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Iran bars 38 IAEA nuclear inspectors 
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Iran has barred 38 nuclear inspectors on a United Nations list from entering the country, the foreign minister said Monday in what appeared to be retaliation for the U.N. sanctions imposed last month.Iran Bars Inspectors; Dissident Cleric Condemns President?s Stance New York Times - Jan 22 6:05 PM
The two developments suggest an increasingly open debate within Iran on how to confront the West over Iran?s nuclear ambitions.Debate Grows in Iran Over Nuclear Program New York Times - Jan 22 4:20 PM
There is an increasingly open debate within Iran over how forcefully to confront the West over its nuclear ambitions.Iran prepares public for possible clash AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 22 2:43 PM
Iran conducted missile tests Monday as its leadership stepped up warnings of a possible military confrontation with the United States.Iran bars 38 U.N. nuclear inspectors Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 22 2:46 PM
Iran has barred entry to 38 inspectors from the U.N. nuclear watchdog after hardliners demanded retaliation for U.N. sanctions imposed on Tehran last month, officials said on Monday.Move to bar UN nuclear inspectors will further isolate Iran: US AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 22 3:33 PM
The United States denounced a reported decision by Iran to bar some UN nuclear inspectors from the country as an attempt to "dictate terms" to the international community in the standoff over Tehran's suspected nuclear weapons program.IAEA in talks with Iran after inspectors blocked AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 22 12:25 PM
The International Atomic Energy Agency said it was discussing with Iran its demand to withdraw some nuclear inspectors but was confident it could continue monitoring the country's nuclear facilities.Iran bars 38 U.N. nuclear agency inspectors, but allows others to enter USA Today - Jan 22 10:43 AM
Iran said Monday it has barred 38 members of a U.N. nuclear inspection team from entering the country, in what appeared to be retaliation for sanctions imposed last month over its contentious atomic program.Iran launches missile tests amid fresh nuclear defiance AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 22 8:51 AM
Iran has launched a series of war games and vowed to block UN nuclear inspectors from entering the country in a fresh show of defiance over its controversial nuclear aims.Iran denies entry to 38 UN nuclear inspectors International Herald Tribune - Jan 22 1:41 PM
Iran's decision to bar the monitors is in apparent retaliation for UN sanctions imposed last month.Iran's guards start wargame to test missiles Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 22 7:07 AM
Iran's Revolutionary Guards launched war-games in central Iran on Monday and said they would test two models of home-made missiles, state radio reported.Iran sets new missile tests as U.S. carrier dispatched CNN.com - Jan 22 5:47 AM
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Iran announced new tests of short-range missiles Sunday, and hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad dismissed criticism that the country's economy has been hurt by U.N. sanctions imposed for its suspect nuclear program.EU calls for full implementation of Iran sanctions AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 22 5:52 AM
The European Union has deplored Iran's lack of cooperation over Tehran's nuclear programme and called for the full implementation of United Nations sanctions.West's Iran plan shows gains. Will US stick to it? The Christian Science Monitor - Jan 22 3:18 PM
Evidence mounts that international pressure is having an effect, but Iran's president remains defiant. EU to call for implementing UN Iran sanctions AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 22 4:40 AM
European Union foreign ministers were to call for the full implementation of United Nations sanctions against Iran over its suspect nuclear programme, as President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad vowed not to bow to pressure.EU sets tough line on Iran U.N. sanctions Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 22 4:45 AM
EU foreign ministers agreed on Monday to apply U.N. sanctions on Iran "in full and without delay" and if necessary go further than a U.N. list in targeting those linked to Tehran's nuclear work.Iran, Belarus sign defence agreement Space War - 1 hour, 52 minutes ago
Tehran (AFP) Jan 22 - Iran and its top European ally Belarus on Monday signed an agreement on defence cooperation, the semi-official Mehr news agency reported.Iran to block 38 UN nuclear watchdog inspectors AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 22 4:22 AM
Iran has decided to block 38 inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency from entering the country, the head of parliament's national security commission has told a news agency.Sunni-Shiite talks begin with spat over Iran, Iraq AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 22 4:20 AM
A conference on inter-Islamic dialogue has gotten off to a heated start in Doha with a top Sunni cleric attacking Shiites and Iran over the continuing sectarian violence in war-torn Iraq.MP says Iran bars 38 atomic inspectors: agency Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 22 3:18 AM
Iran has barred 38 inspectors with the U.N. nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), from entering the country, an Iranian lawmaker was quoted by Iran's ISNA news agency on Monday as saying.Iran announces new missile tests AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 22 2:02 AM
Determined not to budge under pressure, Iran announced new tests of short-range missiles Sunday, and hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad dismissed criticism that the country's economy has been hurt by U.N. sanctions imposed for its suspect nuclear program.Iran bars 38 nuclear inspectors MSNBC - Jan 22 11:34 AM
Iran has barred entry to 38 inspectors from the watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency after hard-liners demanded retaliation for U.N. sanctions imposed on Tehran last month, officials said on Monday.Iran Bars 38 IAEA Nuclear Inspectors ABC News - Jan 22 11:15 AM
Iran Bars 38 IAEA Nuclear Inspectors From Entering Country, Foreign Minister SaysU.S. diplomat urges pressure on Iran The Washington Times - 1 hour, 7 minutes ago
A U.S. diplomat visiting Israel says more international pressure is needed to stop Iran's nuclear efforts.Iran's leaders warn of military confrontation Long Beach Press-Telegram - 6 minutes ago
U.N. nuclear inspectors have been barred from country. TEHRAN, Iran - Iran conducted missile tests Monday as its leadership stepped up warnings of a possible military confrontation with the United States.EU Rebukes Iran for Pushing Ahead With Atomic Program (Update1) Bloomberg.com - Jan 22 8:25 AM
Jan. 22 (Bloomberg) -- The European Union rebuked Iran for pushing ahead with its nuclear program and promised to enforce United Nations sanctions against the Tehran government ``without delay.''Venezuela's Arms Purchases Since 2005 Top China, Iran, Pakistan Bloomberg.com - Jan 22 9:07 AM
Jan. 22 (Bloomberg) -- Venezuela, the world's fifth-largest oil exporter, has spent more on arms purchases since 2005 than China, Pakistan or Iran, according the U.S. Defense Department.Foreign Firms Welcome Iran's 1st Int'l Spare Parts Exhibition Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - Jan 22 5:28 PM
An official of Iran's First International Spare Parts Exhibition on Sunday announced that foreign companies have welcomed the event.FOREIGN FIRMS WELCOME IRAN'S 1ST INT'L SPARE PARTS EXHIBITION Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - Jan 22 5:28 PM
Trade / foreign investment An official of Iran's First International Spare Parts Exhibition on Sunday announced that foreign companies have welcomed the event.Iran test-fires missiles amid US tensions Financial Times - Jan 22 6:38 PM
Iran began military manoeuvres in its central desert yesterday, testing short-range missiles at a time of rising tension with the US and as President Mahmoud Ahmadi-Nejad faces continuing criticism at home.Iran bars 38 U.N. IAEA inspectors Baltimore Sun - Jan 22 2:09 PM
Move appears to be retaliation for sanctions imposed last month Iran has barred 38 nuclear inspectors on a United Nations list from entering the country, the foreign minister said today in what appeared to be retaliation for the U.N. sanctions imposed last month. Iran budget up 20% AME Info - 1 hour, 7 minutes ago
Iran's president has announced a 20% higher budget for 2007-2008, claiming he will set aside extra oil revenue in defense against Iran's enemies, the Financial Times reports.2nd UPDATE:Iran Bars 38 UN Nuclear Inspectors From IAEA List Nasdaq - Jan 22 1:52 PM
(Adds comments from IAEA spokeswoman.) TEHRAN (AP)--Iran has barred 38 inspectors on a U.N. list from entering the country, the foreign minister said Monday in what appeared to be retaliation for the U.N. sanctions imposed last month.Iran bars 38 UN nuclear inspectors IranMania.com - 41 minutes ago
LONDON, January 23 (IranMania) - Iran has barred entry to 38 inspectors from the watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency after hardliners demanded retaliation for UN sanctions imposed on Tehran last month, officials said, Reuter reported.Iran announces new missile tests IranMania.com - 41 minutes ago
LONDON, January 23 (IranMania) - Determined not to budge under pressure, Iran announced new tests of short-range missiles, and hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad dismissed criticism that the country's economy has been hurt by UN sanctions imposed for its suspect nuclear program, the Associated Press reported.EU Calls for Tightening of Sanctions on Iran Voice of America - Jan 22 2:48 PM
The European Union called on all countries Monday to enforce United Nations sanctions against Iran and announced a series of measures it would take against Tehran's efforts to develop a nuclear program. Lisa Bryant has more for VOA from Paris.Iran launches missile tests amid fresh N-row IranMania.com - 39 minutes ago
LONDON, January 23 (IranMania) - Iran has launched a series of war games and vowed to block UN nuclear inspectors from entering the country in a fresh show of defiance over its controversial nuclear aims, AFP reported.38 nuclear inspectors are barred from entering Iran The Scotsman - Jan 22 5:21 PM
IRAN has barred 38 inspectors from the UN nuclear watchdog from entering the country, it was announced yesterday.Iran ready to talk with US on nuclear issues IranMania.com - 38 minutes ago
LONDON, January 23 (IranMania) - Iran says it's ready to talk if the United States makes a formal request for negotiations. However, the country also insists it will not suspend its nuclear program, according to CCTV.Bush Will Expand War To Iran Before Blair Resigns Scoop.co.nz - Jan 22 6:35 PM
The Editor-in-Chief of the Arab Times reports that a reliable source in Washington has provided detailed information about the forthcoming US hard-power attack on Iran s nuclear and oil industries.Iran blocks nuclear inspectors ABC via Yahoo!7 News - Jan 22 2:05 PM
The United States has criticised a decision by Iran to bar some members of a United Nations nuclear inspection team from entering the country.EU sets tough line on Iran UN sanctions IranMania.com - 40 minutes ago
LONDON, January 23 (IranMania) - EU foreign ministers agreed to apply UN sanctions on Iran "in full and without delay" and if necessary go further than a UN list in targeting those linked to Tehran's nuclear work, Reuters reported.Iran Air to launch direct flights to Caracas IranMania.com - 37 minutes ago
LONDON, January 23 (IranMania) - Iran Air, the national flag carrier of Iran is prepared to launch direct flights between Tehran and Caracas soon, noted the Managing Director of the Airline of the Islamic Republic of Iran (Iran Air) Saeed Hesami said, MNA reported.IAEA in talks with Iran after inspectors blocked IranMania.com - 40 minutes ago
LONDON, January 23 (IranMania) - The International Atomic Energy Agency said it was discussing with Iran its demand to withdraw some nuclear inspectors but was confident it could continue monitoring the country's nuclear facilities, AFP reported.Iran?s Leader Stands by Nuclear Plans; Military Plans Exercises New York Times - Jan 21 4:05 PM
Iran?s president repeated his vow to ignore international sanctions, while the military planned to test fire missiles in a three-day exercise.Iran,Switzerland aviation agreement bill okayed IranMania.com - 36 minutes ago
LONDON, January 23 (IranMania) - The bill on Iran and Switzerland air transportation agreement was signed into law by Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad, MNA reported.Iran, Belarus ink MoU on defence cooperation IranMania.com - 35 minutes ago
LONDON, January 23 (IranMania) - Iran and Belarus signed a memorandum of understanding on defense cooperation, IRNA reported. Defense Minister Mostafa Mohammad-Najjar and his Belarussian counterpart Leonid Maltsev inked the MoU at the end of the second round of negotiations.Iran seeking new technology to improve oil ROR IranMania.com - 37 minutes ago
LONDON, January 23 (IranMania) - Iran is seeking to attain new technologies to improve the rate of recovery (ROR) from oil reserves, an official with the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) said, MNA reported.Iran's MSC steel exports to hit 1m tons by March IranMania.com - 36 minutes ago
LONDON, January 23 (IranMania) - Exports from the Mobarakeh Steel Complex are expected to hit around one mln tons by the year-end (Iran s calendar year ends March 20, 2007), noted the company s managing director, MNA reported.Iran prepares the public for possible military confrontation with U.S WLUC TV 6 - 39 minutes ago
TEHRAN, Iran Iran conducted missile tests today as its leadership stepped up warnings of possible military confrontation with the U-S.Iran bars 38 U-N nuclear agency inspectors, but allows others to enter WLUC TV 6 - 39 minutes ago
TEHRAN, Iran Iran says it has barred 38 members of a U-N nuclear inspection team from entering the country.Iran's 1st Oil, Gas, Petrochem Event in Shiraz IranMania.com - 35 minutes ago
LONDON, January 23 (IranMania) - Iran's First Exhibition on Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Industries was inaugurated in Fars International Fairground in Golestan town, Shiraz, IRNA reported.US threats against Iran incredible: GC IranMania.com - 35 minutes ago
LONDON, January 23 (IranMania) - Spokesman of the Guardian Council Abbas-Ali Kadkhodaei said that the US threats against Iran have no value and is incredible, IRNA reported.Military Surplus Parts Illegally Find Their Way to Iran, U.S. Officials Say Washington Post - Jan 21 4:29 PM
Fighter-jet parts and other sensitive U.S. military gear seized from front companies for Iran and brokers for China have been traced in criminal cases to a surprising source: the Pentagon. Shalamcheh open for Iran-Iraq trade: official IranMania.com - 37 minutes ago
LONDON, January 23 (IranMania) - An official with the economic development committee in Basra has denied the closure of the Shalamcheh checkpoint on the Iran-Iraq border, MNA reported.Iran starts wargame to test missiles AAP via Yahoo!7 News - Jan 22 11:53 AM
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have launched war-games in central Iran and say will test two models of home-made missiles, state radio has reported.Iran bars 38 U.N. nuclear inspectors Reuters via Yahoo! Canada News - Jan 22 10:48 AM
Iran has barred entry to 38 inspectors from the watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency after hardliners demanded retaliation for U.N. sanctions imposed on Tehran last month, officials said on Monday.Drilling results at Iran Farsi Oil Block promising IranMania.com - 36 minutes ago
LONDON, January 23 (IranMania) - Drilling at offshore Farsi Block, southern Iran, is promising good results, Hossein Roshandel, the director for exploration at the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) said, MNA reported.Iran?s President Continues to Press Nuclear Issue New York Times - Jan 21 2:35 PM
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad repeated his vow to ignore international sanctions and a moderate daily newspaper warned of Iran?s increasing isolation.U.S. criticizes Iran for barring IAEA inspectors People's Daily - Jan 22 4:47 PM
The United States on Monday criticized Iran's decision to deny the entry of 38 inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).Strategist: Iran believes it could destroy Israel with a single nuke World Tribune - Jan 22 11:03 AM
JERUSALEM Iran's nuclear program seeks first-strike capability against Israel, a leading strategist said. The Israeli strategist and former intelligence officer said Iran believes it could destroy the Jewish state with one nuclear weapon.Iran to launch three day military maneuvers USA Today - Jan 21 1:42 PM
Iran plans three days of military maneuvers, including short-range missile tests, beginning Sunday its first since the U.N. Security Council imposed sanctions against it in late December, state-run television said.Iran bars 38 IAEA nuclear inspectors The Peninsula - Jan 22 3:33 PM
tehran Iran has barred entry to 38 inspectors from the watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency after hardliners demanded retaliation for UN sanctions imposed on Tehran last month, officials said yesterday.Iran Denies Entry To 38 IAEA Inspectors Nasdaq - Jan 22 9:36 AM
(RTTNews) - In an apparent retaliation to the UN imposed sanctions over its disputed nuclear program, Iran on Monday barred 38 members of UN's IAEA nuclear inspection team from entering the country.Iran Bars 38 UN Atomic Inspectors from Visiting Facilities Voice of America - Jan 22 9:48 AM
Iranian officials say the government has barred 38 United Nations atomic inspectors from coming to check on Iran's nuclear facilities. Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki told reporters Monday in Tehran that refusing the inspectors entry into Iran is legal.IAEA in talks with Iran after inspectors blocked Japan Today - Jan 22 2:40 PM
VIENNA The International Atomic Energy Agency said Monday it was discussing with Iran its demand to withdraw some nuclear inspectors but was confident it could continue monitoring the country's nuclear facilities.Iran stops inspectors from entering the country KARE 11 Minneapolis-St. Paul - Jan 22 1:34 PM
Iran has barred 38 nuclear inspectors on a United Nations list from entering the country, the foreign minister said Monday in what appearedIran Warns Of Possible Faceoff With U.S. WCBS-TV New York - Jan 22 1:00 PM
Iran conducted missile tests Monday as its leadership stepped up warnings of possible military confrontation with the United States. Hard-liners said an American attack would spark "hell" for the United States and Israel, with some threatening suicide attacks against U.S. forces. CBS News Interactive: Nuclear Armed World Iran tests missiles as fear of attack grows Financial Times - Jan 22 12:04 PM
Iran began military manoeuvres in its central desert on Monday, testing short-range missiles at a time of rising tension with the US and as President Mahmoud Ahmadi-Nejad faces continuing criticism at home.US Might Attack Iran, Bush Ally Says Crosswalk.com - Jan 22 8:58 AM
Herzliya, Israel (CNSNews.com) - Will the United States attack Iran to prevent it from going nuclear? President Bush might order such an attack, depending on circumstances, a former U.S. government official said on Sunday.Iran defiant on UN sanctions, plans war games AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 21 12:31 PM
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has vowed that Iran will never bow to UN resolutions over its nuclear programme, as the military prepared for war games that will include short-range missile tests.Iran bars IAEA nuclear inspectors The Washington Times - Jan 22 9:38 AM
Iran has denied entry permits to 38 inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency as it continues its controversial uranium enrichment program.Iran Plans Missile Tests; U.S. Warns of Sanctions KTRE-TV East Texas - Jan 22 1:05 PM
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said companies should beware of doing business with Iran and think about the possibility more sanctions will be imposed on it.Iran plans missile tests over 3 days Los Angeles Times - Jan 22 12:08 AM
TEHRAN Iran announced new tests of short-range missiles Sunday, and President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad dismissed contentions that his nation's economy had been hurt by United Nations sanctions imposed over its uranium enrichment program. Iran's ambassador confers with Albanian health minister Islamic Republic News Agency - Jan 22 2:31 PM
Iran - Albania - Ambassador Iran's ambassador to Tirana discussed bilateral cooperation with Albanian health minister on Monday. According to Iranian Embassy in Tirana, Albanian Health Minister Maxim Sicolie admired Iranian progress in the field of health and medical treatment.FM: Centrifuge construction within framework of Iran's peaceful nuclear activity Islamic Republic News Agency - Jan 22 2:35 PM
Iran - Nuclear - Mottaki Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here Monday that centrifuge construction is in line with Iran's peaceful nuclear activities.Iran bars 38 U.N. nuclear inspectors, but allows others Boston Herald - Jan 22 9:02 AM
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran said Monday it has barred 38 members of a U.N. nuclear inspection team from entering the country, in what appeared to be retaliation for sanctions imposed last month over its contentious...Foreign powers opposed to Iran's progress: EC secretary Islamic Republic News Agency - Jan 22 2:51 PM
Iran - Foreign Powers - EC Foreign powers are behind obstacles to the development of the country, Secretary of the Expediency Council Mohsen Rezaie said here on Monday.Iran bars 38 UN nuclear agency inspectors, but allows others to enter CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Jan 22 9:38 AM
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran said Monday it has barred 38 members of a UN nuclear inspection team from entering the country, in what appeared to be retaliation for sanctions imposed last month.Iran, Belarus ink MoU on defence cooperation Islamic Republic News Agency - Jan 22 2:34 PM
Iran - Belarus - MoU Iran and Belarus here on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding on defense cooperation. Defense Minister Mostafa Mohammad-Najjar and his Belarussian counterpart Leonid Maltsev inked the MoU at the end of the second round of negotiations.Iran's 1st Oil, Gas, Petrochemical Industries Exhibition opens in Shiraz Islamic Republic News Agency - Jan 22 2:35 PM
Iran - Oil - Exhibition Iran's First Exhibition on Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Industries was inaugurated on Monday in Fars International Fairground in Golestan town, Shiraz.Iran, Syria stress restoration of stability, security, calm in Iraq Islamic Republic News Agency - Jan 22 2:31 PM
Iran - Syria - Mottaki Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki and his Syrian counterpart Walid al-Moualem here Monday stressed the need for restoration of stability, security and calm in Iraq.Putin, Prodi to discuss Iraq, Iran situation, RF-EU relations Itar-Tass - Jan 22 3:11 PM
SOCHI, January 23 (Itar-Tass) - President Vladimir Putin, at the upcoming meeting with Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi, intends to discuss the situation in Iraq and that around Iran, as well as relations between the Russian Federation and the European Union (EU). Prodi arrives in Russia on Tuesday for a working visit at the Russian leader's invitation.Iran tells UN nuclear inspectors to stay away Independent Online - Jan 22 4:41 PM
Iran banned 38 inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency after hardliners demanded retaliation for United Nations sanctions imposed on Tehran in December 2006.Iran Bars 38 UN Nuclear Agency Inspectors, But Allows Others To Enter WLBZ Bangor - Jan 22 1:17 PM
Iran says it has barred 38 members of a UN nuclear inspection team from entering the country. The country's foreign minister says some inspectors have been admitted, but maintained that Iran could decide who should be turned away.Iran bars 38 IAEA inspectors from entry IANS via Yahoo! India News - Jan 22 8:22 AM
Tehran, Jan 22 (RIA Novosti) Iran has refused 38 experts from the UN nuclear watchdog permission to inspect the country's nuclear facilities, an Iranian information agency said Monday.Mottaki defends Iran's right to ban visit by some IAEA inspectors Islamic Republic News Agency - Jan 22 2:33 PM
Iran - Nuclear - Mottaki Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said here Monday that any move possibly taken to disallow certain inspectors to visit Tehran, is legal and within the framework of the International Atomic Energy Organization.Russian expert urges role of Iran, Syria in Iraqi crisis Islamic Republic News Agency - Jan 22 2:35 PM
Russia - Cooperation - Iraq Head of the center for defense studies of Russia's Military Analysis Institute, Anatoli Tsyganok, said here Monday that the US should accept the involvement of Iran and Syria in solving Iraq's crisis.US Says More Pressure is Needed to Stop Iran Nukes Voice of America - Jan 22 7:33 AM
A senior U.S. diplomat says the international community needs to bring more pressure on Iran to end, what he describes as, its efforts to develop nuclear weapons. Jim Teeple has details from our Jerusalem bureau.Steinmeier: EU adopts double-track approach towards Iran Islamic Republic News Agency - Jan 22 2:32 PM
EU - Iran - Steinmeier German foreign minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said Monday that the European Union is ready for talks with Tehran to resolve the nuclear issue.Iran prepares the public for possible military confrontation with U.S ABC 7 El Paso - Jan 22 12:04 PM
TEHRAN, Iran Iran conducted missile tests today as its leadership stepped up warnings of possible military confrontation with the U-S. Hard-liners there say an American...Iran Bars 38 UN Inspectors, But Has Admitted Others -Min Nasdaq - Jan 22 8:51 AM
TEHRAN (AP)--Iran has barred 38 members of a UN inspection team from entering the country but has admitted others, Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki told the official news agency Monday, in what appeared to be retaliation for the U.N. sanctions imposed last month.Analysis: Iran and China team up for gas UPI - Jan 22 11:08 AM
CAIRO, Jan. 22 (UPI) -- Amid ever-increasing U.S.-Iran tensions, a recent $3.6 billion gas deal between China and Iran not only reflects Beijing's need for energy and Tehran's need to develop its gas sector, but also a desire by both countries to shrug off American pressure.Iran launches missile tests amid fresh nuclear defiance AFP via Yahoo! Canada News - Jan 22 6:57 AM
TEHRAN (AFP) - Iran has launched a new series of war games and vowed to block UN nuclear inspectors from entering the country in a fresh show of defiance over its controversial nuclear aims.Iran's guards start wargame News Interactive - Jan 22 9:57 AM
IRAN'S Revolutionary Guards launched war-games in central Iran today and said they would test two models of home-made missiles, state radio reported.Iran on the defensive: top US official AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 21 10:38 AM
The pressure exerted by the United States and the international community on Iran over its nuclear programme has put the Islamic republic on the defensive, a senior US official said.MP says Iran bars 38 UN atomic inspectors -agency Reuters.co.uk - Jan 22 9:46 AM
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran has barred 38 inspectors from the U.N. nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), from entering the country, an Iranian politician was quoted by Iran's ISNA news agency as saying on Monday.Iran defiantly announces new tests of missiles The Buffalo News - Jan 22 6:06 AM
TEHRAN, Iran - Determined not to budge under pressure, Iran announced new tests of short-range missiles Sunday, and hard-line President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad dismissed criticism that the country's economy has been hurt by U.N. sanctions imposed for its suspect nuclear program.Iran's guards start wargame The Australian - Jan 22 9:48 AM
The war-games come at a time of rising tension between the West and Iran. Western capitals say Tehran's nuclear program is aimed at producing nuclear weapons but Tehran adamantly denies this charge.Iran's Contribution to the Civil War in Iraq, Occasional Paper Released Moldova.org - Jan 22 2:18 PM
WASHINGTON, DC (Moldova.ORG) -- The Jamestown Foundation, a Washington, DC-based think tank, has released a new Occasional Paper titled "Iran's Contribution to the Civil War in Iraq." The paper is authored by Mounir Elkhamri, Middle East Military Analyst at the Foreign Military Studies Office at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Having recently returned from an 18-month tour in Iraq where he worked with ...