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  • U.S. says Iran proposal falls short Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - 8 minutes ago
    The Bush administration said Wednesday a proposal by Iran for nuclear negotiations falls short of U.N. demands that it cease uranium enrichment, and the U.S. began plotting unspecified "next moves" with other governments.

  • U.S. Spy Agencies Criticized On Iran Open this result in new window
    Washington Post - 43 minutes ago
    A key House committee issued a stinging critique of U.S. intelligence on Iran yesterday, charging that the CIA and other agencies lack "the ability to acquire essential information necessary to make judgments" on Tehran's nuclear program, its intentions or even its ties to terrorism.

  • Some in G.O.P. Say Iran Threat Is Played Down Open this result in new window
    New York Times - 1 hour, 27 minutes ago
    Some policy makers are voicing anger that American spy agencies have not issued more ominous warnings about Iran.

  • Some in G.O.P. Say Iran Threat Is Played Down Open this result in new window
    New York Times - 1 hour, 56 minutes ago
    Some policy makers are angry that American spy agencies have not issued more ominous warnings about Iran.

  • US in the dark over Iran: Congress intelligence report Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 31 minutes ago
    A congressional committee warned of "significant" gaps in US intelligence on Iran, a scenario it said precluded confident assessments on Tehran's alleged weapons of mass destruction programs.

  • 'Clear evidence' Iran is arming, training Iraqi extremists: US general Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 30 minutes ago
    A senior US military official said there is "clear evidence" that Iran is funding, training and arming Shiite extremists to destabilize Iraq.

  • Iran's double talk leaves U.S., allies plenty of bad options Open this result in new window
    USA Today - Aug 23 6:10 PM
    Iran lived up to its long history of diplomatic double talk this week. By all accounts, its convoluted response to a U.S.-European offer for negotiations on its fast-advancing nuclear program boils down to this: yes but no. Yes, we are ready for serious talks. But, no, we won't accept the single condition to stop enriching uranium.

  • Congress report faults U.S. intelligence on Iran Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 6:43 PM
    The U.S. intelligence community is ill-prepared to assess Iran's nuclear weapons capabilities and its intentions for developing weapons of mass destruction, a congressional report said on Wednesday.

  • Annan plans Mideast trip to Syria and Iran Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 47 minutes ago
    U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan plans to visit Israel, Lebanon, Iran and Syria in coming days to help shore up an uneasy Lebanon cease-fire, the United Nations announced on Wednesday.

  • World powers give cool response to Iran nuclear offer Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 5:36 PM
    World powers reacted coolly to Iran's response in the dispute over its nuclear program, with the United States warning it fell short of UN demands and France insisting Tehran immediately suspend uranium enrichment activities.

  • War on terror points to Iran Open this result in new window
    USA Today - Aug 23 6:21 PM
    The iron curtain that went up around communist countries decades ago is, at a minimum, the sort of reaction that is needed in reference to the growing threat of Iran ("U.N. envoy warns of Mideast slide into 'abyss,' " News, Monday).

  • U.S. says Iran response "falls short" Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 4:38 PM
    The United States said on Wednesday that Iran's request for talks fell short of the U.N. Security Council's demand for it to halt its nuclear program.

  • U.S. warns banks of stigma of Iran, N.Korea links Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 5:54 PM
    Banks handling money for North Korea or Iran run the risk of some day being exposed to the same stigma associated with banks linked to Nazi Germany, a senior U.S. government official said on Wednesday.

  • Iran, N.Korea spur PAC-3 missile demand: Lockheed Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 5:43 PM
    Fears of North Korea and Iran seem to be spurring broad interest in Patriot PAC-3 missile upgrades, an executive of Lockheed Martin Corp. , the prime contractor, said on Wednesday.

  • Report says U.S. intelligence lacking on Iran Open this result in new window
    USA Today - Aug 23 4:23 PM
    Iran bears significant responsibility for the recent violence in Israel and Lebanon and poses a serious security threat to the United States, according to a congressional report released Wednesday.

  • Iran urges West to see "positive" signs Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 1:51 PM
    Iran said Wednesday it had offered "positive and clear signals" in its proposal to resolve the standoff over its nuclear program, as the key U.N. Security Council members diverged over their responses setting the stage for a possible fight if the West pushes for sanctions.

  • World powers weigh Iran nuclear offer, US says it falls short Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 1:55 PM
    World powers studied their options to Iran's response to their offer aimed at ending a nuclear crisis, and the United States warned it fell short of UN conditions to avoid sanctions.

  • Report Finds U.S. Is Ill-Prepared to Assess Iran Open this result in new window
    Washington Post - Aug 23 2:25 PM
    Congressional report warns of inadequacies in the quality of U.S. intelligence on Iran and its nuclear weapons capabilities.

  • Iran urges Europe on counterproposal Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 11:31 AM
    Iran urged Europe on Wednesday to pay attention to what it called "positive" signals in its counterproposal to a nuclear incentives package aimed at persuading Tehran to roll back its nuclear program. Russia and China backed Iran's call for negotiations to end the standoff.

  • US says Iran nuclear response falls short Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 12:26 PM
    Iran's response to a package of incentives in return for halting its nuclear program "falls short" of what was demanded by a U.N. Security Council resolution, the United States said on Wednesday.

  • US says Iran reply falls short of demands Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 12:35 PM
    The United States said on Wednesday that Iran's response to a package of incentives offered from world powers fell short of a U.N. Security Council demand that Tehran abandon enrichment activities.

  • US in the dark over Iran : Congress intel report Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 12:21 PM
    A congressional committee warned of "significant" gaps in US intelligence on Iran, a scenario it said precluded confident assessments on Tehran's weapons of mass destruction programs.

  • U.S. says Iran proposal fall short Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 10:54 AM
    The Bush administration said Iran's proposal for negotiations on its nuclear program falls short of U.N. demands and that it will consult with Security Council members on next steps.

  • Iran's proposal on nuclear program 'falls short,' U.S. says Open this result in new window
    CNN.com - Aug 23 11:21 AM
    The United States on Wednesday said Iran's proposal to the United Nations about its nuclear program "falls short of the conditions set by the Security Council."

  • US says Iran reply "falls short" of demands Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 11:14 AM
    The United States said on Wednesday that Iran's response to a package of incentives offered by world powers "falls short" of what was demanded by a U.N. Security Council resolution.

  • Iran wants talks, France says stop atomic work first Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 9:20 AM
    World powers are ready to take up Iran's call for talks over its nuclear aims but only if it first suspends uranium enrichment, France said on Wednesday with a U.N. deadline for Tehran to halt the program approaching.

  • US says Iran reply falls "far short" Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 10:51 AM
    The United States said on Wednesday that Iran's response to a package of incentives offered by world powers fell "far short" of what was demanded by a U.N. Security Council resolution.

  • Meeting Iran's first female stockbroker shatters several misperceptions Open this result in new window
    USA Today - Aug 23 10:37 AM
    Day 4: I was immediately intrigued when my translator, Pejman, suggested a meeting with Mahnaz Sadeghnobari. All he had to tell me was that she is a stockbroker. A female broker isn't a big deal back home. But in Iran? I had to meet this woman.

  • France: 'Now or never' for Iran Open this result in new window
    CNN.com - Aug 23 10:06 AM
    It is "now or never" for Iran to assure the international community that it wants to play a role in stabilizing the region, France's foreign minister said Wednesday.

  • World powers weigh options on Iran nuclear offer Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 9:18 AM
    World powers were studying their options after Iran responded to an offer aimed at ending a nuclear crisis, with France insisting future talks would be dependent on Tehran first freezing sensitive atomic work.

  • U.S. Says Iran Offer Falls Short Open this result in new window
    CBS News - 1 hour, 53 minutes ago
    Iran urged Europe to pay attention to what it called "positive" signals in its counterproposal to an incentives package aimed at persuading Tehran to roll back its nuclear program. But the United States and France said Tehran's offer falls short.

  • US weighs Iran response, pushes freeze Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 8:50 AM
    The United States weighed Iran's reply to an offer meant to end the standoff over Tehran's atomic programs, but insisted the Islamic republic must freeze sensitive nuclear activities by August 31.

  • U.S. weighs response to Iran proposal Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 8:01 AM
    The Bush administration is taking its time responding to a mixed message from Iran that offers negotiations on its nuclear program but resists suspension of uranium enrichment.

  • Stocks drop amid housing worries, Iran news Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 9:37 AM
    U.S. stocks fell on Wednesday as fresh signs of a housing slowdown stoked fears of lower consumer spending while a report said that Iran was poised to make an announcement regarding its nuclear technology.

  • Big powers study Iran's reply to nuclear offer Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 7:22 AM
    World powers are ready to respond to Iran's call for talks over its nuclear ambitions but only if it first suspends uranium enrichment, France said on Wednesday.

  • U.S. says Iran's reply on nukes is 'serious' but not enough Open this result in new window
    USA Today - Aug 23 7:42 AM
    The State Department said Wednesday that Iran's reply to a Western offer aimed at curbing its nuclear program "falls short" of conditions set by the United Nations to avoid economic and political sanctions.

  • U.S., France Say Iran Falls Short on Nuclear Bargain (Update2) Open this result in new window
    Bloomberg.com - Aug 23 6:10 PM
    Aug. 23 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. and France today said Iran's response to the United Nations offer of economic benefits in exchange for curtailing its nuclear program falls short of the requirement of a uranium-enrichment halt.

  • Iran to announce nuclear 'breakthrough' Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 7:34 AM
    Iran will soon announce an atomic breakthrough, the semi-official Mehr news agency has reported, a day after the country responded to an offer aimed at resolving a nuclear standoff.

  • US closely reviewing Iran answer: White House Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 7:52 AM
    The United States said it was carefully reviewing Iran's reply to an offer meant to end the standoff over Tehran's atomic programs, but insisted the Islamic republic must freeze sensitive nuclear activities.

  • Oil slips on Iran's offer for more talks Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 7:55 AM
    Oil prices dropped Wednesday as traders locked in profits after Iran offered to continue negotiations on its nuclear program.

  • Iran Ready To Enter 'Serious' Talks Open this result in new window
    CBS News - Aug 23 6:06 PM
    Iran's top nuclear negotiator said Tehran was ready to enter "serious negotiations" over its disputed nuclear program. But he did not say whether Tehran was willing to suspend uranium enrichment, the key Western demand.

  • U.S. push for Iran sanctions imperils fragile coalition Open this result in new window
    International Herald Tribune - Aug 23 6:19 AM
    Can the U.S. keep its coalition of world powers together to take out their sticks against Iran?

  • Powers study Iran's reply to nuclear offer Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 5:39 AM
    World powers which backed a package to defuse a dispute with Iran over its nuclear ambitions are ready to respond to Iran's call for talks but only if it first suspend uranium enrichment, France said on Wednesday.

  • France gives Iran condition for talks Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 5:22 AM
    France insisted Wednesday that Iran must suspend uranium enrichment if it wants talks over its nuclear program. Tehran's apparent refusal to suspend enrichment sets the stage for a showdown at the U.N. Security Council later this month with no certainty the United States will win tough sanctions against Tehran.

  • Oil falls as world powers weigh Iran nuclear reply Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 5:25 AM
    Oil fell below $73 a barrel on Wednesday, as world powers studied Iran's offer of more talks to resolve a nuclear dispute that could lead to sanctions against the fourth largest oil exporter.

  • China nudges Iran on nuclear standoff Open this result in new window
    International Herald Tribune - Aug 23 7:58 AM
    China urged Iran on Wednesday to consider international concerns over its nuclear program and be constructive, but added that all sides should remain calm.

  • Iran To Announce Nuclear 'Breakthrough' by Staff Writers Tehran (AFP) Aug 23, 2006 Open this result in new window
    Space War - 2 hours, 46 minutes ago
    Iran will soon announce an atomic breakthrough, the semi-official Mehr news agency reported Wednesday, a day after the country responded to an offer aimed at resolving a nuclear standoff. "This great scientific achievement is the fruit of a long-term research project ...

  • France gives Iran condition for talks Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 4:55 AM
    France's foreign minister said Wednesday that Iran must suspend uranium enrichment if it wants to return to the negotiating table to try to end the international dispute over its nuclear program.

  • Study 'nuance' in Iran nuclear answer, Russia counsels Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 3:02 AM
    Russia has said it was important to explore "nuances" in Iran's response to initiatives aimed at persuading it to drop uranium enrichment.

  • Oil eases after Iran's talks offer Open this result in new window
    CNN Money - Aug 23 3:38 AM
    Officials see sanctions as hurting West more than Iran. LONDON (Reuters) -- Oil fell below $73 a barrel Wednesday, as world powers studied Iran's offer of more talks to resolve a nuclear dispute that could lead to sanctions against the fourth largest oil exporter.

  • Diplomats pore over Iran nuclear offer Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 2:32 AM
    Iran's apparent reluctance to suspend uranium enrichment in its counterproposal to a Western nuclear incentives package sets the stage for a showdown at the U.N. Security Council next week with no certainty the U.S. will win a promise of tough sanctions from its partners.

  • Israel Buys Upgraded Subs To Counter Iran Threat by Jean-Luc Renaudie Jerusalem (AFP) Aug 23, 2006 Open this result in new window
    Space War - 2 hours, 46 minutes ago
    In a bid to boost its military arsenal against a perceived threat from archfoe Iran, Israel has signed a contract with Germany to buy two submarines capable of carrying nuclear weapons, a newspaper report said Wednesday.

  • U.S., France Say Iran Falls Short on Nuclear Bargain (Update1) Open this result in new window
    Bloomberg.com - Aug 23 1:17 PM
    Aug. 23 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. and France today said Iran's response to the United Nations demand to curtail its nuclear program falls short of the world body's requirement that it stop enriching uranium, a possible step toward a bomb.

  • Iran nuclear offer 'falls short' Open this result in new window
    BBC News - Aug 23 12:00 PM
    Iran's offer of talks on its nuclear programme "falls short" of UN demands, the US says.

  • Russia offers to take lead on Iran Open this result in new window
    CNN.com - Aug 23 2:07 AM
    Russia has indicated it is ready to take the lead in diplomatic attempts to settle the Iran nuclear crisis.

  • 'War on terror' bolstering Iran's clout in Middle East: think tank Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 1:45 AM
    Iran's influence in the Middle East has been bolstered by the "war on terror" declared by the United States and its allies, a respected British foreign policy think tank said.

  • Israel buys upgraded subs to counter Iran threat Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 2:56 AM
    In a bid to boost its military arsenal against a perceived threat from archfoe Iran, Israel has signed a contract with Germany to buy two submarines capable of carrying nuclear weapons, a newspaper report has said.

  • Iran calls for talks over nuclear standoff Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 12:54 AM
    Iran called for talks as it delivered its response to a deal aimed at ending a long-running nuclear standoff, without saying whether it had met the demands of the international community.

  • Iran wants to talk but keep nuke program Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 12:47 AM
    Iran said Tuesday it was ready for "serious negotiations" on its nuclear program, offering a new formula to resolve a crisis with the West. A semiofficial news agency said the government was unwilling to abandon uranium enrichment the key U.S. demand.

  • Iran Urges Europe on Counterproposal Open this result in new window
    ABC News - Aug 23 12:03 PM
    Iran Urges Europe to Heed 'Positive' Signals in Counterproposal to Nuclear Incentives Package

  • Iran's Mideast influence boosted by "war on terror" Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 12:19 AM
    Iran's standing in the Middle East has been bolstered by President George W Bush's "war on terror" and its power will continue to grow unless stability is restored to its neighbors, a top think tank said on Tuesday.

  • U.S. stocks hit by dispute over Iran's nuclear program Open this result in new window
    Market Watch - Aug 23 2:06 PM
    NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stocks closed lower Wednesday, after the Bush administration said an offer by Iran to hold negotiations on its nuclear program falls short of U.N. demands to halt uranium enrichment.

  • Hard for Japan to kick Iran oil habit: finance chief Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 1:53 AM
    Japan's economy would be hit hard if oil supplies from Iran are cut off because of international sanctions over Tehran's nuclear program, Finance Minister Sadakazu Tanigaki said.

  • Oil prices slip on Iran's offer Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 23 1:14 AM
    Oil prices dropped slightly Wednesday as traders locked in profits in response to Iran's offer to continue negotiations on its nuclear program.

  • U.N. chief heading to Mideast and will visit Lebanon, Israel and most likely Syria and Iran Open this result in new window
    San Diego Union-Tribune - 3 minutes ago
    UNITED NATIONS, 8:39 p.m. Aug. 23 (AP): Secretary-General Kofi Annan will travel to the Middle East later this week, visiting Lebanon, Israel and most likely Syria and Iran to try to garner support for the U.N. resolution that led to the fragile Israeli-Hezbollah cease-fire, the U.N. said Wednesday.

  • Iran's Reply to Atomic Offer Falls Short of UN Terms, U.S. Says Open this result in new window
    Bloomberg.com - Aug 23 11:17 AM
    Aug. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Iran's response to an incentives plan aimed at persuading it to stop enriching uranium ``falls short'' of the conditions set by the United Nations Security Council, a U.S. State Department spokesman said today.

  • European press critical of Iran Open this result in new window
    BBC News - Aug 23 9:27 AM
    The European press responds negatively to the offer by Iran for "serious talks" over the nuclear issue.

  • Congress report faults US intelligence on Iran Open this result in new window
    ABC via Yahoo!7 News - 2 hours, 24 minutes ago
    A US congressional report says the country's intelligence community is ill-prepared to assess Iran's nuclear weapons capabilities and its intentions for developing weapons of mass destruction.

  • U.S. stocks fall to one-week lows on Iran dispute Open this result in new window
    MarketWatch via Yahoo! Finance - Aug 23 11:42 AM
    NEW YORK -- U.S. stocks fell to one-week lows Wednesday after the Bush administration said an offer by Iran to hold negotiations on its nuclear program falls short of U.N. demands to halt uranium enrichment.

  • 'Significant gaps' in American intelligence on Iran Open this result in new window
    Guardian Unlimited - 2 hours, 47 minutes ago
    A congressional report yesterday warned that the US faced "significant gaps" in its intelligence on Iran, leaving Washington ill-prepared to assess Tehran's military capabilities.

  • Iran Sanctions Could Fracture Coalition Open this result in new window
    New York Times - Aug 22 9:49 PM
    Now that carrots have failed to convince Iran to suspend uranium enrichment, can the U.S. convince coalition members to take out their sticks?

  • Iran Won?t Give Promise to End Uranium Effort Open this result in new window
    New York Times - Aug 22 9:48 PM
    Iran said it was prepared to enter ?serious talks? over its nuclear program, but did not agree to suspend uranium enrichment.

  • U.S. Says Iran Offer Falls Short Open this result in new window
    CBS 2 New York - Aug 23 6:02 PM
    Iran urged Europe on Wednesday to pay attention to what it called "positive" signals in its counterproposal to a nuclear incentives package aimed at persuading Tehran to roll back its nuclear program. Russia and China backed Iran's call for negotiations to end the standoff. CBS News: World's Nuclear Arms

  • Iran Must Halt Enrichment Before Talks, France Says (Update1) Open this result in new window
    Bloomberg.com - Aug 23 8:34 AM
    Aug. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Iran must stop uranium enrichment before negotiations on its nuclear program can resume, French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy said.

  • U.S. lacks intelligence on Iran nuke: U.S. Congress report Open this result in new window
    Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News - 2 hours, 58 minutes ago
    _ The United States does not have enough intelligence information to fully grasp Iran's nuclear activities, according to a U.S. congressional report issued Wednesday.

  • Countries Weigh Iran Nuclear Counterproposal Open this result in new window
    The Online NewsHour - Aug 23 5:18 PM
    France offered its first take on Iran's proposal to re-open negotiations over its nuclear program, saying the door to talks was open, but only if Iran suspends uranium enrichment -- something it has opposed to date.

  • Annan plans trip to Mideast, Iran Open this result in new window
    The Age - Aug 23 6:23 PM
    UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan plans to visit Israel, Lebanon, Iran and Syria in coming days to help shore up an uneasy Lebanon ceasefire, the United Nations says.

  • Iran's proposal 'falls short,' U.S. says Open this result in new window
    Baltimore Sun - Aug 23 4:32 PM
    Russia, China back Iran's calls for negotiations to end nuclear standoff Iran urged Europe today to pay attention to what it called "positive" signals in its counterproposal to a nuclear incentives package aimed at persuading Tehran to roll back its nuclear program. Russia and China backed Iran's call for negotiations to end the standoff.

  • UNSC members divided over Iran's offer Open this result in new window
    NDTV - 1 hour, 5 minutes ago
    Iran has said it had offered "positive and clear signals" in its proposal to resolve the standoff over its nuclear programme. However, the key UN Security Council members diverged over their response, setting the stage for a possible fight if the West pushes for sanctions.

  • Iran Pumping Natural Gas to Turkey Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! Finance - Aug 23 9:00 AM
    Iran resumed pumping natural gas to Turkey on Wednesday after Turkish authorities repaired a pipeline blown up by Kurdish guerrillas over the weekend, authorities said.

  • Big powers study Iran's reply to offer Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 8:42 PM
    Six world powers were studying Iran's offer of more talks to resolve a nuclear dispute on Wednesday, but it was not clear whether Tehran's response went far enough to avert the threat of U.N. sanctions.

  • Russia, China Back Iran Calls for Talks Open this result in new window
    ABC News - Aug 23 8:03 AM
    Russia and China Back Iran's Calls for Negotiations to End Standoff Over Nuclear Program

  • US says Iran nuclear response not enough Open this result in new window
    SABC News - 3 minutes ago
    The United States said yesterday that Iran's request for talks fell short of the UN Security Council's demand for it to halt its nuclear program. Washington, in its first reaction to Iran's reply, did not reject Tehran's response outright and said it would review it.

  • Iran Pushes For Talks Without Conditions Open this result in new window
    Washington Post - Aug 22 8:26 PM
    Iran offered yesterday to enter into immediate and "serious" negotiations on a broad range of issues with the Bush administration and its European allies but refused to abide by a U.N. Security Council demand that it suspend work at its nuclear facilities by the end of the month.

  • US interventions have boosted Iran, says report Open this result in new window
    Guardian Unlimited - 2 hours, 38 minutes ago
    The US-led "war on terror" has bolstered Iran's power and influence in the Middle East, especially over its neighbour and former enemy Iraq, a thinktank said today.

  • U.S. stocks fall on weak housing data, Iran reports Open this result in new window
    MarketWatch via Yahoo! Finance - Aug 23 8:56 AM
    NEW YORK -- U.S. stocks lost ground Wednesday after weak housing data raised concern about a sharper-than-expected slowdown in economic growth, with news reports that Iran may have made a breakthrough in its nuclear research further undermining sentiment.

  • Europe: News on Iran brings a rebound on bourses Open this result in new window
    International Herald Tribune - Aug 23 2:02 AM
    European stocks rose Tuesday after two days of losses after Iran said it was ready to hold "serious negotiations" on its nuclear program, raising optimism that tensions in the Middle East would ease.

  • U.S. says Iran's response falls short of Security Council conditions Open this result in new window
    Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News - Aug 23 4:59 PM
    _ The United States said in a statement Wednesday that Iran's response to an incentives package offered by major powers "falls short" of the U.N. Security Council's demand that Tehran halt its disputed nuclear program.

  • U.S. stocks fall on weak housing data, Iran reports Open this result in new window
    Market Watch - Aug 23 9:06 AM
    NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- U.S. stocks traded lower Wednesday after weak housing data raised concern about a sharper-than-expected slowdown in economic growth, with news reports that Iran may have made a breakthrough in its nuclear research further undermining sentiment.

  • US says nuclear-armed Iran would be 'dangerous' Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 8:57 PM
    The White House warned that a nuclear-armed Iran would be "dangerous" to the world but declined to assess Tehran's reply to a offer to end the standoff over its atomic programs.

  • Iran Sanctions Could Fracture Coalition Open this result in new window
    New York Times - Aug 22 6:48 PM
    Now that carrots have failed to convince Iran to suspend uranium enrichment, can the U.S. convince the coalition to take out their sticks?

  • Oil slips as world powers weigh Iran nuclear reply Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 22 8:14 PM
    Oil prices edged down to under $73 a barrel on Wednesday, as world powers studied Iran's offer of more talks to resolve a nuclear dispute that could lead to sanctions against the world's fourth-largest oil exporter.

  • Bush administration considers next step with Iran Open this result in new window
    Financial Times - Aug 23 4:15 PM
    The Bush administration on Wednesday said it was consulting with allies to consider next steps after concluding that Irans response to a proposed US-EU deal to solve tensions over its nuclear programme was inadequate.

  • State Dept.: Irans Offer Doesnt Meet Conditions Open this result in new window
    NBC 5 Chicago - 2 hours, 22 minutes ago
    While acknowledging Irans proposal as serious, the U.S. State Department says Irans nuclear rollback offer is not enough.

  • Group Urges Bush to Rebuke Iran's Stoning of Women Open this result in new window
    Crosswalk.com - Aug 23 3:18 PM
    (CNSNews.com) - The head of a conservative civil liberties group is calling on President Bush to condemn Iran's public stoning and hanging of women.

  • Text: State Dept. statement on Iran Open this result in new window
    Boston Globe - Aug 23 12:08 PM
    Following is a statement released Wednesday by State Department spokesman Gonzalo Gallegos: United Nations Security Council Resolution 1696 made clear the conditions Iran must meet regarding its nuclear program.

  • U-S says Iran's offer doesn't meet the conditions Open this result in new window
    KRIS-TV Corpus Christi - 1 hour, 21 minutes ago
    WASHINGTON It's not good enough. The Bush administration is giving that response to Iran's offer to hold negotiations on its nuclear activities. The Iranians are't offering...

  • U.S.-Iran remain at odds on nuclear dispute Open this result in new window
    USA Today - Aug 23 1:47 PM
    Iran's response to demands that it stop its efforts to enrich uranium and come to the bargaining table to talk about its nuclear ambitions falls short of satisfying U.N. demands, the State Department said today. Still, in its statement, State...

  • France Gives Iran Condition for Talks Open this result in new window
    ABC News - Aug 23 6:03 AM
    France Insists Iran Must Suspend Uranium Enrichment if It Wants Talks Over Its Nuclear Program

  • Oil falls after Iran talks offer Open this result in new window
    BBC News - Aug 23 3:59 AM
    Oil prices dip as Iran says it is ready to start serious talks on its nuclear programme.

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