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6 powers can't agree on Iran statement AP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 41 minutes ago
Six world powers abandoned attempts Tuesday to issue a joint statement criticizing Iran's nuclear defiance after China and Russia refused to endorse U.S.-backed tough language, diplomats said.Iraq asks Iran to reign in militants AP via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 13 minutes ago
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki made his first official visit to Iran, a close ally, asking the Islamic regime on Tuesday to crack down on al-Qaida militants infiltrating his country and seeking new deals to help Iraq's troubled oil industry.World powers differing over Iran AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 12 3:53 PM
World powers were struggling to agree on joint statements on Iran at a UN nuclear agency meeting, with diplomats saying this showed divisions in how to crack down on Tehran.Nuclear watchdog debate on Iran to urge talks Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 12 2:54 PM
A majority of the U.N. nuclear watchdog's governing board, a barometer of world sentiment on Iran, are likely in a coming debate to champion talks to defuse a stand-off over Iran's atomic work, diplomats say.US denies Iran offered temporary suspension of uranium enrichment AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 12 2:02 PM
The United States denied reports that Iran had offered to temporarily suspend its enrichment of uranium as part of a deal designed to avoid UN sanctions.US wary of Iran offer to help in Iraq AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 12 1:30 PM
The United States reacted warily to Iran's pledge of unequivocal support in restoring security to Iraq, accusing Tehran of being "part of the problem" in the war-wracked country.Iran offers security help to Iraqi PM Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 12 12:57 PM
Iran's president pledged undying support for Baghdad's new government on Tuesday, telling Iraq's visiting prime minister and fellow Shi'ite Islamist, Nuri al-Maliki, that Tehran would help him end the violence at home.Iraq asks Iran to stop flow of militants AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 12 12:05 PM
Iraq's prime minister made his first official visit to Iran on Tuesday, asking Tehran to prevent al-Qaida militants from slipping across the border to carry out attacks, an Iraqi official said. Iran's president promised to help Iraq establish security.Iraqi Leader Asks Iran for Help With Security New York Times - Sep 12 11:58 AM
In his first state visit to Iran, Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki today asked for support in quelling violence.U.S. says there is no Iran suspension offer Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 12 12:23 PM
Iran has not offered to temporarily suspend its uranium enrichment program as part of an effort to launch nuclear negotiations with six major powers, despite reports it had shown flexibility, the State Department said on Tuesday.Iran still refusing to halt enrichment AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 12 9:46 AM
Iran still refuses to suspend uranium enrichment before the start of talks on its nuclear program a key demand by the six nations locked in a diplomatic standoff with the Islamic republic, officials said Tuesday.Oil deepens losses below $65 on OPEC, Iran Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 12 11:15 AM
Oil extended losses for the seventh consecutive session on Tuesday, retreating to under $65 a barrel after Iran sounded a softer note on its atomic program and OPEC agreed to keep production steady for now.Iraq Asks Iran to Reign in Militants ABC News - 1 hour, 40 minutes ago
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri Al-Maliki Asks Iran to Crack Down on MilitantsIran sets conditions on enrichment suspension AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 12 8:29 AM
Iran is open to discussing the suspension of uranium enrichment but has rejected US demands to do so ahead of talks with six world powers seeking an end to the nuclear crisis.Nuclear watchdog debate to urge on Iran talks Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 12 8:49 AM
Most members of the U.N. nuclear watchdog's governing board, a barometer of world sentiment on Iran, are likely in a debate to champion last-gasp talks to defuse a stand-off over Iran's atomic work, diplomats say.Iran Proposes Negotiations on Nuclear Stand-Off Washington Post - Sep 12 8:00 AM
PARIS, Sept. 12 -- Iran has proposed extensive negotiations with Western powers to resolve the stand-off over its nuclear program, but it is threatening to cut off talks and other cooperation if the case against it proceeds in the U.N. Security Council, as advocated by the United States.6 Powers Can't Agree on Iran Statement ABC News - 1 hour, 25 minutes ago
6 World Powers Give Up Attempts at Joint Statement Criticizing Iran After China, Russia BalkIran offers security help to Iraqi premier Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 12 6:19 AM
Iran offered on Tuesday to help establish security and stability in Iraq after Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki held talks in Tehran on his first official visit to the Islamic Republic.Iran pledges help for security in Iraq AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 12 6:37 AM
Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, on his first official visit to Iran, has won a pledge from the Islamic republic of unequivocal support in restoring security to the insurgency-plagued country.Iran still refusing to halt enrichment USA Today - Sep 12 4:49 AM
Iran still refuses to suspend nuclear enrichment before the start of talks on its nuclear program a key demand by the six nations locked in a diplomatic standoff with the Islamic republic, officials said Tuesday.Nuclear watchdog debate to urge Iran atom talks Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 12 4:18 AM
Most members of the U.N. nuclear watchdog's governing board, a barometer of world sentiment on Iran, were likely on Tuesday to champion last-ditch talks to defuse a stand-off over Iran's atomic program, diplomats say.A top reformist newspaper is closed in Iran International Herald Tribune - Sep 12 9:05 AM
Iran's conservative press monitor has shut down four publications, including a major reformist newspaper.Rice Affirms Offer to Talk to Iran, Sidesteps Nuclear Ban Terms Bloomberg.com - Sep 12 3:03 PM
Sept. 12 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said Iran must ``verifiably suspend'' nuclear enrichment activities for the U.S. to join talks led by European nations, without specifying whether the ban must be permanent at the outset.World Powers Differing Over Iran by Staff Writers Vienna (AFP) Sep 13, 2006 Space War - 2 hours, 45 minutes ago
World powers were struggling Tuesday to agree on joint statements on Iran at a UN nuclear agency meeting, with diplomats saying this showed divisions in how to crack down on Tehran.Iran vows to help establish security in Iraq, boost bilateral ties USA Today - Sep 12 12:39 AM
Iraq's prime minister made his first official visit to Iran on Tuesday, asking Tehran to prevent al-Qaeda militants from slipping across the border to carry out attacks, an Iraqi official said. Iran's president promised to help Iraq establish security.Iraqi PM heads to Iran seeking "no interference" Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 12 12:36 AM
Iraq's prime minister will deliver a blunt message to fellow Shi'ite Islamist leaders in Iran on Tuesday that they should not interfere in Iraqi affairs.Iran, Syria must work with international community to be accepted: Annan AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 12 12:05 AM
Iran and Syria must work with the international community if they want to cease being isolated from world affairs, United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan said in an interview published in The Financial Times.Rice Indicates Slight Shift in Stance on Iran Sanctions New York Times - Sep 11 11:18 PM
The secretary of state said the United States might suspend efforts to impose sanctions if Iran suspended uranium enrichment.Iraqi PM starts first visit to Iran AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 12 12:37 AM
Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki arrived on his first visit to Iran as head of the Baghdad government for talks with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, an AFP correspondent reported.Iraq PM Makes 1st Official Visit to Iran ABC News - Sep 12 10:04 AM
Iraqi PM in Iran for First Official Visit; Plans to Ask Tehran to Halt Flow of FightersIran Still Refusing to Halt Enrichment ABC News - Sep 12 10:05 AM
Iran Still Refusing to Halt Uranium Enrichment Before Start of Talks With Europeans in ViennaBlair To Discuss Trade Ties, Iran With Chinese PM by Staff Writers London (AFP) Sep 12, 2006 Space War - 1 hour, 56 minutes ago
British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao are to hold talks Wednesday including on strengthening trade ties, energy policy and resolving the Iran nuclear crisis, officials said.Brief Nuclear Halt May Lead to Talks With Iran Washington Post - Sep 11 9:58 PM
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice signaled yesterday that a temporary suspension of Iran's nuclear programs might be enough to pave the way for the first direct negotiations involving the United States and Iran in more than a quarter-century.Iraqi state TV: Iraqi PM arrives in Iran AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 11 10:56 PM
Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki arrived in Tehran Tuesday for his first official visit to Iran since taking office in May, Iraqi state television reported.Sarkozy shoots down Iran nuke plans NDTV - 35 minutes ago
French Interior Minister Nicolas Sarkozy said on Tuesday that Iran had "made itself into an outlaw nation" and must not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons.Iran leaves ball in US court on nuclear talks Financial Times - 2 hours, 28 minutes ago
Under a headline that Iran would "in no way give up its nuclear rights", the official news agency Irna yesterday republished the text of Tehran's response to the major powers' incentive package for resolving the nuclear stand-off.NAM calls for unconditional talks on nuclear Iran INQ7.net - 2 hours, 22 minutes ago
HAVANA -- Representatives from more than 100 developing nations meeting in Havana called Tuesday for unconditional negotiations to resolve the tense standoff over Iran's nuclear program.Europeans poised for nuclear progresswith Iran Financial Times - 2 hours, 28 minutes ago
Europe is poised to compromise on Iran's nuclear programme, in a step that could break a year-long stand-off over Tehran's atomic ambitions.World powers differing over Iran Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 23 minutes ago
VIENNA - Divisions between world powers on how to crack down on Iran s atomic program were visible at a UN nuclear agency meeting as they failed to issue a joint statement, with the EU set Wednesday to tell Teheran it has an international obligation to suspend uranium enrichment.Iraq asks Iran to stop flow of militants Baltimore Sun - Sep 12 2:42 PM
Al-Maliki presses issues of border security, oil supplies in diplomatic visit Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki made his first official visit to Iran, a close ally, asking the Islamic regime today to crack down on al-Qaida militants infiltrating his country and seeking new deals to help Iraq's troubled oil industry. Iraq PM Makes 1st Official Visit to Iran Chicago Tribune - Sep 12 6:08 AM
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki on Tuesday made his first official visit to Iran since taking office and planned to ask Tehran to prevent al-Qaida members believed to be in Iran from crossing into Iraq to carry out attacks, an Iraqi official said. 6 powers can't agree on Iran statement Syracuse.com - 1 hour, 30 minutes ago
VIENNA, Austria (AP) Six world powers abandoned attempts Tuesday to issue a joint statement criticizing Iran's nuclear defiance after China and Russia refused to endorse U.S.-backed tough language, diplomats said.Media-Iran: Criticizing Regime Gets Reformist Paper Banned RedNova - 2 hours, 27 minutes ago
By Kimia Sanati TEHRAN, Sep. 12, 2006 (IPS/GIN) -- Few were surprised by Monday's ban on Iran's leading reformist newspaper Shargh (East), which has for some time been boldly voicing dissatisfaction with the outcome of last year's elections bringing President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to power.US Cautious Over Iran's Offer to Help Control Insurgency in Iraq Voice of America - Sep 12 3:20 PM
The United States has reacted cautiously to Iran's offer to help bring the insurgency in Iraq under control. White House spokesman Tony Snow says officials will have to determine what the offer from Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad means.Iran text hints at flexibility on nuclear talks Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 11 5:34 PM
Iran has indicated some flexibility in its formal reply to a major powers' incentive package for resolving the nuclear crisis but the response has many conditions, according to a text made public on Monday.Rice hints at talks with Iran Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 11 4:55 PM
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Monday held out the possibility that the United States might join talks with Iran if it temporarily suspends its nuclear program.Iraq asks Iran to reign in militants Syracuse.com - Sep 12 4:59 PM
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki made his first official visit to Iran, a close ally, asking the Islamic regime on Tuesday to crack down on al-Qaida militants infiltrating his country and seeking new deals to help Iraq's troubled oil industry.Iran-Iraq agricultural cooperation plan announced SciDev.net - Sep 12 6:18 PM
For the first time in two decades, Iran and Iraq have agreed to cooperate in various fields of agriculture and animal health. The plans were announced last week (4 September) when Iraq's minister of agriculture, Yuarib Nadhim al-Abudi, visited Iran.Iran sees no resolution at IAEA meeting Calcutta News - Sep 12 5:41 PM
Iran doesn't expect a resolution on its nuclear program at the meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency's board of governors in Vienna.Stop militants crossing border, Iran asked The Herald - Sep 12 6:36 PM
Iraq's Prime Minister made his first official visit to Iran yesterday, asking Tehran to prevent al Qaeda militants from slipping across the border to carry out attacks.In Iran, Iraqi Is Offered Aid in Trying to Quell Violence New York Times - 11 minutes ago
It was not clear what form Iranian support on security would take, or how it would be received by the American authorities.6 world powers abandon attempts to jointly criticize Iran Boston Herald - Sep 12 12:04 PM
VIENNA, Austria - Six world powers abandoned attempts Tuesday to issue a joint statement criticizing Iran's nuclear defiance after China and Russia refused to endorse U.S.-backed tough language,...US does not rule out accepting Iran's possible offer: Rice AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 11 3:02 PM
US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice did not rule out accepting a possible offer from Iran to temporarily suspend its uranium enrichment as a way to avoid threatened UN sanctions.Rice doesn't nix bargaining with Iran AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 11 2:21 PM
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice left the door open Monday for consideration of what may be a new overture from Iran to bargain with the West over the Iranians' disputed nuclear program.Britain Rejects Sending Troops to Iran Angus Reid - 8 minutes ago
- Many Britons believe their government should not participate in any military effort against Iran, according to a poll by YouGov released by Sky News.Iran offers security help to Iraqi PM Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Sep 12 3:40 PM
Iran's President has pledged undying support for Baghdad's new government, telling Iraq's visiting Prime Minister and fellow Shiite Islamist Nuri al-Maliki that Iran would help him end the violence at home.Havana summit opens with attacks on US, defense of Iran AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 11 2:59 PM
A summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) got under way in Havana with veiled attacks on the United States and Israel, and a defense of Iran's controversial nuclear program.Albright: 'Room for Optimism' in Confrontation with Iran Foreign Relations - Sep 12 1:31 PM
David Albright , the president of the Institute for Science and International Security and a well-known expert on Iran s nuclear program, has published the hitherto secret Iranian response to the U.N. Security Council s demand that it suspend its uranium enrichment program.Assessment of Iran s Nuclear Activities At Impasse Scoop.co.nz - Sep 12 2:50 PM
The Director-General of the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency ( IAEA) today expressed serious concern about Iran s lack of cooperation in allowing investigators to determine whether the country s nuclear programme is for peaceful or military aims.Iran sets conditions on enrichment suspension: diplomat AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 11 1:11 PM
Iran has set a list of conditions, including no UN actions against Tehran, in offering to consider a two-month suspension of uranium enrichment, a Western diplomat told AFP.Iran offers Iraq security help Independent Online - Sep 12 5:02 PM
Iran has offered to help establish security and stability in Iraq after Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki held talks in Tehran on his first official visit to the Islamic Republic.Made In Iran CNN Money - Sep 11 11:42 AM
Earlier this year, as the rhetoric soared between Tehran and Washington over Iran's nuclear program, the country's two biggest carmakers, Iran Khodro and Saipa, did something executives at Ford, Toyota, and BMW probably haven't contemplated: They commissioned a study of how to run their businesses in a war zone. That may have been prudent.Iran closes down 2 opposition newspapers AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 11 12:02 PM
Iran closed down two opposition newspapers on Monday, one of which had recently poked fun at hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and the way his government has handled nuclear talks with the West.Goff Conveys Concerns To Iran's Ambassador Scoop.co.nz - Sep 12 1:34 PM
Disarmament Minister Phil Goff today met with Iran's ambassador to New Zealand, His Excellency Mr Kambiz Sheikh-Hassani and conveyed to him New Zealand's concerns on Iran's nuclear program.World powers differing over Iran Outlook India - Sep 12 1:30 PM
World powers were struggling today to agree on joint statements on Iran at a UN nuclear agency meeting, with diplomats saying this showed divisions in how to crack down on Tehran.Iran still refuses enrichment suspension before negotiations Boston Herald - Sep 12 7:04 AM
VIENNA, Austria - Iran still refuses to suspend nuclear enrichment before the start of talks on its nuclear program - a key demand by the six nations locked in a diplomatic standoff with the Islamic republic,...Nuclear watchdog debate to urge Iran talks Reuters via Yahoo!7 News - Sep 12 6:37 AM
VIENNA (Reuters) - Most members of the U.N. nuclear watchdog's governing board, a barometer of world sentiment on Iran, are likely in a pending debate to champion last-gasp talks to defuse a stand-off over Iran's atomic work, diplomats say.Iraq PM Makes 1st Official Visit To Iran CBS 2 New York - Sep 12 6:57 AM
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki on Tuesday made his first official visit to Iran since taking office and planned to ask Tehran to prevent al Qaeda members believed to be in Iran from crossing into Iraq to carry out attacks, an Iraqi official said.U.S. Says 'Maybe' To Iran Nuke Talks CBS News - Sep 11 9:33 PM
The U.S. may be willing to consider a possible new offer from Iran about its nuclear program. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice hasn't seen a formal offer, but says it's up to Iran to stop uranium enrichment so negotiations can start.Japan Government to Enter Iran Oil Drilling Talks (Update1) Bloomberg.com - Sep 11 9:54 PM
Sept. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Japan's government said it will enter talks to drill for oil in Iran days before a deadline to reach an agreement on the $2.5 billion Azadegan project sought by Japan's Inpex Holdings Inc.Khatami touts progress in Iran, both past, present Boston Globe - Sep 12 1:41 AM
CAMBRIDGE -- Former Iranian president Mohammad Khatami said yesterday that he was satisfied with the progress he made toward expanding freedom in Iran during his eight years at the helm --and he asserted that Iran is still heading toward democracy.Iraqi politicians divided over relations with Iran Gulf News - Sep 12 2:08 PM
Baghdad: Political stances in the capital have been divided over the relations between Iraq and Iran. While the Kurdish stand seemed in favour of the Shiite religious leadership, who believe that the relationship with Iran is strategic and beneficial to Iraq, Shiites have several points of view.Iran May Consider Two-Month Suspension Deutsche Welle - Sep 12 11:11 AM
EU chief Javier Solana met on the weekend with Iran's top negotiator in an eleventh-hour attempt to end the stand-off and avoid sanctions. While some won't budge on demands for sanctions, Iran just might give an inch.