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Iran, U.S. Allied in Protecting Artifacts 
Washington Post - Jul 17 5:35 PM
CHICAGO -- Iran and the United States make an unlikely pair these days, dueling over nuclear plans and radical Islam. Yet lawyers for the feuding governments are on the same side here in a dispute over thousands of ancient Persian artifacts held by a Chicago museum.Lebanon crisis delays UN focus on Iran nuclear issue -- diplomats AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 17 5:08 PM
The deadly fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon has postponed Security Council consideration of a draft resolution that would demand a halt to Iran's sensitive nuclear fuel work, diplomats said.Bush, Putin concerned Iran has not responded Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 17 11:38 AM
President Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin, who differ on whether to impose U.N. sanctions on Iran, expressed concern on Monday that Tehran had not responded to an incentives offer.Oil prices drop on Iran report AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 17 7:12 AM
Crude oil prices fell more than $1 a barrel Monday on rumors of moves toward peace in the Middle East and in Iran's nuclear standoff with Western nations.Olmert Blames Iran, Syria as Europe Backs UN Force (Update4) Bloomberg.com - Jul 17 6:33 PM
July 17 (Bloomberg) -- Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert blamed the conflict in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip on Iran and Syria and vowed to keep up the fight as long as Israel remains under threat from what he called their terrorist proxies.'Premature' to speak of Iran sanctions: Putin AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 17 6:13 AM
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called on Iran to respond to a plan for resolving the impasse over its nuclear program, but said it was too early to speak of sanctions on Tehran.Oil prices plunge on Iran report AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 17 6:24 AM
Crude oil prices plunged more than $1 a barrel Monday on a rumors of moves toward peace in the Middle East and in Iran's nuclear standoff with Western nations.Iran choose Qalehnoie to succeed Ivankovic AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 17 5:26 AM
Iran named Amir Qalehnoie as the country's new football coach to succeed Croatian Branko Ivankovic who left following the team's first round exit at the World Cup.Fearful of Iran, Arab leaders criticize militants International Herald Tribune - Jul 17 7:15 AM
With the battle between Israel and the Lebanese militia Hezbollah raging, key Arab governments are taking the rare step of publicly blaming Hezbollah, underscoring their growing fear of the group's main sponsor, Iran.'Champion' coach appointed by Iran CNN.com - Jul 17 3:39 AM
TEHRAN, Iran (Reuters) -- Iran's football federation has appointed Amir Qalenoei, the coach of league champions Esteghlal, as their new manager of the national side.Premature To Speak Of Iran Sanctions Says Putin by Staff Writers Saint Petersburg (AFP) Jul 17, 2006 Space War - 1 hour, 11 minutes ago
Russian President Vladimir Putin called Monday on Iran to respond to a plan for resolving the impasse over its nuclear program, but said it was too early to speak of sanctions on Tehran.IRAN OPENS CREDIT LINES TO BOOST FDI IN KYRGYZSTAN Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - 58 minutes ago
Trade / foreign investment Iran's Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Mohammad-Reza Sabouri said on Monday that two separate credit lines have been opened to spur Iranian private sector investment in Kyrgyzstan.Iran Opens Credit Lines To Boost Fdi In Kyrgyzstan Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - 58 minutes ago
Iran's Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Mohammad-Reza Sabouri said on Monday that two separate credit lines have been opened to spur Iranian private sector investment in Kyrgyzstan.IRAN TO IMPLEMENT NEW INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS IN SYRIA Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - 58 minutes ago
Middle East Minister of Industries and Mines Alireza Tahmasbi said here Monday that Iran was set to implement new industrial projects in Syria.Iran To Implement New Industrial Projects In Syria Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - 58 minutes ago
Minister of Industries and Mines Alireza Tahmasbi said here Monday that Iran was set to implement new industrial projects in Syria.Iran, Oh What A Beautiful Country! Bernama - 52 minutes ago
TEHRAN, July 18 (Bernama) -- As the world is caught up in the on-going dispute over Iran's uranium enrichment programme, those wishing to visit the country are having second thoughts as the United States and its allies had threatened to attack Iran should the latter goes ahead with its programme.Iran the lurking issue as Middle East violence flares Chinapost.com.tw - 2 hours, 39 minutes ago
The sudden, shocking flareup of Mideast violence may really be -- underneath -- all about Iran. And it's not just Israel, but also the United States and even some Arab countries, who hope the Islamic regime and friends like Syria suffer a big blow.Experts challenge White House line on Iran's influence Financial Times - 2 hours, 25 minutes ago
From the moment last Wednesday when Hizbollah fighters seized two Israeli soldiers, the Bush administration immediately held Iran and Syria responsible.Bush names Iran, Syria as backers of Middle East militants San Diego Union-Tribune - Jul 17 5:39 PM
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia, 4:37 p.m. July 17 (COPLEY NEWS SERVICE): President Bush on Monday publicly called Syria and Iran the root causes of growing violence in the Middle East, punctuating his views privately with an expletive that was inadvertently picked up by a microphone.Lebanon crisis delays UN focus on Iran nuclear issue: diplomats Khaleej Times - 4 minutes ago
UNITED NATIONS -The deadly fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon has postponed Security Council consideration of a draft resolution that would demand a halt to Iran s sensitive nuclear fuel work, diplomats said on Monday.Oil Prices Drop on Iran Report ABC News - Jul 17 7:38 AM
Oil Prices Plunge on Iran Report, Recover on Middle East ViolenceKorea resolution will help U.N. face Iran USA Today - Jul 16 5:06 PM
A unanimous U.N. Security Council vote to condemn North Korea's missile launches has set an important precedent and strengthened the powerful U.N. body as it turns to its next challenge: confronting Iran's suspect nuclear program, diplomats said.Iran renews interest in trade with Iraq IranMania.com - 1 hour, 27 minutes ago
LONDON, July 18 (IranMania) - Iran's trade attache in Iraq, Janali Halvaei, said top-level Iranian officials are seeking greater involvement of Iran's private sector in the Iraqi market, said IRNA.Iran the lurking issue as Mideast violence flares USA Today - Jul 16 4:20 PM
The past five days' shocking flare-up of Mideast violence may really be, beneath it all, a fight about Iran and its place in the region. While Israel, the United States and some Arab countries hope the Islamic regime suffers a blow, Tehran may count on emerging from the crisis with its power intact and its influence raised even higher.'Premature' to speak of Iran sanctions: Putin IranMania.com - 1 hour, 28 minutes ago
LONDON, July 18 (IranMania) - Russian President Vladimir Putin called on Iran to respond to a plan for resolving the impasse over its nuclear program, but said it was too early to speak of sanctions on Tehran, said AFP.Iran's foreign minister in Syria BBC News - Jul 17 2:13 AM
Iran's foreign minister visits Damascus for talks on the crisis unfolding in Lebanon and Israel.Iran pledges 'support' for Syria if attacked IranMania.com - 1 hour, 28 minutes ago
LONDON, July 18 (IranMania) - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has written to his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad of the Islamic republic's "support" if Syria comes under attack, Iran's state television reported.Iran's tea farmers' plight continues IranMania.com - 59 minutes ago
LONDON, July 18 (IranMania) - Drought in the northern parts of the country has created serious challenges for the tea industry, said a senior tea industry official, adding that some 98% of tea factories have shut down, Iran Daily reported.Tehran rejects Indian price for Iran-Pakistan-India pipeline gas News From Bangladesh - 40 minutes ago
Iran has rejected India's demand for a price equivalent to international long-term gas supply contracts for the Iran-Pakistan- India pipeline gas saying New Delhi should forget about buying Iranian gas at a low price.EU foreign ministers discuss Mideast, Iran, Western Balkans People's Daily - Jul 17 5:55 PM
Foreign ministers of the European Union (EU) met on Monday for discussions on the escalating violence in the Middle East, Iran's nuclear issue and the Western Balkans.Iran to set new industrial projects in Syria IranMania.com - 1 hour, 27 minutes ago
LONDON, July 18 (IranMania) - Iranian Minister of Industries and Mines Alireza Tahmasbi said that Iran was set to implement new industrial projects in Syria, said IRNA.G8 leaders urge Iran to comply with N-demands IranMania.com - 1 hour, 28 minutes ago
LONDON, July 18 (IranMania) - Major powers warned Iran to comply with demands to suspend sensitive nuclear work and endorsed a decision to send the standoff to the UN Security Council, on the final day of a summit, AFP reported.Gasoline prices not expected to spike unless Iran enters Mideast fray Canadian Business - Jul 17 12:20 PM
OTTAWA (CP) - Iran's shadow over the latest Middle East conflict has energy traders treading lightly, but gas pump prices are not expected to spike.Iran's Samami snatches Asian discus gold IranMania.com - 1 hour, 29 minutes ago
LONDON, July 18 (IranMania) - Mohammad Samimi handed Iran the Asian juniors' discus gold medal after he stood top in the field event in Macao, MNA reported.Iran's olympiad team grabs 3 gold, 3 silver medals Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 17 2:38 PM
Iran - Olympiad - Mathematics Iran's student national team for mathematics olympiad received 3 gold and 3 silver medals in the 47th World Mathematics Olympiad Competition in Slovenia.Iran calls incentives offered by West acceptable Lawrence Journal-World - 2 hours, 4 minutes ago
Tehran, Iran Iran said Sunday that Western incentives to halt its nuclear program were an acceptable basis for talks, and it is ready for detailed negotiations.IDB grants $30m loan to Iran's Sadid Co. IranMania.com - 1 hour, 29 minutes ago
LONDON, July 18 (IranMania) - The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) has agreed to grant a $30-mln loan to Iran s Sadid Pipes and Equipment Company, a major producer of steel pipes up to 3,000 mm diameter for oil, gas and water projects, MNA reported.'Iran' daily's Vessal sentenced IranMania.com - 1 hour, 29 minutes ago
LONDON, July 18 (IranMania) - Former managing director of the Persian daily 'Iran' was sentenced to four months disciplinary imprisonment and a fine of two million rials on charges pertaining to his tenure.Iran calls for ceasfire in Lebanon Financial Times - Jul 17 11:21 AM
Manouchehr Mottaki, Iran s foreign minister, said on Monday the crisis over Lebanon should be resolved by a ceasefire followed by a prisoner swap between Israel and Hizbollah.Iran Iran choose Qalehnoie to succeed Ivankovic FIFA - Jul 17 10:55 AM
Iran named Amir Qalehnoie as the country's new national team coach on Monday to succeed Croatian Branko Ivankovic who left following the side's first round exit at the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany .In a Lawsuit Aimed at Iran, Terror Victims Focus on Ancient Artifacts in a Chicago Museum New York Times - 58 minutes ago
Victims of a Palestinian suicide bombing filed suit against the Iranian government, using 2,500-year-old antiquities as leverage.G8 Mideast statement targets Iran, Syria: US AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 16 3:06 PM
The United States said that a Group of Eight statement on the Middle East crisis implicitly targets Syria and Iran as backers of extremists who attack Israel, even though it does not name them.Chinese President asks for diplomatic solution to Iran's nuclear stand-off Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 17 2:46 PM
China - Iran - Nuclear China's President Hu Jintao here on Monday asked for resumption of diplomatic negotiations aimed at seeking a peaceful solution to Iran's nuclear stand-off with the West.Speaker praises Iranian Armenians' role in Iran's construction Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 17 2:31 PM
Iran - Armenia - Parliaments Majlis Speaker Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel said Iranian Armenian scientists and experts have played an important role in the country's construction and progress.Iran is N. Korea's troubled twin Ashland Daily Tidings - Jul 17 4:08 PM
While the world s attention remains focused on North Korea, there is an equally intractable and potentially lethal problem facing the United States and that is Iran. The similarities are remarkable, and the options for satisfactory solution equally dismal.Bush, Putin try to put up united front on Iran The Daily Star Lebannon - Jul 17 1:21 PM
US President George W. Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin, who differ on whether to impose UN sanctions on Iran, voiced concern Monday that Tehran had not responded to an incentives offer.The two leaders made a show of unity in a joint statement declaring their intention to try to limit the proliferation of nuclear weapons.Iran says ball in European court on Nuclear issue ArabicNews.com - Jul 17 12:14 PM
Russia's President Vladimir Putin said today in a press conference in St. Petersburg that it is too early to speak about the introduction of sanctions against Iran.Iran calls Western incentives acceptable AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 16 10:48 AM
Iran said Sunday that Western incentives to halt its nuclear program were an "acceptable basis" for talks, and it is ready for detailed negotiations.Iran is core of Mideast violence Albuquerque Tribune - Jul 17 11:09 AM
CAIRO, Egypt - The shocking flare-up of Middle East violence over the last six days may really be, beneath it all, a fight about Iran and its place in the region.No country can deprive Iran of nuclear rights: minister ArabicNews.com - Jul 17 12:12 PM
Iran on Sunday warned if its nuclear case is sent to the United Nations Security Council, negotiations would get out of its natural course. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Hamid-Reza Asefi made the remark while addressing domestic and foreign reporters at his weekly press conference.Countries issue support to Iran on unconditional nuclear negotiations ArabicNews.com - Jul 17 12:14 PM
UK Prime Minister Tony Blair was urged today in a declaration signed by 56 foreign ministers of Islamic states to resume negotiations with Iran on the current nuclear dispute without any preconditions.Iran's Security Council referral condemned by academics, MPs and Foreign Ministers Payvand Iran News - Jul 17 10:25 AM
In a meeting in the House of Commons, Middle East experts will today condemn the decision by the Foreign Ministers in Paris and the G8 leaders in St Petersburg to refer Iran to the UN Security Council. They will claim that decisions by the foreign ministers of the Security Council permanent members and the leaders of the G8 nations pave the road not just to sanctions but to military action Iran's Health minister asks colleagues in Islamic World to assist Palestinians Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 17 1:16 PM
Iran - Health Min - Palestine Minister of Health, Treatment and Medical Training, Kamran Baqeri-Lankarani, in a letter addressed to health ministers of the Islamic World, invited them to rush assistance to the Palestinian nation.Iran's nuclear case is next up The Columbus Dispatch - Jul 17 6:48 AM
UNITED NATIONS A unanimous U.N. Security Council vote to condemn missile launches by North Korea has set an important precedent and strengthened the U.N. body as it turns to its next challenge: confronting Iran s suspect nuclear program, diplomats said.Iran Calls for Ceasefire, Prisoner Exchange in Israel-Lebanon Conflict Voice of America - Jul 17 7:20 AM
Iran's foreign minister, Manouchehr Mottaki, has called for a ceasefire in the fighting between Israel and the Lebanese militia Hezbollah, and a prisoner exchange.Iran fm says ceasefire, exchange of hostages with Israel can be considered ArabicNews.com - Jul 17 12:12 PM
Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki in Syria said that ceasefire and exchange of hostages with Israel should be taken into consideration.Iran renews interest in trade with Iraq Payvand Iran News - Jul 17 10:23 AM
Iran, next to the United Arab Emirates, is currently Iraq's largest trading partner, their trade volume valued at 11 billion dollars. -IRNAArab, Islamic states should isolate Israel: Iran VP after Syrian meeting ArabicNews.com - Jul 17 12:12 PM
Iran's First Vice-President Parviz Davoudi today said that the Arab and Islamic states through diplomatic measures "should isolate the Zionist regime."Iranian MP dismisses Iran's role in Palestine, Lebanon ArabicNews.com - Jul 17 12:12 PM
Rapporteur of Iran's Majlis' National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Kazem Jalali yesterday dismissed the claim on "Iran's role in recent developments of Palestine and Lebanon" and denied any such role.Crude oil prices fall on Iran report, recover on Middle East violence Canadian Business - Jul 17 7:05 AM
LONDON (AP) - Crude-oil prices fell more than $1 US a barrel Monday amid rumours of moves toward peace in the Middle East and in Iran's nuclear standoff with western countries.Oil prices plunge on Iran report, recover on Middle East violence Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune - Jul 17 6:36 AM
LONDON Crude oil prices see-sawed today, plunging more than $1 a barrel on a rumors of moves toward peace in the Middle East and in Iran's nuclear standoff with Western nations.Iran calls Western incentives acceptable USA Today - Jul 16 8:26 AM
Iran said Sunday that Western incentives to halt its nuclear program were an "acceptable basis" for talks, and it is ready for detailed negotiations. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice responded that Iran should talk directly to negotiators if it wants to discuss the six-nation proposal.Bush, Putin concerned Iran has not responded Boston Globe - Jul 17 1:34 AM
President Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed concern on Monday at Iran's refusal to respond to an incentives offer aimed at ending Tehran's nuclear program.Arab, Islamic states should isolate Israel: Iran VP after Syrian meeting ArabicNews.com - Jul 17 12:09 PM
Davoudi made the remarks in his meeting with the Syrian Minister of Industries Fuad Isa Juni in Tehran. He underlined the support of Iran for the brave resistance of Hizbullah in Lebanon and the oppressed Palestinians against atrocities of Israel.U.N. Security Council ready to confront Iran Coos Bay World Link - Jul 17 3:15 PM
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - A unanimous U.N. Security Council vote to condemn North Korea's missile launches has strengthened the powerful U.N. body as it turns to confronting Iran's suspect nuclear program, diplomats said.Qal'e-Noei named Iran's national football team coach Payvand Iran News - Jul 17 10:24 AM
Iran's Football Federation (IFF) on Monday appointed the capital-based Esteqlal manager as the national team head coach. -IRNAQal'e-Noei, Iran's national football trainer IranMania.com - Jul 17 1:47 PM
LONDON, July 17 (IranMania) - Iran's Football Federation (IFF) on Monday appointed the capital-based Esteqlal manager as the national team head coach, IRNA reported.The Puppet Masters: Syria And Iran Investor's Business Daily via Yahoo! News - Jul 17 4:00 PM
Mideast: Hezbollah and Hamas are doing the fighting, but Damascus and Tehran are pulling the strings. And all are willing to fight the West to the last Lebanese.Iran dissident: Iraq war not helping MSNBC - Jul 16 7:46 PM
Iran s most prominent dissident said Sunday that the war in Iraq has hurt his country s reform movement by giving its regime an excuse to crack down on critics.Syria and Iran say they're open to cease-fire and prisoner swap Fort Wayne News Channel 15 - Jul 17 9:23 AM
DAMASCUS, Syria The countries that back Hezbollah (hez-BUH'-lah) militants are talking about terms for ending the bombardment of Lebanon and Israel. Iran's foreign minister...UN's Iran nuclear referral "not constructive" Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 16 6:48 AM
Iran said on Sunday sending its nuclear file back to the U.N. Security Council undermined prospects for talks over its atomic dispute with the West.Iran considering incentives, says Mbeki Independent Online - Jul 17 11:09 AM
Group of Eight leaders were told Iran was seriously considering a package of incentives aimed at getting it to halt its nuclear programme, South African President Thabo Mbeki has said.Iran heaps praise on Hezbollah fight against 'tumour' Israel AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 16 6:47 AM
Iran has rallied behind allies Hezbollah and Syria, praising the Lebanese Shiite militant movement's battle against "infected tumour" Israel and warning the Jewish state against widening the conflict.Merkel hopes Iran will not drag on further in responding to proposals Interfax - Jul 17 6:34 AM
STRELNA (ST. PETERSBURG). July 17 (Interfax) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel counts on Iran's swiftest reaction to the proposals made by the six on the country's nuclear program.FOCUS: Further Oil Price Rises Hinge On Iran CattleNetwork.com - Jul 17 11:59 AM
LONDON (Dow Jones)--Rising tensions in the Middle East are adding volatility to an already tight global oil market, analysts said Monday, but major supply disruptions remain unlikely barring a dramatic move by the region's second-biggest oil producer, Iran .Iran Pledges Support For Syria Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Jul 17 8:49 AM
July 17, 2006 -- Iranian Foreign Minister Manuchehr Mottaki today pledged Iran's support to Syria in the face of "any threat or aggression."Too early to discuss sanctions against Iran - Putin Interfax - Jul 17 6:34 AM
STRELNA. ST. PETERSBURG. July 17 (Interfax) - It is untimely to discuss sanctions against Iran, said Russian President Vladimir Putin. "It is too early too discuss sanctions against Iran," Putin told a news conference in Strelna on Monday.Iran car industry prepares to enter India, Pak and Bangladesh Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 17 7:53 AM
India - Iran - Car Industry Iran Khodro's deputy director for export and international affairs has announced that this company had the ability to pose itself in the Indian and Pakistani car markets and only needed the government's support for producing right-side steering wheels.Sanctions against Iran premature - Putin Interfax - Jul 17 5:04 AM
STRELNA (ST. PETERSBURG). July 17 (Interfax) - Russian President Vladimir Putin considers premature to speak about sanctions against Iran. "It is too early to speak about sanctions against Iran," the president said at a press conference in Strelna. ar jhIran indicates it's ready to talk Baltimore Sun - Jul 17 12:32 AM
Western incentives called 'acceptable basis' Iran said yesterday that Western incentives to halt its nuclear program were an "acceptable basis" for talks and that it is ready for detailed negotiations. Analysis: Iran the Lurking Mideast Issue Los Angeles Times - Jul 16 3:49 PM
CAIRO, Egypt -- The past five days' shocking flare-up of Mideast violence may really be, beneath it all, a fight about Iran and its place in the region.Korea Resolution Will Help U.N. Face Iran ABC News - Jul 16 5:01 PM
Strong North Korea Resolution Will Help U.N. Security Council Confront IranBriefing: Iran ready to negotiate Pioneer Press - Jul 17 1:08 AM
TEHRAN, Iran Iran said Sunday that Western incentives to halt its nuclear program were an "acceptable basis" for talks and it is ready for detailed negotiations. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice responded that Iran should talk directly to negotiators if it wants to discuss the six-nation proposal. Frustrated world powers agreed Wednesday to send Iran to the U.N. Security Council for possible Oil prices drop on Iran, Israel reports CTV.ca - Jul 17 7:42 AM
Crude oil prices fell more than $1 US a barrel Monday on rumors of moves toward peace in the Middle East and in Iran's nuclear standoff with Western nations.Iran urges prisoner swap Aljazeera - Jul 17 4:42 AM
Iran has said that Israel can end the conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon by agreeing to a prisoner exchange.Oil prices plunge on Iran report, recover on Middle East violence The Star Online - Jul 17 4:52 AM
LONDON (AP): Crude oil prices see-sawed Monday, plunging more than US$1 a barrel on a report that Iran had accepted incentives to resolve a dispute over its nuclear program, then quickly recovering as Israel's operations against Hezbollah seemed unlikely to end soon.U.N. unity on Korea could influence Iran Miami Herald - Jul 17 12:29 AM
A unanimous U.N. Security Council vote to condemn North Korea's missile launches has set an important precedent and strengthened the powerful U.N. body as it turns to its next challenge -- confronting Iran's nuclear program, diplomats said.Mbeki delivers Iran nuclear message to G8 Mail and Guardian - Jul 17 8:31 AM
Group of Eight (G8) leaders have been told Iran is seriously considering a package of incentives aimed at getting it to halt its nuclear programme, South African President Thabo Mbeki said on Monday.Merkel is optimistic on Iran's answer UPI - Jul 17 6:23 AM
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia, July 17 (UPI) -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Monday she was optimistic Iran will soon answer the West's proposals to end the nuclear impasse.Iran accepts incentives as basis to negotiate Kansas City Star - Jul 17 12:03 AM
TEHRAN, Iran | Iran said Sunday that Western incentives to halt its nuclear program were an acceptable basis for talks, and it was ready for detailed negotiations.G8 summit did not discuss sanctions against Iran (Part 2) Interfax - Jul 17 3:49 AM
STRELNA (ST. PETERSBURG). July 17. (Interfax) - The issue of possible sanctions against Iran was not discussed at the G8 summit, presidential aide Sergei Prikhodko said. "No such proposals were made at the summit," he said in Strelna on Monday.Blair urged to resume unconditional nuclear negotiations with Iran Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 17 4:32 AM
UK - Blair - Iran nuclear Prime Minister Tony Blair was urged Monday in a declaration signed by 56 foreign ministers of Islamic states to resume negotiations with Iran on the current nuclear dispute without any preconditions.Iran foreign minister calls for ceasefire Gulf News - Jul 17 7:49 AM
Iran: Iran's Foreign Minister says a prisoner exchange is fair and calls for a ceasefire in the escalating Israeli-Lebanese conflict. After meeting with Syrian Vice President Faruq Al Shara on Monday, Manouchehr Mottaki said, "A ceasefire could be pronounced which would be followed by an exchange."Iran renews interest in trade with Iraq Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 17 3:53 AM
Iran - Iraq - Economy Iran's trade attache in Iraq, Janali Halvaei, said top-level Iranian officials are seeking greater involvement of Iran's private sector in the Iraqi market.Iran expects Russian, Chinese support in nuclear crisis AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 16 2:44 AM
Iran has said that it was still counting on support from Russia and China over its disputed nuclear programme, and warned the referral of the issue back to the UN Security Council would derail any possible negotiations.` Too early to speak about sanctions against Iran - Putin Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 17 5:46 AM
G8 Summit - Iran President Vladimir Putin said in a press conference in St. Petersburg on Monday that it is too early to speak about the introduction of sanctions against Iran.Iran: U.S. Would Not Dare Attack India Daily - Jul 17 7:11 AM
A U.S. attack on Iran would endanger American economic and political interests, as well as the United States'' existence, Iranian Information Minister Gholam-Hossein Mahseni Ejei said July 17. Any country that attacks Iran will pay huge costs, Ejei said, adding that the Information Ministry had neutralized several conspiracies against Iran.Iran warns Israel of 'unimaginable losses' if Syria hit AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 16 2:51 AM
Iran warned its arch-enemy Israel of "unimaginable losses" if it attacks Syria and vowed that it was standing by the Syrian people.Iran calls incentives acceptable; Rice calls for direct response Fox21 - Jul 17 3:36 AM
TEHRAN, Iran Iran says Western incentives to halt its nuclear program are an "acceptable basis" for talks, and it's ready to negotiate.IFF names Qal'e-Noei as Iran national football trainer Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 17 4:59 AM
Iran - Football - Trainer Iran's Football Federation (IFF) here on Monday appointed the capital-based Esteqlal manager as the national team head coach.