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Iran leader softens his tone on Iraq 
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Iran's hard-line president, who has berated the United States and refused to compromise on his nuclear program, is now softening his tone, saying Monday he wants dialogue rather than confrontation in Iraq. Tehran also denied it gave sophisticated weapons to militants to attack U.S. forces.Iran?s Leader Disputes U.S. Charges on Militias New York Times - 2 hours, 38 minutes ago
In an interview with Diane Sawyer on ?Good Morning America,? President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said that Iran was opposed to ?any kind of conflict? in Iraq.Bush dismisses 'noise' of US attack on Iran AFP via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 12 minutes ago
US President George W. Bush has warned of the danger posed by a nuclear-armed Iran while dismissing talk of a likely US attack on Iran as "noise" by his critics.Iran and the Nameless Briefers New York Times - 2 hours, 38 minutes ago
Before things get any more out of hand, President Bush needs to make his intentions toward Iran clear.EU recognizes Iran's nuclear ambitions cannot be stopped: report AFP via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 34 minutes ago
The EU believes Iran is unlikely to negotiate seriously on its nuclear programme and that there is little the international community can do little to prevent Tehran from developing an atomic bomb, the Financial Times has reported.Bush softens rhetoric on Iran relations AP via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 11 minutes ago
President Bush on Monday sought to dampen speculation about a U.S. military strike on Iran as the Islamic republic's president softened his tone, too, and said he wanted dialogue rather than confrontation.Austrian sniper rifles sold to Iran found in Iraq: report AFP via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 37 minutes ago
US troops have found more than a hundred Austrian-made sniper rifles, which were sold to Iran, in a Baghdad raid on insurgents, The Daily Telegraph has reported citing unnamed defence sources.U.S. Seeks Diplomatic Solution to Iran Stalemate, Bush Says Washington Post - Feb 12 5:24 PM
President Bush said today the United States will continue to seek a diplomatic solution to the stalemate over Iran's nuclear program.Iran rejects U.S. charges on arming Iraq AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 12 1:48 PM
Iran's hard-line president, who has berated the United States and refused to compromise on his nuclear program, is now softening his tone, saying Monday he wants dialogue rather than confrontation in Iraq.Iran not welcome in US-Russian initiative against nuclear terrorism AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 12 1:52 PM
Iran is not welcome in a fledgling multilateral initiative, led by the United States and Russia, to combat nuclear terrorism, a senior US official said here.Bush tries to convince world no plans for Iran war Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 12 12:47 PM
President George W. Bush is trying to convince the world he has no intention of invading Iran, but is running into skeptics who see U.S. charges that Iran is shipping bombs into Iraq as a step toward conflict.US happy with IAEA's reduction of technical assistance to Iran AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 12 12:51 PM
The United States signaled that the UN atomic agency's cuts in aid to Iran met requirements for tough measures intended to rein in Iran's nuclear ambitions.EU leaves door open for Iran talks, endorses UN sanctions AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 12 11:32 AM
The European Union welcomed possible new talks to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions but pushed ahead with UN sanctions to punish Tehran for its refusal to stop enriching uranium.EU sees "new ambition" by Iran for nuclear talks Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 12 10:27 AM
EU leaders said on Monday Iran was showing "new ambition" to negotiate an end to a nuclear row with the West and the door was open for new talks, but they also agreed to implement UN sanctions to keep pressure on Tehran.Iran rejects 'baseless' US charges on Iraq bombs AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 12 10:30 AM
Iran angrily dismissed as "baseless" US charges it was arming Shiite militias in Iraq, with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad warning any attack on his country "would be severely punished."EU ministers OK plan for Iran sanctions AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 12 9:39 AM
EU foreign ministers approved plans Monday to implement U.N. sanctions against Iran, and the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency's chief appealed for a "timeout" on sanctions if Tehran suspends uranium enrichment.Iran, al-Qaeda and U.S. Pressure Washington Post - Feb 12 8:34 AM
Vali Nasr, author of "The Shia Revival," "Democracy in Iran" and "The Islamic Leviathan" and senior adjunct fellow for Middle East studies at the Council on Foreign Relations,?was online Monday, February 12, at 10 a.m. ET to discuss U.S. policy toward Iran, including Iranian involvement in Iraq and detention of al-Qaeda operatives.Iran Rejects U.S. Iraq Accusations Time Magazine - Feb 12 9:33 AM
Iran on Monday rejected U.S. accusations that the highest levels of Iranian leadership have armed Shiite militants in Iraq with armor-piercing roadside bombs DaimlerChrysler to exit Iran CNN Money - Feb 12 9:50 AM
The No. 5 auto maker will divest it's Mercedes distributor, reacting to pressure to not to do business in Iran, a magazine reports.White House vouches for Iran weapons charge AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 12 9:51 AM
The White House, its credibility damaged in invading Iraq, vouched for charges that Iran has been arming insurgents there, but denied ramping up such rhetoric as a prelude to military action.White House unyielding on Iran nuclear talks AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 12 9:44 AM
The White House said Iran needed to halt sensitive nuclear work, downplaying comments from Tehran's top nuclear negotiator that the Islamic republic was prepared to resume talks.Iraq Shi'ites fear getting snared in Iran-U.S. spat Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 12 8:26 AM
Iraqi Shi'ites fear that growing tension between neighboring Iran and the United States could leave them caught between defending a fellow Shi'ite nation and an ally that toppled their worst enemy -- Saddam Hussein.EU agrees on Iran sanctions but open to new talks Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 12 8:09 AM
The European Union agreed on Monday to implement UN sanctions on Iran while holding a door open to fresh talks on defusing a standoff over what Western powers suspect is a covert Iranian bid to make atom bombs.EU OKs Iran Sanctions Plan Time Magazine - Feb 12 6:48 AM
European Union foreign ministers approved plans Monday for implementing U.N. sanctions against Iran, a move that is meant to punish Tehran over its refusal to halt uranium enrichment Likelihood of US attack on Iran 'very low': Ahmadinejad AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 12 7:19 AM
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has said that the likelihood of a US attack on his country is "very low," but that any attack against Iran would be "severely punished."Government backs US over Iran weapons claims AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 12 6:19 AM
The government has appeared to back US claims that Iran had supplied weapons and explosives to Shia militants in neighbouring Iraq for use against coalition forces.Dems Warn Caution With Iran Time Magazine - Feb 12 5:33 AM
Skeptical congressional Democrats said Sunday the Bush Administration should move cautiously before accusing Iran of fomenting a campaign of violence against U.S. troops in Iraq EU leaves door open for Iran talks, endorses UN sanctions AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 12 4:20 AM
The European Union has left open the door to talks with Iran on its nuclear programme, even as the bloc agreed to adopt UN sanctions to punish Tehran for failing to stop sensitive atomic activities.EU agrees Iran sanctions, wants more talks Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 12 4:33 AM
European Union foreign ministers on Monday agreed sanctions on Iran to raise pressure over its nuclear program but also held open the door to fresh talks.Poll: Most Doubt Iraq Peace, Iran Threat CBS News - Feb 12 4:30 PM
Two of three Americans in the latest CBS News poll say the fighting in Iraq may be beyond the U.S. military's control. While the White House says Iran is giving arms to Iraqi insurgents, there's little support for military action against Iran.Iran mentions 'Swiss plan' on nuclear crisis AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 12 3:40 AM
Iran has said Switzerland had drawn up an offer to ease the standoff between Tehran and the West over the Islamic republic's controversial nuclear programme.Iran calls Iraq arms charges 'all lies' CNN.com - Feb 12 2:21 AM
Calling them "all lies," an Iranian Embassy official Monday denied U.S. allegations that an elite Iranian force under the command of Iran's supreme leader is behind bombings that have killed coalition forces in Iraq.Israel stresses anti-missile test 'message' to Iran AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 12 3:58 AM
Israeli defence officials have reiterated that a successful night-time test of its Hetz (Arrow) anti-missile missile system was intended as a clear message to chief enemy Iran.Iran denies supplying arms to Iraqi militants Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 12 2:58 AM
Iran on Monday denied U.S. accusations that it was stoking violence in Iraq by supplying militants with Iranian-made weapons and that those at the "highest levels" of Tehran's government were involved.US Happy With IAEA Reduction Of Technical Assistance To Iran Space War - Feb 12 5:18 PM
by Staff Writers Vienna (AFP) Feb 12, 2007 The United States signalled Monday that the UN atomic agency's cuts in aid to Iran met requirements for tough measures intended to rein in Iran's nuclear ambitions.Iran Claims New Stealth Drone That Can Attack US Gulf Fleet Tehran (AFP) Feb 10, 2007 Space War - Feb 12 5:17 PM
Iran said on Saturday it has started mass producing and using a stealth drone with a range of 700 kilometres (420 miles) that it claims is undetectable to radars.Iran hits softer note over nukes The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News - Feb 12 12:00 AM
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad marked the 28th anniversary of the Islamic revolution in Tehran Sunday by telling a mass rally that anyone who gave up "one iota" of the controversial nuclear program would be the "most hated man in Iran."Iran denies any Al-Qaeda members in country AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 12 1:20 AM
Iran has denied that any members of the Al-Qaeda network are in the Islamic republic.Israel Stresses Anti-Missile Test Message To Iran by Staff Writers Jerusalem (AFP) Feb 12, 2007 Space War - Feb 12 5:18 PM
Israeli defence officials reiterated Monday that a successful night-time test of its Hetz (Arrow) anti-missile missile system was intended as a clear message to chief enemy Iran. "Last night's test is the answer to the advanced ballistic missiles that Iran develops or buys," Deputy Defence Minister Efraim Sneh was reported as saying by public radio.Iran Denies Helping Iraq Insurgents NPR - Feb 12 5:36 PM
Day to Day , February 12, 2007 · U.S. military officials say they have physical evidence that Iran is supplying weapons to Shi'ite militants in Iraq. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad denies the charges.Iran Denies Helping Iraq Insurgents NPR - Feb 12 1:00 PM
U.S. military officials say they have physical evidence that Iran is supplying weapons to Shi'ite militants in Iraq. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad denies the charges.Iran 'does not fear attack by US' BBC News - Feb 12 9:34 AM
Iran's President Ahmadinejad warns the US any attack on his country will be "severely punished".White House Rejects Talk of Military Action Against Iran Fox News - Feb 12 10:59 AM
Even as Tehran accused the United States of fabricating evidence to justify war, the White House on Monday stood by evidence presented over the weekend linking to Iran deadly weapons used against U.S. forces in Iraq.U.S. officials in Iraq display weapons traced to Iran International Herald Tribune - Feb 12 4:49 AM
Senior U.S. military officials in Iraq exhibit canisters called explosively formed penetrators and other weapons that they assert came from Iran.Iran rejects U.S. accusations it armed insurgents in Iraq with roadside bombs Los Angeles Times - Feb 12 9:27 AM
Iran today rejected U.S. accusations that the highest levels of Iranian leadership have armed Shiite militants in Iraq with armor-piercing roadside bombs. EU Sets Sanctions on Iran, Stays Open to Atomic Talks (Update1) Bloomberg.com - Feb 12 9:26 AM
Feb. 12 (Bloomberg) -- The European Union began enforcing United Nations sanctions on Iran's nuclear program while promising to consider a new offer by the Tehran government for a negotiated settlement.EXCLUSIVE - Senior atom inspector removed from Iran post Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Feb 12 5:35 PM
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The veteran official who has overseen U.N. nuclear inspections in Iran has been removed from his post nine months after Tehran banned him from entering the country, a senior diplomat said on Tuesday.Cenk Uygur: I Call Bullshit on the Evidence Against Iran HuffingtonPost - Feb 12 9:56 AM
This weekend three US defense officials put on a demonstration meant to prove that Iran is supplying weapons to people fighting our forces in Iraq. The presentation wasn't just shoddy, it was pathetic. First, no one would go on the record. Why? There is no conceivable reason why a US defense official can't say who he is and what his expertise is when talking about very serious charges we are ...US claims against Iran: why now? BBC News - Feb 12 5:59 AM
The BBC's Paul Reynolds examines the claims made by the US that Iran is supplying bombs to Iraqi militias.Iran Denies U.S. Claims It Is Arming Iraqi Militias The Online NewsHour - Feb 12 5:59 PM
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad denied U.S. claims that his country is supplying arms to Shiite militants in Iraq on Monday. The NewsHour reports on the ongoing battle of words between the United States and Iran as analysts discuss the charges and Iran's response.Iran Rejects U.S. Charges on Arming Iraq ABC News - Feb 12 8:15 AM
Iran Rejects U.S. Accusations It Armed Insurgents in Iraq With Roadside BombsThe Skinny: From Iran To The Grammys CBS News - Feb 12 8:30 AM
Explosive charges about Iran's supplying of weapons to Iraq, the Dixie Chicks sweep the Grammys and a busy weekend on the campaign trail. The Skinny is Joel Roberts 's take on the top of the news and the best of the Web.Iran denies sending explosives to Iraq Financial Times - Feb 12 6:27 PM
Iran yesterday rejected US accusations that it had supplied armour-piercing explosives used to kill American troops in Iraq. President Mahmoud Ahmadi-Nejad said Washington was trying to find "excuses" to prolong the presence of US forces.Iran defiant over charges of supplying arms Daily Telegraph - 2 hours, 46 minutes ago
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Iran's president, yesterday called on America to withdraw from Iraq, claiming it was losing the war, and rejected accusations that Teheran supplied arms to Shia Muslim militias to attack foreign troops.Too late to halt Iran's N-bomb, EU is told Financial Times - Feb 12 6:35 PM
Iran will be able to develop enough weapons-grade material for a nuclear bomb and there is little that can be done to prevent it, an internal European Union document has concluded.EU nations approve sanctions on Iran NDTV - 2 hours, 31 minutes ago
EU foreign ministers approved plans to implement UN sanctions against Iran, as the UN nuclear watchdog agency's chief appealed for a "time-out" on sanctions if Tehran suspends uranium enrichment in its nuclear programme.Iraqi insurgents using Austrian rifles from Iran Daily Telegraph - 2 hours, 47 minutes ago
Austrian sniper rifles that were exported to Iran have been discovered in the hands of Iraqi terrorists, The Daily Telegraph has learned.EU Ministers OK Plan for Iran Sanctions ABC News - Feb 12 6:45 AM
European Union Foreign Ministers Approve Plan for Implementing U.N. Sanctions Against IranAustrian rifles sold to Iran 'found in Iraq' News Interactive - 2 hours, 44 minutes ago
US troops have found more than a hundred Austrian-made sniper rifles which were sold to Iran in a Baghdad raid on insurgents, London's Daily Telegraph reported on Tuesday citing unnamed defence sources.Austrian sniper rifles sold to Iran found in Iraq: report The Nation - 2 hours, 47 minutes ago
LONDON - US troops have found more than a hundred Austrian-made sniper rifles which were sold to Iran in a Baghdad raid on insurgents, The Daily Telegraph reported on Tuesday citing unnamed defence sources.Austrian rifles sold to Iran 'found in Iraq' The Australian - 2 hours, 56 minutes ago
The .50 calibre weapons, which are capable of penetrating body armour, were part of a shipment of 800 rifles exported by Austrian arms manufacturer Steyr-Mannlicher to Iran last year, the newspaper said.Iran rejects U.S. allegations on Iraq MSNBC - Feb 12 5:34 AM
Iran on Monday rejected U.S. accusations that the highest levels of Iranian leadership have armed Shiite militants in Iraq with armor-piercing roadside bombs, a day after U.S. military officials in Baghdad said they had traced the weapons to Tehran. Iran calls Iraq arms charges 'all lies' IranMania.com - 36 minutes ago
LONDON, February 13 (IranMania) - Calling them "all lies," an Iranian Embassy official denied US allegations that an elite Iranian force under the command of Iran's supreme leader is behind bombings that have killed coalition forces in Iraq, CNN reported.Iran Dismisses U.S. Allegations the Country Supplied Iraq Bombs Bloomberg.com - Feb 12 5:27 AM
Feb. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Iran's government dismissed U.S. allegations that the Iranian Revolutionary Guards provided bombs to Shiite Muslim militias in neighboring Iraq.Iran Wants Dialogue, Not Confrontation In Iraq, Says Ahmadinejad Nasdaq - Feb 12 2:36 PM
(RTTNews) - Iran's hard-line President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, said on Monday that his country wants dialogue and not confrontation in Iraq. He added that the ongoing sectarian and other violence in Iraq is against Iran's interests, reported AP.Iran Rejects U.S. Charges on Arming Iraq San Francisco Chronicle - Feb 12 8:37 AM
Iran on Monday rejected U.S. accusations that the highest levels of Iranian leadership have armed Shiite militants in Iraq with armor-piercing roadside bombs. President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said in a televised interview that his country was opposed to... EU recognizes Iran s nuclear ambitions cannot be stopped: report Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 37 minutes ago
LONDON - The EU believes Iran is unlikely to negotiate seriously on its nuclear programme and that there is little the international community can do little to prevent Teheran from developing an atomic bomb, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.U.S. offers evidence of Iran arms in Iraq Chicago Tribune - Feb 12 4:35 AM
Analyst: Government directly aids militias U.S. military officials presented evidence Sunday that Iran is supplying Shiite insurgents with weaponry to attack U.S. forces, including an advanced and particularly deadly form of explosive device that has claimed the lives of 170 coalition personnel since 2004. EU sees "new ambition" by Iran for nuclear talks IranMania.com - 38 minutes ago
LONDON, February 13 (IranMania) - EU leaders said Iran was showing "new ambition" to negotiate an end to a nuclear row with the West and the door was open for new talks, but they also agreed to implement UN sanctions to keep pressure on Tehran, Reuters reported.IAEA cannot Parachute into Iran Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 33 minutes ago
Of course Iran cannot tell the IAEA who to assign to Iran. But they have the sovereign right to reject an inspector they may not like. The IAEA cannot shoot its way into Iran or parachute people in, the diplomat said.Iran mentions 'Swiss plan' on nuclear crisis IranMania.com - 36 minutes ago
LONDON, February 13 (IranMania) - Iran has said Switzerland had drawn up an offer to ease the standoff between Tehran and the West over the Islamic republic's controversial nuclear programme, AFP reported.EU opens door for Iran talks, but OKs sanctions IranMania.com - 42 minutes ago
LONDON, February 13 (IranMania) - The European Union welcomed possible new talks to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions but pushed ahead with UN sanctions to punish Tehran for its refusal to stop enriching uranium, AFP reported.EU Ministers OK plan for Iran sanctions IranMania.com - 37 minutes ago
LONDON, February 13 (IranMania) - EU Foreign Ministers approved plans to implement UN sanctions against Iran, and the UN nuclear watchdog agency's chief appealed for a "timeout" on sanctions if Tehran suspends uranium enrichment, The Associated Press reported.Iran rejects US Iraq accusations IranMania.com - 36 minutes ago
LONDON, February 13 (IranMania) - Iran rejected US accusations that the highest levels of Iranian leadership have armed Shiite militants in Iraq with armor-piercing roadside bombs, The Associated Press reported.Bush dismisses 'noise' of US attack on Iran IranMania.com - 38 minutes ago
LONDON, February 13 (IranMania) - US President George W Bush has warned of the danger posed by a nuclear-armed Iran while dismissing talk of a likely US attack on Iran as "noise" by his critics, AFP reported.Gov't backs US over Iran weapons claims IranMania.com - 36 minutes ago
LONDON, February 13 (IranMania) - The government has appeared to back US claims that Iran had supplied weapons and explosives to Shia militants in neighbouring Iraq for use against coalition forces, AFP reported.Iraq Shi'ites fear getting snared in Iran-US spat IranMania.com - 37 minutes ago
LONDON, February 13 (IranMania) - Iraqi Shi'ites fear that growing tension between neighboring Iran and the United States could leave them caught between defending a fellow Shi'ite nation and an ally that toppled their worst enemy, Saddam Hussein, Reuters reported.Bush dismisses 'noise' of US attack on Iran AFP via Yahoo! Canada News - Feb 12 2:32 PM
WASHINGTON (AFP) - US President George W. Bush dismissed talk of a coming US attack on Iran as "noise" by his critics, as the White House blamed the media for escalating war worries.Iran rallies support nuclear energy ArabicNews.com - Feb 12 5:51 PM
Iran's Majlis deputy from Tehran Hassan Ghafurifard said that nuclear issue has turned into a national issue in Iran. Ghafurifard said that Iranians from different walks of life are supporting access to peaceful nuclear technology.Examine the history of U.S.-Iran relations CNN.com - Feb 11 5:29 PM
Your students will learn about Iran's Islamic Revolution and the history of U.S.-Iran relations.Switzerland, Iran hold informal talks on nuclear issue People's Daily - 2 hours, 44 minutes ago
Swiss Foreign Minister Micheline Calmy-Rey on Monday held informal discussions with Iran's national security chief Ali Larijani over his country's atomic program.U.S. firm in accusing Iran of arming Iraq's insurgents People's Daily - 2 hours, 45 minutes ago
The White House appeared firm on Monday in accusing Iran of allegedly arming the insurgents in Iraq but denied this is a prelude to attack Iran.US trying to deprive Iran, Russia of energy transit: Velayati ArabicNews.com - Feb 12 5:51 PM
Iran's Supreme Leader's Advisor for International Affairs Ali-Akbar Velayati said yesterday that it seems the US strives to deprive Iran and Russia of their strategic position to transit energy.Iran arms Iraqi insurgents World Tribune - Feb 12 1:18 PM
BAGHDAD Iran's leadership has ordered the production and transfer of advanced improvised explosive devices and other weapons to insurgency groups in Iraq, U.S. officials said.UAE calls for direct talks with Iran over islands issue Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 14 minutes ago
ABU DHABI The UAE has called upon Iran to enter into direct talks or accept international arbitration over the occupied UAE islands of Abu Moussa, Greater and Lesser Tunbs.Minister: Iran to give strong response to any aggression ArabicNews.com - Feb 12 5:51 PM
Iran's Minister of Defense and Armed Forces' Logistics General Mostafa Mohammad-Najjar said today that the least violation of Iran's territorial integrity would be met with a crushing response.Officials Go 'Off the Record' on Iran-Iraq Arms NPR - Feb 12 5:46 AM
The Bush administration continues to make a case that Iran is arming groups inside Iraq with sophisticated weaponry used to kill Americans. Who is getting the weapons and are they to blame for a sudden increase in downed U.S. aircraft?White House vouches for Iran weapons charge IranMania.com - 37 minutes ago
LONDON, February 13 (IranMania) - The White House, its credibility damaged in invading Iraq, vouched for charges that Iran has been arming insurgents there, but denied ramping up such rhetoric as a prelude to military action, AFP reported.White House unyielding on Iran nuclear talks IranMania.com - 39 minutes ago
LONDON, February 13 (IranMania) - The White House said Iran needed to halt sensitive nuclear work, downplaying comments from Tehran's top nuclear negotiator that the Islamic republic was prepared to resume talks, AFP reported.State Department: US Has 'No Plans To Attack Iran' Nasdaq - Feb 12 1:36 PM
WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- The U.S. State Department said Monday that although the U.S. had taken no military options off the table, it currently had "no plans to attack Iran," spokesman Sean McCormack said.Former Iraqi PM: Iran Iraq cooperation benefits regional countries ArabicNews.com - Feb 12 5:50 PM
Former Iraqi prime minister said today that his country expects that, like Iran, other countries consolidate their ties with Baghdad.Iran cotton growers undecided on production IranMania.com - 34 minutes ago
LONDON, February 13 (IranMania) - In the next year?s budget bill (Iran?s calendar year begins March 21, 2007) there has been no mention of the subsidies to the cotton growers, noted the managing director of the Cooperatives of the Golestan Province?s Cotton Growers, MNA reported.U.S. urges Iran to halt uranium enrichment People's Daily - Feb 12 6:15 PM
The United States said on Monday that Iran should halt uranium enrichment activities and reiterated its offer to help Iran build civilian nuclear power program.Iran's Esteqlal signs Dutch coach Jung IranMania.com - 36 minutes ago
LONDON, February 13 (IranMania) - Iran s top football club Esteqlal inked an 18-month contract with the Dutch coach Theodore Jung, MNA reported. The two sides finally reached an agreement after a row over the price.DaimlerChrysler to exit Iran IranMania.com - 39 minutes ago
LONDON, February 13 (IranMania) - DaimlerChrysler intends to divest its majority stake in the company that is its exclusive distributor for Mercedes-Benz vehicles in Iran, Germany's WirtschaftsWoche magazine reported on its Web site.Likelihood of US attack on Iran 'very low': Pres. IranMania.com - 36 minutes ago
LONDON, February 13 (IranMania) - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has said that the likelihood of a US attack on his country is "very low," but that any attack against Iran would be "severely punished," AFP reported.Iran Says U.S. Hasn't Proved the Country Supplied Iraq Bombs Bloomberg.com - Feb 12 3:55 AM
Feb. 12 (Bloomberg) -- Iran's Foreign Ministry said the U.S. hasn't backed up allegations that members of the country's Revolutionary Guards provided bombs to Shiite Muslim militias in neighboring Iraq.Iran denies sending explosives to Iraq Financial Times - Feb 12 11:48 AM
Iran on Monday rejected US accusations that it had supplied armour-piercing explosives used to kill American troops in Iraq. President Mahmoud Ahmadi-Nejad said Washington was trying to find excuses to prolong the presence of US forces.Bush, Ahmadinejad soften rhetoric over US-Iran relations KHQ Spokane - Feb 12 6:19 PM
WHITE HOUSE President Bush is trying to dampen speculation the U-S might be considering a military strike on Iran. In an interview with C-SPAN, Bush dismisses such talk as...Amr Mousa: Iran, influential party to talks on ME IranMania.com - 41 minutes ago
LONDON, February 13 (IranMania) - Iran is an influential party in the Middle East and should take part in consultations to help restore peace and security to the region, Secretary-General of the Arab League Amr Mousa said, IRNA reported.