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To Counter Iran?s Role in Iraq, Bush Moves Beyond Diplomacy 
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In promising to stop Iran from meddling in Iraq, President Bush returned to a strategy of confrontation in dealing with Tehran.Olmert to discuss Iran with Hu CNN.com - 2 hours, 25 minutes ago
BEIJING, China (Reuters) -- Israel's prime minister, on the last leg of a mission to lobby veto-wielding U.N. Security Council nations, meets Chinese President Hu Jintao on Thursday to tell him Iran's nuclear program destabilizes the Middle East.U.N. experts say Iran plans executions AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 10 6:31 PM
Three U.N. human rights investigators on Wednesday said Iran was planning the imminent execution of seven Arabs sentenced to death after a secret trial.US sees signs financial sanctions against Iran are biting AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 10 11:08 AM
Weary of the drawn-out diplomatic battle to rein in Iran's suspected nuclear weapons program, Washington welcomed signs that unilateral US measures designed to squeeze Tehran financially are starting to bear fruit.China, Israel to discuss Iran nuke issue AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 10 11:06 AM
Iran's nuclear program will be a main topic of discussion when Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert meets China's leaders, an Israeli official said Wednesday.U.N. nuclear inspectors arrive in Iran AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 10 1:47 PM
Two inspectors from the U.N. nuclear agency arrived in Iran on Wednesday to inspect the country's nuclear facilities, the official IRNA news agency reported.China 'reassures' Olmert on Iran BBC News - Jan 10 3:56 PM
Israeli PM Ehud Olmert says China has made it clear that it is against Iran developing nuclear weapons.Israel's Olmert upbeat on Iran nukes amid China talks Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 10 8:14 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said he had "deep" discussions with China on Wednesday about the need to prevent Iran attaining nuclear arms and voiced confidence in international diplomatic efforts to achieve this.Olmert "positively surprised" by China position on Iran AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 10 7:46 AM
Visiting Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has said he was "positively surprised" by China's position over Iran's nuclear programme after meeting his counterpart Wen Jiabao in Beijing.Iran conservatives scold fiery Ahmadinejad AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 10 6:11 AM
Just weeks after scoring success in elections, moderate conservatives have joined reformers in publicly criticising President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's confrontational handling of the standoff over Iran's nuclear programme.Israel's Olmert meets China PM, eyes Iran sanctions Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 10 2:48 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert met Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao on Wednesday and aides said he would press for sanctions against Iran if it flouts a U.N. Security Council resolution curbing trade in nuclear materials that could be used for bombsIran Warns Again On Nuclear Cooperation Tehran (AFP) Jan 09, 2007 Space War - 1 hour, 14 minutes ago
Iran warned on Tuesday it was still prepared to reduce cooperation with the UN atomic watchdog as two conservative papers criticised President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's handling of the nuclear issue.Target On Iran by Laura Heaton UPI Intelligence Correspondent Washington (UPI) Jan 10, 2007 Space War - 1 hour, 13 minutes ago
Is U.S. President George W. Bush contemplating a U.S. air strike on Iran or permitting Israel to attempt one?US Sees Signs Financial Sanctions Against Iran Are Biting Space War - 1 hour, 13 minutes ago
Washington (AFP) Jan 10 - Weary of the drawn-out diplomatic battle to rein in Iran's suspected nuclear weapons program, Washington on Wednesday welcomed signs that unilateral US measures designed to squeeze Tehran financially are starting to bear fruit.German bank to end Iran dollar transactions CNN Money - Jan 10 5:04 AM
Germany's second-largest bank will join other European banks in discontinuing its dollar transactions with Iran, according to a report Wednesday.Iran plans to execute 7 members of Arab minority accused of subversion CP via Yahoo! Canada News - 2 hours, 29 minutes ago
GENEVA (AP) - Three UN human rights investigators said Wednesday that Iran is planning the execution of seven Arabs sentenced to death after a secret trial.Israel's Olmert to lobby Chinese president on Iran Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News - Jan 10 6:31 PM
BEIJING (Reuters) - Israel's prime minister, on the last leg of a mission to lobby veto-wielding U.N. Security Council nations, meets Chinese President Hu Jintao on Thursday to tell him Iran's nuclear programme destabilises the Middle East.In China, Israel's Olmert eyes Iran sanctions Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 10 1:21 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert will ask China on Wednesday to press for tougher sanctions against Iran if it flouts a U.N. Security Council resolution curbing trade in nuclear materials that could be used for bombs.Bush: Will stop flow of support from Iran, Syria into Iraq Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jan 10 6:06 PM
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush vowed on Wednesday to interrupt what he called the "flow of support" from Iran and Syria for attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq, as he unveiled his revamped Iraq war strategy.US: Sanctions Target Iran's Nuclear Program, Not Its People Voice of America - Jan 10 2:37 PM
The Bush administration said Wednesday financial sanctions it is imposing on Iran are aimed at Iran's alleged nuclear weapons program and not intended to cause broad hardship among the Iranian people. The U.S. Treasury Department singled out a state-owned Iranian bank for penalties on Tuesday.Iran, Malaysia Ink Cooperation Agreement on Standards Asia Pulse via Yahoo! Asia News - Jan 10 3:57 PM
KARAJ, Jan 11 Asia Pulse - The Islamic Republic of Iran and Malaysia inked on Tuesday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on expansion of mutual cooperation between their standard organizations.Israel's Livni hails Japan's support for U.N. sanctions on Iran Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News - 2 hours, 28 minutes ago
_ Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni on Wednesday welcomed Japan's strong support for a recent U.N. sanctions resolution against Iran, saying she will convey Israel's appreciation during her upcoming trip to Tokyo.Israel, China Discuss Iran Nuke Issue Nasdaq - Jan 10 2:27 PM
(RTTNews) - Israeli Prime minister Ehud Olmert on Wednesday discussed Iran's controversial nuclear program with the Chinese Prime minister Wen Jiabao in Beijing, during his three-day visit to the communist country.Iran's government to ration petrol The Scotsman - Jan 10 5:32 PM
IRAN has decided to ration petrol for a second successive year. The country lacks refining capacity and has to import about 40 per cent of the 70 million litres it burns daily.China, Israel to discuss Iran nuclear drive IranMania.com - 54 minutes ago
LONDON, January 11 (IranMania) - Iran's nuclear program will be a main topic of discussion when Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert meets China's leaders, an Israeli official said, The Associated Press reported.US sees signs Iran financial sanctions are biting IranMania.com - 55 minutes ago
LONDON, January 11 (IranMania) - Weary of the drawn-out diplomatic battle to rein in Iran's suspected nuclear weapons program, Washington welcomed signs that unilateral US measures designed to squeeze Tehran financially are starting to bear fruit, AFP reported.Olmert 'surprised' by China position on Iran IranMania.com - 54 minutes ago
LONDON, January 11 (IranMania) - Visiting Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has said he was "positively surprised" by China's position over Iran's nuclear programme after meeting his counterpart Wen Jiabao in Beijing, AFP reported.Bush: Will stop flow of support from Iran, Syria into Iraq AlertNet - Jan 10 5:48 PM
Source: Reuters WASHINGTON, Jan 10 (Reuters) - President George W. Bush vowed on Wednesday to interrupt what he called the "flow of support" from Iran and Syria for attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq, as he ... US to ramp up action against Iran, Syria in Iraq IranMania.com - 55 minutes ago
LONDON, January 11 (IranMania) - US troops will go on the offensive against hostile operations by Iran and Syria in Iraq, the White House said, in extracts from the new war plan for the violence-riven country, AFP reported.UAE FM rejects Arabs' aid for invasion of Iran IranMania.com - 55 minutes ago
LONDON, January 11 (IranMania) - The United Arab Emirates' Foreign Minister Abdallah bin Zayid al-Nuhayyan termed rumors and reports about Arab states' assistance with a possible attack on Iran as unwise and insane, Fars News Agency reported.UN nuclear agency inspectors arrive in Iran IranMania.com - 55 minutes ago
LONDON, January 11 (IranMania) - Two inspectors from the UN nuclear agency arrived in Iran to inspect the country's nuclear facilities, the official IRNA news agency reported.German bank to end Iran dollar transactions IranMania.com - 54 minutes ago
LONDON, January 11 (IranMania) - Germany's second-largest bank will join other European banks in discontinuing its dollar transactions with Iran, according to a report.IRAN, MALAYSIA INK COOPERATION AGREEMENT ON STANDARDS Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - Jan 10 4:24 PM
Regulations / Law The Islamic Republic of Iran and Malaysia inked on Tuesday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on expansion of mutual cooperation between their standard organizations.President of Iran woos allies in Latin America Daily Telegraph - Jan 10 6:32 PM
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the president of Iran, is to fly to Latin America this weekend in search of new international allies as three of the region's most anti-American leaders are sworn into power.Olmert to discuss Iran with China CNN.com - Jan 09 7:19 PM
BEIJING, China (Reuters) -- Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert will ask China on Wednesday to press for sanctions against Iran if it flouts a U.N. Security Council resolution curbing trade in nuclear materials that could be used for bombs.Iran says it has arrested a nuclear spy AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 09 6:37 PM
Iran said Tuesday it has arrested a man on suspicion of selling nuclear secrets to an exiled Iranian opposition group, state radio reported.Iran says has no plan to quit nuke pact: agency IranMania.com - 54 minutes ago
LONDON, January 11 (IranMania) - Iran has no intention of quitting the international treaty aimed at restricting the spread of atomic weapons, chief nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani was quoted as saying, Reuters reported.Iran conservatives scold fiery Ahmadinejad IranMania.com - 54 minutes ago
LONDON, January 11 (IranMania) - Just weeks after scoring success in elections, moderate conservatives have joined reformers in publicly criticising Iran's hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's confrontational handling of the standoff over Iran's nuclear programme, AFP reported.Trade exchange between Iran, Azerbaijan up 30% IranMania.com - 52 minutes ago
LONDON, January 11 (IranMania) - Trade and economic exchange between Iran and Azerbaijan Republic increased 30% in 2006, Iranian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Afshar Soleimani said, IRNA reported.UN human rights : Iran set to execute 7 Arabs IranMania.com - 54 minutes ago
LONDON, January 11 (IranMania) - Three UN human rights investigators accused Iran of planning the imminent execution of seven Arabs sentenced to death after a trial held in secret, The Associated Press reported.Iran News Agency: IAEA Begins Touring Nuclear Plants Nasdaq - Jan 10 12:58 PM
TEHRAN, Iran (AP)--Two inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency arrived in Iran on Wednesday to inspect the Islamic republic's nuclear facilities, the official IRNA news agency said.Diplomacy 'key to resolve Iran nuclear issue' China Economic Net - Jan 10 6:30 PM
China seeks diplomatic negotiations in resolving the Iran nuclear issue, and will continue to play a constructive role in achieving the goal, Premier Wen Jiabao told visiting Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert in Beijing yesterday.IAEA reviews Iran nuke plants NDTV - 2 hours, 59 minutes ago
Two inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency arrived in Iran to inspect the Islamic republic's nuclear facilities, the official IRNA news agency said.Iran, China economies complementary IranMania.com - 49 minutes ago
LONDON, January 11 (IranMania) - The economies of Iran and China complement each other and for that reason they can achieve positive results in the region given their potentials at all levels, reported ILNA.U.N. rights envoys appeal to Iran to halt executions Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jan 10 2:22 PM
GENEVA (Reuters) - Three United Nations human rights envoys appealed to Iran on Wednesday not to execute seven men convicted of trying to overthrow the government because their trial was "grossly unfair."UN nuke head urges negotiated end to Iran row IranMania.com - 55 minutes ago
LONDON, January 11 (IranMania) - The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog agency urged the international community to find negotiated solutions to end the standoffs over Iran and North Korea's nuclear programs, a newspaper reported, according to The Associated Press.Pakistan keen in Iran's Hajj affairs IranMania.com - 52 minutes ago
LONDON, January 11 (IranMania) - Pakistan Minister for Religious Affairs Ijaz-ul-Haq said that his country is keen to study the expertise of Iran's in Hajj affairs as well as its management of religious seminaries, IRNA reported.Iran never eyed neighboring states: official IranMania.com - 51 minutes ago
LONDON, January 11 (IranMania) - If Iran gains access to peaceful nuclear technology, it will be akin to the success of regional countries, a member of Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said.US sanctions on Iran bank AME Info - 2 hours, 28 minutes ago
The US Treasury has imposed sanctions on Iran's Bank Sepah, over links with Tehran's missile programme and a North Korean missile exporter, the FT reports.US imposes sanctions on Iran bank FT.com via Yahoo! News - Jan 09 12:35 PM
The US Treasury on Tuesday imposed sanctions against Iran's commercial Bank Sepah, accusing it of assisting Tehran's missile programme and having links with an alleged North Korean missile exporter.Nobel Peace Prize Winners Urge Talks Between US and Iran Voice of America - Jan 10 9:08 AM
Two Nobel Peace Prize winners, one from the United States, the other from Iran, are urging the Bush administration to engage in a constructive dialog with the government in Tehran. VOA correspondent Meredith Buel has details from Washington.Frustrated Pero moves on to Iran Stuff - Jan 10 3:42 PM
Frustration with a lack of game time with his Turkish club has forced New Zealand basketball captain Pero Cameron to move on to Iran.Iran s first temporary detention center open IranMania.com - 50 minutes ago
LONDON, January 11 (IranMania) - Iran s first temporary detention center opened in this southeastern province in line with the judiciary s policies to reduce state prisons.Iran Plans Imminent Execution of Seven Arabs Israel National News - 2 hours, 30 minutes ago
(IsraelNN.com) Three UN human rights investigators on Wednesday accused Iran of planning the imminent execution of seven Arab Iranians sentenced to death after a trial held in secret.Petrol will be rationed in Iran from March IranMania.com - 48 minutes ago
LONDON, January 11 (IranMania) - Under Fuel Management Bill ratified last week as well as the results of a study on budget bill for the Iranian year beginning March 21, the government has decided to ration petrol, develop public transportation and encourage people to use cars to run on gasoline and gas as of next spring, reported the Persian daily Iran.Olmert 'to discuss Iran' in China BBC News - Jan 09 9:41 PM
Israeli PM Ehud Olmert is likely to discuss Iran's nuclear programme during talks in Beijing.UN Rights Investigators: Iran Set To Execute Seven Arabs Nasdaq - Jan 10 11:12 AM
GENEVA (AP)--Three U.N. human rights investigators on Wednesday accused Iran of planning the imminent execution of seven Arabs sentenced to death after a trial held in secret.The Plan for Economic Strangulation of Iran Scoop.co.nz - Jan 10 2:55 PM
It is said that there is more than one way to skin a cat. It seems that United States is trying to skin this cat Iran- in anyway that it can, including economic strangulation.US blacklists Iran's Bank Sepah, cites weapons proliferation AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 09 10:16 AM
The US Treasury Department said that it has blacklisted Iran's fifth largest state-owned bank, Bank Sepah, because it has helped finance weapons proliferation.Iran's nuclear choice Gulf News - Jan 10 12:40 PM
The UN Security Council recently agreed - by consensus - to adopt sanctions against Iran for the first time. This isn't, as President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad likes to claim, a conspiracy by "bullying powers" to deny Iran nuclear energy.US to ramp up action against Iran, Syria in Iraq Khaleej Times - Jan 10 11:34 AM
WASHINGTON - US troops will go on the offensive against hostile operations by Iran and Syria in Iraq, the White House said on Wednesday, in extracts from the new war plan for the violence-riven country.Olmert lauds Chinese stance on Iran's nuclear program The Daily Star Lebannon - Jan 10 1:41 PM
Israeli Premier Ehud Olmert said he had "deep" discussions with China Wednesday about the need to keep Iran from attaining nuclear arms and voiced confidence in international diplomatic efforts to achieve this. In addition to facing international pressure, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad came under fire from moderate.US Treasury blacklists Iran's Bank Sepah AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 09 9:00 AM
The US Treasury Department said that it has blacklisted Iran's fifth largest state-owned bank, Bank Sepah, from having any links with US-owned banks and American citizens.Iran warns again on nuclear cooperation AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 09 11:23 AM
Iran warned it was still prepared to reduce cooperation with the UN atomic watchdog as two conservative papers criticised President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's handling of the nuclear issue.China: Iran has Right to Civilian Nuclear Energy, but not A-Bomb Israel National News - 2 hours, 15 minutes ago
(IsraelNN.com) China is opposed to Iran becoming a military nuclear power, but Tehran has the right to develop nuclear energy for civilian purposes, China's Prime Minister Wen Jiabao told visiting Israeli PM Ehud Olmert during their meeting in Beijing Wednesday.Olmert meets China PM, eyes Iran sanctions Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jan 10 4:46 AM
BEIJING (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert met Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao on Wednesday and aides said he would press for tougher sanctions against Iran if it flouts a U.N. Security Council resolution curbing trade in nuclear materials that could be used for bombsU.S. Envoy Calls on U.N. States To Enforce Iran Sanctions Payvand Iran News - Jan 10 8:22 AM
The U.S. ambassador to the U.N. office in Vienna, Austria, Gregory Schulte, is calling on U.N. members to implement the Security Council's agreed upon sanctions against Iran's nuclear program and to stand prepared to adopt additional measures if Iran continues to defy the international community's demands. -USINFOIran: Larijani welcomes views for resolving nuclear standoff Payvand Iran News - Jan 10 8:22 AM
Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani said here on Tuesday that Tehran welcomes any way which can help settle the nuclear dispute between Iran and some Western countries. -MNAIran says has no plan to quit nuclear pact: agency Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 09 11:07 AM
Iran has no intention of quitting the international treaty aimed at restricting the spread of atomic weapons, chief nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani was quoted as saying on Tuesday.UAE FM Rejects Arabs' Aid for Invasion of Iran Payvand Iran News - Jan 10 8:22 AM
The United Arab Emirates' Foreign Minister Abdallah bin Zayid al-Nuhayyan termed rumors and reports about Arab states' assistance with a possible attack on Iran as unwise and insane. -FarsIran Says Nuclear Spy Arrested In Research Center Payvand Iran News - Jan 10 8:21 AM
An Iranian legislator says a man has been arrested on suspicion of leaking information about Iran's nuclear activities to the country's main opposition group, the Mujahedin Khalq Organization (MEK).Iran bank hit with U.S. sanctions Seattle Times - Jan 10 12:28 AM
The Bush administration turned up the heat Tuesday on Iran, barring one of its largest state-owned banks from doing business in the United...U.N. nuclear inspectors arrive in Iran UPI - Jan 10 10:36 AM
TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (UPI) -- Two inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency arrived in Iran Wednesday to visit nuclear plants in Isfahan and Natanz.Commerzbank pares ties with Iran Middle East Times - Jan 10 5:12 AM
FRANKFURT, Germany -- Commerzbank, the second-biggest bank in Germany, is to join other European banks in curtailing its activities with Iran, a spokesman said Wednesday, as the United States seeks to isolate Tehran economically.Israeli PM kicks off China visit with Iran, trade on agenda AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 09 9:29 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert kicked off a three-day visit to Beijing, where he will hold talks with China's leaders focusing mainly on Iran's nuclear programme and bilateral trade.IRAN DEVELOPS ATTACK HELICOPTER Middle East Newsline - Jan 10 10:23 AM
LONDON [MENL] -- Iran has been developing an attack helicopter with Western assistance. Industry sources said Iran has been developing and testing a multi-mission combat helicopter. The helicopter, dubbed Shahed, has been equipped with engines from Britain and Canada as well as sensors from France.IRAN'S ENERGY PROBLEMS NECESSITATE POWER CUTS Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Jan 10 6:27 AM
Despite its wealth of oil and natural-gas reserves, Iran has faced a gas crunch as people turn up the heat this winter. Partial or total energy cutoffs were reported in 11 provinces, with residents of colder western provinces worst-affected, and exports to Turkey were suspended for five days.U.S. bars dealing with Iran bank Miami Herald - Jan 10 12:10 AM
The Bush administration turned up the heat Tuesday on Iran, barring one of its largest state-owned banks from doing business with U.S. citizens, residents, banks or businesses because of its involvement in Iran's nuclear program.Olmert asks China to press for real sanctions against Iran over its nuclear ambitions DEBKAfile - Jan 10 7:05 AM
Wednesday, Ehud Olmert met Chinese prime minister Wen Jiabao prior to his talks with president Hu Jintao, to emphasize that Iran s program is both an existential threat to Israel and a global menace.Iran: People Shiver In An Energy-Rich Land Payvand Iran News - Jan 10 8:23 AM
Despite its wealth of oil and natural-gas reserves, Iran has faced a gas crunch as people turn up the heat this winter. Partial or total energy cutoffs were reported in 11 provinces, with residents of colder western provinces worst affected, and exports to Turkey were suspended for five days. -RFENo US office in Dubai to monitor Iran, says UAE Khaleej Times - Jan 10 5:30 AM
TEHERAN - The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday denied reports about opening a US office in Dubai to monitor Iran. The United Arab Emirates has not received any request from the United States to open such an office.U.S. Envoy Calls on U.N. States To Enforce Iran Sanctions U.S. Department of State - Jan 10 8:36 AM
The U.S. ambassador to the U.N. office in Vienna, Austria, Gregory Schulte, is calling on U.N. members to implement the Security Council s agreed upon sanctions against Iran s nuclear program and to stand prepared to adopt additional measures if Iran continues to defy the international community s demands. Schulte says pressure on Tehran already is mounting as many governments and companies did ...Foreign Investors Reassessing Their Involvement with Iran [Press Release] U.S. Department of State - Jan 10 4:28 PM
The State Department says U.N. sanctions imposed on Iran under Resolution 1737 are having an impact on foreign investment in the country and repeats calls for Iran to suspend its nuclear enrichment activities as a first minimum step to move toward dialogue and away from confrontation with the international community. U.N. sanctions were imposed December 23, 2006, after Iran spurned an offer by ...UN Nuclear Head Urges Negotiated End To Iran, N Korea Row Nasdaq - Jan 10 4:13 AM
ALGIERS (AP)--The head of the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog agency urged the international community to find negotiated solutions to end the standoffs over Iran and North Korea's nuclear programs, a newspaper reported Wednesday.Iran conservatives scold fiery Ahmadinejad Middle East Times - Jan 10 5:24 AM
TEHRAN -- Just weeks after scoring success in elections, moderate conservatives have joined reformers in publicly criticizing President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's confrontational handling of the standoff over Iran's nuclear program.Iran: Former Officials, Reformists Criticize Government's Nuclear Policy Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Jan 10 8:55 AM
January 10, 2007 (RFE/RL) -- Despite last month's UN Security Council resolution imposing limited sanctions on Iran over its controversial nuclear program, the country's leaders say they will continue their nuclear work with great determination. At the same time, a growing number of voices inside Iran are calling for a change in Iran's nuclear policy.U.S. Envoy Calls on U.N. States To Enforce Iran Sanctions U.S. Department of State - Jan 10 7:44 AM
The U.S. ambassador to the U.N. office in Vienna, Austria, Gregory Schulte, is calling on U.N. members to implement the Security Council s agreed upon sanctions against Iran s nuclear program and to stand prepared to adopt additional measures if Iran continues to defy the international community s demands. Speaking in Rabat, Morocco, on January 9, Schulte said pressure on Tehran already is ...Iran's success, a victory for regional states: MP Islamic Republic News Agency - Jan 10 4:19 AM
Iran - MP - Nuclear A Majlis deputy said here Wednesday that Iran's success and access to peaceful nuclear energy was tantamount to the victory of regional countries.Working Syria, Iran into talks on Iraq Los Angeles Times - Jan 09 11:44 AM
WASHINGTON Although President Bush has rejected proposals for direct talks with Syria and Iran over the future of Iraq, officials in his administration are working to find a way to include those countries in negotiations in a way that might be acceptable to Bush. Iran condemns Somali strikes iafrica.com - Jan 10 5:56 AM
Iran on Wednesday condemned a US air strike in southern Somalia as a violation of international law.Iran bank barred from U.S. contacts Kansas City Star - Jan 10 12:12 AM
WASHINGTON | The Bush administration Tuesday barred one of Iran s largest state-owned banks from doing business with U.S. citizens, residents, banks or businesses because of its involvement in Iran s nuclear program.Britain And Japan Vow Joint Pressure On North Korea And Iran Space War - Jan 09 8:31 PM
by Staff Writers London (AFP) Jan 09, 2007 Herewith are key extracts from the joint declaration agreed by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his British counterpart Tony Blair, in which they notably vowed to stand firm over North Korea and Iran. The two leaders "confirm that the relationship between Japan and the UK is the best it has ever been."US Treasury Imposes Sanctions On Iran's Bank Sepah Nasdaq - Jan 09 8:28 PM
(RTTNews) - Tuesday, the United States Department of Treasury blacklisted Bank Sepah, one of Iran's largest banks for providing financial support to designated Iranian proliferation firms.US blacklists Iran's Bank Sepah Middle East Times - Jan 10 1:57 AM
WASHINGTON -- The US Treasury Department said Tuesday that it has blacklisted Iran's fifth largest state-owned bank, Bank Sepah, because it has helped finance weapons proliferation.Mottaki: Iran, UAE share regional concerns, interests Islamic Republic News Agency - Jan 10 12:34 AM
Iran - UAE - FMs Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said Tuesday that Iran and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have shared regional concerns and interests.Iran takes another look at nuclear treaty Asia Times - Jan 10 2:38 AM
TEHRAN - While the world awaits a response to Resolution 1737 passed by the United Nations Security Council, some Iranian officials are defiantly calling for a review of Iran's adherence to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) if the country is "threatened".Iran welcomes decision making Tashkent cultural capital of Islamic world Islamic Republic News Agency - Jan 10 1:20 AM
Iran - Uzbekistan - Envoy Iranian Ambassador to Uzbekistan Mohammad Fat'hali here Wednesday said that Iran welcomed a decision of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) naming Tashkent as one of four cultural capitals of the Islamic world.Iran: People Shiver In An Energy-Rich Land Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Jan 10 3:25 AM
January 10, 2007 (RFE/RL) -- Despite its wealth of oil and natural-gas reserves, Iran has faced a gas crunch as people turn up the heat this winter.Iran ready to share experiences on small industries with ECO members Islamic Republic News Agency - Jan 10 3:43 AM
Iran - ECO - Workshop Deputy Minister of Industries and Mines Mohammad-Reza Notash voiced Tehran's readiness Wednesday to share its experiences on development of small industries with member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO).China, Israel to discuss Iran nuke issue Financial Express - Jan 10 8:39 AM
BEIJING, Jan 10 (AP): Iran's nuclear programme will be a main topic of discussion when Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert meets China's leaders, an Israeli official said Wednesday.