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Iran defense industry unharmed by sanctions: minister 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 29 3:50 AM
Defense Minister Mostafa Mohammad Najjar on Friday dismissed U.N. sanctions imposed on Iran as "psychological warfare" and suggested they would not affect Iran's missile production capability.US frees detained Iran diplomats BBC News - Dec 29 5:34 AM
Two Iranian diplomats held by US forces in Iraq last week are released, Iran's state-run news agency says.Iran sanctions backfire on Russia IranMania.com - 39 minutes ago
LONDON, December 30 (IranMania) - Last Wednesday, Iran's parliament approved the general provisions of a bill giving the government a free hand regarding the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), up to and including withdrawal from the NPT and termination of IAEA membership."Iran defense industry unharmed by sanctions" IranMania.com - 38 minutes ago
LONDON, December 30 (IranMania) - Iranian Defense Minister Mostafa Mohammad Najjar dismissed UN sanctions imposed on Iran as "psychological warfare" and suggested they would not affect Iran's missile production capability, Reuters reported.China violates Iran Sanctions Act - CNOOC to invest $16 billion to develop Iran's Pars natural gas in exchange of ... India Daily - 1 hour, 2 minutes ago
China took the first step. It violated the Iran sanctions first. CNOOC, the Chinese national oil company will invest $16 billion to develop Iran's Pars natural gas field in exchange for 50 percent of the field's liquefied natural gas LNG production.Iran National Library displays old newspapers IranMania.com - 35 minutes ago
LONDON, December 30 (IranMania) - Iranian Press Heritage Organizing Council of Iran s National Library has compiled a complete series of 40 Iranian newspapers which were published between 1850 and 1907, reported Iran Daily.Gold down, but near 3-week highs on Iran crisis IranMania.com - 39 minutes ago
LONDON, December 30 (IranMania) - 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, Reuters reported.Safavi: Enemies fear Iran's regional clout IranMania.com - 38 minutes ago
LONDON, December 30 (IranMania) - Commander of the Islamic Revolution s Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi said Iran abides by the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and the International Atomic Energy Agency s (IAEA) safeguards regulations.Iran's natural gas talks with Azerbaijan IranMania.com - 39 minutes ago
LONDON, December 30 (IranMania) - Azerbaijan Republic is in talks with Iran to purchase natural gas at $110 per 1,000 cubic meters, Fars reported.Somali conflicts will hurt regional nations: Iran IranMania.com - 39 minutes ago
LONDON, December 30 (IranMania) - Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad Ali Husseini voiced Iran's concern and remorse regarding the recent conflicts in Somalia, ISNA reported.Pope receives letter from Iran hardline President IranMania.com - 39 minutes ago
LONDON, December 30 (IranMania) - Pope Benedict XVI received a letter yesterday from Iran's hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad 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.PGCC to counter Iran with largest exercise ever IranMania.com - 40 minutes ago
LONDON, December 30 (IranMania) - The US is advising the Persian Gulf states in preparation for their largest ever military exercise to answer Iran's growing strategic clout in the region, World Tribune reported.Majlis condoles demise of Iran Justice Minister IranMania.com - 38 minutes ago
LONDON, December 30 (IranMania) - Iran's Majlis Speaker Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel in a message condoled the demise of late Justice Minister Jamal Karimi-rad.Gulf states to counter Iran with largest exercise ever World Tribune - Dec 29 11:44 AM
ABU DHABI The U.S. is advising the Gulf states in preparation for their largest ever military exercise to answer Iran's growing strategic clout in the region.Pope receives letter from Iran's hardline president Gloucester Daily Times - Dec 29 12:52 PM
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.Iran defence industry unharmed by sanctions -minister Reuters.co.uk - Dec 29 8:56 AM
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Defence Minister Mostafa Mohammad Najjar on Friday dismissed U.N. sanctions imposed on Iran as "psychological warfare" and suggested they would not affect Iran's missile production capability.Iran's influence grows, thanks to America Gulf News - Dec 29 12:54 PM
At the time when the US is wading in the heavy mud of the Iraqi quagmire, Iran is stealthily assuming the role of a major player in the region. That is why the Iraq Study Group recommended that the US should start negotiations with Tehran to bring about regional stability.Iran critical of UN sanctions RTÉ News - Dec 29 5:14 AM
Iran's Defence Minister, Mostafa Mohammad Najjar, has dismissed UN sanctions imposed on his country as 'psychological warfare' and suggested they would not affect Iran's missile production capability.Quake jolts Kahnouj in Iran's southeastern province of Kerman Payvand Iran News - Dec 29 8:06 AM
An earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale jolted suburbs of Kahnouj city in Kerman province, southeastern Iran, Thursday night. -IRNAIran's Justice Minister killed in road accident Payvand Iran News - Dec 29 8:07 AM
Iran's Minister of Justice Jamal Karimi-Rad was killed in a car accident on Thursday while travelling to the central city of Isfahan. -IRNAClaim: Iran, Hezbollah pay for attacks UPI - Dec 29 7:51 AM
TEL AVIV, Israel, Dec. 28 (UPI) -- Iran is financing Palestinian rocket attacks on Israel through Lebanon's Hezbollah, Israeli intelligence officials say.Iran sanctions backfire on Russia Russian Information Agency Novosti - Dec 29 9:21 AM
MOSCOW. (RIA Novosti political commentator Pyotr Goncharov) - Last Wednesday, Iran's parliament approved the general provisions of a bill giving the government a free hand regarding the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), up to and including withdrawal from the NPT and termination of IAEA membership.Iran expands links with Syrians International Herald Tribune - Dec 28 9:42 AM
Early next year, Syria's first domestically manufactured cars are scheduled to roll off an assembly line. They will have an Iranian name, be produced in a plant partly financed by a state-controlled Iranian car company and be made of parts from Iran.MP: UNSC resolution has no effect on Iran's economic growth Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 29 7:34 AM
Iran - Majlis - Resolution Rapporteur of the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of Majlis (parliament) Kazem Jalali said here Friday UN Security Council resolution against Iran's peaceful nuclear program has no effect on the country's economic growth.US panel to review China-Iran deal, decide on potential sanctions AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 29 12:59 PM
A US congressional committee will review a Chinese-Iranian deal to determine if US sanctions are called for against the Chinese company involved in the 16-billion-dollar gas deal, a US lawmaker said.Iran 'buying Afghan influence' with aid Middle East Times - Dec 29 3:39 AM
KABUL -- 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 said Wednesday.Crash kills Iran justice minister BBC News - Dec 28 2:04 PM
Iranian Justice Minister Jamal Karimirad dies in a car crash in central Iran, state TV reports.Quake jolts Kahnouj in southeastern Iran Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 29 3:26 AM
Iran - Quake - Kahnouj An earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale jolted suburbs of Kahnouj city in Kerman province, southeastern Iran, Thursday night.Iran Becomes Regional Superpower by Pyotr Goncharov Moscow (RIA Novosti) Dec 29, 2006 Space War - Dec 28 6:01 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 defence industry 'unharmed by sanctions' Independent Online - Dec 29 5:13 AM
Defence Minister Mostafa Mohammad Najjar has dismissed UN sanctions imposed on Iran as "psychological warfare", suggesting that they would not affect Iran's missile production capability.White House asks Iran to comply on nuclear program Reuters - Dec 29 2:17 AM
CRAWFORD, Texas (Reuters) - 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.Pope meets Iran's Mottaki, urges dialogue SABC News - Dec 29 1:40 AM
Pope Benedict XVI met Manouchehr Mottaki, the Iran's foreign minister, today and called for dialogue to overcome conflicts, in an apparent reference to Tehran's standoff with the West over its atomic programme.Iran's Justice Minister Killed In Car Crash Nasdaq - Dec 28 7:42 PM
(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.Mottaki: Iran-Afghan trade to hit dlrs one billion The Daily Star Lebannon - Dec 29 2:44 AM
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. Trade between Iran and Afghanistan currently stood at dlrs 500 million. Mottaki made the remarks at the second Iran-Afghanistan Joint Economic Commission meeting in Kabul.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.Iran becomes regional superpower: RIA Novosti IranMania.com - Dec 28 11:04 PM
LONDON, December 29 (IranMania) - 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, RIA Novosti says.Report: Iran's justice minister killed in a car crash Boston Herald - Dec 28 4:15 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.Quake jolts Kahnouj in southeastern Iran IranMania.com - Dec 28 11:04 PM
LONDON, December 29 (IranMania) - An earthquake jolted suburbs of Kahnouj city in Kerman province, southeastern Iran, Thursday night. It was measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale, IRNA reported.Iraq Expels 2 Iranians Detained by U.S. Washington Post - Dec 29 6:39 PM
BAGHDAD, Dec. 29 -- Two senior Iranian operatives who were detained by U.S. forces in Iraq and were strongly suspected of planning attacks against American military forces and Iraqi targets were expelled to Iran on Friday, according to U.S. and Iraqi officials. Gold Rises a Third Day After Dollar Drop, Iran Nuclear Dispute Bloomberg.com - Dec 28 5:30 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 - Dec 28 9:07 PM
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.Swedish physicians to visit Iran during Jan19-23 IranMania.com - Dec 28 9:08 PM
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.Mottaki: Iran-Afghan trade to hit dlrs one billion Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 28 2:09 PM
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.Reyshahri voices Iran concern about Iraqi chaos IranMania.com - Dec 28 9:07 PM
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.Lack of funds delays Iran's Bam reconstruction IranMania.com - Dec 28 9:07 PM
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.Japan and Iran Sanctions Japan Today - Dec 28 4:13 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.Gold rises a third day after Iran nuke dispute IranMania.com - Dec 28 9:04 PM
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.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.NATO Wants Info on Iran Nuke Program Israel National News - Dec 28 10:44 PM
(IsraelNN.com) NATO has begun taking a major interest in intelligence information about Iran's nuclear program, according to Israeli defense officials who recently held talks with senior NATO officers.Iran parliament votes to reconsider ties with IAEA Los Angeles Times - Dec 28 1:02 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 - Dec 28 7:27 PM
"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 - Dec 28 7:29 PM
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 - Dec 28 8:29 PM
(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 4:44 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.UN ruined Iran's Christmas, Tehran complains Middle East Times - Dec 28 9:32 AM
TEHRAN -- The UN Security Council's weekend imposition of sanctions has ruined Christmas, Iran's state media complained Tuesday.Iran lawmakers urge that ties to UN agency be reconsidered Boston Globe - Dec 28 1:16 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 11:29 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".Saddam Undone By Blunders And Brutality CBS News - 7 minutes ago
The Iraqi dictator's ruthlessness contributed to his downfall. Saddam was also undone by two major blunders: his decision to attack Iran and invade Kuwait.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 s Ahmadinejad writes letter to pope MSNBC - Dec 27 8:33 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. US frees detained Iran diplomats IranMania.com - 39 minutes ago
LONDON, December 30 (IranMania) - US forces in Iraq have released two Iranian diplomats detained in a raid in Baghdad last week, the Iranian state-run news agency says.Iran may rethink ties to U.N. agency The Philadelphia Inquirer - Dec 28 12:29 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 9:21 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 9:21 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 9:22 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 3:06 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.Iran, Afghan foreign ministers call for economic cooperation Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 28 6:36 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.Rafsanjani: Iran ready for comprehensive assistance to Iraqi nation Payvand Iran News - Dec 28 9:21 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 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.Gold steadies, seen closing the year up 23 percent Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 29 7:46 AM
Gold steadied on the last working day of the year after matching a three-week high, but lingering worries over Iran's nuclear ambitions and the dollar's weakness kept market sentiment positive, dealers said on Friday.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.UPDATE 5-Gold hits three-wk highs on Iran woes, fund buying The Forex Market - Dec 28 12:44 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.Israel and Iran; to attack or not to attack that s the question GoldSeek.com - Dec 29 12:58 PM
We would like to state up front that we are viewing this situation from an observer s perspective. Hence we are not taking sides we are just looking at how things could develop based on the series of events that have, are and will most likely continue to unfold.Report: U.S. frees 2 Iranian detainees USA Today - Dec 29 5:47 AM
Two Iranian diplomats detained by U.S. troops in Iraq were released early Friday in Baghdad, Iran's state-run television and news agency reported.Pakistan's major daily opposes sanctions on Iran Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 28 5:12 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.IRGC commander says Iran abides by NPT, IAEA protocol (Replays - spell checked) Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 28 5:12 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).UNSC resolution will have no impact on Iran nuclear program, Velayati Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 28 5:12 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 5:12 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.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.Report: U.S. frees 2 Iranian detainees AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 29 5:06 AM
Two Iranians detained by American troops in Iraq and suspected of transferring weapons technology to insurgents in that country were released early Friday, Iran's state-run television and news agency reported.The USA Warn Iran ERT.gr - Dec 28 9:58 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 3:36 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.US panel to review China-Iran deal, decide on potential sanctions TODAYonline - Dec 29 12:50 PM
US President George W. Bush (R) speaks to Rep. Tom Lantos, D-CA, March 2006 at the US Capitol in Washington, DC. A US congressional committee will review a Chinese-Iranian deal to determine if US sanctions are called for against the Chinese company involved in the 16-billion-dollar gas deal, Lantos said.Iran throws up a 'hedge' in relations with U.N. nuclear monitors Deseret Morning News - Dec 27 11:28 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.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 ...Iran's president sends pope letter (Alessandra Rizzo / ASSOCIATED PRESS) The Washington Times - Dec 27 10:16 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.Lieberman: Netanyahu "Irresponsible" on Iran Israel National News - Dec 28 10:29 AM
(IsraelNN.com) Avigdor Lieberman, Israel's Minister of Strategy, says Likud leader Binyamin ("Bibi") Netanyahu's statements on Iran are "irresponsible."2006 Review: Iran s influence in Middle East to rise in 2007 Kurdish Media - Dec 28 5:42 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.Iran acts to lessen scrutiny of U.N. nuclear watchdog The Star-Ledger - Dec 27 9:53 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 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.