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  • US sanctions push to shadow new round of Iran nuclear talks Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 34 minutes ago
    Reinvigorated negotiations in Europe this week about Iran's suspected nuclear weapons programme will be shadowed by a determined US drive to ready a list of sanctions to impose on Tehran if diplomacy fails.

  • Iran's proud but discreet Jews Open this result in new window
    BBC News - Sep 23 5:12 PM
    Iranian Jews are determined to stay in Iran despite the bitter enmity between Israel and the Islamic republic, Frances Harrison reports.

  • Economics edge out Iran as French, German, Russian leaders meet Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 23 8:59 AM
    The leaders of France, Germany and Russia have held summit talks in an elegant chateau with economic issues apparently taking priority over Iran's disputed nuclear programme.

  • Nuclear talks with Iran may start without U.S. Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 23 3:51 AM
    France, Britain and Germany would be willing to begin talks with Iran even if it has not suspended its nuclear enrichment program first, but Washington would not take part, a German magazine reported on Saturday.

  • French, Russian, German leaders discuss Iran Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 23 4:08 AM
    Iran's nuclear ambitions and the need to secure Russian energy supplies to the EU were expected to dominate a summit in an elegant chateau north of Paris between the leaders of France, Russia and Germany.

  • Major powers weigh sanctions against Iran's nuclear, missile sectors Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 22 9:05 PM
    World powers are considering imposing sanctions that would target Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile sectors if Tehran persists in refusing to suspend uranium enrichment, a diplomatic source said.

  • Sanction talks underway if Iran balks Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 22 7:35 PM
    Key nations trying to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions are hoping Tehran will agree quickly to suspend uranium enrichment and return to negotiations, but they are planning for sanctions if it does not, diplomats said Friday.

  • Iran displays homemade laser defense warning system Open this result in new window
    People's Daily - 2 hours, 35 minutes ago
    Iran on Saturday displayed a homemade laser defense warning system which it said would enhance Iran's defensive capabilities in "asymmetric battles," the Fars News Agency reported.

  • Nuclear talks with Iran may start without US Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - 29 minutes ago
    LONDON, September 24 (IranMania) - France, Britain and Germany would be willing to begin talks with Iran even if it has not suspended its nuclear enrichment program first, but Washington would not take part, a German magazine reported.

  • Iran extends deadline for Japan to finalize oil deal Open this result in new window
    Middle East Times - Sep 23 4:02 PM
    TEHRAN -- Iran said that it has given Japan 15 days to finalize an agreement on the development of its giant Azadegan oilfield after a previously extended deadline expired Friday, state radio reported.

  • Economics edge out Iran as west leaders meet Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - 30 minutes ago
    LONDON, September 24 (IranMania) - The leaders of France, Germany and Russia have held summit talks in an elegant chateau with economic issues apparently taking priority over Iran's disputed nuclear programme, AFP reported.

  • Iran eyes new Armenian pipeline Open this result in new window
    Middle East Times - Sep 23 4:03 PM
    YEREVAN, Armenia -- Iran wants to build a second natural gas pipeline to energy-strapped neighbor Armenia, the Islamic republic's parliament speaker Gholam-Ali Hadad-Adel said Monday.

  • Iran shining at World Wushu Stars Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - 15 minutes ago
    LONDON, September 24 (IranMania) - Iran bagged two bronze medals at the World Wushu Stars in Xian, capital of Shaanxi province in central China, IRNA reported.

  • Iran vows legal action on US move against bank Open this result in new window
    Middle East Times - Sep 23 4:01 PM
    SINGAPORE -- Iran has vowed to take legal action to challenge US sanctions on the Iranian lender Bank Saderat and has said that it is considering shifting some of its foreign exchange reserves out of the dollar.

  • Six powers mull sanctions targeting Iran's nuclear, missile sectors - diplomat Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 22 5:42 PM
    Six major powers are mulling sanctions that would target Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile sectors if it persists in refusing to suspend uranium enrichment, a diplomatic source said.

  • Iran dismisses US religious rights concerns Open this result in new window
    Middle East Times - Sep 23 3:59 PM
    TEHRAN -- Iran Saturday dismissed a US report criticizing the treatment of religious minorities in the Islamic republic as "political" and "lacking legal proof."

  • French, Russian, German leaders discuss Iran Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - 29 minutes ago
    LONDON, September 24 (IranMania) - Iran's nuclear ambitions and the need to secure Russian energy supplies to the EU were expected to dominate a summit in an elegant chateau north of Paris between the leaders of France, Russia and Germany, AFP reported.

  • Peace heralds to invite the world to Iran Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - 14 minutes ago
    LONDON, September 24 (IranMania) - A group of Iranian peace and friendship messengers are scheduled to start its world tour next spring to introduce the culture, tourist attractions, and cultural heritage of their homeland to 131 countries, Irans Touring and Automobile Club announced, MNA reported.

  • Major powers try to narrow gap over Iran sanctions Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 22 4:44 PM
    Major powers sought to narrow differences over sanctions against Iran on Friday as a new deadline ticked away for that country to agree to suspend sensitive nuclear work.

  • Invincible Iran wins Russia sitting volleyball title Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - 29 minutes ago
    LONDON, September 24 (IranMania) - Iran was crowned at a four-sided tournament in Russia with five consecutive straight victories, MNA reported. In the first round-robin round, the formidable Iranian side outclassed Russia, Kazakhstan, and Poland 3-0.

  • Major power diplomats to meet Friday on Iran sanctions Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 22 1:49 PM
    Senior diplomats from six nations working on the Iran nuclear crisis will meet in New York to discuss what sanctions to impose on Tehran if it persists in refusing to suspend uranium enrichment, a senior US official said.

  • US going the "extra mile" to help settle nuclear standoff with Iran: envoy Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 22 1:00 PM
    US Ambassador John Bolton said Washington was trying "to go the extra mile" to help the European Union convince Iran to freeze its sensitive nuclear fuel work.

  • Europe, U.S. divided on Iran sanctions Open this result in new window
    The Hindu - Sep 23 1:32 PM
    LONDON: A debate is on in leading European Union nations about the strategy to adopt in the controversy over Iran's nuclear programme. While Germany, France and Italy favour taking a "pragmatic approach" and pursuing trade relations with Iran, ...

  • Iran: Calls for Dialogue with the United States Open this result in new window
    Payvand Iran News - Sep 23 10:46 AM
    Hours after he spoke to the United Nations, the Iranian president made this clear, unequivocal statement to a group of us during a private meeting in New York. The Mennonite Central Committee organized an extraordinary, private session for about 50 people to dialogue with President Ahmadinejad about the escalating crisis between the U.S. and Iran. -David Culp, FCNL

  • Hopeful on Iran: Chirac Open this result in new window
    The Hindu - Sep 23 1:31 PM
    COMPIEGNE (FRANCE): French President Jacques Chirac said on Saturday he was optimistic that contacts between Iran and the international community would produce a solution to the standoff over the Iranian nuclear programme. ``We are hoping ...

  • Iran Threatens 'Lightning' Response To Attacks Open this result in new window
    Payvand Iran News - Sep 23 10:46 AM
    Iran has warned its armed forces would strike back "like lightning" against any attack on the country and will destroy "the enemy." Iranian Vice President Parviz Davudi was speaking at an army parade to mark the anniversary of the outbreak of the eight-year Iran-Iraq war in 1980.

  • Iran: Juvenile Offenders Face the Hangman's Noose Open this result in new window
    Payvand Iran News - Sep 23 10:45 AM
    The scheduled executions in Iran this week of two juvenile offenders - and their last-minute reprieve - highlight the country's status as the world leader in juvenile executions, Human Rights Watch said.

  • Negotiations on Peace Pipeline between Iran-Pakistan-India to be finalized in November Open this result in new window
    Payvand Iran News - Sep 23 10:45 AM
    Negotiations on the Iran-Pakistan-India natural gas deal or the so-called "Peace Pipeline Project" would be finalized after the designated consultant company tasked with working out a pricing formula presents its report in November, noted here on Saturday, Iran's deputy oil minister for international affairs Mohammad Hadi Nejad-Hosseinian. -MNA

  • Suspending enrichment "unacceptable": Iran cleric Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 22 9:34 AM
    An influential Iranian cleric said on Friday that Iran would not halt uranium enrichment work, calling it an unacceptable precondition set by six world powers for talks over the country's atomic activities.

  • French, German, Russian Leaders to Discuss Iran Nuclear Issues Open this result in new window
    Payvand Iran News - Sep 23 10:45 AM
    The leaders of France, Russia and Germany are meeting in Paris Saturday for talks expected to focus on Iran's nuclear ambitions and the Middle East. -VOA

  • Peace heralds to invite the world to Iran Open this result in new window
    Payvand Iran News - Sep 23 10:46 AM
    A group of Iranian peace and friendship messengers is scheduled to start its world tour next spring to introduce the culture, tourist attractions, and cultural heritage of its homeland to 131 countries, Iran's Touring and Automobile Club announced here on Saturday. -MNA

  • Interview with Iran Open this result in new window
    Ashland Daily Tidings - Sep 23 1:15 PM
    NEW YORK As the standoff over Iran's nuclear program continues, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad sat down in New York last week with Newsweek-Washington Post's Lally Weymouth to discuss nukes, Iraq, the Holocaust, Bush, Lebanon and whether Israel should really be wiped off the face of the Earth.

  • Olmert cautions Iran, praises Bush Open this result in new window
    KRON 4 Bay Area - Sep 23 10:30 AM
    WASHINGTON Interim Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert (EH'-hood OHL'-murt) says he hasn't seen enough of an international response to Iran's threat to erase Israel from the map.

  • New academic year starts in Iran Open this result in new window
    Payvand Iran News - Sep 23 10:46 AM
    The new academic year in Iran began Saturday morning with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad ringing the bell at a boy's elementary school in southern Tehran. -IRNA

  • Sanction Talks Underway if Iran Balks Open this result in new window
    ABC News - Sep 22 7:49 PM
    Key Nations Planning for Sanctions if Iran Doesn't Suspend Uranium Enrichment, Diplomats Say

  • French, Russian, German leaders discuss Iran Open this result in new window
    Channel NewsAsia - Sep 23 7:32 AM
    COMPIEGNE, France : Iran's nuclear ambitions and the need to secure Russian energy supplies to the EU were expected to dominate a summit in an elegant chateau north of Paris between the leaders of France, Russia and Germany.

  • Nuclear talks with Iran may start without U.S. Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Sep 23 3:53 AM
    BERLIN (Reuters) - France, Britain and Germany would be willing to begin talks with Iran even if it has not suspended its nuclear enrichment programme first, but Washington would not take part, a German magazine reported on Saturday.

  • France's Chirac says upbeat over Iran nuclear deal Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Sep 23 4:56 AM
    COMPIEGNE, France, Sept 23 (Reuters) - French President Jacques Chirac said on Saturday he was relatively optimistic that a negotiated solution could be found to the stand off with Iran over Tehran's nuclear programme.

  • ECONOMICS EDGE OUT IRAN AS FRENCH, GERMAN, RUSSIAN LEADERS MEET Open this result in new window
    The Tocqueville Connection - Sep 23 8:51 AM
    COMPIEGNE, France, Sept 23, 2006 (AFP) - The leaders of France, Germany and Russia held summit talks in an elegant chateau here Saturday with economic issues apparently taking priority over Iran's disputed nuclear programme.

  • U.S. Warns Europe On Iran Investment Open this result in new window
    CBS News - Sep 22 6:03 PM
    The United States has stepped up efforts to persuade European allies to shun Iran's financial system, claiming that the Iranians may tap banks to illicitly finance terror operations.

  • France, Germany, RF have close positions on Lebanon, Iran issues Open this result in new window
    Itar-Tass - Sep 23 10:20 AM
    COMPIEGNE, September 23 (Itar-Tass) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin noted that Russia, France and Germany have close positions on acute international issues, including Lebanon and Iran.

  • Iran, Lebanon call for expansion of parliamentary cooperation Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Sep 23 8:55 AM
    Iran - Lebanon - Relations Head of Majlis Commission for National Security and Foreign Policy Ala'eddin Boroujerdi, heading an Iranian parliamentary delegation, conferred with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri here on Saturday on expansion of mutual cooperation along with regional developments.

  • Iran Closes Down 2 Opposition Newspapers Open this result in new window
    WTOL News 11 - Sep 23 11:02 AM
    TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - 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.

  • Golf makes a comeback in Iran Open this result in new window
    Slam! Sports - Sep 23 11:31 AM
    KISH, Iran (AP) - Golf never has been very popular in Iran. Even during the days of the shah, there was a single 18-hole course in Tehran: The Imperial Country Club.

  • Chirac hopes for positive outcome on Iran's nuclear issue Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Sep 23 8:40 AM
    France - Chirac - Nuclear French President Jacques Chirac here Saturday referred to the trend of talks on Iran's nuclear issue and hoped for a positive outcome.

  • Romania keen to expand trade ties with Iran Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Sep 23 9:16 AM
    Iran - Trade - Romania Romanian Commercial Attache in Tehran Mircea Bonca in a meeting with members of the Chamber of Commerce and a number of tradesmen of the city here Saturday, called for expansion of bilateral relations.

  • Rice Doesn't Rule Out Bargaining with Iran Under Time Limit Open this result in new window
    WTOL News 11 - Sep 23 11:00 AM
    HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice left the door open Monday for consideration of what may be a new offer from Iran to bargain with the West over the Iranians' disputed nuclear program. Still, she predicted U.N. sanctions would follow "if this does not work out."

  • Iran shining at World Wushu Stars Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Sep 23 4:33 AM
    Iran - Wushu Iran bagged two bronze medals at the World Wushu Stars in Xian, capital of Shaanxi province in central China, Saturday.

  • Golf Makes a Comeback in Iran After Decades-Long Hiatus Open this result in new window
    WTOL News 11 - Sep 23 10:41 AM
    KISH, Iran (AP) - Golf never has been very popular in Iran. Even during the days of the shah, there was a single 18-hole course in Tehran: The Imperial Country Club. And after the 1979 Islamic revolution, golf was derided as a peculiar western waste of time.

  • Iran takes Ramadan moon search to the skies Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 22 6:26 AM
    Iran will employ an aeroplane to spot the crescent moon that signals the start of Ramadan to ensure there is no dispute over when the Muslim fasting month starts, Iranian media have reported.

  • France's Chirac says upbeat over Iran nuclear deal Open this result in new window
    AlertNet - Sep 23 4:55 AM
    Source: Reuters COMPIEGNE, France, Sept 23 (Reuters) - French President Jacques Chirac said on Saturday he was relatively optimistic that a negotiated solution could be found to the stand off with Iran over Tehran's ...

  • Envoy: Iran supports Lebanese government, nation, resistance Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Sep 23 6:55 AM
    Lebanon - Support - Iran Iranian Ambassador to Beirut Mohammad-Reza Sheibani here Saturday declared Iran's support for the Lebanese government, nation, armed forces and resistance based on a stable foreign policy.

  • Nuclear talks with Iran may start without U.S.-report Open this result in new window
    AlertNet - Sep 23 3:40 AM
    Source: Reuters BERLIN, Sept 23 (Reuters) - France, Britain and Germany would be willing to begin talks with Iran even if it has not suspended its nuclear enrichment programme first, but Washington would not take ...

  • Council scolded for Iran president talk Open this result in new window
    UPI - Sep 23 6:38 AM
    NEW YORK, Sept. 23 (UPI) -- Israel says the Council of Foreign Relations made a "terrible mistake" by inviting Iran's president to speak to the group in New York this week.

  • Iran warns of 'lightning' response to any attack Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 22 4:01 AM
    Iran has warned Western powers the armed forces would hit back "like lightning" against any attack as it crowed over its military prowess and showed off firepower at a major army parade.

  • Russia: Iran may return to nuclear talks Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 22 3:16 AM
    Russia's foreign minister says there is a reasonable chance that Iran will return to negotiations on its nuclear program, and he cautioned against setting artificial deadlines.

  • Deputy FM: Solidarity with developing states on Iran's foreign policy agenda Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Sep 23 5:46 AM
    Iran - Araqchi The 30th annual meeting of foreign ministers of the Group of 77 and China was held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

  • Israelis' main fear is a nuclear Iran: poll Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 22 3:33 AM
    Israelis are more worried about the prospect of a nuclear Iran than anything else, including their country's economic situation, according to an opinion poll published ahead of the Jewish New Year.

  • Major powers weigh sanctions against Iran's nuclear, missile sectors Open this result in new window
    Financial Express - Sep 23 9:09 AM
    NEW YORK, Sept 23 (AFP): World powers are considering imposing sanctions that would target Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile sectors if Tehran persists in refusing to suspend uranium enrichment, a diplomatic source said Friday.

  • Iran takes to the skies for Ramadan Open this result in new window
    Aljazeera - Sep 23 12:57 AM
    Iran is using an aeroplane to spot the crescent moon to signal the start of the holy month of Ramadan as several other Muslim countries began fasting on Saturday.

  • US cautions Europe on Iran investment Open this result in new window
    The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News - Sep 22 1:00 AM
    American attempts to persuade Europe to think again about financial involvement in Iran may be starting to bear fruit, according to European banking officials. Whether such "back-door sanctions" will work is far less apparent, experts say.

  • Arab League sec-gen stresses Iran's peaceful N-right Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Sep 23 3:40 AM
    Iran - Moussa - Nuclear Secretary-General of the Arab League Amr Moussa here Friday stressed that peaceful use of nuclear energy was an inalienable right of the Iranian nation.

  • Iran, Switzerland discuss mutual, regional ties Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Sep 23 2:10 AM
    UN - Iran - Switzerland Iran and Switzerland here Friday discussed avenues for bolstering bilateral relations, regional issues as well as the Iran nuclear issue.

  • Iran is our biggest concern, Israelis say in poll Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 22 1:04 AM
    A majority of Israelis say their biggest concern is Iran and they also believe the Jewish state is struggling for survival, two opinion polls published on Friday showed.

  • Iran Is Given More Time to End Uranium Enrichment Open this result in new window
    New York Times - Sep 21 10:33 PM
    The United States has agreed, once again, to extend the deadline that it set in June for Iran to stop enrichment or face sanctions.

  • Iran Leader, at U.N., Skirts Issue of Hezbollah?s Disarmament Open this result in new window
    New York Times - Sep 21 10:33 PM
    Iran?s president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, refused to say if he would meet a Security Council demand to disarm and disband Hezbollah.

  • Iran warns of 'lightning' response to any attack Open this result in new window
    Middle East Times - Sep 22 8:11 PM
    TEHRAN -- Iran warned Western powers Friday that the armed forces would hit back "like lightning" against any attack as it crowed over its military prowess and showed off firepower at a major army parade.

  • INTERVIEW - U.S. steps up questions on Iran nuclear programme Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Sep 22 6:43 PM
    OXFORD, England (Reuters) - U.S. intelligence chief John Negroponte said it was a "major question" whether Iran was running a secret military programme but stopped short of accusing Tehran outright.

  • Iran could halt nuclear enrichment Open this result in new window
    Tiscali - Sep 23 12:28 AM
    UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Iran is prepared to negotiate a suspension of its most sensitive nuclear work if it receives fair guarantees in talks with major powers, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Thursday.

  • Iran takes Ramadan moon search to the skies Open this result in new window
    Middle East Times - Sep 22 8:10 PM
    TEHRAN -- Iran will employ an airplane to spot the crescent moon that signals the start of Ramadan to ensure that there is no dispute over when the Muslim fasting month starts, Iranian media reported Friday.

  • Major powers weigh sanctions against Iran's nuclear, missile sectors Open this result in new window
    TODAYonline - Sep 22 9:33 PM
    Iranian technicians at the Isfahan Uranium Conversion Facilities (UCF), 420 kms south of Tehran, in 2005. Six major powers are mulling sanctions that would target Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile sectors if it persists in refusing to suspend uranium enrichment.

  • Japan, Iran talk $2 billion deal for Azadegan field Open this result in new window
    World Tribune - Sep 22 3:44 PM
    LONDON Iran and Japan plan to discuss a $2 billion oil development project. Officials said the two countries have agreed on talks to develop Iran's Azadegan oil field. They said the project was held up for years amid U.S. opposition to Japanese participation.

  • Sanction talks underway if Iran balks Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - Sep 22 10:45 PM
    LONDON, September 23 (IranMania) - Key nations trying to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions are hoping Tehran will agree quickly to suspend uranium enrichment and return to negotiations, but they are planning for sanctions if it does not, diplomats said, according to Associated Press (AP).

  • Iran leader uses U.N. to improve image Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 21 7:01 PM
    Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad seems to be enjoying the spotlight at this year's U.N. General Assembly, easing his way into the international arena and trying to improve his image amid the controversy over his nuclear program and remarks about Israel and the Holocaust.

  • US going 'extra mile' to help settle Iran N-row Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - Sep 22 10:45 PM
    LONDON, September 23 (IranMania) - US Ambassador John Bolton said Washington was trying "to go the extra mile" to help the European Union convince Iran to freeze its sensitive nuclear fuel work, AFP reported.

  • Major powers weigh sanctions against Irans nuclear, missile sectors Open this result in new window
    Khaleej Times - Sep 22 9:02 PM
    NEW YORK - World powers are considering imposing sanctions that would target Irans nuclear and ballistic missile sectors if Teheran persists in refusing to suspend uranium enrichment, a diplomatic source said on Friday.

  • Major powers weigh sanctions against Iran nuke Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - Sep 22 10:44 PM
    LONDON, September 23 (IranMania) - According to an AFP report, world powers are considering imposing sanctions that would target Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile sectors if Tehran persists in refusing to suspend uranium enrichment, a diplomatic source said.

  • Iran launches tractor assembly line in Tajikistan Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - Sep 22 10:46 PM
    LONDON, September 23 (IranMania) - Iran launched a tractor assembly line in Tajikistan, Iran Daily reported. The Tajiran went into operation in a ceremony attended by Tajik Industry Minister Zayd Saidov.

  • Iran stages parade to mark Iran-Iraq war Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - Sep 22 10:45 PM
    LONDON, September 23 (IranMania) - Iran staged a military parade to commemorate its 1980-1988 war with Iraq, in which many missiles were displayed, Xinhua reported.

  • Ancient Iran Exhibit in France, Japan Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - Sep 22 10:45 PM
    LONDON, September 23 (IranMania) - Two exhibitions titled Sassanid Iranians: Great Empire of the Sassanids and Glory of Iran began recently in Paris and Tokyo, respectively. Another exhibition themed Iran: A Symbol of Paradise is also scheduled to be held in Mexico this November.

  • Major powers to discuss Iran sanctions Open this result in new window
    Tiscali - Sep 22 10:28 PM
    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Major powers will begin discussing an Iran sanctions resolution at a meeting in Europe next week if Tehran continues to defy a U.N. Security Council demand to halt uranium enrichment, the U.S. State Department said on Wednesday.

  • Iran qualifies for world youth volleyball event Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - Sep 22 11:00 PM
    LONDON, September 23 (IranMania) - Iran trounced India 3-0 to lift the Asian youth volleyball trophy for the third time and win a ticket to Morocco, the venue of the world meet, MNA reported.

  • Irish mining firm to expand interests in Iran Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - Sep 22 10:47 PM
    LONDON, September 23 (IranMania) - Persian Gold, the Irish-based exploration firm, has announced further encouraging results from its exploration of gold in north-west Iran and says that it plans on expanding its interests in the country, IRNA reported.

  • Sepahan wins Irans League Cup on penalties Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - Sep 22 10:59 PM
    LONDON, September 23 (IranMania) - Sepahan won Irans League Cup 5-3 in thrilling shootouts as the home side and Persepolis tied 1-1 in the 120-minute second-leg final in Naqsh-e Jahan Stadium in Isfahan, MNA reported.

  • Norway opposed to sanctions against Iran Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - Sep 22 10:46 PM
    LONDON, September 23 (IranMania) - Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Store said his country would not support sanctions against Iran.

  • Iran's Foundation to construct 5,000 rental units Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - Sep 22 10:46 PM
    LONDON, September 23 (IranMania) - The project to construct 5,000 rental housing units nationwide will be launched within the next two months, said the Islamic Revolution Housing Foundation, Iran Daily reported.

  • Rabbis more critical of 'Zionists' than us: Iran Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - Sep 22 10:47 PM
    LONDON, September 23 (IranMania) - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said rabbis are criticising the 'Zionist' regime more than the Islamic Republic of Iran, IRNA reported.

  • AHMADINEJADS VISIT TO NEW YORK: DID IT HELP OR HURT IRANS INTERESTS? Open this result in new window
    EurasiaNet.org - Sep 22 2:28 PM
    Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad wrapped up his visit to New York on September 21 by expressing a desire for Iran to become a "different kind of superpower."

  • Britain to help Iran's Gorgan wall excavations Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - Sep 22 10:45 PM
    LONDON, September 23 (IranMania) - The joint Iranian-British archeology team has started the second season of excavations on Gorgans defensive wall in Kolaleh, Gonbad Kavous, and Bandar Turkmen, northern Iran.

  • Results of Iran's PL third-week matches Open this result in new window
    IranMania.com - Sep 22 11:00 PM
    LONDON, September 23 (IranMania) - Results of the third-week football matches of the sixth Iran Pro League is as following, according to MNA. FUN! persian

  • Russia: Iran May Return to Nuclear Talks Open this result in new window
    ABC News - Sep 22 3:49 AM
    Russia's Foreign Minister Says There Is a Chance Iran Will Return to Nuclear Talks

  • Major powers try to narrow gap over Iran sanctions Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Sep 22 1:25 PM
    UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Major powers sought to narrow differences over sanctions against Iran on Friday as a new deadline ticked away for it to agree to suspend sensitive nuclear work.

  • Inside Iran's Jewish community Open this result in new window
    BBC News - Sep 22 1:03 AM
    Iranian Jews are determined to stay in Iran despite it and Israel being bitter enemies, the BBC's Frances Harrison reports.

  • Venezuela, Iran initial 29 accords Open this result in new window
    El Universal - Sep 22 9:42 PM
    Venezuela, Iran initial 29 agreements "Welcome to Venezuela, where Iran is loved.

  • Iran Worries Continue Around the World Open this result in new window
    Angus Reid - Sep 22 9:20 PM
    - Adults in 25 countries are concerned about the scope of Iran's nuclear program, according to a poll by the Program on International Policy Attitudes.

  • Major power diplomats to meet Friday on Iran sanctions Open this result in new window
    Channel NewsAsia - Sep 22 2:02 PM
    NEW YORK - Senior diplomats from six nations working on the Iran nuclear crisis will meet Friday in New York to discuss what sanctions to impose on Tehran if it persists in refusing to suspend uranium enrichment, a senior US official said.

  • UN says Iran must suspend nuclear program by August 31 Open this result in new window
    Tiscali - Sep 22 5:58 PM
    UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.N. Security Council on Monday demanded that Iran suspend its nuclear activities by August 31 or face the threat of sanctions, but Tehran denounced the move as illegal and vowed to press on.

  • Ahmadinejad Insists Iran Is Not Seeking Nuclear Weapons Open this result in new window
    Washington Post - Sep 21 1:50 PM
    Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad today denied that his government is secretly pursuing a nuclear weapons program, declared that "we do not need a bomb" and charged that U.S. efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear arms technology were really intended to "prevent the development of our...

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    Dawn - Sep 22 8:30 PM
    TEHRAN, Sept 22: Iran warned Western powers on Friday that the armed forces would hit back like lightning against any attack as it crowed over its military prowess and showed off firepower at a major army parade.

  • UN demands Iran stop nuclear work Open this result in new window
    Tiscali - Sep 22 5:58 PM
    UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.N. Security Council on Monday demanded that Iran suspend its nuclear activities in a month or face the threat of sanctions, but Tehran denounced the move as illegal and vowed to press on.