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Iran, Venezuela to begin direct flights 
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Iran's national airline will begin direct flights to Venezuela next month in another sign of the two nations' increasingly close ties.Al-Qaeda Suspects Color White House Debate Over Iran Washington Post - 2 hours, 6 minutes ago
Last week, the CIA sent an urgent report to President Bush's National Security Council: Iranian authorities had arrested two al-Qaeda operatives traveling through Iran on their way from Pakistan to Iraq. The suspects were caught along a well-worn, if little-noticed, route for militants determined to fight U.S. troops on Iraqi soil, according to a senior intelligence official.World atomic agency suspends 22 programs of aid to Iran International Herald Tribune - 2 hours, 58 minutes ago
The International Atomic Energy Agency said it had suspended 22 of its 55 technical aid programs with Iran, giving Washington a modest victory in its efforts to isolate Tehran. Left, Iranian riot police officers clash with protesters during a demonstration in Tehran on Friday.Iran "digging a hole" in nuclear dispute Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 09 3:52 PM
A senior U.S. official said on Friday that Iran is "digging a hole deeper and deeper for itself" in the international dispute over its atomic energy program.IAEA cuts back Iran aid projects Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 09 3:44 PM
The U.N. nuclear agency has cut back almost half its technical aid projects in Iran to uphold U.N. sanctions imposed on Tehran over its disputed atomic energy program, according to a report obtained by Reuters on Friday.U.N. nuclear agency suspends Iran aid AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 09 3:51 PM
The U.N. atomic monitor on Friday suspended nearly half the technical aid it provides to Iran, a symbolically significant punishment for nuclear defiance that only North Korea and Saddam Hussein's Iraq had faced in the past.U.N. nuclear watchdog slashes aid to Iran CNN.com - Feb 09 2:33 PM
VIENNA, Austria (AP) -- The U.N. nuclear watchdog agency on Friday suspended nearly half of the technical aid it now provides Iran, in line with U.N. sanctions slapped on the Islamic republic for its refusal to suspend its uranium enrichment program.Gates: U.S. Can Prove Iran's Iraq Role Time Magazine - Feb 09 1:59 PM
Serial numbers and markings on explosives used in Iraq provide "pretty good" evidence that Iran is providing either weapons or technology for militants there, Defense Secretary Robert Gates asserted UN atomic agency almost halves aid to Iran AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 09 12:10 PM
The UN atomic watchdog agency has halted almost half its aid programmes to Iran as part of UN sanctions imposed to get Tehran to allay fears it seeks nuclear weapons, an IAEA report said.Iran loses more aid from nuclear agency International Herald Tribune - Feb 09 3:37 PM
Iran's chief nuclear negotiator reversed course and said he would meet with senior European and American leaders in Munich this weekend.How close is Iran to a nuclear bomb? BBC News - 2 hours, 20 minutes ago
Iran is due to make a major announcement on its nuclear programme, where there are still many "unknowns", the BBC's Gordon Corera says.UN Cuts Technical Aid to Iran Time Magazine - Feb 09 11:29 AM
The IAEA suspended nearly half of the technical aid it now provides Iran, in line with sanctions imposed on the country for its refusal to suspend uranium enrichment IAEA cuts back Iran atom aid to uphold sanctions Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 09 9:22 AM
The U.N. nuclear agency has cut back almost half its aid projects in Iran to uphold U.N. sanctions imposed on Tehran over its disputed atomic energy program, according to a report obtained by Reuters on Friday.Iran nuclear envoy cancels IAEA meeting AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 09 8:19 AM
Iran's top nuclear negotiator canceled plans Friday to meet with the head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog and several Western officials in Europe, officials said Friday.Iran nuclear negotiator cancels Europe visit Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 09 7:42 AM
Iran's chief nuclear negotiator canceled on Friday a trip to a conference in Germany where U.N. officials had hoped talks with European policy makers would secure a "time out" in a row over Tehran's nuclear ambitions.IAEA suspends Iran aid projects BBC News - Feb 09 4:51 PM
The UN nuclear watchdog, the IAEA, says it has frozen almost half its technical aid projects involving Iran.Iran's Larijani cancels Germany visit AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 09 7:21 AM
Iran's top nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani has cancelled a visit to Germany, where he was due to take part in a security conference.U.N. watchdog cuts many aid projects in Iran Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 09 8:41 AM
The United Nations nuclear agency has curbed almost half its aid projects in Iran to uphold U.N. sanctions imposed on Tehran over its disputed atomic energy program, according to a report obtained by Reuters.U.N. agency to reduce nuclear aid to Iran Los Angeles Times - Feb 09 5:45 PM
TEHRAN, Iran -- The U.N. nuclear agency signaled Friday it is preparing to cancel technical aid on nearly half its nuclear cooperation projects with Iran, a significant step toward implementing sanctions aimed at halting the nation's controversial uranium enrichment program. Gates: U.S. has evidence of Iran helping insurgents CNN.com - Feb 09 7:20 AM
Serial numbers and markings on explosives used in Iraq provide "pretty good" evidence that Iran is providing either weapons or technology for militants there, Defense Secretary Robert Gates asserted Friday.Gates says U.S. trying to ease tone in Iran dispute Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 09 6:44 AM
Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Friday dismissed suggestions that Washington had raised its rhetoric against Iran, saying the Bush administration was trying to soften the tone as tensions with Tehran climb.Iran to rally the people for nuclear celebrations Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 09 4:12 AM
Iran will seek to show a nation united behind its nuclear program on Sunday but pressure from the West and voices counselling caution at home have dampened prospects for a grand announcement about atomic progress.Paul Loeb: Preventing an Iran War--A Preemptive Petition HuffingtonPost - Feb 09 3:33 PM
With the Bush administration taking increasingly provocative actions toward Iran, like the deployment of aircraft carriers to the Gulf, the arrest of Iranian representatives in Iraq, and the sharp escalation in bellicose rhetoric it seems clear that they're at least considering a military strike. Here's an idea that might help deter it. Suppose groups like MoveOn, TrueMajority, and Democracy ...Iran nuke envoy, IAEA official to meet AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 09 3:00 AM
Tehran's chief nuclear negotiator arranged a meeting with the head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog Friday as the agency prepared to release recommendations on withdrawing technical aid for some nuclear projects run by Iran.Norway Imposes Sanctions on Iran AP via Yahoo! Finance - Feb 09 1:44 PM
Norway imposed economic sanctions on Iran on Friday, in line with a United Nations resolution that reprimands Tehran over its refusal to halt uranium enrichment, the Foreign Ministry said.Top cleric says US within Iran's 'firing range' AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 09 2:39 AM
A top Iranian cleric has said the United States was within Iran's "firing range", a day after supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed to hit back at US interests worldwide if attacked.Oil prices spike on Iran, cold weather AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 09 2:06 AM
Oil prices rose above $60 a barrel Friday for the first time since early January, lifted by Iran-U.S. tension, violence in Nigeria and frigid U.S. temperatures.Evidence links Iran, insurgents The Washington Times - 28 minutes ago
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said yesterday there is solid circumstantial evidence that Iran is supplying insurgents with explosives that are killing U.S. troops in Iraq.Is Bombing Iran Bush's Call? Pat Buchanan via Yahoo! News - Feb 09 12:00 AM
In aborting Iran's nuclear program, "all options are on the table."Iran's U.N. ambassador challenges U.S. Iraq assertion Reuters via Yahoo! India News - 1 hour, 44 minutes ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is trying to fabricate Iran's involvement in attacks on U.S. troops in Iraq, Iran's ambassador to the United Nations said in a radio interview aired on Friday.Mark Weisbrot and Robert Naiman: Did Tony Snow Just Take "Invading" Iran "Off the Table"? HuffingtonPost - Feb 09 10:02 AM
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned yesterday a U.S. attack on Iran would trigger Iranian retaliation against U.S. interests "around the world," the Washington Post reported . In response to Khamenei's warning, White House spokesman Tony Snow said, "I've said it, the secretary of defense has said it, the president has said it: We're not invading Iran." Now this raises ...Gates says U.S. trying to ease tone in Iran dispute The Star Online - 10 minutes ago
SEVILLE, Spain (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Friday dismissed suggestions that Washington had raised its rhetoric against Iran, saying the Bush administration was trying to soften the tone as tensions with Tehran climb.UN Atomic Agency Set to Freeze Up to 40% of Iran Aid (Update1) Bloomberg.com - Feb 09 9:51 AM
Feb. 9 (Bloomberg) -- The United Nations nuclear agency is set to suspend up to 40 percent of the projects it's sponsoring in Iran after deciding that the work may violate a Security Council resolution to stop assistance that may help the Islamic Republic develop atomic weapons.U.N. nuclear project aid to Iran halted MSNBC - Feb 09 9:26 AM
The U.N. nuclear watchdog agency on Friday suspended nearly half of the technical aid it now provides Iran, in line with sanctions imposed on the country for its refusal to suspend uranium enrichment.IAEA cuts back aid projects in Iran in nuclear row Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Feb 09 5:21 PM
VIENNA (Reuters) - The U.N. nuclear agency has cut back almost half its technical aid projects in Iran to uphold U.N. sanctions imposed on Tehran over its disputed atomic energy programme, according to a report obtained by Reuters on Friday.Defense chief says Iran helping Iraq insurgents Seattle Times - Feb 09 1:18 PM
Serial numbers and markings on explosives used in Iraq provide "pretty good" evidence that Iran is providing either weapons or technology for militants there.Iran further isolated over nuclear program: US ABS-CBNNEWS.com - 2 hours, 20 minutes ago
BUENOS AIRES, (AFP) - Iran is finding itself further isolated as international supporters for its nuclear program are reduced to "a gang of four," the number-three US diplomat said Friday.Iran warns US it will retaliate if struck Hindustan Times - 29 minutes ago
Iran stepped up its warnings to the United States on Thursday, with the nation's supreme leader saying Tehran will strike US interests around the world if Iran is attacked.Iran, Venezuela to Begin Direct Flights The Daily Comet - 34 minutes ago
Iran's national airline will begin direct flights to Venezuela next month in another sign of the two nations' increasingly close ties. Iran Air will operate a weekly, commercial flight linking Tehran and Caracas in March, the Venezuelan government said in a statement Friday.IAEA cuts back Iran atom aid Stuff - Feb 09 3:34 PM
VIENNA: The UN nuclear agency has cut back almost half its aid projects in Iran to uphold UN sanctions imposed on Tehran over its disputed atomic energy programme, according to a report obtained by Reuters.Gates says evidence links Iran to insurgents Australian Broadcasting Corporation - 2 hours, 48 minutes ago
US Defence Secretary Robert Gates says the United States has "pretty good evidence" linking Iran to powerful roadside bombs used against US troops in Iraq.Iran?s Leader Warns the U.S. About Carrying Out Any Attack New York Times - Feb 08 6:56 PM
Iran said it would retaliate against U.S. interests if it is attacked, the latest volley in an escalating war of rhetoric between the countries.Gates: U.S. Can Prove Iran's Iraq Role San Francisco Chronicle - Feb 09 12:02 PM
Serial numbers and markings on explosives used in Iraq provide "pretty good" evidence that Iran is providing either weapons or technology for militants there, Defense Secretary Robert Gates asserted Friday. Offering some of the first public details of... Ali Larijani, Iran's top nuclear negotiator, is to discuss the nuclear impasse with EU diplomats [AP] Aljazeera - Feb 09 6:14 PM
The UN's nuclear agency has cut back on its technical aid projects in Iran as part of UN sanctions imposed on Tehran over its disputed nuclear programme.Oil rises on Nigeria cuts, Iran tensions Reuters.co.uk - 2 hours, 52 minutes ago
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil rose on Friday after OPEC member Nigeria moved to cut supplies and on growing tension between the United States and Iran.A failed shot at peace with Iran? MSNBC - Feb 09 6:38 AM
A document obtained by NEWSWEEK suggests the Bush team had a shot at meaningful diplomacy with Iran in 2003. What happened--and how the hardliners may be courting war. Gates: U.S. has evidence of Iran involvement in helping insurgents in Iraq Fox21 - 2 hours, 37 minutes ago
SEVILLE, Spain Defense Secretary Robert Gates says serial numbers and markings on explosives used in Iraq provide "pretty good" evidence that Iran is helping insurgents there.U-N agency suspends more than a dozen technical aid projects with Iran Fox21 - 2 hours, 38 minutes ago
VIENNA, Austria The U-N nuclear watchdog agency has suspended nearly half of the technical aid it now provides to Iran.N.Y. crude futures briefly hit $60.80 on Nigerian cuts, Iran Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News - Feb 09 2:23 PM
_ The benchmark crude oil futures briefly surged above $60 a barrel on Friday in New York for the second day in a row as Nigeria's state oil company moved to cut output, while tension continued to rise between the United States and Iran over Tehran's nuclear development issue.IAEA Cuts Iran Aid Projects by Half Voice of America - Feb 09 12:57 PM
The United Nations nuclear agency has suspended nearly half of its technical aid projects to Iran. A review disclosed Friday by the International Atomic Energy Agency found that almost half of its 55 projects with Iran would be affected.IAEA curbs technical cooperation with Iran New Kerala - 53 minutes ago
Vienna, Feb 10: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) froze 22 out of 55 technical cooperation projects with Iran, the UN nuclear watchdog said in a report to its 35-nation board here.UPDATE: Iran Nuclear Envoy To Attend Munich Mtg - Official Nasdaq - Feb 09 12:53 PM
MUNICH (AP)--Iran's top nuclear negotiator reversed course Friday on a decision to stay away from a security conference in Germany, organizers said, and is now expected at a meeting featuring top Western officials.Israeli FM calls for stronger international pressure against Iran People's Daily - 2 hours, 45 minutes ago
Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni on Friday called on the international community to show more determination against Iran.IAEA halts some technical nuclear aids to Iran People's Daily - Feb 09 6:14 PM
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) fully and partially suspended some technical nuclear aid projects to Iran, a senior diplomat at IAEA confirmed to Xinhua on Friday.Iran's Larijani to attend security conference in Germany Channel NewsAsia - Feb 09 2:28 PM
MUNICH, Germany - Iran's top nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani will attend a high-level security conference here this weekend despite pulling out earlier in the day, organisers said on Friday.IAEA cuts back aid projects in Iran in nuclear row Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Feb 09 10:30 AM
VIENNA (Reuters) - The U.N. nuclear agency has cut back almost half its aid projects in Iran to uphold U.N. sanctions imposed on Tehran over its disputed atomic energy programme, according to a report obtained by Reuters on Friday.Iran "digging a hole" in nuclear dispute Reuters - Feb 09 3:32 PM
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - A senior United States diplomat said on Friday that Iran is "digging a hole deeper and deeper for itself" in the international dispute over its atomic energy program.Iran Nuclear Envoy Larijani To Attend Munich Mtg -Officials Nasdaq - Feb 09 11:38 AM
MUNICH (AP)--Iran's top nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani is expected to attend a security conference in Munich this weekend, organizers said Friday, reversing an earlier announcement that he had pulled out.Iran's Larijani to attend German conference after all Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Feb 09 11:29 AM
MUNICH, Germany (Reuters) - Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani will attend a security conference in Germany where he is expected to meet senior European policy makers, a spokesman for the organisers said on Friday.Iran warns U.S. it will retaliate if hit AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 08 12:56 PM
Iran stepped up its warnings to the United States Thursday, with the nation's supreme leader saying Tehran will strike U.S. interests around the world if his country is attacked.Gates cites Iran evidence on explosives The Washington Times - Feb 09 10:39 AM
1:28 p.m. SEVILLE, Spain -- Serial numbers and markings on explosives used in Iraq provide "pretty good" evidence that Iran is providing either weapons or technology for militants there, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates asserted today.Iran says it will target U.S. interests if attacked Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 08 12:15 PM
Iran's top authority, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said on Thursday the Islamic Republic would target U.S. interests around the world if it came under attack over its disputed nuclear program.Iran's top leader has fighting words for U.S. Los Angeles Times - Feb 09 12:16 AM
TEHRAN Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Thursday that if the United States attacked, Iran would strike American interests worldwide. Gates: U.S. has evidence of Iran helping insurgents in Iraq CNews - Feb 09 12:33 PM
SEVILLE, Spain (AP) - Serial numbers and markings on explosives used in Iraq provide "pretty good" evidence that Iran is providing either weapons or technology for militants there, U.S. Defence Secretary Robert Gates said Friday.Gates: U.S. has evidence of Iran involvement in helping insurgents in Iraq WZZM 13 Grand Rapids - Feb 09 2:22 PM
Defense Secretary Robert Gates says serial numbers and markings on explosives used in Iraq provide "pretty good" evidence that Iran is helping insurgents there.Iran nuclear negotiator cancels Europe visit Reuters via Yahoo! Singapore News - Feb 09 8:20 AM
VIENNA (Reuters) - Iran's chief nuclear negotiator cancelled on Friday a trip to a conference in Germany where U.N. officials had hoped talks with European policy makers would secure a "time out" in a row over Tehran's nuclear ambitions.Iran to Hit U.S. Interests if Attacked Washington Post - Feb 08 11:08 AM
Iran's supreme leader warned today that any U.S. attack on his country would trigger Iranian retaliation against U.S. interests "around the world." White House emphasizes it has no plans to invade Iran AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 08 1:30 PM
The White House underscored that it has no plans to invade Iran, and downplayed the significance of reinforcing the US military presence in the Gulf region.Oil prices slip after briefly topping $60 a barrel on cold U.S. weather, Iran Canadian Business - Feb 09 9:49 AM
February 9, 2007 - 12:39 a.m. NEW YORK (AP) - Oil prices briefly rose above US$60 a barrel Friday for the first time since early January, lifted by Iran-U.S. tension, violence in Nigeria and frigid U.S. temperatures.Study says Iran textbooks urge martyrdom AP via Yahoo! News - Feb 08 11:09 AM
Textbooks used in Iran's schools are instilling students with hatred toward the West, especially the United States, and urging them to become "martyrs" in a global holy war against countries perceived to be enemies of Islam, a new study says.World Atomic Agency Suspends 22 Programs of Aid to Iran New York Times - 2 hours, 3 minutes ago
Washington objected to the programs and projects as aiding Tehran?s nuclear efforts.Gates: Bombs tie Iran to Iraq extremists AP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 37 minutes ago
Serial numbers and other markings on bombs suggest that Iranians are linked to deadly explosives used by Iraqi militants, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday in some of the administration's first public assertions on evidence the military has collected.Oil prices dip after briefly topping $60 a barrel on cold weather and Iran concerns Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune - Feb 09 9:31 AM
NEW YORK Oil prices briefly rose above $60 a barrel Friday for the first time since early January, lifted by Iran-U.S. tension, violence in Nigeria and frigid U.S. temperatures. However, light, sweet crude for March delivery later reversed course and was down 4 cents at $59.67 in morning trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Oil prices have risen steadily over the last two weeks on news of ...UN atomic agency almost halves aid to Iran AFP via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Feb 09 8:51 AM
The UN atomic watchdog agency has fully or partly halted almost half its aid programmes to Iran in support of UN calls for Tehran to allay fears it seeks nuclear weapons, an IAEA report has said.Iran vows retaliation if it is attacked by U.S. The Buffalo News - Feb 09 6:10 AM
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran stepped up its warnings to the United States on Thursday, with the nation's supreme leader saying it will strike U.S. interests around the world if it is attacked.U.N. watchdog cuts many aid projects in Iran Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Feb 09 8:31 AM
VIENNA (Reuters) - The United Nations nuclear agency has curbed almost half its aid projects in Iran to uphold U.N. sanctions imposed on Tehran over its disputed atomic energy programme, according to a report obtained by Reuters.Iran's Khamenei warns U.S. of retaliation if attacked USA Today - Feb 08 10:04 AM
Iran's supreme leader said Thursday that if the United States were to attack Iran, the country would respond by striking U.S. interests all over the world the latest sharp exchange in an escalating standoff between the two countries.Deadliest Bomb in Iraq is Made by Iran, U.S. Says New York Times - 2 hours, 46 minutes ago
The assertion of an Iranian role in supplying the device to Shiite militias reflects broad agreement among American intelligence agencies.Gates: Iran could be involved in Iraq EARTHtimes.org - Feb 09 4:41 PM
Markings found on some explosives in Iraq indicated that Iran might be supplying Shiite fighters with weapons, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said.Gates says U.S. has 'pretty good' proof Iran helping insurgents in Iraq Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune - Feb 09 7:03 AM
SEVILLE, Spain Serial numbers and markings on explosives used in Iraq provide "pretty good'' evidence that Iran is providing either weapons or technology for militants there, Defense Secretary Robert Gates asserted Friday.Iran Nuclear Envoy Won't Be At Munich Security Mtg-Officials Nasdaq - Feb 09 7:08 AM
MUNICH (AP)--Iran's senior nuclear envoy will not attend the Munich security conference, where he was to have met Western officials for the first time since U.N. sanctions were imposed on Iran, event organizers said Friday.Iran?s Supreme Leader Lashes Out Against U.S. New York Times - Feb 08 9:43 AM
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned the U.S. that Iran would respond to any aggression by striking back worldwide.UPDATE:Chief Iran Nuclear Negotiator To Meet IAEA Head Friday Nasdaq - Feb 09 5:53 AM
VIENNA (AP)--Tehran's chief nuclear negotiator and the head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency planned to meet Friday, just hours before the agency was scheduled to issue recommendations on withdrawing technical aid for some nuclear projects run by Iran.Iran says identifies, detains U.S., Israeli spies Reuters via Yahoo! News - Feb 08 9:34 AM
Iran's intelligence minister said Iran had identified 100 people he described as U.S. and Israeli agents and said some were arrested trying to leave Iran to attend "spying" courses abroad, state TV reported on Thursday.Iran: We'd hit back at attacker CNN.com - Feb 08 8:41 AM
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Iran's supreme leader said Thursday that if the United States were to attack Iran, the country would respond by striking U.S. interests all over the world.Iran warns U.S. it will retaliate if hit Philadelphia Tribune - Feb 09 9:13 AM
TEHRAN , Iran Iran stepped up its warnings to the United States yesterday to pull back from its current course in the Mideast: Its supreme leader warned Iran would strike U.S. interests if attacked, while another top official cautioned sectarian tensions would only worsen if Iran were isolated.Iran to rally the people for nuclear celebrations Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Feb 09 4:40 AM
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran will seek to show a nation united behind its nuclear programme on Sunday but pressure from the West and voices counselling caution at home have dampened prospects for a grand announcement about atomic progress.ElBaradei fears "chain reaction" to Iran conflict Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Feb 09 5:16 AM
VIENNA (Reuters) - The U.N. nuclear watchdog director urged Iran and the West to avoid "an uncontrolled chain reaction" towards conflict as he prepared for short-notice talks on Friday with Iran's national security chief.Iran missile test-fire no threat to US ships in Gulf: White House AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 08 9:41 AM
Iran's successful test-firing of a land-to-sea missile is not a direct threat to US warships deployed in the Gulf, the White House said.Oil Prices Spike on Iran, Cold Weather ABC News - Feb 08 9:33 PM
Oil Prices Continue Rise on Iran-U.S. Tension, Violence in Nigeria and Frigid TemperaturesUS attack would bring retaliation, Iran warns Boston Globe - Feb 09 1:14 AM
TEHRAN -- Iran's top authority, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said yesterday the Islamic Republic would target US interests around the world if it came under attack over its disputed nuclear program.Iran s Larijani cancels Germany visit Khaleej Times - Feb 09 10:43 AM
TEHERAN - Iran s top nuclear negotiator Ali Larijani has cancelled a visit to Germany, where he was due to take part in a security conference, state news agency IRNA reported on Friday.Iran, Russia urge negotiations in nuclear standoff AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 08 8:33 AM
A top Iranian envoy and Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for negotiations to resolve the international standoff over Iran's nuclear ambitions, as Iran issued a dramatic warning to the United States against any military attack.Oil rises above US$60 a barrel on cold U.S. weather and concerns on Iran Canadian Business - Feb 09 7:04 AM
February 9, 2007 - 9:45 a.m. LONDON (AP) - Oil prices briefly rose above US$60 a barrel Friday for the first time since early January, lifted by tension between Iran and the U.S., violence in Nigeria and frigid U.S. temperatures.Tough talk from Iran The Philadelphia Inquirer - Feb 09 12:09 AM
Iran stepped up its warnings to the United States yesterday, with the nation's supreme leader saying his country would strike U.S. interests around the world if it were attacked.Editorial: Stay out of Iran Orange Leader - Feb 09 8:28 AM
THE HERALD BULLETIN (ANDERSON, Ind.) Opinion: The Herald Bulletin, Anderson, Ind. In the Mideast, Iran is playing the wild card. The United States is accusing the country of supplying arms to insurgents in Iraq, which are being turned on U.S. soldiers.Iran warns will hit back at US if attacked AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 08 7:37 AM
Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned that Iran would hit back at American interests worldwide if the United States attacked the Islamic republic to thwart its nuclear programme.U.S. interests abroad vulnerable, Iran says The Columbus Dispatch - Feb 09 4:19 AM
Iran s supreme religious leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, warned the United States yesterday that Iran would respond to any aggression by striking at America s interests worldwide.Munich Meet Highlights NATO Challenge;Eyes On Iran Negotiator Nasdaq - Feb 09 5:08 AM
MUNICH (AP)--The leaders of Russia and Germany are being joined by new U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates at the annual Munich security conference this weekend - and the prestigious gathering has gained extra spice from a last- minute announcement that Iran's top nuclear negotiator will attend.India Optimistic Gas Deal With Iran Moving Forward Payvand Iran News - Feb 09 8:25 AM
A deal that has been in the works for years to send natural gas from Iran to India through Pakistan is moving forward, with an agreement anticipated within months. However, some early supporters are questioning whether the time has passed for the proposed pipeline, which also faces opposition from the United States. -VOA