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  • Russia Says It Opposes U.N. Sanctions on Iran Open this result in new window
    New York Times - 26 minutes ago
    Russia?s opposition left in doubt U.S. efforts to intensify pressure on Iran over its nuclear programs.

  • Iran rejects 'language of force' over nuclear program Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 25 11:45 AM
    Iran is ready for unconditional talks over its nuclear program but rejects the West's "language of force" over the issue, one of the Islamic republic's religious leaders said.

  • Oil prices climb on Caribbean weather, Iran fears Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 25 1:07 PM
    World oil prices rose slightly as a tropical depression roiled across the Caribbean, and as edgy traders continued to follow diplomatic moves over Iran's nuclear program, analysts said.

  • EU to query Iran on lukewarm response Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 25 11:41 AM
    The European Union said Friday it will prod Iran to clarify questions about its lukewarm response to a package of economic incentives designed to get the country to suspend uranium enrichment.

  • Russia Says Iran Sanctions Are Premature Open this result in new window
    New York Times - Aug 25 11:28 AM
    Russia?s defense minister said today that it was premature to consider punitive actions against Iran.

  • Oil prices climb on tropical storm, Iran fears Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 25 11:37 AM
    World oil prices rose on supply concerns caused by the threat of a tropical storm near the US and fears that Iran may disrupt exports if hit by economic sanctions over its disputed nuclear program, analysts said.

  • Russia rules out UN sanctions against Iran Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 25 10:09 AM
    Russia rejected talk for now of sanctions against Iran and France warned on Friday against conflict with Tehran, raising doubts whether it will face swift penalties if nuclear work is not halted by an August 31 deadline.

  • Russia rejects UN sanctions against Iran Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 25 8:50 AM
    Russia rejected on Friday any talk for now of sanctions against Iran and France warned against conflict with Tehran, raising doubts whether it will face swift penalties for not halting nuclear work by an August 31 deadline.

  • Nuclear talks: Saving face with Iran Open this result in new window
    International Herald Tribune - Aug 25 7:49 AM
    Iran's response to the Security Council still leaves the door open for serious negotiations, and perhaps an acceptable resolution of the nuclear showdown for all parties.

  • Oil prices rise as traders watch Iran Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 25 7:30 AM
    Oil prices rose Friday as the market watched Iran's stand-off with the West over its nuclear program and amid concerns that tropical storms could threaten U.S. Gulf Coast oil refineries. Gasoline prices also climbed higher.

  • Russia rejects sanctions against Iran Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 25 5:59 AM
    Russia on Friday rejected any talk for now of sanctions against Iran and France warned against conflict with Tehran, raising doubt whether it will face swift penalties for not halting nuclear work by an August 31 deadline.

  • Strategy on Iran: Appear reasonable Open this result in new window
    International Herald Tribune - Aug 25 8:17 AM
    The formal reaction from the U.S. and its European allies to Iran's refusal to suspend uranium enrichment has been decidedly low-key. Why the reticence?

  • Iran building fast centrifuges, foes say Open this result in new window
    International Herald Tribune - Aug 25 8:20 AM
    An Iranian opposition group in Paris says that Iran has built at least 15 advanced uranium enrichment machines that could speed production of nuclear fuel.

  • Oil prices surge on tropical storm, Iran fears Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 25 4:43 AM
    World oil prices jumped on supply concerns caused by the threat of a tropical storm and fears that Iran may disrupt exports if hit by economic sanctions over its disputed nuclear programme.

  • Iran heads for showdown in nuclear row Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 25 1:38 AM
    Iran appeared headed for a showdown at the UN Security Council next week over its nuclear program, facing the threat of sanctions after refusing to freeze sensitive fuel cycle work.

  • Dave Johnson: Iran And The Price Of Oil Open this result in new window
    HuffingtonPost - Aug 25 1:02 PM
    The Republicans say Iran is an enemy, a threat, "evil," behind terrorism, etc. This may be so. But if this is so, maybe the Republicans should give us some reason to think they believe this themselves before they ask us to believe them. For example, Iran's income comes mostly from selling oil. As the price of oil rises, Iran has more income to use against us. So if the Republicans are

  • U.S. could sanction Iran outside U.N. Open this result in new window
    Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - 36 minutes ago
    UNITED NATIONS -- With increasing signs that several fellow Security Council members may stall a United States push to sanction Iran for its nuclear enrichment program, Bush administration officials indicated yesterday that they are prepared to form an independent coalition to freeze Iranian assets and restrict trade.

  • EU to Query Iran on Lukewarm Response Open this result in new window
    ABC News - Aug 25 12:03 PM
    EU to Query Iran on Lukewarm Response to Incentives Package for Restarting Nuclear Talks

  • Russia rules out Iran sanctions for now Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 25 1:30 AM
    Russia ruled out on Friday any discussion for now of sanctions against Iran over its nuclear programme, saying these had proved ineffective internationally in the past and there was still room for diplomacy.

  • Oil prices rise on Iran, storm threats Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 25 2:33 AM
    Oil prices rose Friday as the market closely watched the Iran nuclear stand-off and the potential of tropical storms threatening the U.S. Gulf coast oil refineries.

  • Russia says no need to discuss Iran sanctions Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 25 12:25 AM
    International concerns over Iran's nuclear programme do not warrant any discussion at the moment of sanctions against Tehran, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov said on Friday.

  • Gold Rises on Speculation Iran Nuclear Dispute May Escalate Open this result in new window
    Bloomberg.com - Aug 25 11:43 AM
    Aug. 25 (Bloomberg) -- Gold rose for the first day in four in London and New York on speculation that an international conflict over Iran's nuclear program will escalate.

  • Iran: Ready for Nuclear Talks, Rejects 'Language of Force' Open this result in new window
    Voice of America - 2 hours, 54 minutes ago
    Iran says it is ready for international talks on its nuclear program, but has rejected what it calls the West's "language of force" regarding the issue.

  • In Muted Response to Iran, U.S. and Allies Seek Edge Open this result in new window
    New York Times - Aug 24 9:49 PM
    A low-key reaction to Iran?s refusal to suspend uranium enrichment is intended to make the West appear patient, United States and European diplomats said.

  • UN's Annan Plans Iran Visit to Press Enrichment Halt (Update1) Open this result in new window
    Bloomberg.com - Aug 25 8:18 AM
    Aug. 25 (Bloomberg) -- United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan plans to visit Iran in a new effort to persuade the Islamic Republic to suspend uranium enrichment, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said.

  • Oil Prices Rise on Storm Threat, Iran Open this result in new window
    ABC News - Aug 25 8:52 AM
    Oil Prices Rise on Storm Threat, U.N.-Iran Standoff

  • Iran denies obstructing IAEA inspections on nuclear sites Open this result in new window
    People's Daily - 49 minutes ago
    Iran has denied reports that Tehran had hindered International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspections of its nuclear sites, the local Fars News Agency reported Friday.

  • Oil Rises As Traders Watch Iran, Storm Open this result in new window
    ABC News - Aug 25 8:22 AM
    Oil Prices Rise As Traders Watch Iran, Storm Threats South of Puerto Rico

  • EU hopes for further Iran dialogue Open this result in new window
    Financial Times - 2 hours, 28 minutes ago
    Europe's leaders yesterday sought to tone down the looming confrontation over Iran's nuclear programme after Russia made clear it did not favour sanctions against Tehran.

  • The Kurds are being driven out again - this time by Iran Open this result in new window
    Times Online - Aug 25 4:53 PM
    A SECRET war is being waged in Iraqi Kurdistans isolated Kandil mountain range. Since April Iran has been bombing the area in an attempt to expel Kurdish separatists, who have turned the rugged terrain into their own mini-state.

  • Oil Prices Rise As Traders Watch Iran Open this result in new window
    ABC News - Aug 25 7:52 AM
    Oil Prices Rise As Traders Watch Iran, Storm Threats

  • France, Germany urge Iran to solve nuclear crisis Open this result in new window
    People's Daily - 48 minutes ago
    France and Germany expressed Friday dissatisfaction with Iran's response to six major nations' offer in exchange for suspension of its nuclear program and urged the country to seize the opportunity to solve the crisis.

  • Iran, Kuwait Dorra talks Open this result in new window
    AME Info - 15 minutes ago
    Iran and Kuwait are set to hold talks next month regarding the disputed Dorra offshore gas field, reported Reuters. The field, known as Arash in Iran, has been a contentious issue since the 1960s and part of it is also shared by Saudi Arabia.

  • EU to respond to Iran's answer on nuclear issue by end of August Open this result in new window
    People's Daily - 33 minutes ago
    The European Union (EU) would make a response to Iran's answer on the nuclear issue by the end of August, EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana said here on Friday.

  • U.S. awaits U.N. deadline on Iran Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 24 6:23 PM
    The United States is awaiting a formal U.N. deadline before seeking any new measures to coerce or punish Iran over its disputed nuclear program, the State Department says.

  • Larijani: Iran's nuclear response positive Open this result in new window
    ArabicNews.com - Aug 25 6:21 PM
    Iran's top nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani yesterday said that Iran submitted its positive response to the package of proposals of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany (5+1 group) on the specified deadline.

  • Iran rejects 'language of force' over N-plan Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - 59 minutes ago
    LONDON, August 26 (IranMania) - Iran is ready for unconditional talks over its nuclear programme but rejects the West's "language of force" over the issue, one of the Islamic republic's religious leaders said, AFP reported.

  • UK: Iran's response on nuke issue 'inadequate' Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - 59 minutes ago
    LONDON, August 26 (IranMania) - Britain's UN Ambassador Emyr Jones Parry dismissed as "inadequate" Iran's response to an international offer of energy and security incentives in exchange for a freeze of its uranium enrichment activities, AFP reported.

  • Russia Pushes Diplomacy Option with Iran Open this result in new window
    NPR - Aug 25 6:01 AM
    As the six major powers consider the issue of Iran's nuclear program, the Russians have backed away from any talk of sanctions. Russia's defense minister says that the issue does not warrant the U.N. Security Council considering any introduction of sanctions against Iran, at least for now. He told reporters that Russia wants more political and diplomatic efforts to settle the issue.

  • Khatami: Iran entitled to nuclear energy Open this result in new window
    ArabicNews.com - Aug 25 6:21 PM
    Iran's former president Mohammad Khatami today stressed Iran's right of access to nuclear energy and fuel for peaceful purposes.

  • Assad says Iran's role in region quite significant Open this result in new window
    ArabicNews.com - Aug 25 6:21 PM
    Syria's President Bashar al-Assad reiterated Wednesday said that Iran's role in the sensitive Middle East region is both quite significant and totally positive.

  • Russia: Sanctions on Iran after its reply not feasible on nuclear issue Open this result in new window
    ArabicNews.com - Aug 25 6:21 PM
    Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister, Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov said today that Russia believes it would be inexpedient to impose any sanctions on Iran in response to its declared intention to go ahead with uranium enrichment work in its territory.

  • World survives, but solution on Iran is no closer Open this result in new window
    Sydney Morning Herald - Aug 25 12:25 PM
    IT IS still unclear exactly what is in the 25-page response from Iran to the United Nations Security Council resolution demanding that it stop uranium enrichment or face sanctions, but there was nothing in it to suggest Iran was about to attack Israel and bring an end to the world as we know it. -

  • Iran prepared financially for UN sanctions Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - 59 minutes ago
    LONDON, August 26 (IranMania) - Iran has taken necessary financial measures in case of possible UN sanctions over the Islamic republic's suspect nuclear programme, central bank president Ebrahim Sheibani said, AFP reported.

  • Call for talks after 'unsatisfactory' Iran N-reply Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - 1 hour, 14 minutes ago
    LONDON, August 26 (IranMania) - French Foreign Minister Philippe Douste-Blazy called for dialogue with Iran, warning against "building up a confrontation" with Tehran and the Muslim world on nuclear issues, AFP reported.

  • Russia rules out Iran sanctions Open this result in new window
    The Peninsula - Aug 25 5:49 PM
    MOSCOW Russia rejected talk for now of sanctions against Iran and France warned yesterday against conflict with Tehran, raising doubts whether it will face swift penalties if nuclear work is not halted by an August 31 deadline.

  • Iran to announce new nuclear achievements Open this result in new window
    ArabicNews.com - Aug 25 6:20 PM
    Iran's government spokesman Gholam-Hossein Elham today said that Iran has gained fresh achievements in its peaceful nuclear activities and will soon announce them.

  • UN's Annan Plans to Visit Iran After Nuclear Offer Response Open this result in new window
    Bloomberg.com - Aug 25 4:18 AM
    Aug. 25 (Bloomberg) -- United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan is to travel to Iran following the Islamic country's response to a United Nations-backed offer of incentives in return for halting its nuclear program, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said.

  • Iran-China transactions up US$253 mln Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - 29 minutes ago
    LONDON, August 26 (IranMania) - Volume of commercial transactions between Iran and four Chinese provinces stood at about one billion dollars during the first half of 2006, indicating $253 mln increase compared to the figure in the same period last year, IRNA reported.

  • Mottaki: Iran's influence rising Open this result in new window
    ArabicNews.com - Aug 25 6:22 PM
    Iran's Foreign Minister, Manouchehr Mottaki, said yesterday that Iran has gained growing influence in the Middle East region since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

  • Iran wins three Asian kata medals Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - 43 minutes ago
    LONDON, August 26 (IranMania) - Iran took two silvers and one bronze at the eighth Asian youth and under-21 kata competitions in Singapore, MNA reported.

  • Iran finishes fourth at world wushu meet Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - 43 minutes ago
    LONDON, August 26 (IranMania) - Iran stood fourth at the first world youth wushu tournament in Malaysia, MNA reported. The fourth title came as the country won one gold, one silver, and two bronze medals in san shou competitions.

  • France sees new 'contacts' with Iran on N-row Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - 59 minutes ago
    LONDON, August 26 (IranMania) - France said that "technical contacts" could take place with Iran in the coming days in a bid to clarify some aspects of its response to an international offer over its nuclear program, AFP reported.

  • Iran becomes the latest player in prophecyChurch briefs Open this result in new window
    Rapid City Journal - 5 minutes ago
    The latest Mideast conflict adds to long-term tensions roused by the anti-Israel fulminations and nuclear ambitions of Irans President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

  • Iran keeper moves to south Esteqlal Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - 43 minutes ago
    LONDON, August 26 (IranMania) - Irans national keeper Ebrahim Mirzapur signed a one-year contract with Esteqlal of Ahvaz, capital of southern Khuzestan Province, MNA reported.

  • Iran football squad to leave for Seoul Aug. 27 Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - 44 minutes ago
    LONDON, August 26 (IranMania) - Irans football team is scheduled to head for Seoul Sunday evening to get ready for the AFC Asian Cup 2007 match with South Korea, MNA reported.

  • Iran: Gas recovery in South Pars equals Qatari level Open this result in new window
    ArabicNews.com - Aug 25 6:24 PM
    Oil Minister Kazem Vaziri Hamaneh said this week that Iran's oil recovery equaled that of Qatari gas projects as development of five phases of South Pars gas field -- shared by both countries -- came on stream.

  • German expert urges EU concessions on Iran nuclear program Open this result in new window
    ArabicNews.com - Aug 25 6:21 PM
    A leading German Mideast expert called on the European Union to make additional concessions on Iran's nuclear program in an effort to settle the ongoing dispute.

  • Iran stands second at Kazakh water polo tourney Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - 44 minutes ago
    LONDON, August 26 (IranMania) - Iran finished runner-up to host Kazakhstan in an international water polo tournament in the capital Almaty, MNA reported.

  • West likely to reject Iran's response Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 24 3:37 PM
    Germany said Thursday that Iran's response to a package of incentives to halt its nuclear program was unsatisfactory because of its refusal to freeze uranium enrichment, and diplomats suggested Tehran now faces a greater risk of U.N. sanctions.

  • Iran to attend Qatar religions conference Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - 44 minutes ago
    LONDON, August 26 (IranMania) - Iran will participate in the Intersectional Jurisprudential Religions and the Contemporary Challenges Conference to be held in mid-January 2007 in Qatar, MNA reported.

  • Oil Prices Rise As Traders Watch Iran Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! Finance - Aug 25 4:16 AM
    Oil prices rose Friday as the market watched Iran's stand-off with the West over its nuclear program and amid concerns that tropical storms could threaten U.S. Gulf Coast oil refineries.

  • Oil Prices Rise As Traders Watch Iran Open this result in new window
    San Francisco Chronicle - Aug 25 8:34 AM
    Oil prices rose Friday as the market watched Iran's stand-off with the West over its nuclear program and amid concerns that tropical storms could threaten U.S. Gulf Coast oil refineries. Gasoline prices also climbed higher. Prices fell earlier in the...

  • Mohtashami elected as Iran gymnastics chief Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - 44 minutes ago
    LONDON, August 26 (IranMania) - Ahmad Mohtashami was here Thursday elected as president of Irans Gymnastics Federation, MNA reported. Mohtashami, who was the federation caretaker head, won 43 votes of the total 45.

  • Oil Prices Rise on Iran, Storm Threats Open this result in new window
    ABC News - Aug 25 2:52 AM
    Oil Prices Rise as Traders Consider Iran Nuke Stand-Off, Potential of Tropical Storms in Gulf

  • Iran rejects language of force Open this result in new window
    Dawn - 59 minutes ago
    TEHRAN, Aug 25: Iran is ready for unconditional talks over its nuclear programme but rejects the Wests language of force over the issue, one of the Islamic republics religious leaders said on Friday.

  • Nations unmoved by Iran's counter-offer Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 24 1:32 PM
    Germany said Thursday that Iran's response to a package of incentives for halting its nuclear program appears unsatisfactory because it is missing a reference to whether Tehran will suspend uranium enrichment.

  • Germany, joining U.S., says Iran reply not enough Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Aug 24 1:14 PM
    Germany added European weight to U.S. displeasure with Iran's reply to proposals by world powers in a nuclear standoff, saying on Thursday Tehran's insistence on enriching uranium hindered a negotiated solution.

  • Over Hundred British MPs Condemn Irans Execution of Gays and Minors Open this result in new window
    Gay Wired - Aug 25 2:27 PM
    (London, UK) British MPs from all parties have now signed an Early Day Motion in the House of Commons condemning Irans execution of gay people and children.

  • EU hopes for further Iran dialogue Open this result in new window
    Financial Times - Aug 25 9:45 AM
    Europes leaders on Friday sought to tone down the looming confrontation over Irans nuclear programme after Russia made clear it did not favour sanctions against Tehran.

  • Iran Threat: Real or Exaggerated? (7 Letters) Open this result in new window
    New York Times - 1 hour, 42 minutes ago
    To the Editor:.

  • World oil prices rise on tropical storm, Iran fears Open this result in new window
    INQ7 Business - Aug 25 12:31 PM
    LONDON -- World oil prices rose Friday on supply concerns caused by the threat of a tropical storm near the US and fears that Iran may disrupt exports if hit by economic sanctions over its disputed nuclear program, analysts said.

  • Oil prices climb on Caribbean weather, Iran fears Open this result in new window
    Outlook India - Aug 25 4:00 PM
    World oil prices rose slightly as a tropical depression roiled across the Caribbean, and as edgy traders continued to follow diplomatic moves over Iran's nuclear programme, analysts said.

  • Washington takes aim at Iran as destabilizing force in Mideast Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 24 12:13 PM
    Facing a spiral of sectarian violence in Iraq, the United States is pointing the finger at Iran, accusing it of playing a destabilizing role in the Middle East.

  • Iran nuclear issue may head next to U.N. Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Aug 24 11:42 AM
    The United States is working with European allies and other governments over a possible U.N. response to what the Bush administration characterizes as Iran's inadequate answer to demands that it cease uranium enrichment.

  • Iran to announce nuclear breakthrough Open this result in new window
    The Hindu - Aug 25 1:20 PM
    TEHRAN: Iran has made fresh achievements in its peaceful nuclear activities and will soon announce them, government spokesman Gholam-Hossein Elham said on Friday. According to the official IRNA news agency, Mr. Elham said Iran had also achieved ...

  • US rallying allies, partners on Iran Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Aug 24 12:07 PM
    US President George W. Bush led a US diplomatic effort to ensure a united response to Iran's nuclear program one week before Tehran may face United Nations sanctions.

  • Russia rules out U.N. sanctions against Iran for now Open this result in new window
    The Star Online - Aug 25 9:07 AM
    MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia on Friday rejected any talk for now of sanctions against Iran and France warned against conflict with Tehran, raising doubt whether it will face swift penalties for not halting nuclear work by an Aug. 31 deadline.

  • Iran rejects 'language of force' over nuclear programme Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! Asia News - Aug 25 5:48 AM
    TEHRAN (AFP) - Iran is ready for unconditional talks over its nuclear programme but rejects the West's "language of force" over the issue, one of the Islamic republic's religious leaders has said.

  • Iran's response called unsatisfactory Open this result in new window
    Boston Globe - Aug 25 1:12 AM
    VIENNA -- Germany said yesterday that Iran's response to a package of incentives to halt its nuclear program was unsatisfactory because of its refusal to freeze uranium enrichment, and diplomats suggested Tehran now faces a greater risk of UN sanctions.

  • Iran rejects 'language of force' over nuclear programme Open this result in new window
    TODAYonline - Aug 25 10:47 AM
    Iran is ready for unconditional talks over its nuclear program but rejects the West's "language of force" over the issue, one of the Islamic republic's religious leaders Ahmad Khatami, seen here in June 2006, has said.

  • Iran shows anti-Jewish art Open this result in new window
    The Arizona Republic - Aug 25 2:35 AM
    TEHRAN, Iran - The title of the show is ''Holocaust International Cartoon Contest,'' or ''Holocust,'' as the show's organizers spell the word in promotional material. But the content has little to do with the events of World War II and Nazi Germany.

  • Germany: Iran's Response on Nuclear Issue 'Not Satisfactory' Open this result in new window
    Elite TV - Aug 25 10:21 AM
    German Chancellor Angela Merkel says Iran's response to an international proposal regarding Tehran's nuclear program is "not satisfactory."

  • US Warns of 'Expedited' Effort to Sanction Iran Open this result in new window
    Elite TV - Aug 25 10:21 AM
    The United States said Thursday it will make an "expedited" push for economic sanctions against Iran if it does not respond positively by the end of the month to the U.N. Security Council demand that it end uranium enrichment.

  • Iran Nuclear Talks Offer 'Unacceptable' Open this result in new window
    Sky News via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Aug 25 7:23 AM
    Germany has said Iran's offer of nuclear talks on the condition of no UN sanctions was unacceptable. More to follow...

  • Larry C. Johnson: Republican Chutzpah on Iran Open this result in new window
    HuffingtonPost - Aug 24 9:02 PM
    (Thanks to SusanUNPC for help on this). Chutzpah is a Yiddish term that means "unbelievable gall; insolence; audacity". Got to love Yiddish. No other term captures what the Republican staff members of the House Intelligence Committee accomplished today with the release of a partisan report on Iran . According to the Washington Post account: A key House committee issued a stinging critique

  • United States says Iran still has time to avoid sanctions Open this result in new window
    WLUC TV 6 - Aug 25 3:35 PM
    STATE DEPARTMENT The United States appears to be waiting for a formal United Nations deadline before making its next move in the Iran nuclear standoff.

  • France says Iran's response unsatisfactory Open this result in new window
    Tiscali - Aug 25 2:13 PM
    PARIS (Reuters) - France said on Friday Irans response to an offer of incentives to persuade it to halt its nuclear programme fell short but said it was important to avoid escalating a conflict with Iran and the Muslim world.

  • Iran seeks timeline in atom talks Open this result in new window
    Tiscali - Aug 25 12:43 PM
    VIENNA (Reuters) - Irans reply to a big power offer of incentives to end sensitive nuclear work asks for a timeline to implement the package and specifics on security arrangements, two Iranian experts said in a Web site report on Thursday.

  • Iran prez's wacky take on WWII Open this result in new window
    New York Daily News - Aug 25 1:29 AM
    WASHINGTON - In another bizarre outburst, Iran's Holocaust-denying president told Germany's leader in a letter disclosed yesterday that their two countries had been victimized by the winners of World War II.

  • Envoys expect West to reject Iran offer Open this result in new window
    Baltimore Sun - Aug 25 5:20 AM
    Germany said yesterday that Iran's response to a package of incentives to halt its nuclear program was unsatisfactory because of its refusal to freeze uranium enrichment, and diplomats suggested Tehran now faces a greater risk of United Nations sanctions.

  • Russia rules out Iran sanctions Open this result in new window
    Reuters.co.uk - Aug 25 7:27 AM
    MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia on Friday rejected any talk for now of sanctions against Iran and France warned against conflict with Tehran, raising doubt whether it will face swift punishment for not halting nuclear work by an August 31 deadline.

  • Russia says no need to discuss Iran sanctions Open this result in new window
    Tiscali - Aug 25 1:43 PM
    MOSCOW (Reuters) - International concerns over Irans nuclear programme do not warrant any discussion at the moment of sanctions against Tehran, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Ivanov said on Friday.

  • Iran Energy: Despite High Oil Revenues, Budget Deficits Remain Chronic Problem Open this result in new window
    CattleNetwork.com - Aug 25 1:29 PM
    Iran's economy relies heavily on oil export revenues, with such revenues representing around 80-90 percent of total export earnings and 40-50 percent of the government budget. Strong oil prices the past few years have boosted Irans oil export revenues and helped Iran's economic situation.

  • Oil prices climb on tropical storm, Iran fears Open this result in new window
    TODAYonline - Aug 25 10:48 AM
    An Iranian technician works at the Balal offshore oil platform in the Gulf waters, in 2004. World oil prices rose on supply concerns caused by the threat of a tropical storm near the US and fears that Iran may disrupt exports if hit by economic sanctions over its disputed nuclear program, analysts said.

  • U.S.: Iran still has time to avert U.N. sanc Open this result in new window
    The Philadelphia Inquirer - Aug 25 12:06 AM
    The United States will wait for a formal U.N. deadline to pass before seeking any new measures to coerce or punish Iran over its disputed nuclear program, the State Department says.

  • Stop Sanctions And War On Iran Before They Start! Open this result in new window
    Payvand Iran News - Aug 25 8:42 AM
    For the UNSC to issue a resolution that orders a nation, which has suffered greatly at the hands of the U.S., to indefinitely suspend its nuclear energy program is one thing, to be lawful, just and fair is another. The UNSC resolution flagrantly violates the provisions of the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and neglects the fact that more than 2000 inspection days of Iran's nuclear

  • West warned not to pressure Iran Open this result in new window
    UPI - Aug 25 10:08 AM
    TOKYO, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Iran's former President Mohammad Khatami, speaking in Japan Friday, warned the West against pressuring his country on its nuclear program.

  • US Congressional Report Highlights Intelligence Gaps on Iran's Nuclear Program Open this result in new window
    Payvand Iran News - Aug 25 8:41 AM
    A U.S. congressional committee has issued a report alleging major gaps in U.S. intelligence on Iran's nuclear program and calling for a concerted effort to improve America's information-gathering capabilities. Most experts on Iran agree with the basic premise of the report, but some question its underlying motives. -VOA

  • Biden says Iran no imminent threat Open this result in new window
    The Greenville News - Aug 25 9:57 AM
    In a swing through Greenville this morning, the Delaware Democrat said Iran poses no imminent threat to America. He said in an interview that Iran is a decade away from developing a nuclear bomb.

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