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Russian opposition threatens unity on Iran 
AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 22 1:44 PM
Unexpected Russian opposition to key wording of a U.S.-backed Security Council draft resolution is straining international unity on how to deal with Iran's nuclear defiance, U.N. diplomats said Saturday.Pressuring Hizbollah, Iran, Syria key: Bush 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 22 12:35 PM
President George W. Bush on Saturday launched a round of diplomacy on the crisis in southern Lebanon, saying the United States would urge Arab leaders to help pressure Hizbollah as well as Syria and Iran.Iran's Daei gets the boot 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 22 11:12 AM
Veteran Iranian captain Ali Daei has been given the boot from the national squad, Iran's new coach said as he made the first change to the team following its lacklustre World Cup performance.Rice to seek pressure on Iran, Syria: Bush 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 22 11:49 AM
US President George W. Bush said that one of US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's chief goals on her upcoming Middle East trip would be to try to isolate Iran and Syria.U.S. Plan Seeks to Wedge Syria Away From Iran 
New York Times - Jul 22 11:05 AM
As Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice heads to Israel, U.S. officials are seeking ways to peel Syria away from its alliance of convenience with Iran.In Iran s Streets, Aid for an Ally Stirs Resentment and Anxieties 
New York Times - Jul 22 9:35 AM
Iran has been Hezbollah s prime patron for decades, but Iranian officials insist they had nothing to do with the events that set off the crisis between Israel and Lebanon.Russia now opposes key parts of Iran draft 
AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 22 7:37 AM
Russia is unexpectedly opposing key parts of a U.S.-backed Security Council draft resolution on Iran's nuclear program, threatening international unity on how to handle Tehran's defiance, U.N. diplomats said Saturday.Russian Opposition Threatens Unity on Iran 
ABC News - Jul 22 2:07 PM
Russian Opposition to Key Parts of Security Council Draft Threatens Unity on IranIran rejects India's nuclear concerns 
NDTV - 1 hour, 46 minutes ago
Iran says India need not worry about its nuclear programme as it has nothing to do with nuclear weapons, Foreign Minister Manoochehr Motaki has told NDTV.Russia Now Opposes Key Parts of Iran Draft 
ABC News - Jul 22 7:52 AM
AP NewsBreak: Russia Now Opposes Key Parts of Security Council Draft on IranMiddle East conflict will have consequences for Iran 
Khaleej Times - 47 minutes ago
TEHERAN - Hezbollah s battle against Israel has served as a timely reminder of Iran s clout in the Middle East, and diplomats and analysts say the Islamic republic is set to reap or suffer the consequences of the conflict.Iran will not accept result of win-loss game: MP 
IranMania.com - 24 minutes ago
LONDON, July 23 (IranMania) - A Majlis deputy said Iran would not accept result of a win-loss game in its nuclear case, IRNA reported.Iran could prop up petrol 
AME Info - 49 minutes ago
Iran could allocate more funds for subsidised petrol imports to avoid rationing, which was due to commence on 23 September, according to Reuters.ME conflict will have consequences for Iran 
IranMania.com - 10 minutes ago
LONDON, July 23 (IranMania) - Hezbollah's battle against Israel has served as a timely reminder of Iran's clout in the Middle East, and diplomats and analysts say Tehran is set to reap or suffer the consequences of the conflict, AFP said.Iran's envoy warns about human disaster in ME 
IranMania.com - 25 minutes ago
LONDON, July 23 (IranMania) - Iran's ambassador to Montevideo, Capital of Uruguay, warned that if the 'Zionist' regime's military attacks on the innocent people of Lebanon and Palestine do not stop, a big human tragic catastrophe will happen in the Middle East, IRNA reported.Iran-Turkmenistan discuss economic ties 
IranMania.com - 9 minutes ago
LONDON, July 23 (IranMania) - The 9th Iran-Turkmenistan Joint Economic Commission session started work, IRNA reported.Bush steps up criticism of Syria, Iran 
ABC via Yahoo!7 News - Jul 22 1:50 PM
US President George W Bush has increased his criticism of Syria and Iran over their support for Hezbollah.Iran, Russia to up road, transport cooperation 
IranMania.com - 9 minutes ago
LONDON, July 23 (IranMania) - An Iranian delegation is to head for Russia to participate in an Iran-Russia Transport Working Committee meeting, IRNA reported.Iran, Italy keen to increase joint investments 
IranMania.com - 53 minutes ago
LONDON, July 23 (IranMania) - Some Italian companies have made joint investments in Iran and vice versa, indicating that both sides are interested in such business deals, Italian Ambassador Roberto Toscano told ISNA.Annan warns Israel on invasion; urges Syria, Iran to join talks 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 21 5:37 PM
UN Secretary General Kofi Annan warned that an Israeli invasion of Lebanon would see a dramatic escalation of Hezbollah attacks and said Syria and Iran should be involved in resolving the crisis.AEOI head to brief Iran's Majlis on N-issue 
IranMania.com - 1 hour, 9 minutes ago
LONDON, July 23 (IranMania) - The Majlis Energy Committee announced that Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Director Gholamreza Aqazadeh will brief committee members on the latest developments in Iran s nuclear fuel production program, MNA reported.Iran, Iraq discuss issues of mutual concern 
IranMania.com - 40 minutes ago
LONDON, July 23 (IranMania) - Iran's Ambassador to Baghdad Hassan Kazemi Qomi conferred with Iraq's Deputy Interior Minister for Security Affairs Shirvan Vaeli on issues of mutual concern, IRNA reported.Iran will never enter Israel-Lebanon war: General 
IranMania.com - 1 hour, 25 minutes ago
LONDON, July 23 (IranMania) - Iran will never militarily interfere in the war between Israel and Lebanon, Chairman of the Armed Forces Joint Chiefs of Staff Major General Seyyed Hassan Firuzabadi said, MNA reported.Iran give skipper Daei the boot 
The Star Online - Jul 22 5:01 PM
TEHRAN: Veteran Iranian captain Ali Daei has been given the boot from the national squad, Iran s new coach said yesterday as he made the first change to the team following its lacklustre World Cup performance.Gifts for Iran: Look what spreading democracy can do 
International Herald Tribune - Jul 21 2:50 PM
The United States is already at war with Iran; but for the time being the battle is being fought through surrogates.French envoy hopeful of agreement on UN draft on Iran nuclear issue 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 21 3:45 PM
French Ambassador Jean-Marc de La Sabliere expressed hope that the UN Security Council would be able next week to pass a legally binding draft resolution requiring Iran to freeze all uranium enrichment activities.Pressuring Hizbollah, Iran, Syria key: Bush 
RedNova - Jul 22 3:24 PM
By Patricia Wilson CRAWFORD, Texas (Reuters) - President George W. Bush on Saturday launched a round of diplomacy on the crisis in southern Lebanon, saying the United States would urge Arab leaders to help pressure Hizbollah as well as Syria and Iran. With U.S.Russia Strains Security Council Unity On Iran 
KUTV.com - Jul 22 2:19 PM
(AP) VIENNA, Austria Unexpected Russian opposition to key wording of a U.S.-backed Security Council draft resolution is straining international unity on how to deal with Iran's nuclear defiance, U.N. diplomats said Saturday.Hezbollah nourished by Iran, Syria roots 
AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 21 1:24 PM
The Hezbollah military machine that has been attacking Israel draws much of its strength from two shadowy sources that are proving difficult to cut off: Syria and Iran.Japan beats Iran in Kirin Cup decider By Ken Marantz 
Daily Yomiuri Online - Jul 22 11:45 AM
Less than 18 hours after losing to Iran, Japan managed to turn things around and walk off with a confidence-boosting victory in the Kirin Cup basketball series.Iran to use reserve dollars to skirt fuel crisis 
Gulf Daily News - 2 hours, 28 minutes ago
TEHRAN: Iran's government will try to avoid rationing gasoline from September 23 by seeking to dip into dollar reserves to pay for fuel imports, a member of parliament said yesterday.Aid To Hezbollah Stirs Resentment On Iran's Streets 
Free Internet Press - Jul 22 4:20 PM
There is a huge amount of anger here in Tehran about what is happening in Lebanon, but it is not all the result of Israeli bombs, missiles and artillery. Of course I am angry,'' said Hamid Akbari, 30, a deliveryman. All our income is going to Palestine and Hezbollah." For decades, Iran has been Hezbollah's prime patron, helping create it as a Shiite Muslim militia and then nurture it with Bush steps up criticism of Syria, Iran 
Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Jul 22 2:02 PM
US President George W Bush has increased his criticism of Syria and Iran over their support for Hezbollah. Dr Rice will make it clear that resolving the crisis demands confronting the terrorist group that launched the attacks and the nations that support it.Hezbollah 'heroes' hailed in Iran for their 'great job' 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 21 10:47 AM
Top Iranian cleric Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani hailed Lebanon's Hezbollah as "heroes," but rejected mounting allegations that Iran and Syria were behind the Shiite movement's conflict with Israel.Iran to use reserve dollars to skirt fuel crisis-MP 
Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jul 22 6:58 AM
TEHRAN, July 22 (Reuters) - Iran's government will try to avoid rationing gasoline from Sept. 23 by seeking to dip into dollar reserves to pay for fuel imports, a member of parliament said on Saturday.Iran will not accept result of win-loss game in N-case: MP 
Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 22 9:35 AM
Iran - MP - Nuclear A Majlis deputy on Saturday said Iran would not accept result of a win-loss game in its nuclear case.Iran to use reserve dollars to skirt fuel crisis: MP 
Khaleej Times - Jul 22 10:28 AM
TEHERAN - Iran s government will try to avoid rationing gasoline from September 23 by seeking to dip into dollar reserves to pay for fuel imports, a member of parliament said on Saturday.Rice to seek pressure on Iran, Syria: Bush 
Khaleej Times - Jul 22 10:20 AM
CRAWFORD, Texas - US President George W. Bush said Saturday that one of US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice s chief goals on her upcoming Middle East trip would be to try to isolate Iran and Syria.Basketball: Amino leads Japan to Kirin Cup victory over Iran 
Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News - Jul 22 4:54 AM
_ Tomoo Amino made four three-pointers and scored a game-high 27 points as Japan beat Iran 72-62 in the final game of the Kirin Cup friendly series Saturday.Iran Khodro annual car production to hit 650,000 by March 2007: executive 
Payvand Iran News - Jul 22 7:11 AM
Iran Khodro Executive Director Manuchehr Manteqi said here on Thursday that the company plans to produce 650,000 passenger cars in the current Iranian calendar year of 1385 (ends March 21, 2007). -MehrIran Nuclear 
KBCI Boise - Jul 22 11:53 AM
VIENNA, Austria Russia is unexpectedly opposing the wording in a U-N Security Council draft resolution on Iran. U-N diplomats say the apparent reversal is threatening the international unity needed to deal with Iran's controversial nuclear program.Iran, Iraq discuss issues of mutual concern 
Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 22 8:35 AM
Iran - Iraq - MKO Iran's Ambassador to Baghdad Hassan Kazemi Qomi conferred on Friday with Iraq's Deputy Interior Minister for Security Affairs Shirvan Vaeli on issues of mutual concern.Russia now opposes key parts of Iran draft 
Syracuse.com - Jul 22 7:52 AM
VIENNA, Austria (AP) Russia is unexpectedly opposing key parts of a U.S.-backed Security Council draft resolution on Iran's nuclear program, threatening international unity on how to handle Tehran's defiance, U.N. diplomats said Saturday.Iran Khodro to export Peugeot 206SDs to 39 countries 
Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 22 8:14 AM
Iran - Car - Export Managing director of Iran Khodro, a leading auto manufacturing group, announced Saturday that new model of Peugeot 206SDs (sedan) will be exported to 39 countries including Russia, Turkey and Algeria.Strong quake jolts southern Iran 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 21 7:03 AM
A strong earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale jolted southern Iran, state television has reported.Iran to use reserve dollars to skirt fuel crisis 
SABC News - Jul 22 8:05 AM
Iran's government will try to avoid rationing gasoline from September 23 by seeking to dip into dollar reserves to pay for fuel imports, a member of parliament said today.Iran, Portugal discuss crisis in Lebanon 
Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 22 8:35 AM
Portugal - Lebanon - Crisis Iran's Ambassador to Lisbon Mohammad Taheri in a meeting with the head of Portuguese Socialist Party Antonio Santos discussed the crisis in Lebanon and ways to end the brutal attacks of the Zionist regime on the country.Zandi, Daei dropped from Iran football squad 
Payvand Iran News - Jul 22 7:11 AM
Skipper Ali Daei and midfielder Fereydun Zandi were dropped from Iran's national football team on Friday. Newly appointed trainer Amir Qal'e-Noii called up 40 players to get ready for the Asian Nations Cup, but he did not summon regular Daei and left winger Zandi. -MehrIran cleric accuses UN of tyranny 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 21 3:49 AM
The U.N. Security Council risks committing "a historic act of tyranny" against Iran if it passes a resolution demanding Tehran stop making nuclear fuel, powerful cleric Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said on Friday.Iran to export Peugeot 206SDs to 39 countries 
IranMania.com - Jul 22 8:35 AM
LONDON, July 22 (IranMania) - Managing director of Iran Khodro, a leading auto manufacturing group, announced Saturday that new model of Peugeot 206SDs (sedan) will be exported to 39 countries including Russia, Turkey and Algeria, IRNA reported.Iran calls on human rights advocates to condemn Israeli attacks 
Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 22 5:05 AM
Iran - Cuba - Israel Iran on Saturday called on all peace-loving governments and advocates of human rights to condemn the savage attacks of the Zionist regime on Lebanon.Hussein blames Israel, Iran 
Miami Herald - Jul 22 12:10 AM
Saddam Hussein said in a letter released Friday that President Bush and pro-Israel groups lied to Americans to justify the Iraq war, and he added that Iran ''and its agents'' helped facilitate the aggression.Iran-Turkmenistan discuss promotion of economic ties 
Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 22 3:58 AM
Iran - Turkmenistan - Ties The 9th Iran-Turkmenistan Joint Economic Commission session started work here on Saturday.US veto emboldening aggressors to continue crimes" Iran's envoy 
Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 22 4:36 AM
Iran - UN - Statement Iran's Permanent Ambassador to the United Nations Mohammad-Javad Zarif said here Friday evening that the latest US veto in the UN Security Council has further emboldened the aggressors to continue and widen their crimes with apparent impunity.Iran, Russia to expand road, transport cooperation 
Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 22 3:59 AM
Iran - Russia - Cooperation An Iranian delegation is to head for Russia to participate in an Iran-Russia Transport Working Committee meeting. Deputy Minister of Roads and Transportation Hamid Behbahani will head the Iranian delegation in the meeting which is slated for July 24-26 in Moscow.Iran will never enter Lebanon war: official 
Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 22 3:35 AM
Iran - Lebanon - War Iran will never be brought into the Lebanon war from the military standpoint, Armed Forces Chief of Staff Major General Hassan Firouzabadi said here Saturday.Bush slams Syria, Iran over Hezbollah 
CNN.com - Jul 22 10:19 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Bush on Saturday slammed Syrian and Iranian support for Hezbollah and underscored U.S. support for the Israeli reaction to the provocations by the Shiite guerrillas in Lebanon.Participation by Syria and Iran 
ERT.gr - Jul 22 4:48 AM
The UN Secretary-General asked for the participation of Iran and Syria for finding a viable resolution and supported an international force security mission on the borders of Israel and Lebanon, a proposal that Israel so far has rejected.Iran's FM calls on UN to stop Israeli atrocities in Lebanon 
Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 22 1:05 AM
Iran - UN - Letter Iranian Foreign Minister Manuchehr Mottaki has called on the United Nations to play a more active role in putting an end to the Zionist regime's attacks on Lebanon, the Foreign Ministry announced on Friday.US says Iran witnessed N. Korean missile tests 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 20 9:32 PM
The United States said on Thursday Iran had attended North Korean missile tests this month, increasing U.S. concern about ties between two countries Washington accuses of having secret nuclear weapons programmes.Annan warns Israel on invasion; urges Syria, Iran to join talks 
The Nation - Jul 21 10:13 PM
WASHINGTON - UN Secretary General Kofi Annan warned Friday that an Israeli invasion of Lebanon would see a dramatic escalation of Hezbollah attacks and said Syria and Iran should be involved in resolving the crisis.Rafsanjani sees UN tyranny over Iran nuclear fuel work 
Gulf Times - Jul 22 1:35 AM
The UN Security Council risks committing a historic act of tyranny against Iran if it passes a resolution demanding Tehran stop making nuclear fuel, powerful cleric Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said yesterday.U.N. Resolution Would Pressure Iran 
Washington Post - Jul 20 8:29 PM
UNITED NATIONS, July 20 -- Britain, France and Germany on Thursday introduced a draft U.N. Security Council resolution demanding that Iran stop enriching or reprocessing uranium by next month or face unspecified sanctions.Iran, Maghreb discuss Middle East crisis 
Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 21 11:05 PM
Iran - Maghreb - Middle East Iranian Ambassador to Maghreb Mohammad Masjed-Jamei and Maghreb Foreign Ministery Director-General Omar Helal discussed the situation in Lebanon and Palestine on Friday.Strong quake in south Iran 
Gulf Times - Jul 22 1:35 AM
A strong earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale jolted southern Iran yesterday, state television reported. No casualties have been reported from the quake, which struck at 3:16 am (1146 GMT) with the epicentre outside the town of Shahr-e Babak in Kerman province.Iran's stake in Lebanon crisis 
BBC News - Jul 21 3:42 AM
Iran could both benefit and suffer from the continuing conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, according to some observers and ordinary Iranians, Roxana Saberi writes from Tehran.Iran offers a pledge and a warning 
International Herald Tribune - Jul 20 6:50 PM
Iran promised to respond to a package of incentives but said it would reconsider if the U.N. Security Council takes up the issue.French envoy hopeful of agreement on Iran 
IranMania.com - Jul 21 11:36 PM
LONDON, July 22 (IranMania) - According o an AFP report, French Ambassador Jean-Marc de La Sabliere expressed hope that the UN Security Council would be able next week to pass a legally binding draft resolution requiring Iran to freeze all uranium enrichment activities.Blair to Visit White House to Discuss Middle East, Iran, Iraq 
Bloomberg.com - Jul 21 7:33 AM
July 21 (Bloomberg) -- President George W. Bush and his closest ally, U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair, will meet in Washington next week to discuss the crisis in the Middle East, the Iraq war and Iran's nuclear ambitions, the White House announced.European nations circulate U.N. Iran draft 
AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 20 5:45 PM
Key European nations circulated a draft U.N. Security Council resolution Thursday that would put the threat of sanctions, but not force, behind demands that Iran suspend uranium enrichment and clear up suspicions about its nuclear program.Iran urges Muslim countries to stop Mideast conflict 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 22 1:21 AM
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has been lobbying Muslims to be more active in seeking an end to Israel's continuing assault on Gaza and Lebanon, his office said.Russia opposes key parts of Security Council proposal 
USA Today - Jul 22 3:42 PM
Russia is straining international unity on how to deal with Iran's nuclear defiance, U.N. diplomats said Saturday. The apparent change of heart is the latest obstacle in the months-long attempt to pressure Iran's hardline Islamic government to suspend uranium enrichment.Iran says it will reply Aug. 22 to incentives to halt enrichment 
Baltimore Sun - Jul 21 11:57 AM
But Tehran insists on nuclear program Iran said yesterday that it would issue its reply Aug. 22 to the Western incentive package to halt uranium enrichment, but Tehran also issued a veiled threat, indicating that it will not accept any deal that dilutes its nuclear program. France circulates revised draft on Iran nuclear issue 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 20 4:34 PM
France circulated a revised draft resolution in the UN Security Council that legally requires Iran to suspend all uranium enrichment and reprocessing activities.French envoy hopeful of agreement on UN draft on Iran nuclear issue 
AFP via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Jul 21 1:12 PM
French Ambassador Jean-Marc de La Sabliere expressed hope that the UN Security Council would be able to pass a legally binding draft resolution requiring Iran to freeze all uranium enrichment activities.Iran will reply Aug. 22 to incentive to stop enriching uranium 
Worcester Telegram & Gazette - Jul 21 7:53 PM
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran said yesterday it would reply Aug. 22 to the Western incentive package to stop enriching uranium, but it also issued a veiled threat, indicating Tehran will not accept any deal that dilutes its nuclear program.FRENCH ENVOY HOPEFUL OF AGREEMENT ON UN DRAFT ON IRAN NUCLEAR ISSUE 
The Tocqueville Connection - Jul 21 3:49 PM
UNITED NATIONS, July 21, 2006 (AFP) - French Ambassador Jean-Marc de La Sabliere on Friday expressed hope that the UN Security Council would be able next week to pass a legally binding draft resolution requiring Iran to freeze all uranium enrichment activities.France, UK, Germany produce new UN Iran resolution 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 20 2:20 PM
Europeans distributed on Thursday a draft U.N. resolution that threatens to consider sanctions if Iran fails to suspend uranium and plutonium enrichment work at a yet undecided date in August.Iran promises Aug. 22 reply to nuke plan 
AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 20 12:39 PM
Iran said Thursday it would reply Aug. 22 to the Western incentive package to stop enriching uranium, but it also issued a veiled threat, indicating Tehran will not accept any deal that dilutes its nuclear program.U.N. Revisiting Draft on Iran 
Los Angeles Times - Jul 21 12:21 AM
UNITED NATIONS Britain, France and Germany on Thursday circulated a revised draft of a resolution demanding Iran suspend its uranium enrichment activities and banning the transfer of goods and technology that could aid Tehran's ballistic missile or nuclear programs.Three European powers circulate revised draft on Iran nuclear issue 
AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 20 1:44 PM
Britain, France and Germany circulated a revised draft resolution in the UN Security Council that legally requires Iran to suspend all uranium enrichment and reprocessing activities.Iran seeks to boost its influence in Asia: report 
IranMania.com - 10 minutes ago
LONDON, July 23 (IranMania) - Hardline Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will be taking brief time out from the crisis over Tehran's nuclear programme and the conflict in Lebanon this week as he seeks to boost Tehran's influence in Central Asia, AFP reported.More than 130 Azeri-language newspapers and magazines are published in Iran 
Baku Today - Jul 21 2:16 PM
More than 130 Azeri-language newspapers and magazines are published in Iran, Afshar Suleymani, the Iranian ambassador to Azerbaijan, told journalists, Trend reports.Iran Khodro annual car production to hit 650,000 
IranMania.com - Jul 21 4:04 PM
LONDON, July 22 (IranMania) - Iran Khodro Executive Director Manuchehr Manteqi said that the company plans to produce 650,000 passenger cars in the current Iranian calendar year of 1385 (ends March 21, 2007), MNA reported.Iran storms into Davis Cup second round 
IranMania.com - Jul 21 4:20 PM
LONDON, July 22 (IranMania) - Iran advanced to the second round by thrashing Bahrain 3-0 at the Davis Cup Asia-Pacific zone third-division qualifiers in Manila, capital of the Philippines, MNA reported.Rafsanjani:Offered N-deal would 'humiliate' Iran 
IranMania.com - Jul 21 3:05 PM
LONDON, July 22 (IranMania) - An international proposal aimed at resolving a crisis over Iran's nuclear programme is "humiliating" because it demands that the country suspend uranium enrichment work, a senior Iranian cleric said, AFP reported.Strong quake jolts southern Iran 
IranMania.com - Jul 21 4:20 PM
LONDON, July 22 (IranMania) - A strong earthquake jolted southern Iran on Friday, state television reported. The quake was measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale, AFP reportedFRENCH ENVOY HOPEFUL OF AGREEMENT ON UN DRAFT ON IRAN NUCLEAR ISSUE 
The Tocqueville Connection - Jul 21 1:04 PM
UNITED NATIONS, July 21, 2006 (AFP) - French Ambassador Jean-Marc de La Sabliere on Friday expressed hope that the UN Security Council would be able to pass a legally binding draft resolution requiring Iran to freeze all uranium enrichment activities.Iran's Anzali to promote ties with Kazakhstan 
IranMania.com - Jul 21 4:05 PM
LONDON, July 22 (IranMania) - The port of Bandar Anzali, in the northern province of Gilan, can play a greater role in trade ties between Iran and Kazakhstan, Kazakh Ambassador to Tehran Yerik Utembayev told the Persian service of ISNA during his visit to Gilan.U.S. sees Iran power play in Hezbollah 
UPI - Jul 21 12:29 PM
WASHINGTON, July 21 (UPI) -- A top U.S. official tells the Boston Globe the Bush administration sees Hezbollah's actions in Lebanon as "a power play by Iran" to frustrate U.S. interests.Iran lifts Asian U-20 freestyle wrestling title 
IranMania.com - Jul 21 3:34 PM
LONDON, July 22 (IranMania) - Iran stood top at the 2006 Asian Under-20 Greco-Roman Wrestling Championships in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), MNA reported.US accuses Iran over North Korean missile tests 
Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 20 10:20 AM
Iran accused the United States on Thursday of trying to obstruct talks to end a standoff over Tehran's nuclear programme, while Washington said its fears had risen because Iranians had witnessed North Korean missile tests.Iran remains among UK's most active markets 
IranMania.com - Jul 21 3:20 PM
LONDON, July 22 (IranMania) - Iran remains among the most active markets provided with financial support underwriting by the British government despite a deterioration in political relations, IRNA reported.Rice heads to region, could seek to pry Syria from Iran 
Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 16 minutes ago
WASHINGTON - With the Israeli offensive in Lebanon reaching its 12th day, a new diplomatic push for resolution was under way, with US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice slated to depart Sunday for the region and Germany s foreign minister already there.Russia could accept sanctions against Iran: foreign minister 
Space War - Jul 21 7:21 AM
by Staff Writers Moscow (AFP) Jul 20, 2006 Russia could agree to sanctions against Iran if the Islamic Republic fails to answer proposals for resolving the current nuclear crisis, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said, in an apparent hardening of his country's position.Iran helped cultivate Mideast crisis, US says 
Boston Globe - Jul 21 1:23 AM
WASHINGTON -- What began as a kidnapping of Israeli soldiers by Lebanese militants is now being seen by some senior Bush administration officials as a defining moment in a far larger struggle by Iran and its allies against the United States and the West.Iran's non-oil exports to receive $167m boost 
IranMania.com - Jul 21 4:05 PM
LONDON, July 22 (IranMania) - A total of Rls1,500b ($167m) will be allocated to non-oil exports development this Iranian year (March 21, 2006 to March 20, 2007), the Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) logistics deputy said, MNA reported.Bush: Rice trip will focus on Hezbollah 
AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 22 11:59 AM
President Bush said Saturday that his administration's diplomatic efforts in the Mideast will focus on strategy for confronting Hezbollah and its supporters in Syria and Iran.Rafsanjani says proposed nuclear deal would 'humiliate' Iran 
Space War - Jul 21 7:06 AM
by Staff Writers Tehran (AFP) Jul 21, 2006 An international proposal aimed at resolving a crisis over Iran's nuclear programme is "humiliating" because it demands that the country suspend uranium enrichment work, a senior Iranian cleric said on Friday.Daei dropped from Iran football squad 
IranMania.com - Jul 21 4:05 PM
LONDON, July 22 (IranMania) - Skipper Ali Daei and midfielder Fereydun Zandi were dropped from Iran s national football team, MNA reported. Newly appointed trainer Amir Qal e-Noii called up 40 players to get ready for the Asian Nations Cup, but he did not summon regular Daei and left winger Zandi.