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Europeans circulate revised Iran draft 
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In a fresh bid to win Russian and Chinese support, key European nations circulated a revised U.N. resolution Friday narrowing sanctions on Iran for refusing to suspend uranium enrichment and urging negotiations to resolve the standoff over its nuclear ambitions.Annan: Iran should be part of Iraq talks USA Today - Dec 08 6:21 PM
U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan said Friday that Iran has a vested interest in a peaceful Iraq and should be part of discussions to resolve the conflict there.Rice cool to idea of talks with Iran about Iraq Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 08 3:44 PM
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Friday all but rejected the idea of talks with Iran about quelling the violence in Iraq unless Tehran first acts to rein in its suspected nuclear weapons program.Rice wary of seeking Iran, Syria's help AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 08 2:57 PM
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice voiced skepticism on Friday over a bipartisan panel's recommendation that the United States seek Iran and Syria's help to stabilize Iraq, saying they should want to take such steps on their own.French presidential hopeful Royal reaffirms tough stance on Iran AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 08 3:52 PM
The French Socialist party's presidential candidate, Segolene Royal, has stirred up the campaign with views on hotbed foreign policy issues, saying Iran should be denied a civil nuclear program for failing to comply with international regulations.West circulates revised UN sanctions draft on Iran Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 08 2:31 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters)- A new European resolution imposing sanctions on Iran for its nuclear ambitions eases a list of goods Tehran cannot buy or sell and exempts Russian construction and fueling of a reactor it is building in Iran.U.S. hints Iran sanctions deal is near AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 08 1:13 PM
The United States suggested Friday that a deal on imposing United Nations sanctions on Iran is near despite a disappointing round of talks among world powers earlier this week.US optimistic Iran nuclear resolution will soon pass at UN AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 08 12:23 PM
The major UN powers have narrowed their differences over the terms of a sanctions resolution to punish Iran for refusing to freeze its uranium enrichment activities, a senior US official said.Don't count on Iran International Herald Tribune - Dec 08 10:45 AM
The problems in Iraq were not caused by the Iranians, nor can Iran solve them all.Western nations push for U.N. vote on Iran sanctions Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 08 9:44 AM
Europeans gave a revised draft resolution aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear ambitions to Russia and China and intend to circulate it to the full U.N. Security Council on Friday in hopes of a vote next week, two diplomats said.Council given new draft over Iran BBC News - Dec 08 5:24 PM
France, Germany and the UK revise a draft UN resolution outlining sanctions against Iran over its nuclear activities.Iran nuclear programme also a threat to Europe: Israel general AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 08 8:18 AM
Iran could threaten the whole of Europe if it is allowed to develop an atom bomb, an Israeli general said in the Jewish state's latest salvo against its archfoe's nuclear programme.Bush tells Iran, Syria how they can join Iraq talks CNN.com - Dec 08 5:00 AM
After talks with his top Iraq war ally President Bush on Thursday indicated that Iran and Syria might be included in regional talks about Iraq, if they meet certain conditions.U.S. Suggests Deal to Impose Sanctions on Iran Is Near Fox News - Dec 08 12:41 PM
State Department spokesman suggests that a deal is near to impose sanctions on Iran despite failed negotiations with world powers earlier this week.U.S. Hints Iran Sanctions Deal Is Near San Francisco Chronicle - Dec 08 12:26 PM
The United States suggested Friday that a deal on imposing United Nations sanctions on Iran is near despite a disappointing round of talks among world powers earlier this week. State Department spokesman Sean McCormack also indicated the United States... Rice Ready for Iran Dialogue Within Nuclear Talks Voice of America - Dec 08 5:01 PM
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Friday she is ready for wide-ranging dialogue with her Iranian counterpart provided Iran halts uranium enrichment and returns to negotiations on its nuclear program.Iran, good opportunity for Dutch firms' investments - Mottaki Islamic Republic News Agency - 5 minutes ago
Iran - Holland - Trade Visiting Iranian Foreign Minister here Friday met and conferred with the new Dutch Economy Minister Joop Wijn, assuring him that opportunities in Iran for investment of Dutch firms are unique today.Bill Clinton supports dialogue with Iran AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 07 8:59 PM
Former President Bill Clinton on Thursday endorsed the idea of talks with Iran and Syria to help ease the bloodletting in Iraq, saying it would also be in Tehran's interests.India hands Iran second sepak takraw loss Islamic Republic News Agency - 9 minutes ago
Iran - Asian Games - India India gave Iran second defeat at the sepak takraw tournament of the 15th Asian Games here Friday. The Indian side handed Iran a 42-18 licking.Iran's Khodadad waltzes into taekwondo semis Islamic Republic News Agency - 10 minutes ago
Iran - Taekwondo - Khodadad Behzad Khodadad here Friday squeezed into the 58 kg taekwondo semifinals at the 15th Asian Games. Khodadad advanced to the last four by edging past his Kuwaiti rival on walkover, celebrating an 8-2 romp in the quarterfinal.Rice cool to idea of talks with Iran about Iraq Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News - Dec 08 3:43 PM
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Friday all but rejected the idea of talks with Iran about quelling the violence in Iraq unless Tehran first acts to rein in its suspected nuclear weapons program.Fresh drive for sanctions on Iran Financial Times - Dec 08 4:02 PM
France, Germany and the UK on Friday launched a new United Nations drive to impose sanctions on Iran, calling all countries to prevent the supply of goods that could help its nuclear enrichment and reprocessing programmes, or the development of nuclear weapon delivery systems.Iran for Lebanon's welfare, indpendence: spokesman Islamic Republic News Agency - 56 minutes ago
Iran - Lebanon The spokesman of the Iranian Foreign Ministry here Friday said that Iran supports the independence of Lebanon and prosperity of its nation.West circulates revised U.N. sanctions draft on Iran Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 08 2:38 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters)- A new European resolution imposing sanctions on Iran for its nuclear ambitions eases a list of goods Tehran cannot buy or sell and exempts Russian construction and fuelling of a reactor it is building in Iran.Iran urges intl. community to support Afghans IranMania.com - 25 minutes ago
LONDON, December 9 (IranMania) - Iran's permanent representative to the UN Mohammad Javad Zarif called continued commitment of the international community to support the Government and people of Afghanistan, IRNA reported.Bill Clinton Supports Dialogue With Iran ABC News - Dec 08 6:01 AM
Former President Bill Clinton Supports Dialogue With Iran, Syria to Stop Violence in IraqIran's FM meets Dutch PM IranMania.com - 40 minutes ago
LONDON, December 9 (IranMania) - Visiting Foreign Minister of Iran Manouchehr Mottaki met and conferred with the new Dutch Prime Minister, IRNA reported.Iran can turn into regional electricity hub: official IranMania.com - 10 minutes ago
LONDON, December 9 (IranMania) - Skilled human resources, vast production of equipments used in the electricity generation industry and making use of the world s state-of-the-art technologies in the sector have created great opportunity for us to boost our electricity exports, noted head of Iran s electricity company, MNA reported.Judges give Iran s taekwondo gold to Qatar IranMania.com - 25 minutes ago
LONDON, December 9 (IranMania) - Judges openly deprived Iran s 78kg taekwondo player Mehdi Bibak of the top title in a bid to add a gold medal to host Qatar s asset at the 15th Asian Games, MNA reported.Senate-House panel seeks India's help on Iran The Economic Times - 0 minute ago
WASHINGTON: The Senate-House conference has not only diluted the contentious provision relating to Iran in the law on India-US civil nuclear deal, but also sought India's help in containing Tehran's nuclear ambitions.Iran, good opportunity for Dutch Co. investments IranMania.com - 39 minutes ago
LONDON, December 9 (IranMania) - Visiting Iranian Foreign Minister met and conferred with the new Dutch Economy Minister Joop Wijn, assuring him that opportunities in Iran for investment of Dutch firms are unique today, IRNA reported.US Hints UN Sanctions Deal On Iran Is Near Nasdaq - Dec 08 12:53 PM
WASHINGTON (AP)--The U.S. suggested Friday that a deal to impose United Nations sanctions on Iran is near despite a disappointing round of talks among key world powers this week.6 powers likely to resume Iran talks in New York next week Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 08 2:29 PM
_ Officials of six major powers are likely to resume talks on imposing sanctions on Iran over its refusal to suspend its uranium enrichment activities next week in New York, U.N. Security Council sources said Friday.Rice cool to idea of talks with Iran about Iraq AlertNet - Dec 08 3:40 PM
Source: Reuters By Arshad Mohammed WASHINGTON, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Friday all but rejected the idea of talks with Iran about quelling the violence in Iraq unless Tehran first ... India hands Iran second sepak takraw loss IranMania.com - 38 minutes ago
LONDON, December 9 (IranMania) - India gave Iran second defeat at the sepak takraw tournament of the 15th Asian Games, IRNA reported. The Indian side handed Iran a 42-18 licking.Kazakhstan to utilize Iran's experience in ports IranMania.com - 40 minutes ago
LONDON, December 9 (IranMania) - The visiting Kazakhstan's ambassador to Tehran, Uric Atynbayev, said that Kazakhstan was keen to utilize Iran's experience for development of port infrastructure regarding the country's rich maritime transportation potential, IRNA reported.Major powers to resume discussions on Iran sanctions draft Deccan Herald - 48 minutes ago
Six major powers seeking to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions are to resume bargaining next week on a slightly amended draft resolution mandating UN sanctions against Tehran over its refusal to halt uranium enrichment, a Western diplomat has said.U.S. Hints Iran Sanctions Deal Is Near AP via Yahoo! Asia News - Dec 08 12:04 PM
The United States suggested Friday that a deal is impose United Nations sanction on Iran is near despite a disappointing round of talks among key world powers earlier this week.Iran Allocates 233m Euros to Petrochemical Plant in West Azarbayjan RedNova - Dec 08 4:21 PM
Text of report by Vision of the Islamic Republic of Iran West Azarbayjan Provincial TV on 8 December The Iranian Bank of Industry and Mining [BIM] has allocated 2,560bn rials [275 million dollars] to the completion of The Petrochemical Complex in Mahabad.CPM against references to Iran Yahoo! India News - Dec 08 1:27 PM
Ahead of voting on the US Congressional Bill on the nuclear deal, the CPI(M) is gearing up to raise its strong opposition to the references to the Iran issue. The party believes linking the passage of the Bill to India's expressed good behaviour on the question of Iran's nuclear programme was unacceptable and would be the source of its opposition to the Bill. "We had these apprehensions before. Europeans circulate revised Iran draft China Daily - Dec 08 4:55 PM
UNITED NATIONS - Key European nations circulated a revised U.N. resolution Friday narrowing sanctions on Iran for refusing to suspend uranium enrichment and urging negotiations to resolve the standoff over its nuclear ambitions.Senate-House panel seeks India's help on Iran New Kerala - 1 hour, 2 minutes ago
By Arun Kumar, Washington, Dec 9: The Senate-House conference has not only diluted the contentious provision relating to Iran in the law on India-US civil nuclear deal, but also sought India's help in containing Tehran's nuclear ambitions.Overture to Iran defended by Iraq report authors Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 07 12:46 PM
The Republican chairman of the Iraq Study Group on Thursday defended the panel's call to seek Iran's help in stabilizing Iraq but conceded he was told recently by Tehran that was unlikely "this time around."Palestinian prime minister, in Iran, vows not to recognize Israel Boston Herald - Dec 08 8:54 AM
TEHRAN, Iran - Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh told thousands of Iranians on Friday that his Hamas-led government will never recognize Israel and will continue to fight for the "liberation...Europeans Limit Scope of Iran Nuclear Resolution New York Times - 2 hours, 23 minutes ago
A revised draft of a U.N. resolution narrows the scope of punishment to activities clearly associated with making a nuclear weapon.End of nuclear ice age - US bill opts for soft clause on Iran The Telegraph - Dec 08 1:45 PM
Washington, Dec. 8: The final bill to end 32 years of nuclear winter between India and the US is the product of a series of compromises involving Iran baiters, non-proliferationists and India enthusiasts in America s diverse political establishment.The Editors: Are global conversations changing life in Iran? BBC News - Dec 08 2:11 AM
We learnt some very interesting things about life in Iran yesterday - not just because of what's been happening on air, but also behind the scenes.Six major UN powers to resume discussions on Iran sanctions draft Channel NewsAsia - Dec 08 10:31 AM
UNITED NATIONS - Six major powers seeking to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions are to resume bargaining next week on a slightly amended draft resolution mandating UN sanctions against Tehran over its refusal to halt uranium enrichment, a Western diplomat said Friday.Outreach to Iran, Syria on Iraq unlikely UPI - Dec 08 11:23 AM
WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- A proposal for direct talks between the United States and Iran and Syria on helping to bring stability to Iraq has received a presidential scowl in Washington.Israel leader says Iran stalling on nukes UPI - Dec 08 11:22 AM
JERUSALEM, Dec. 8 (UPI) -- A nuclear Iran would pose a threat to Israel and could seriously threaten Europe, the deputy chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces warned Friday.Major UN powers to resume bargaining on Iran sanctions Monday AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 08 4:41 PM
Six major powers are to resume talks in New York Monday on proposed targeted UN sanctions against Tehran over its refusal to halt uranium enrichment, said a Western diplomat, who asked not to be named.Haniya vows to keep fighting thanks to Iran Gulf News - Dec 08 2:03 PM
Tehran: Palestinian Prime Minister Esmail Haniya told Iranians yesterday that Palestinians would never bow to pressure to recognise Israel and would keep fighting thanks in part to support from Iran.Bush sets conditions for Iran, Syria talks; Blair to head for Middle East AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 07 9:50 AM
President George W. Bush said that Iran and Syria must stop helping extremists and commit to help Iraq's fledgling government before any talks with the two.Rice Skeptical on Iran, Syria Washington Post - Dec 08 3:56 PM
Secretary is wary of panel's recommendation that U.S. seek countries' help with stabilizing Iraq.Iran's FM meets Dutch PM Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 08 8:18 AM
Iran - Netherlands - Meet Visiting Foreign Minister of Iran Manouchehr Mottaki here on Friday met and conferred with the new Dutch Prime Minister.Palestinian prime minister, in Iran, vows not to recognize Israel Leesville Leader - Dec 08 8:17 AM
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh told thousands of Iranians on Friday that his Hamas-led government will never recognize Israel and will continue to fight for the liberation of Jerusalem.''Iran, Holland to finalize mutual investment agreement Payvand Iran News - Dec 08 7:52 AM
An agreement to promote and support joint investment between Iran and the Netherlands is at final stage of ratification, Iran Foreign Minister Manuchehr Mottaki said on Friday in the course of his visit to this European country. -MNAIndia, Iran, Pakistan oil ministers to meet next month in Iran Payvand Iran News - Dec 08 7:52 AM
Oil ministers of India, Iran and Pakistan will be meeting next month in Tehran to deliberate on the issue of supply of natural gas through a pipeline that is expected to take shape "very soon," the Indian government told the Lok Sabha (lower house of Indian Parliament) in New Delhi on Thursday. -IRNAKazakhstan keen to share experience with Iran in ports Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 08 8:09 AM
Iran - Kazakhstan - Ambassador The visiting Kazakhstan's ambassador to Tehran, Uric Atynbayev, said here on Friday that Kazakhstan was keen to utilize Iran's experience for development of port infrastructure regarding the country's rich maritime transportation potential.Iran follows peaceful objectives, deputy FM Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 08 7:33 AM
an - Bulgaria - Jalili Deputy foreign minister for Euro-American Affairs, Saeed Jalili, said on Friday that Iran seeks peace and its nuclear program is in full consistency with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Safeguards.Iran blocks access to YouTube website Los Angeles Times - Dec 08 1:41 AM
Iran has blocked access to the popular video-sharing website YouTube.com.Palestinian PM makes first Iran visit AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 07 6:13 AM
Palestinian prime minister Ismail Haniya has arrived in Iran for talks as part of his first foreign tour at the head of the Hamas government, sources close to the Iranian presidency said.Iran cautious over U.S. report seeking engagement Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 07 3:48 AM
Iran has responded cautiously to proposals for the United States to engage its foe directly, as analysts say Tehran waits to see whether President George W. Bush embraces the idea and what concessions it can win.Bush deplores Iran's nuclear 'obstinance' Space War - Dec 07 7:25 PM
US President George W. Bush on Thursday ruled out direct talks with Iran unless the Islamic republic verifiably freezes sensitive nuclear work, and deplored Tehran's "obstinance" on the matter.Iran: Palestinian Rejects Recognizing Israel New York Times - 1 hour, 7 minutes ago
The visiting Palestinian prime minister, Ismail Haniya, told a supportive Iranian audience that his Hamas-led government would never recognize Israel and would not respect agreements with it. ?The U.S. and Zionist regime want us to recognize the usurpation of Palestinian land and stop our struggle,? he told thousands at Friday Prayer at Tehran University, the ISNA news agency reported. Mr. Haniya India, Iran, Pakistan oil ministers to meet next month in Iran Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 08 4:24 AM
India - Iran - Oil minister - Meet Oil ministers of India, Iran and Pakistan will be meeting next month in Tehran to deliberate on the issue of supply of natural gas through a pipeline that is expected to take shape "very soon," the Indian government told the Lok Sabha (lower house of Indian Parliament) here on Thursday.Palestinian PM set for first Iran visit AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 07 4:01 AM
Palestinian prime minister Ismail Haniya was to arrive in Iran for talks as part of his first foreign tour as head of the Hamas government, sources close to the Iranian presidency have said.Talking with Syria, Iran could benefit Mideast, U.S. St. Petersburg Times - Dec 07 10:14 PM
Early edition: Iran and Syria - Iraq's most difficult neighbors - might play a constructive role if only the Bush administration ever decides to talk to them.Why Iran Matters The Christian Post - Dec 08 7:33 AM
Yesterday, I told you about the difficult choices facing us in Iraq: The most popular option, an expedited withdrawal, would be disastrous for both our national security and the Iraqi people. Cutting and running would leave Iran as the regional superpower and threaten the safety of our only reliable ...Quake jolts Iran's southeastern city Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 08 1:44 AM
Iran - Quake - Zarand An earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale hit outskirts of Zarand, a city in this southeastern Iranian province, on Friday.India offers 50 per cent raise in price on LNG supply from Iran Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 08 4:09 AM
India - Iran - LNG India has offered to raise the price it was willing to pay by 50 per cent to buy five million tonnes of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) from Iran for 25 years.Despite urging by Iraq report, Bush won't talk with Iran, Syria Haaretz Daily - Dec 08 3:45 AM
United States President George W. Bush said on Thursday he has no plans to hold talks with Syria and Iran, despite the recommendations of the Baker-Hamilton Iraq Study Group report.Major cleric says Iran will not give up its nuclear rights Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 08 2:48 AM
Iran - Prayers - Khatami Substitute Friday prayers leader of Tehran Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami said on Friday that Iran will not give up its rights for access to peaceful nuclear energy.Iran-C130-Harandi /GNR/ Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 08 12:44 AM
Sari, Mazandaran Province, Dec 8 --- Iran's Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Mohammad-Hossein Saffar Harandi on Thursday honored memory of the reporters and media activists martyred in last year's crash of a C-130 airplane in Tehran.UK group opposing role for Iran BBC News - Dec 07 10:10 AM
A group of British parliamentarians opposes the idea of involving Iran in any solution to the problems in Iraq.India Offers 50% Raise In Price On LNG Supply From Iran Nasdaq - Dec 07 8:52 PM
(RTTNews) - India offered to raise the price by 50% from its earlier offered price for buying 5 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas from Iran for a period of 25 years.Envoy: President's visit to Doha a turning point in Iran's sports history Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 08 2:20 AM
Qatar - Envoy - Ahmadinejad Iranian Ambassador to Qatar Mohammad-Taher Rabbani said Thursday that President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's visit to the city of Doha to attend the inaugural ceremony of the 15th Asian Games (Doha 2006) and his meeting with Iranian athletes was a turning point in the history of Iran's sports.Top Iran cleric supports Hezbollah protest in Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 08 6:43 AM
A top Iranian cleric says he hopes that Hezbollah would be "victorious" in its protests aimed at toppling Lebanon's Western-backed government.Pakistan, Iran enjoy deep rooted relations: PM Islamic Republic News Agency - Dec 07 11:48 PM
Pakistan - Iran - Aziz Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz Thursday night said Pakistan and Iran enjoy a deep rooted relationship based on shared faith, history and culture and the two countries need to shape these commonalities into enhanced cooperation in a broad spectrum of areas including trade, investment, energy and education.How To Deal With Iran The New York Sun - Dec 07 11:37 PM
Now that President Bush has opened the lines of communication with Tehran via a collection of Iraqi insurgents and collaborators tied to the Persian state, it may be time for a primer on how to deal with Iran. Ever bargain for a carpet in the bazaars of Tehran or Shiraz? Those of us who have view it as a wonderful insight into Iranians' negotiating style. Bazaar rule no. 1: When negotiating Iran has limited influence in Iraq BBC News - Dec 07 6:20 AM
The BBC's Iranian affairs analyst, Sadeq Saba, says there is a limit to what Iran can do to stabilise Iraq.Iraq Plan Hinges on Uncertain Embrace From Iran, Syria, Shiites Bloomberg via Yahoo! News - Dec 06 9:07 PM
Dec. 7 (Bloomberg) -- The Iraq Study Group's plan for an orderly U.S. exit from Iraq hinges on the cooperation of some of the most anti-American forces in the region -- Iran, Syria and radical Iraqi Shiite leaders -- as well as President George W. Bush's support.Iran cleric says UN resolution will not stop nuclear drive AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 08 4:55 AM
Top Iranian cleric Ahmad Khatami has vowed that the Islamic republic will not give up its nuclear program even if it faces a UN resolution sanctioning it for not doing so.Iran cautious over US direct engagement report IranMania.com - Dec 08 12:20 AM
LONDON, December 8 (IranMania) - Tehran has responded cautiously to proposals for the United States to engage its foe directly, as analysts say Iran waits to see whether President George W Bush embraces the idea and what concessions it can win, Reuters reported.Overture to Iran defended by Iraq report authors IranMania.com - Dec 08 12:23 AM
LONDON, December 8 (IranMania) - The Republican chairman of the Iraq Study Group defended the panel's call to seek Iran's help in stabilizing Iraq but conceded he was told recently by Tehran that was unlikely "this time around," , Reuters reported.Iran has limited influence in Iraq IranMania.com - Dec 08 12:21 AM
LONDON, December 8 (IranMania) - The Iraq Study Group has recommended that the United States should engage with Iran as part of efforts to stem the violence in Iraq, BBC reported.Iraqi official accuses Iran of hypocrisy AP via Yahoo! News - Dec 06 9:02 PM
Iraq's ambassador to the Netherlands confronted Iran's foreign minister during a speech Wednesday, accusing his country of hypocrisy in its rhetoric against the United States.Putin admits concern over Iran nuclear program IranMania.com - Dec 08 12:20 AM
LONDON, December 8 (IranMania) - Russian President Vladimir Putin admitted that Russia was "concerned" over Iran's nuclear program and urged Tehran to an "active and transparent cooperation" with the International Atomic Energy Agency, AFP reported.Don't count on Iran to pick up the pieces: report IranMania.com - Dec 08 12:20 AM
LONDON, December 8 (IranMania) - As anticipated, the Iraq Study Group has recommended that the United States begin talks with Iran to solicit its assistance in stabilizing Iraq, The New York Times reported.Bill Clinton supports dialogue with Iran IranMania.com - Dec 08 12:20 AM
LONDON, December 8 (IranMania) - Former US President Bill Clinton endorsed the idea of talks with Iran and Syria to help ease the bloodletting in Iraq, saying it would also be in Tehran's interests, AP reported.UK group opposing role for Iran IranMania.com - Dec 08 12:21 AM
LONDON, December 8 (IranMania) - Negotiating with Iran will not work in solving Iraq's problems, a group of British Parliamentarians has said, BBC reported.Israeli Official Discusses Iran and His Controversial Agenda New York Times - Dec 06 8:48 PM
The portfolio for Israel?s new minister for strategic affairs includes developing the country?s strategy on Iran.Bush tells Iran,Syria how they can join Iraq talks IranMania.com - Dec 08 12:22 AM
LONDON, December 8 (IranMania) - After talks with his top Iraq war ally US President George W Bush indicated that Iran and Syria might be included in regional talks about Iraq, if they meet certain conditions, CNN reported.US sets conditions for Iran; Blair to head for ME IranMania.com - Dec 08 12:19 AM
LONDON, December 8 (IranMania) - The United States President George W Bush said that Iran and Syria must stop helping extremists and commit to help Iraq's fledgling government before any talks with the two, AFP reported."Iran will face UN sanctions over its nuke issue" IranMania.com - Dec 08 12:20 AM
LONDON, December 8 (IranMania) - Iran will face UN Security Council sanctions for refusing to halt its nuclear programme, France's Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy said, but major powers are still divided on exactly how far punishment should go, Zeenews reported.Iran says firmly determined to achieve its goals IranMania.com - Dec 08 12:23 AM
LONDON, December 8 (IranMania) - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said that the Iranian nation is firmly determined to achieve its goals and that the threats of bullying powers will not make Iran give up, IRNA reported.Palestinian PM makes first Iran visit IranMania.com - Dec 08 12:22 AM
LONDON, December 8 (IranMania) - Palestinian Prime Minister Ismail Haniya has arrived in Iran for talks as part of his first foreign tour at the head of the Hamas government, sources close to the Iranian presidency said, AFP reported.US denounces Iran Holocaust Conference AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 08 1:07 PM
The United States denounced as "disgraceful" a planned conference on the Holocaust being organized by Iranian leaders who have called the Nazis' slaughter of six million Jews in World War II a myth.Iran Reacts to the Iraq Study Group Report NPR - Dec 07 6:20 AM
Reaction in Iran to the Iraq Study Group report has been one of mild satisfaction. Analysts in Iran are pleased to see a recognition of Iran's role in bringing security to Iraq. But the Iranian government is divided over how to approach relations with the U.S.Iran face Qatar in water polo Khaleej Times - Dec 07 8:42 PM
IRAN S water polo coach figures it is just as well that his team s game against Qatar at the Asian Games yesterday started about midday. If it was a night game, some of his opponents probably should have been in bed.