28 12:37 AM
Iran - Somalia - FM Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini here Thursday stressed that Iran is concerned about the current conflicts in Somalia.Iran Lawmakers Vote to Revise Nuke Ties ABC News - Dec 27 9:08 AM
Iran's Parliament Votes to Revise Ties With the U.N. Nuclear AgencyQuake hits southeastern Iran Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 27 10:07 PM
Iran - Quake - Kerman An earthquake measuring 3.7 on the Richter scale jolted outskirts of the city of Jiroft in the southeastern province of Kerman early Thursday.Iran Pulls Christianity into Nuclear Response The Christian Post - Dec 28 2:42 AM
The president of Iran has sent a letter to Pope Benedict XVI regarding the United Nation s decision to impose sanction on the country the latest in a series of contacts with Christianity by the conservative Muslim ...Iran 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.U.S. Embassy Is Warning Beijing on Iran Gas Deal The New York Sun - Dec 27 9:53 PM
WASHINGTON The Bush administration and Congress are warning that a proposed $16 billion deal between a Chinese company and Iran could trigger economic penalties under an American law aimed at starving Iran of funding for terrorism and nuclear weapons. Officials at the American embassy in China delivered a demarche Saturday in Beijing. They demanded an explanation of the deal from Chinese ...Explanation of Vote on Iran & UNSC Resolution 1737 Scoop.co.nz - Dec 27 10:31 PM
Mr. President, Iran's pursuit of a nuclear weapons capability constitutes a grave threat and demands a clear statement from the Security Council.Iran has 'appropriate tools' to face N-pressure Hindustan Times - Dec 27 10:57 PM
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.Iran's FM in Kabul to review issues of mutual interest Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 27 11:22 PM
Iran - Afghanistan - Mottaki Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki, heading a political delegation, arrived here early Thursday to review issues of mutual interest with senior Afghan officials.Iran fury at Blair 'tirade of allegations' Times Online - Dec 27 4:25 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's parliament votes to revise ties with the U.N. nuclear agency. KWQC-TV 6 Davenport - Dec 28 1:45 AM
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.Naval force buildup may aggravate Iran Tribune Chronicle - Dec 27 10:08 PM
Officials at the Pentagon reportedly are considering a show of naval force in order to exert pressure against Iran. If anything, that could aggravate tension in the Middle East.UN resolution will increase pressure on Iran IranMania.com - Dec 28 12:33 AM
LONDON, December 28 (IranMania) - International affairs analyst Ali Khorram said here on Wednesday that UN Security Council members will not need a new resolution to increase their political and economic pressure on Iran in 2007 MNA reported.Former Iran leaders speak out against nuclear policy AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 28 2:28 AM
Former Iranian officials have spoken out against President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's hardline nuclear policies and urged a return to transparency and moderation.Iran s sturgeon research Institute chosen as NACA IranMania.com - Dec 28 12:33 AM
LONDON, December 28 (IranMania) - Iran s International Sturgeon Research Institute has been chosen as the international center for the development of aquaculture and sturgeon in Asia-Pacific region, the Persian service of ISNA reported here on Wednesday.Iran MPs raise stakes in nuclear showdown Gulf Times - Dec 27 11:46 PM
TEHRAN: Iran s parliament yesterday approved a bill obliging the government to "revise its co-operation" with the UN nuclear watchdog in retaliation for Security Council sanctions imposed on Tehran.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, Switzerland reach gas transfer agreement IranMania.com - Dec 28 12:32 AM
LONDON, December 28 (IranMania) - Iran and Switzerland have recently signed a heads of agreement (HOA) on gas transfer to the European state, MNA said here on Wednesday.Iran Moves on Enrichment Despite Sanctions NPR - Dec 27 6:48 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.Israel Facing Stark Choices Over A Nuclearized Iran Space War - Dec 28 5:55 PM
by Joshua Brilliant Tel Aviv, Israel (UPI) Dec 28, 2006 At a recent conference in Tehran Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad predicted Israel's days are numbered.Fire-prone car faces Iran ban Gulf Times - Dec 27 11:46 PM
TEHRAN: Iran will ban new Peugeot 405 cars from hitting the streets if a fault which has caused many of the French vehicles to catch fire is not repaired, press reports said yesterday.Report: Iran oil profits could dry up by 2015 CNN.com - Dec 26 5:24 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.