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Diplomats to Begin Drafting New U.N. Sanctions on Iran 
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The Security Council agreed to begin working on a new resolution after reports last week that Iran was expanding its efforts to enrich uranium, in continuing defiance of the United Nations.Tougher Iran sanctions on agenda of London meeting USA Today - 2 hours, 48 minutes ago
Restrictions on trade and arms for Iran were likely to be considered by the five permanent U.N. Security Council members and Germany, as the world powers on Monday sought new ways to pressure the country to suspend parts of its nuclear program.U.S. Displays Bomb Parts Said to Be Made in Iran New York Times - 2 hours, 38 minutes ago
The American military laid out a display of hundreds of components for assembling deadly roadside bombs, some said to have been provided by Iran.Powers begin work on new Iran nuclear resolution, still seeking diplomatic solution USA Today - Feb 26 5:07 PM
The five permanent Security Council members and Germany began work on a new U.N. resolution regarding Iran's nuclear program, but said they were committed to seeking a diplomatic solution.Diplomats Seek Way to 'Reengage' Iran Washington Post - Feb 26 5:57 PM
LONDON, Feb. 26 -- Representatives of the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council and Germany said after meeting in London on Monday that they were committed to seeking a negotiated solution with Iran, which has defied a U.N. order to halt its uranium enrichment program.Work begins on new Iran resolution AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 26 4:41 PM
Six key world powers began work Monday at a meeting in London on a new United Nations Security Council resolution designed to curb defiant Iran's nuclear ambitions, the chair of the talks said.Powers to work on Iran resolution CNN.com - Feb 26 3:54 PM
LONDON, England (Reuters) -- World powers agreed on Monday to work on a new U.N. Security Council resolution to put pressure on Iran over its nuclear program but remained committed to seeking a negotiated solution, British officials said.Major powers work on Iran resolution AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 26 3:06 PM
The five permanent Security Council members and Germany began work Monday on a new U.N. resolution to pressure Iran to suspend parts of its nuclear program, but said they were still committed to seeking a diplomatic solution.Some in Iran denounce Ahmadinejad stance AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 26 11:02 AM
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad faced a new round of sharp criticism at home Monday after he said Iran's nuclear program is an unstoppable train without brakes.US presses for tougher talk on Iran's nuclear program AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 26 11:41 AM
The United States pushed Monday for stiffer UN action against Iran for its controversial nuclear program while seeking to reassure Russia it had no plans to attack the Islamic Republic.World powers start drawing up new Iran resolution AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 26 12:03 PM
The six world powers meeting to discuss how to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions have started drawing up a new draft UN Security Council resolution, a British Foreign Office official said Monday.Major powers to work on new U.N. resolution on Iran Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 26 11:07 AM
Major world powers agreed on Monday to begin work on a new U.N. Security Council resolution on Iran over its nuclear program but were still committed to seeking a negotiated solution, British officials said.U.S. says wants "incremental steps" to pressure Iran Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 26 10:28 AM
The United States said on Monday it was seeking "incremental" diplomatic steps to pressure Iran to suspend its nuclear activities.Key powers seek united front after Iran's latest snub AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 26 9:10 AM
Key world powers downplayed Monday signs of tension over how to deal with Iran's defiance over its nuclear plans, as Russia voiced concern at US-led talk of military options.Dollar volatile amid Iran unease AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 26 10:15 AM
The euro fell against the dollar on Monday amid volatile trading because of tensions over Iran's nuclear ambitions, dealers said.Russia 'worried' about talk of possible attack on Iran AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 26 9:37 AM
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Monday that Moscow is "worried" about the possibility of US military action against Iran.Iran Sanctions to Be Discussed This Week by UN Group, U.S. Says Bloomberg.com - 1 hour, 47 minutes ago
Feb. 27 (Bloomberg) -- The five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, and Germany, will discuss ``elements'' of a resolution imposing new sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, the U.S. State Department said.Iran defiant on nuclear policy as powers meet Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 26 7:54 AM
Iran dug in its heels over its nuclear program on Monday as major powers discussed tightening U.N. sanctions against the Islamic republic, which the West fears is attempting to produce nuclear weapons.U.S. seeks to tighten Iran sanctions AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 26 8:13 AM
The United States wants world powers to agree to a moderate tightening of U.N. sanctions against Iran because of its continued work on its nuclear program, the State Department said Monday.Iran ready for US talks without preconditions AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 26 7:31 AM
Iran said on Monday it would be ready to examine positively a request by its arch-enemy the United States for talks but would not accept halting sensitive nuclear activities as a precondition.Iran intellectuals turn on Ahmadinejad MSNBC - Feb 26 6:19 PM
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad faced new criticism at home Monday after he said Iran s nuclear program is an unstoppable train without brakes. Reformers and conservatives said such talk only makes relations with the West even worse.Under fire, Iran president to hold Sudan talks AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 26 7:10 AM
The heads of state of Sudan and Iran meet in Khartoum on Wednesday to cement ties between their countries, both of which appear increasingly defiant in the face of mounting Western pressure.Iran defiant on nuke policy ahead of London meeting Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 26 6:14 AM
Iran dug in its heels over its nuclear program on Monday ahead of a meeting of Western powers to discuss tightening U.N. sanctions on Tehran amid Western fears it aims to produce nuclear weapons.Qatar warns of dangers of US-Iran clash AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 26 7:34 AM
The Gulf emirate of Qatar, which hosts the command headquarters for US forces in the Middle East, warned Monday of the dangers of a military confrontation between the United States and Iran.West mulls Iran sanctions Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 26 5:03 AM
Western powers meet in London on Monday to discuss tightening U.N. sanctions on Iran amid a flurry of tough and sometimes colorful talk between Washington and Tehran over the Islamic Republic's nuclear program.Oil prices climb on Iran jitters, US weather forecast AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 26 6:14 AM
Oil prices climbed further above 61 dollars on Monday to the highest levels this year as traders tracked concerns over crude producer Iran and predicted warmer weather in key consumer the United States.Yen strengthens amid Iran unease AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 26 6:11 AM
The yen won back ground against the dollar on Monday, with the US currency weighed down by growing tensions over Iran's nuclear ambitions.Nations gather for Iran nuke talks CNN.com - Feb 26 4:50 AM
LONDON, England (AP) -- Restrictions on trade and arms for Iran were likely to be considered at a Monday meeting of diplomats from the five permanent U.N. Security Council members and Germany, as the world powers seek new ways to pressure Tehran to suspend parts of its nuclear program.Ex-NATO Commander Cautions Iran Space War - 1 hour, 41 minutes ago
by Dalal Saoud - UPI Correspondent Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (UPI) Feb 26 - A gradual withdrawal from Iraq, a diplomatic offensive in the Middle East and dialogue with Iran over its nuclear program could help introduce needed change of policy according to NATO's former Supreme Allied Commander Europe Gen. Wesley Clark.Key powers mull response to Iran's latest nuclear snub AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 26 3:18 AM
Six key world powers grappling to contain Iran's nuclear ambitions gathered for talks Monday on how to increase pressure on Tehran, after the Islamic republic's latest defiant snub to its critics.Iran rejects West's 'illegitimate' nuclear demands AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 26 4:39 AM
Iran on Monday rejected as "illegitimate and illogical" Western demands that it suspend sensitive nuclear activities as world powers met in London to discuss the atomic standoff.U.N. Council to consider Iran sanctions AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 26 2:12 AM
The five permanent U.N. Security Council members and Germany likely will consider restrictions on trade and arms for Iran when they meet Monday to discuss new ways to pressure Tehran to suspend parts of its nuclear program.Reporter: U.S. planning Iran bombs CNN.com - Feb 26 1:28 AM
The Pentagon is engaged in intensive planning to carry out a bombing campaign in Iran on a day's notice to halt the flow of Iranian aid to sectarian militants in Iraq, Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist Seymour Hersh said Sunday.US renews offer of talks with Iran AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 26 1:04 AM
On the eve of a big-power meeting on Iran, the United States reaffirmed its offer of direct talks with the Islamic Republic, if it suspends its work on uranium enrichment.Snow: Iran anti-nuke efforts continuing UPI - Feb 26 1:11 PM
White House spokesman Tony Snow Monday cautioned against drawing conclusions about the effectiveness of sanctions against Iran.Iran's sputnik The Christian Science Monitor via Yahoo! News - Feb 26 12:00 AM
Negotiating isn't always done in words. Sunday, Iran launched a suborbital rocket, a day before the Security Council was to weigh more sanctions on Iran's nuclear enrichment. Was this a shot across the West's bow? Or partly a warm-up for striking a deal?Army officers say Iran made bomb components Los Angeles Times - Feb 26 10:57 AM
In the latest attempt to link the deadliest form of roadside bombs in Iraq to components manufactured in Iran, U.S. Army officers today displayed plastic explosives they said were made in Iran. In the latest attempt to link the deadliest form of roadside bombs in Iraq to components manufactured in Iran, U.S. Army officers today displayed plastic explosives they said were made in Iran and ...Iran Says 'Space Rocket' Was for Study ABC News - Feb 26 11:36 AM
Iran Says 'Space Rocket' Was of Sub-Orbital Range and for Research PurposesMove to seek more sanctions on Iran IANS via Yahoo! India News - 2 hours, 0 minute ago
Washington, Feb 27 (IANS) Major world powers have agreed to seek a UN Security Council sanctions resolution to pressure Iran over its nuclear activities and for failing to halt uranium enrichment.World powers to work on new U.N. resolution on Iran Reuters via Yahoo! India News - 2 hours, 19 minutes ago
LONDON (Reuters) - World powers agreed on Monday to work on a new U.N. Security Council resolution to put pressure on Iran over its nuclear programme but remained committed to seeking a negotiated solution, British officials said.Press sceptical over Iran talks BBC News - Feb 26 7:31 AM
As diplomats meet to attempt to get Iran to halt its nuclear programme, the Iranian press is split on the best way forward.US finds 'Iran-made' arms in Iraq BBC News - Feb 26 8:48 AM
The US military in Iraq says it has found a large cache of weapons, many of them made in Iran.Pakistan meeting of Muslim FMs urges diplomacy on Iran AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 25 11:31 PM
The foreign ministers of seven key Muslim nations called Sunday for a diplomatic solution to the "dangerous" standoff over Iran's nuclear programme and other tensions in the Middle East.Rice vows talks if Iran halts nuke plans USA Today - Feb 25 10:18 PM
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said the U.S. would hold direct talks with Iran if Tehran suspended its nuclear program. Iran's president, however, pledged to move ahead with enrichment activity that Washington contends masks weapons development.Emerging FX-Asia range-bound, worried by Iran, US housing Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News - 2 hours, 26 minutes ago
SINGAPORE, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Asian currencies were generally steady on Tuesday even as the U.S. currency stayed on the back foot against the yen amid concerns about risks in the U.S. housing market and tensions over Iran's nuclear programme.Interview: Ex-NATO Commander cautions Iran UPI - Feb 26 8:26 AM
The U.S. failure in Iraq and the prospects of striking Iran over its nuclear program threaten to further destabilize the Middle East region. Changing the ...FOREX-Dollar hits 2-mth low vs euro on Iran jitters Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - 2 hours, 49 minutes ago
TOKYO, Feb 27 (Reuters) - The dollar hit a two-month low against the euro and slipped against the yen on Tuesday amid growing tensions regarding Iran's nuclear programme.Upbeat Corporate News Doesn't Offset Rising Oil Prices, Concerns About Iran Washington Post - Feb 25 10:56 PM
NEW YORK, Feb. 22 -- Wall Street turned in a mixed performance Thursday after Iran refused to suspend uranium enrichment, which tempered a tech rally spurred by a strong outlook from Analog Devices.World powers to resume Iran talks iafrica.com - 19 minutes ago
Six key world powers pledged to reconvene on Thursday to continue work on a new, tougher UN Security Council resolution on how to tackle Iran's defiant nuclear programme.Oil holds above $61 over Iran, tightening stocks INQ7 Business - 1 hour, 11 minutes ago
SINGAPORE -- Oil extended gains into a fifth day on Tuesday, on wintry US weather on Monday and forecasts for a further fall in US fuel inventories last week, while a stand-off over Iran's nuclear ambitions continued to provide support.Talks on Iran's peaceful nuclear program in London ArabicNews.com - 53 minutes ago
Diplomats from the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany (5+1 Group) are meeting in London today for a fresh round of talks on the dispute over Iran's peaceful nuclear program.Major powers to work on new U.N. resolution on Iran The Star Online - 2 hours, 47 minutes ago
LONDON (Reuters) - Major world powers agreed on Monday to begin work on a new U.N. Security Council resolution on Iran over its nuclear programme but were still committed to seeking a negotiated solution, British officials said.Elham: Iran under no military threats ArabicNews.com - 52 minutes ago
Iran's Government Spokesman Gholam hossein Elham said today that the Iran is not under any military threat and no country poses such a threat. Speaking at his weekly press briefing, he said the country is now under a very good and normal situation, adding that Iran never yields to any threats.French tourist pardoned in Iran UPI - Feb 26 8:25 AM
The French Foreign Ministry says Iran's government issued a pardon and released a French tourist convicted of photographing ships in the Persian Gulf. ...Oil prices higher in Asian trade as rhetoric over Iran heats up Channel NewsAsia - 2 hours, 6 minutes ago
SINGAPORE: Oil prices continued to climb above 61 dollars a barrel in Asian trade on Tuesday as world powers worked on a tougher UN resolution to curb crude producer Iran's nuclear programme, dealers said.Blix says Iran fears for security AAP via Yahoo!7 News - Feb 26 4:35 PM
Hans Blix, the former head of the UN nuclear watchdog, says Iran needs to be given some security guarantees in return for stopping its nuclear program.Larijani: Iran seeks friendly ties with neighbors ArabicNews.com - 52 minutes ago
Iran's Secretary of Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani said on Monday that Iran has its own firm strategic principles, which are based on strengthening friendly ties with the neighboring states.UN action on Iran 'still has time to work' Financial Times - Feb 26 6:36 PM
US and British diplomats yesterday said the west's strategy on Iran - involving a new round of measures at the United Nations - still had time to succeed, despite Tehran's failure last week to meet a UN deadline on its nuclear programme.Salim al-Hoss visit to Iran after; no specific plan on Lebanon ArabicNews.com - 52 minutes ago
Former Lebanese prime minister Salim al-Hoss said here Sunday before departing for Tehran that during his visit to Iran he will attempt to seek Iran's help to reduce tension on Lebanon's domestic scene.Stand-off with Iran like 'height of the Cold War': British naval officer AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 25 8:40 PM
The West's stand-off with Iran over its contested nuclear programme is like "the height of the Cold War", Britain's most senior naval officer said in an interview with The Daily Telegraph published on Monday.Commodities: Iran tensions spur gold International Herald Tribune - Feb 25 11:15 PM
Gold prices may rally for the eighth consecutive week as mounting tensions over Iran's nuclear program spur investor demand for a haven.US body 'to plan attacks on Iran' BBC News - Feb 26 4:13 AM
The US Pentagon has set up a special group to plan possible attacks on Iran, journalist Seymour Hersh reports.Moussa calls for continuation of talks over Iran's N-program ArabicNews.com - 51 minutes ago
Arab League Secretary-General Amr Moussa said in Cairo on Saturday that Arab states want the dispute over Iran's nuclear program settled through continuation of talks and prevention of new tension in the region.US pushes for non-military response to Iran Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Feb 26 6:20 PM
The United States says it is committed to finding a non-military answer to the problem of Iran's nuclear ambitions.Tougher Iran sanctions on agenda of N-meeting IranMania.com - 15 minutes ago
LONDON, February 27 (IranMania) - Restrictions on trade and arms for Iran were likely to be considered by the five permanent UN Security Council members and Germany, as the world powers sought new ways to pressure the country to suspend parts of its nuclear program, The Associated Press reported.World powers discuss response to Iran Deutsche Welle - 23 minutes ago
Delegates from the five permanent UN Security Council members -- the US, Russia, China, France and Britain -- plus Germany have begun work on a new resolution following Iran's refusal to halt uranium enrichment. They held talks in London but no decisions were taken.U.S. Says Raid in Iraq Supports Claim on Iran, but Doubts Persist New York Times - Feb 25 7:05 PM
A raid on a Shiite weapons cache is providing what U.S. officials call the best evidence yet that the deadliest roadside bombs in Iraq are manufactured in Iran.Iran insists it's No. 3 in oil exports UPI - Feb 26 6:16 AM
Iran has denied that the United Arab Emirates has overtaken it as the world's No. 3 oil exporter.US Hopes for Agreement on Elements of New Iran Resolution by Thursday Voice of America - Feb 26 2:18 PM
The Bush administration says it is hopeful the veto-wielding members of the U.N. Security Council can reach agreement Thursday on elements of a new sanctions resolution against Iran. Senior diplomats of the five Security Council member countries and Germany had what U.S. officials describe as a productive meeting on the issue Monday in London.No 'Brakes' on Iran Nuclear Effort Washington Post - Feb 25 5:50 PM
TEHRAN, Feb. 25 -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Sunday that his country's disputed nuclear program was like a train "without brakes" or a reverse gear, prompting Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to respond that Iran needs "a stop button." Iran Says 'Space Rocket' Was for Study RedNova - Feb 26 1:14 PM
By NASSER KARIMI TEHRAN, Iran - An Iranian rocket launched over the weekend that soared to the edge of space was intended for research, an Iranian space official said, in comments that appeared intended to show that the program is aimed at launching satellites, not missiles.Some in Iran denounce Ahmadinejad stance IranMania.com - 20 minutes ago
LONDON, February 27 (IranMania) - Hardline Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad faced a new round of sharp criticism at home after he said Iran's nuclear program is an unstoppable train without brakes, The Associated Press reported.Bahrain supports Iran's right on nuclear program ArabicNews.com - 58 minutes ago
Sheikh Khalid stressed his presence here indicated the Bahrain government intention to expand cooperation in all fields of energy and oil with Iran.Army officers say Iran made bomb components IranMania.com - 16 minutes ago
LONDON, February 27 (IranMania) - In the latest attempt to link the deadliest form of roadside bombs in Iraq to components manufactured in Iran, US Army officers displayed plastic explosives they said were made in Iran and recovered during a raid in violence-racked Diyala province, Times reported.US wants 'incremental steps' to pressure Iran IranMania.com - 15 minutes ago
LONDON, February 27 (IranMania) - The United States said it was seeking "incremental" diplomatic steps to pressure Iran to suspend its nuclear activities, Reuters reported.World powers to work on Iran resolution Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Feb 26 1:28 PM
World powers agreed on Monday to work on a new UN Security Council resolution to put pressure on Iran over its nuclear programme but remained committed to seeking a negotiated solution, officials said.Major Powers Begin Work On New UN Resolution Regarding Iran Nasdaq - Feb 26 1:51 PM
LONDON (AP)--The five permanent Security Council members and Germany began work Monday on a new U.N. resolution regarding Iran's nuclear program, but said they were committed to seeking a diplomatic solution.US war drums beat louder after Iran N-refusal IranMania.com - 16 minutes ago
LONDON, February 27 (IranMania) - The Bush administration is intensifying the pressure on Iran following its refusal to abide by last week s UN deadline to suspend its uranium enrichment and other nuclear programs.Edwards says non-aggression pact with Iran is a 'possibility down the road' USA Today - Feb 26 1:00 PM
Democratic presidential candidate and former senator John Edwards tells ABC's Nightline that a non-aggression pact with Iran is a possibility down the road. But, in an interview set to air tonight at 11:35 p.m. ET, Edwards says he wouldn't give... 5+1 seeking united front after Iran's latest snub IranMania.com - 21 minutes ago
LONDON, February 27 (IranMania) - Key world powers downplayed signs of tension over how to deal with Iran's defiance over its nuclear plans, as Russia voiced concern at US-led talk of military options, AFP reported.'Humiliated Iran could turn', warns Blix News Interactive - Feb 26 4:45 PM
"HUMILIATING" Iran over its uranium enrichment could spawn retaliation, warned former UN weapons inspector Hans Blix, a key opponent of the US-led invasion of Iraq.Iran Says It Launched Suborbital Rocket New York Times - Feb 25 5:35 PM
The test that appeared to move Iran closer toward its aim of putting its own satellites into space.US presses for tougher talk on Iran's N-program IranMania.com - 21 minutes ago
LONDON, February 27 (IranMania) - Six-nation talks underway in London must consider a tougher response to Iran's nuclear program, as Tehran continues its controversial uranium enrichment activities, Washington said, AFP reported.New twist claimed in Iran standoff UPI - Feb 26 5:20 AM
Three Arab states have given the green light for Israeli warplanes to transit their airspace if necessary for an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, a ...Dollar volatile amid Iran unease IranMania.com - 21 minutes ago
LONDON, February 27 (IranMania) - The euro fell against the dollar amid volatile trading because of tensions over Iran's nuclear ambitions, dealers said, AFP reported.Iran rejects Rice's conditional offer for talks People's Daily - Feb 26 5:29 PM
Iran on Monday rejected U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's conditional offer that she is ready to hold direct talks with Iran if Tehran suspends uranium enrichment and reprocessing activities first.U.N. Council to consider Iran sanctions Boston Herald - Feb 26 12:47 PM
LONDON - Restrictions on trade and arms for Iran were likely to be considered by the five permanent U.N. Security Council members and Germany, as the world powers on Monday sought new ways to pressure...U.S. seeks to tighten Iran sanctions Boston Herald - Feb 26 1:17 PM
WASHINGTON - The United States wants world powers to agree to a moderate tightening of U.N. sanctions against Iran because of its continued work on its nuclear program, the State Department said Monday. Senior...Iran's women only getaway AME Info - 2 hours, 35 minutes ago
Iran is planning to create an all-female holiday resort on an island on the Urumiyeh lake, in Western Azerbaijan province, according to the Sydney Morning Herald. There will be no men at all on Arezou Island, with all public transport and leisure facilities staffed by women.Ex-UN Weapons Chief:US, Europe, UN Council 'Humiliating' Iran Nasdaq - Feb 26 1:22 PM
NEW YORK (AP)--Former chief U.N. weapons inspector Hans Blix said Monday the U.S., Europe and the U.N. Security Council are "humiliating" Iran by demanding that it suspend uranium enrichment before any negotiations and then dictating its rewards.Oil scales $61 on Iran tension AME Info - 2 hours, 36 minutes ago
Oil prices went over $61 a barrel Monday with analysts second-guessing the effect tighter UN sanctions against Iran would have on world supplies, news agencies reported.Iran president: Nuclear program like train without brakes Miami Herald - Feb 26 11:20 AM
TEHRAN, Iran - President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Sunday his country's disputed nuclear program was like a train without brakes or a reverse gear, prompting Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to respond that Iran needs ``a stop button.''UN members end Iran nuclear talks People's Daily - Feb 26 6:00 PM
The five permanent UN. Security Council members and Germany have ended discussions on Monday in London on further moves to make Iran comply with demands to end its nuclear program.Iran: Ethnic minorities facing new wave of human rights violations Amnesty International - Feb 26 12:23 PM
Amnesty International is greatly concerned by continuing violations of the rights of members of Iran's ethnic minorities, including Iranian Azerbaijanis, Kurds, Baluchis, and Arabs.World powers agree to work on new U.N. solution on Iran People's Daily - Feb 26 6:29 PM
World powers agreed on Monday to work on a new U.N. Security Council resolution to press Iran to end its nuclear program but remained committed to seeking a negotiated solution, British officials said.Iran says demand to halt nuclear work "illegitimate" People's Daily - Feb 26 4:59 PM
Iranian government spokesman Gholam- Hossein Elham said on Monday that the West's demand that Iran suspend its nuclear activities is "illegitimate."UN action on Iran still has time to work Financial Times - Feb 26 11:46 AM
US and British diplomats on Monday said the west s strategy on Iran involving a new round of measures at the United Nations still had time to succeed, despite Tehran s failure last week to meet a UN deadline on its nuclear programme.London hosts talks on Iran nukes UPI - Feb 26 3:55 AM
Diplomats representing the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council and Germany met in London on Monday to discuss Iran's nuclear program.Oil rises amid US chill, Iran tensions TVNZ - Feb 26 2:56 PM
Oil rose on Monday as a burst of cold weather boosted heating demand in the United States and as world powers discussed tightening UN sanctions on Iran, the world's fourth-largest oil exporter.U.N.: CIA's intelligence on Iran thin Miami Herald - Feb 26 11:18 AM
VIENNA - Despite growing international concern about Iran's nuclear program and its regional ambitions, most U.S. intelligence shared with the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency has proved inaccurate and none has led to significant discoveries inside Iran, diplomats here said.