<< Back
Bush signs US sanctions bill targeting Iran's partners 
AFP via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 42 minutes ago
US President George W. Bush has signed into law a set of sanctions targeting foreign countries that continue nuclear cooperation with Iran and sell it advanced weaponry.U.S. Senate votes to extend Iran sanctions Reuters via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 25 minutes ago
The U.S. Congress agreed on Saturday to extend sanctions on Iran set to expire this weekend that are aimed at choking off funds that could aid Iran in developing nuclear weapons.Iran Leader Rejects Even Brief Halt in Its Uranium Enrichment Efforts New York Times - Sep 30 5:48 PM
European diplomats still hope Iran will agree to some kind of suspension under a U.N. deal that offers economic incentives.President signs Iran sanctions bill AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 30 6:14 PM
President Bush on Saturday signed legislation that would impose mandatory sanctions on entities that provide goods or services for Iran's weapons programs.Bush signs US sanctions bill targeting Iran's partners AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 30 4:53 PM
US President George W. Bush signed into law a new set of sanctions targeting foreign countries that continue nuclear cooperation with Iran and sell it advanced weaponry.New US sanctions bill targets Iran's partners AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 30 12:06 PM
The US Congress gave its final approval to a new set of sanctions targeting foreign countries that continue nuclear cooperation with Iran and sell it advanced weaponry.Iran wants 'large scale' uranium enrichment programme AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 30 9:39 AM
One of the ultimate aims of Iran's controversial nuclear programme is to begin large-scale enrichment of uranium, the country's top nuclear negotiator said in an interview with a German magazine to be published Monday.Iran rejects short-term enrichment suspension AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 30 7:01 AM
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has rejected a key Western demand over Iran's nuclear programme, vowing that the Islamic republic would not halt enriching uranium even for a short period.White House divided over iran Newsday - 1 hour, 1 minute ago
Just as it was four years ago in the run-up to the war with Iraq, the Bush administration is said to be bitterly divided over how hard a line to take against Iran and whether a last-resort military option -- massive bombing of Iran's nuclear facilities -- is advisable.Senate passes Iran sanctions bill AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 29 11:12 PM
The Senate, with no debate Saturday, passed and sent to the president legislation that would impose mandatory sanctions on entities that provide goods or services for Iran's weapons programs.President Bush signs Iran sanctions bill Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune - Sep 30 6:39 PM
WASHINGTON President Bush on Saturday signed legislation that would impose mandatory sanctions on entities that provide goods or services for Iran's weapons programs. The Senate passed the bill with no debate Saturday, two days after the House approved the measure following a debate over the wisdom of toughening unilateral sanctions on Tehran at the same time the United States was trying to work Senate Votes to Extend Sanctions on Iran; Measure Sent to Bush Bloomberg.com - Sep 30 9:17 AM
Sept. 30 (Bloomberg) -- The Senate approved a measure early today to extend U.S. sanctions on Iran, at a time when the Bush administration is seeking to get other nations to agree to new economic restraints on the oil-rich nation.Bush signs US sanctions bill targeting Iran's partners INQ7.net - 2 hours, 7 minutes ago
WASHINGTON -- US President George W. Bush signed into law Saturday a set of sanctions targeting foreign countries that continue nuclear cooperation with Iran and sell it advanced weaponry.Bush signs sanctions bill against Iran's partners People's Daily - 21 minutes ago
U.S. President George W. Bush signed into law a new set of sanctions on Saturday that would impose mandatory sanctions on entities or countries that provide goods or services for Iran's weapons programs.President signs Iran sanctions bill KTVO-TV Kirksville - 49 minutes ago
WASHINGTON President Bush has signed legislation that would impose mandatory sanctions on entities that provide goods or services for Iran's weapons programs.Sweden Renews Expelling Gay Refugees To Iran 365Gay.com - 33 minutes ago
(Stockholm) Sweden on Friday announced it was ending its moratorium on expelling gay refugees to Iran. The halt on sending refugee claimants back to the Islamic republic was instituted last year following reports of Iranian gays being hanged.Bush signs US sanctions bill targeting Iran's partners Channel NewsAsia - Sep 30 5:32 PM
WASHINGTON : US President George W Bush signed into law Saturday a new set of sanctions targeting foreign countries that continue nuclear cooperation with Iran and sell it advanced weaponry.President signs Iran sanctions bill KVOA Tucson - 2 hours, 5 minutes ago
WASHINGTON President Bush has signed legislation that would impose mandatory sanctions on entities that provide goods or services for Iran's weapons programs. The Senate...U.S. Senate passes Iran sanctions bill People's Daily - Sep 30 6:39 PM
The U.S. Senate passed an Iran sanctions bill on Saturday that would impose mandatory sanctions on entities or countries that provide goods or services for Iran's weapons programs, U.S. media reported.Iran's Second Cloned Lamb Is Born News 8 San Diego - Sep 30 5:11 PM
Another lamb has been cloned in Iran.Chinese FM holds telephone conversation with Solana on Iran nuclear issue People's Daily - 2 hours, 46 minutes ago
Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing on Saturday held a telephone conversation with European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana, exchanging views on the Iran nuclear issue.Iran rejects short-term enrichment suspension Japan Today - Sep 30 2:47 PM
TEHRAN Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Saturday rejected a key Western demand over Iran's nuclear program, vowing that the Islamic republic would not halt enriching uranium even for a short period.Iran says its nuclear program is "irreversible" Fox21 - Sep 30 1:27 PM
TEHRAN, Iran In yet another rejection of a Friday U-N Security Council deadline to cease enriching uranium, Iran says its nuclear program is irreversible.Bush Signs Law to Impose Sanctions on Iran Israel National News - 32 minutes ago
(IsraelNN.com) US President George W. Bush has signed into law the bill permitting imposing economic sanctions on Iran after the law was approved by the Senate last week.New US sanctions bill targets Iran's partners Channel NewsAsia - Sep 30 10:32 AM
WASHINGTON - The US Congress on Saturday gave its final approval to a new set of sanctions targeting foreign countries that continue nuclear cooperation with Iran and sell it advanced weaponry.US set to punish Iran's partners Aljazeera - Sep 30 10:57 AM
The US Congress has approved a new set of sanctions against countries that continue nuclear cooperation with Iran and also sell it advanced weaponry.Moderate earthquake shakes southern Iran, 70 slightly hurt Fox21 - Sep 30 1:27 PM
TEHRAN, Iran A moderate earthquake has caused injuries and damage in Iran.Big power ministers to discuss Iran nuclear stalemate AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 29 12:14 PM
Foreign ministers from the six powers trying to negotiate a halt to Iran's nuclear program will confer over the weekend about Iran's latest position in the standoff, State Department spokesman Sean McCormack said.Plane crash kills dozens in Iran ITV.com - Sep 30 1:47 PM
An Iranian passenger plane caught fire after its tyre burst on landing at an airport in Iran, killing at least 30. State television said 148 people were on board the flight to the northeastern city of Mashhad, home to Iran's holiest shrine.Solana set to speak on Iran Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 29 11:48 AM
Ministers from major powers will consult this weekend with European negotiator Javier Solana on the next moves in getting Iran to curb its nuclear program, the U.S. State Department said on Friday.Did Iran attempt to acquire nukes in 1988? Al Jazeera - Sep 30 12:20 PM
It s been reported Saturday that the U.S. Congress agreed to extend sanctions on Iran that were supposed to expire this weekend with the aim of choking off funds the U.S. claims could help Iran develop nuclear weapons.Activists say Ike Battle Group heading to Iran; protest planned WAVY 10 - Sep 30 12:14 PM
National media reports are prompting a protest organized in Norfolk for this weekend. Two magazine articles say the U-S-S Eisenhower Strike Group is deploying for the coast of Iran.Film-makers face unimaginable difficulties in Iran: director AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 29 10:48 AM
Iranian director Bahman Ghobadi, whose film "Half Moon" has been highly praised at the San Sebastian film festival, has said it is increasingly difficult to work in Iran, where his latest movie has been banned because a woman sings in it.Iran vows to continue nuke energy program UPI - Sep 30 10:53 AM
TEHRAN, Sept. 30 (UPI) -- Iran's president declared Saturday his nation would not give up its effort to develop nuclear technology despite international objections.Bush willing to let the clock tick some more on Iran sanctions AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 29 9:29 AM
President George W. Bush, in a published interview, said the Europeans should have time to see if they can convince Iran, "sooner rather than later", to suspend its uranium enrichment program.Natural Gas Flow From Iran To Turkey Cut TurkishPress.com - Sep 30 11:07 AM
ANKARA - Natural gas flow from Iran to Turkey halted due to the blast that occurred in the Iranian part of the Turkey-Iran natural gas pipeline last night, said executives of Turkish Petroleum Pipeline Corporation (Botas).New US sanctions bill targets Iran's partners IranMania.com - Sep 30 12:14 PM
LONDON, September 30 (IranMania) - The US Congress gave its final approval to a new set of sanctions targeting foreign countries that continue nuclear cooperation with Iran and sell it advanced weaponry, AFP reported.World Powers to Consult on Iran's Nuclear Program Voice of America - Sep 30 5:20 AM
The U.S. State Department says foreign ministers from major world powers will consult in the coming days on the standoff over Iran's nuclear program.Afghans Fear Fallout from Iran Sanctions Payvand Iran News - Sep 30 8:59 AM
If the United Nations takes tough measures against Iran, its neighbour Afghanistan will be undermined economically and could be drawn into a new conflict. -Institute for War and Peace ReportingNew US sanctions bill targets Iran's partners AFP via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Sep 30 4:10 AM
The US Congress has given its final approval to a new set of sanctions targeting foreign countries that continue nuclear cooperation with Iran and sell it advanced weaponry.Iran will be building nuclear power plants in 10 years: analyst Payvand Iran News - Sep 30 8:59 AM
Iran can be one of the countries that build nuclear power plants in the next ten years, and the West's pressure and Russia's procrastination can even accelerate the process, political analyst Ali Karami said here on Friday. -MNANuclear issue could stall Japan-Iran oil project AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 29 8:26 AM
Japan has decided to stop financial support for the development of Iran's largest onshore oil field if the Islamic republic continues uranium enrichment, a press report said.Iran: Independent news website closed, blog platform briefly blocked Payvand Iran News - Sep 30 9:00 AM
"The closure of Advar News clearly reflects the government's desire to rid the Iranian Internet of all independent information concerning the political opposition, the women's movement and human rights," Reporters Without Borders said. "This was one of few sites in Iran that published uncensored information, and we call for it to reopened."Iran, Armenia to finalize Aras Dam contract by March 2007 Payvand Iran News - Sep 30 8:59 AM
Energy Minister Parviz Fattah said on Saturday Iran would finalize a contract with Armenia to construct a dam in Aras by the end of the current Iranian year, falling on March 20, 2007. -MNAFreedom House Announces the Launch of Gozaar, a Journal on Democracy and Human Rights in Iran Payvand Iran News - Sep 30 9:00 AM
Gozaar - meaning 'transition' - recognizes that free access to ideas and information is the cornerstone of freedom. In response to widespread censorship and the closure of all independent print newspapers in Iran, the journal seeks to help Iranian democrats fulfill the universal aspiration for freedom of expression by creating an inclusive and provocative space for the discussion of liberty.Iran determined to broaden ties with Islamic countries, its neighbors Islamic Republic News Agency - Sep 30 8:25 AM
Iran - Kuwait - Ambassador New Iranian Ambassador to Kuwait Ali Jannati conferred here Saturday with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad prior his departure to the country of mission.Deputy energy minister: 86 dams under construction in Iran Islamic Republic News Agency - Sep 30 8:16 AM
Iran - Dam - Agriculture Deputy Energy Minister for water affairs asoul Zargar said that currently 86 dams are being constructed across the country which once completed would add 10 billion cubic meters to the country's total water reservation capacity.Iran rejects short-term enrichment suspension TODAYonline - Sep 30 5:32 AM
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad performs Friday prayers in Tehran, September 29. Ahmadinejad has rejected a key Western demand over Iran's nuclear programme, vowing that the Islamic republic would not halt enriching uranium even for a short period.Iran MP says Japan oil deal 'to be cancelled' AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 30 12:09 PM
The head of the Iranian parliament's energy commission said Tehran would cancel a two-billion-dollar contract signed with Japan's Inpex to develop its largest onshore oil field after a string of delays.US Senate votes to extend Iran sanctions Sydney Morning Herald - Sep 30 1:25 AM
The US Congress agreed to extend sanctions on Iran set to expire this weekend that are aimed at choking off funds that could aid Iran in developing nuclear weapons.New US sanctions bill targets Iran's partners The Nation - Sep 30 3:31 AM
Washington - The US Congress early Saturday gave its final approval to a new set of sanctions targeting Iran -- as well as countries that cooperate with it in the nuclear field and sell advanced weaponry.New US sanctions bill targets Iran's partners AFP via Yahoo!7 News - Sep 30 12:24 AM
WASHINGTON (AFP) - The US Congress has given its final approval to a new set of sanctions targeting Iran -- as well as countries that cooperate with it in the nuclear field and sell advanced weaponry.US SENATE SENDS IRAN SANCTIONS BILL TO THE PR Independent Online - Sep 30 7:31 AM
US-CONGRESS-IRAN WASHINGTON September 30 Sapa-AP US SENATE SENDS IRAN SANCTIONS BILL TO THE PRESIDENT The Senate, with no debate Saturday, passed and sent to the president legislation that would impose mandatory sanctions on entities that provide goods or services for Iran's weapons programs. The Senate action camIran rules out suspending nuclear activities AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 29 3:05 AM
Iran has said there was no reason to suspend its nuclear activities, maintaining a tough line despite talks with the European Union aimed at persuading Tehran to halt uranium enrichment.Iran blast, sabotage possible AME Info - Sep 30 5:44 AM
An explosion which took place in a gas pipeline running between Iran and Turkey was possibly an act of sabotage, reported the Tehran Times.New US sanctions bill targets Iran s partners Khaleej Times - Sep 30 5:30 AM
WASHINGTON - The US Congress early Saturday gave its final approval to a new set of sanctions targeting foreign countries that continue nuclear cooperation with Iran and sell it advanced weaponry.Iran rules out suspending nuclear activities, Bush willing to let clock tick AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 29 2:07 AM
Iran said there was no reason to suspend its nuclear activities, maintaining a tough line despite talks with the European Union, as US President George W. Bush said the Europeans should have time to see if they can convince Iran.No accord in Iran-EU nuclear talks; US warns of sanctions AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 29 1:38 AM
Iran and the European Union failed to reach agreement in talks on Tehran's disputed nuclear programme, prompting the United States to warn the Islamic republic the clock was ticking on sanctions.Steinmeier Calls for Iran to Prove it Wants to End Crisis Deutsche Welle - Sep 30 3:39 AM
Iran must send "trustworthy signals" that it seriously wants to bring to an end the current crisis surrounding its nuclear programme, the German foreign minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said Friday.Iran to abandon deal with Japan on Azadegan oil field development Islamic Republic News Agency - Sep 30 3:25 AM
Iran - Japan - Azadegan Iran will revoke an agreement signed with Japan to develop the Azadegan oil field, a Majlis deputy said here Saturday. Majlis Energy Commission Chairman Kamal Daneshyar made the remarks while speaking to IRNA.Big power FMs to hold talks on Iran nuclear stalemate Financial Express - Sep 30 9:15 AM
WASHINGTON, Sept 30 (AFP): Foreign ministers (FMs) from the six powers trying to negotiate a halt to Iran's nuclear programme will confer over the weekend about Iran's latest position in the standoff, State Department spokesman Sean McCormack said.Iran, Armenia, Georgia sign MoU on supply of electricity Islamic Republic News Agency - Sep 30 3:16 AM
Iran - Armenia - Georgia Energy ministers of Iran, Armenia and Georgia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Yerevan on Saturday on an agreement for supply of electricity.Iran sees no "logic" in suspending atomic work: TV Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 29 1:37 AM
Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Friday there was no "reason or logic" to suspending Iran's nuclear work and talks were the only way to resolve a standoff with the West, according to state TV.US approves new sanctions bill, targets Iran's supporters Deccan Herald - Sep 30 6:00 AM
The US Congress today gave its final approval to a new set of sanctions targeting Iran -- as well as countries that cooperate with it in the nuclear field and sell advanced weaponry.New US sanctions bill targets Iran's partners Middle East Online - Sep 30 1:52 AM
Congress targets countries continuing nuclear cooperation with Iran, selling it advanced weaponry.Iran's post-9/11 gulf with US BBC News - Sep 29 7:57 AM
Gordon Corera looks at the tangled relationship between Iran and the United States since 9/11.New US sanctions bill targets Iran's partners TODAYonline - Sep 30 1:02 AM
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad at prayer. The US Congress has given its final approval to a new set of sanctions targeting Iran -- as well as countries that cooperate with it in the nuclear field and sell advanced weaponryBush renews Iran sanction threat NDTV - Sep 29 9:55 PM
The Bush administration on Friday again threatened Iran with U.N. punishment unless it responds positively to demands it cease work on processing uranium.Japan cool on Iran threats AME Info - Sep 30 12:29 AM
Japan's New Trade and Industry Minister Akira Amari doubts Iran will carry out its threat to hand over the development of its Azadegan oil field to a domestic company unless an agreement is reached by the end of September, reported the AFP. Amari said that the deadline on the $2bn deal had been extended many times previously and felt Iran wasn't in a position to terminate the contract so easily.European Official Reports Progress in Talks With Iran New York Times - Sep 28 9:51 PM
Despite the report, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran said his nation would not be deterred from its nuclear ambitions.Iran Farmers Fear Possible Sanctions ABC News - Sep 29 8:05 AM
Iran's Pistachio Farmers Fear Possible Economic Sanctions Could Harm IndustryThe US Senate passes Iran sanctions bill IranMania.com - Sep 29 11:29 PM
LONDON, September 30 (IranMania) - The Senate, with no debate Saturday, passed and sent to the president legislation that would impose mandatory sanctions on entities that provide goods or services for Iran's weapons programs, The Associated Press (AP) reported.Japan may block loans for Iran oil project -Kyodo Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Sep 29 5:12 PM
TOKYO, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Japan's government will refrain from extending loans or guaranteeing debts for development of Iran's giant Azadegan oil field by Japan's biggest oil developer if the United Nations Security Council imposes economic sanctions on Tehran, Kyodo news service reported on Saturday.Iran, Indonesia to fight organized crimes IranMania.com - Sep 29 11:30 PM
LONDON, September 30 (IranMania) - Iran and Indonesia are to launch joint campaign against organized crimes and drugs smuggling, IRNA reported.Kiev denies sale of sophisticated radar to Iran IranMania.com - Sep 29 11:30 PM
LONDON, September 30 (IranMania) - According to an IRNA report, Kiev ruled out certain media reports that it wants to sell Kolchuga early warning radar systems to Iran.Fire in Iran-Turkey gas pipeline extinguished IranMania.com - Sep 29 11:14 PM
LONDON, September 30 (IranMania) - An explosion on a pipeline for transfer of Iran's natural gas to Turkey has been successfully brought under control and the gas flow has restarted, according to a reliable source, IRNA Reported.US House Approves Iran Sanctions, Senate Expected to Follow Voice of America - Sep 29 1:35 PM
The U.S. House of Representatives has again approved legislation to sanction entities investing in Iran's oil sector, and anyone helping Iran develop weapons of mass destruction.Iran head unwavering on nuclear position AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 28 5:01 PM
Iran's hard-line president on Thursday again rejected demands that Tehran suspend uranium enrichment, even as top Iranian and European diplomats sounded somewhat optimistic about making progress toward starting negotiations.House approves Iran Freedom Support Act AP via Yahoo! News - Sep 28 4:27 PM
The House voted Thursday to impose mandatory sanctions on entities that provide goods or services for Iran's weapons programs. The vote came as U.S diplomats continued to press the U.N. Security Council to penalize Tehran if it fails to end its uranium enrichment program.Iran Farmers Fear Possible Sanctions Los Angeles Times - Sep 29 3:19 AM
RAFSANJAN, Iran -- As the annual pistachio harvest begins, Ali Bajvand has more to worry about than backbreaking labor and changes in crop prices.House votes Iran-related sanctions Reuters via Yahoo! News - Sep 28 3:25 PM
The U.S. Congress on Thursday moved to extend and tighten sanctions on Iran and companies doing business with Iran after talks in Europe on a compromise over Tehran's nuclear program failed to reach agreement.Bush renews sanctions threat against Iran The Times of India - Sep 29 8:53 PM
The Bush administration is convinced Iran is on the way to making nuclear weapons, but Iran insists its nuclear programs have as a goal only more energy.Solana to speak to world's major countries over Iran People's Daily - Sep 29 5:11 PM
The EU's high representative Javier Solana will speak to the ministers from the world's six major countries over Iran's nuclear standoff, State Department spokesman Sean McCormack said on Friday.Ukraine defense minister dismisses reports of radar system sales to Iran People's Daily - Sep 29 5:09 PM
Ukrainian Defense Minister Anatoly Hrytsenko on Friday denied foreign media reports that Kiev was selling military radar systems to Iran.French and Iranian films share top prize at San Sebastian AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 30 1:42 PM
"Half Moon" by Iran's Bahman Ghobadi and "Mon fils a moi" ("My Son") by Frenchman Martial Fougeron shared the Golden Shell prize for best film at the 2006 San Sebastian film festival.Time running out for EU-Iran talks: US AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 28 1:31 PM
The United States warned that time was running out for European negotiators to convince Iran to suspend its suspect nuclear activities, after another round of talks ended inconclusively.Pentagon: Iran funnels millions in weapons into Iraq CNN.com - Sep 28 12:19 PM
A Shiite Muslim militia involved in the warfare between Sunni and Shiites in Iraq has received "millions of dollars" and an assortment of weaponry from Iran, a senior U.S. military official says. Iran head unwavering on nuclear position IranMania.com - Sep 29 3:15 PM
LONDON, September 30 (IranMania) - Iran's hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad again rejected demands that Tehran suspend uranium enrichment, even as top Iranian and European diplomats sounded somewhat optimistic about making progress toward starting negotiations, The Associated Press reported.Bush calls for Iran move 'sooner rather than later' The Daily Star Lebannon - Sep 29 1:01 PM
President George W. Bush, in an interview published Friday, said the Europeans should have time to see if they can convince Iran, "sooner rather than later," to suspend its uranium enrichment program. The comments came as Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said there was no "reason or logic" to suspending Iran's nuclear work.Iran sees no "logic" in atomic work halt : TV IranMania.com - Sep 29 2:59 PM
LONDON, September 30 (IranMania) - Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said there was no "reason or logic" to suspending Iran's nuclear work and talks were the only way to resolve a standoff with the West, according to state TV, Reuters reported.Iranian FM: No Reason for Iran to Suspend Nuclear Activities Voice of America - Sep 29 8:20 AM
Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki says his country has no reason to suspend its nuclear activities. Iranian state television Friday quoted Mottaki, who also said Iran will not use oil as a weapon in the international standoff over its nuclear program.Iran-EU nuclear talks 'positive' but no accord AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 28 11:18 AM
Talks between Iran's top nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani and European Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana failed to produce an accord but were positive and constructive, both men said.House votes Iran-related sanctions IranMania.com - Sep 29 3:00 PM
LONDON, September 30 (IranMania) - The US Congress moved to extend and tighten sanctions on Iran and companies doing business with Iran after talks in Europe on a compromise over Tehran's nuclear program failed to reach agreement, Reuters reported.No accord in Iran talks; US warns of sanctions IranMania.com - Sep 29 3:00 PM
LONDON, September 30 (IranMania) - Iran and the European Union failed to reach agreement in talks on Tehran's disputed nuclear programme, prompting the United States to warn the Islamic republic the clock was ticking on sanctions, AFP reported.'Iran film-makers face unimaginable difficulties' IranMania.com - Sep 29 3:14 PM
LONDON, September 30 (IranMania) - According to an AFP report, Iranian director Bahman Ghobadi, whose film "Half Moon" has been highly praised at the San Sebastian film festival, has said it is increasingly difficult to work in Iran, where his latest movie has been banned because a woman sings in it.House approve Iran sanctions bill AFP via Yahoo! News - Sep 28 12:28 PM
The House of Representatives approved legislation to ramp up economic pressure on Iran, in an effort to convince Tehran to abandon its nuclear program.US willing to let clock tick some more on Iran IranMania.com - Sep 29 3:00 PM
LONDON, September 30 (IranMania) - US President George W Bush, in a published interview, said the Europeans should have time to see if they can convince Iran, "sooner rather than later", to suspend its uranium enrichment program, AFP reported.No gov't aid for Azadegan oil plan if UNSC slaps sanctions on Iran Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News - Sep 29 8:54 AM
_ The government will refrain from extending public loans or guaranteeing debts for a plan by a government-linked oil developer to tap Iran's Azadegan oil field should Tehran be slapped with economic sanctions by the United Nations Security Council, sources close to the matter said Friday.Solana set to speak on Iran IranMania.com - Sep 29 3:00 PM
LONDON, September 30 (IranMania) - Ministers from major powers will consult this weekend with European negotiator Javier Solana on the next moves in getting Iran to curb its nuclear program, the US State Department said, Reuters reported.Iran's president reiterates refusal to halt uranium enrichment People's Daily - Sep 30 6:41 PM
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Saturday reiterated his country's refusal to suspend its uranium enrichment activities, the Iranian Student's News Agency (ISNA) reported.