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Iran Now Plays Expanded Role in Keeping Iraqi Economy Going 
New York Times - Mar 16 6:21 PM
The economies of Iraq and Iran are becoming closely integrated, with Iranian goods flooding Iraqi markets and Iraqi cities looking to Iran for basic services.Iran?s President Vows to Keep Nuclear Project New York Times - Mar 16 6:37 PM
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad vowed that Iran would never dismantle its nuclear program, even in the face of toughened sanctions.U.N. has no objections to Iran speech AP via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 39 minutes ago
Security Council members have raised no objections to a request from Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to speak right before they vote on a resolution that would impose new sanctions on Iran for refusing to suspend uranium enrichment, the council president said Friday.Iran's War Within Time Magazine - Mar 16 3:36 PM
Why signs of turmoil among Iran's leaders may be the U.S.'s best hope for avoiding a showdown with Tehran Ahmadinejad says sanctions won't force Iran to give up its nuclear rights USA Today - Mar 16 11:15 AM
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad insisted on Friday that new sanctions will not force Iran to give up its right to enrich uranium and blasted the U.N. Security Council as an instrument used by "bullying" Western nations against Tehran.The peril of taking on Iran International Herald Tribune - Mar 16 10:39 AM
A military strike against Iran would probably have the same result as the CIA intervention of 1953.U.S. vows quick action on visa for Iran's president Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 16 10:08 AM
The United States said on Friday it will handle a visa request from Iran's president to appear at the United Nations quickly and hoped he would use any trip to open talks with the West on Iran's nuclear program.Iran's president faults 'bullying' by UN council International Herald Tribune - Mar 16 2:29 PM
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad insisted Friday that new sanctions would not force Iran to give up its right to enrich uranium.Iran president wants nuclear face-off with UN Security Council AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 16 7:09 AM
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad refused again on Friday to stop sensitive nuclear work and prepared to confront the UN Security Council face to face over a proposal for wider sanctions against Iran.Ahmadinejad says Iran will stick to atomic work Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 16 7:36 AM
Iran said on Friday no amount of U.N. pressure would deter it from its nuclear program, a day after major powers agreed a plan to impose new sanctions.British nuclear plans "serious setback": Iran envoy Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 16 6:48 AM
Iran, under fire from Western powers over its atomic program, on Friday criticized Britain's plans to renew its nuclear arsenal as a "serious setback" to international disarmament efforts.Analysts: Sanctions Won't Hurt Iran Much AP via Yahoo! Finance - Mar 16 2:19 PM
New sanctions agreed on by the major powers at the U.N. are unlikely to hurt Iran much, serving more as a signal to Tehran that worse could come, analysts say.Major powers agree on new Iran sanctions AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 16 1:25 AM
Six major powers sent a strong signal to Iran that they remain united in seeking to rein in its nuclear ambitions, compromising on a sanctions package to step up pressure on the Islamic republic to suspend uranium enrichment.Analysis: Attacking Iran -- Part 2 UPI - Mar 16 11:01 AM
The nuclear plant in Bushehr, which a Russian firm is building, is perhaps the lone part of Iran's nuclear program not accused of being used for weapons ...Ahmadinejad wants to attend UN vote on new Iran sanctions AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 16 12:38 AM
The United Nations was headed for a dramatic confrontation over broadening sanctions against Iran as President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad asked to attend a Security Council vote next week.Fallon Says U.S. Defends Interests, Doesn't Seek Iran Conflict Bloomberg.com - Mar 16 11:41 AM
March 16 (Bloomberg) -- The deployment of a second U.S. aircraft carrier to the Persian Gulf is intended to show American resolve to defend its interests in the region, not to provoke a conflict with Iran's Islamic government, the new commander of U.S. forces in the Middle East said.Iran crushes teachers' pay protest Guardian Unlimited - 2 hours, 59 minutes ago
Authorities in Iran arrest up to 1,000 teachers in crackdown that signals their determination to break a pay revolt.Missouri Pioneers Iran Divestment Efforts NPR - Mar 16 9:01 AM
State pension funds are under pressure to stop investing in businesses that have ties to Iran. Missouri has taken action to divest from such companies, as well as those who do business with other nations on the State Department's list of countries that sponsor terrorism. Other states are considering similar action.Deal reached on U.N. sanctions vs. Iran AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 15 8:12 PM
The world's major powers agreed Thursday on modest new sanctions against Iran for its refusal to freeze uranium enrichment, sending a strong signal that the U.N. Security Council will likely remain united in seeking to rein in Iran's nuclear ambitions.Iran seeks U.N. OK to make nuclear case AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 15 8:12 PM
Iran's U.N. Mission sent a letter Thursday requesting that President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad be allowed to speak before the Security Council when it votes on new sanctions against Tehran for its refusal to suspend uranium enrichment, the council president said.Nations agree on Iran sanctions USA Today - Mar 15 7:16 PM
Actions in the United Nations draft resolution include freezing the foreign assets of a major state-run Iranian bank and formally barring Iran from supplying weapons to other countries or Mideast militant groups, among other measures.U.N. Security Council likely to accept Iran president's attendance Kyodo via Yahoo! Asia News - Mar 16 3:48 PM
_ The U.N. Security Council will likely allow Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to attend a council meeting and make a speech when it votes on a draft sanctions resolution on Iran, the South African U.N. envoy indicated Friday.Iran s President to address UN Times Online - Mar 16 3:46 PM
WASHINGTON The US State Department says it will allow Iran s President Ahmadinejad a visa to address the UN Security Council, which is due to vote on a new sanctions resolution against his country next week. It also urged Tehran to suspend its uranium enrichment programme.Analysis: Attacking Iran -- Part 1 UPI - Mar 16 5:46 AM
Uncertainties surrounding a potential attack on Iran are plentiful, especially whether the tension over its nuclear program will lead to violence. But the ...Iran-Armenia pipeline to start work Monday UPI - Mar 16 6:46 AM
The Iran-Armenia gas pipeline will begin functioning next Monday, Armenian news reports said Friday. The Iranian and Armenian presidents will attend the ...U.N. to impose new sanctions on Iran Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 15 6:37 PM
Major powers announced an agreement on Thursday to impose new U.N. arms and financial sanctions on Iran for its nuclear program, and a defiant Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad asked to address the U.N. Security Council on the issue.Iran's president wants to address U.N. Security Council CNN.com - Mar 15 6:57 PM
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has asked to go before the U.N. Security Council when it debates and votes on a resolution to impose sanctions for Iran's refusal to stop uranium enrichment, the president of the Security Council said Thursday.Iran condemns UN draft sanctions BBC News - Mar 16 3:58 AM
Iran's leader vows to continue his country's nuclear work as the UN drafts new sanctions over the programme.Britain's push to renew Trident comes under attack ... from Iran The Scotsman - Mar 16 5:25 PM
IRAN has criticised Britain's decision to renew Trident, saying it could be used by other countries resisting pressure to disarm.2,500 years on, 300 Spartans get Iran in their sights again Times Online - Mar 16 3:45 PM
It has broken box-office records, delighted the US Marines and the Greeks and enraged the Iranians, but is Hollywood s latest blockbuster simply another brainless pop-corn flick or a genuine attempt to get Americans excited about invading Iran?U.S. says talk of invading Iran "silly" People's Daily - 1 hour, 59 minutes ago
The United States said Friday that talk of invading Iran is "silly and insisted it focuses on diplomatic means to try to resolve Iran's nuclear issue.U.N. Council Gets New Draft Decree on Iran Nuclear Sanctions New York Times - Mar 15 5:20 PM
The measure expands a roster from an earlier resolution that lists companies and individuals in Iran subject to an assets freeze.Russia urges Iran to comply with nuclear contract terms Calcutta News - 2 hours, 38 minutes ago
Moscow, March 16 (RIA Novosti): Russia's top civilian nuclear official urged Iran to comply with the contract terms on the Bushehr nuclear power plant that Russia is building in the south of the Islamic Republic.Nuclear Issue Splits Iran s Ruling Elite Arab News - Mar 16 5:19 PM
On Wednesday, just hours before the five permanent members of the UN Security Council and Germany reached agreement on new sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Khomeinist leadership came out with its strongest show of defiance yet.Iran's Latest 'Second Chance' Investor's Business Daily via Yahoo! News - Mar 15 4:00 PM
Axis Of Evil: The announcement of a draft United Nations resolution to intensify sanctions on Iran was scoffed at by Tehran. When will we learn that action is the only language terrorists understand?ANALYSIS - Major powers gradually raise pressure on Iran Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Mar 16 11:55 AM
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Despite Iran's defiant pursuit of its nuclear program, major powers say their unified support for U.N. sanctions is forcing Tehran to rethink its strategy and new penalties agreed this week will raise that pressure even more.Six nations agree on draft resolution on Iran People's Daily - Mar 16 6:14 PM
The six major nations of the United States, Russia, China, Britain, France, and Germany agreed here Thursday on a draft resolution imposing tougher sanctions against Iran, Russian and British envoys said.Ahmadinejad says sanctions won't force Iran to give up its nuclear rights Boston Herald - Mar 16 12:32 PM
TEHRAN, Iran - President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad insisted Friday that new sanctions won't force Iran to give up its right to enrich uranium, and he blasted the U.N. Security Council as an instrument...Ahmadinejad says sanctions won't force Iran to give up its nuclear rights KWQC-TV 6 Davenport - 32 minutes ago
TEHRAN, Iran The president of Iran says new U-N sanctions won't force his country to give up its right to enrich uranium.Iran President: Sanctions Won't Make Iran Give Up Nuclear Rights Nasdaq - Mar 16 11:21 AM
TEHRAN (AP)-Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad insisted Friday that new sanctions won't force Iran to give up its right to enrich uranium and criticized the U.N. Security Council as an instrument used by "bullying" Western nations against Tehran.Iran to appeal Interpol arrest 'notices' AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 15 3:12 PM
Interpol said Thursday it would issue "red notices" for the arrests of five prominent Iranians and a Lebanese militants wanted in Argentina's worst terror attack. Iran said it would appeal the decision.Six major powers clinch deal on new Iran sanctions AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 15 3:23 PM
Six major world powers on Thursday agreed on a package of broader UN sanctions against Iran as Tehran stood firm in its refusal to suspend its controversial nuclear work.US Military Presents Evidence That Iran Is Arming Insurgents In Iraq News 25 Evansville - 1 hour, 31 minutes ago
BAGHDAD, IRAQ - In Baghdad Sunday, the US military carefully laid out evidence top officials say proves Iran is helping arm some of the insurgents attacking and killing American forces in Iraq. Even more troubling is the sophisticated weapons, they say, can be tied to the highest levels of the Iranian government.Ahmadinejad says sanctions won't force Iran to give up its nuclear rights WTOL 11 Toledo - Mar 16 4:11 PM
TEHRAN, Iran The president of Iran says new U-N sanctions won't force his country to give up its right to enrich uranium. President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (mahk-MOOD'...Major Powers Agree on New Iran Sanctions ABC News - Mar 16 1:45 AM
Major Powers Agree on Sanctions to Pressure Iran on Nuclear ProgramIran to appeal Interpol arrest request AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 15 2:08 PM
Iran will appeal Interpol's request for the arrest of five prominent Iranians and a Lebanese militant wanted in connection with Argentina's worst terror attack, an Iranian official said Thursday.Iran faces new sanctions Philadelphia Tribune - Mar 16 1:51 PM
UNITED NATIONS Six world powers reached agreement yesterday on a package of new sanctions against Iran, including an embargo on arms exports and financial restrictions on more individuals and companies associated with Tehran s nuclear and missile programs, many linked to Iran s Revolutionary Guard.Iran won't be bullied WHOI Peoria - Mar 16 2:35 PM
TEHRAN, IRAN (AP) -- The president of Iran says new U.N. sanctions won't force his country to give up its right to enrich uranium.Iran will continue to enrich uranium IndeOnline.com - 2 hours, 41 minutes ago
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad insisted Friday that new sanctions won t force Iran to give up its right to enrich uranium, and he blasted the U.N. Security Council as an instrument used by bullying Western nations against Tehran.Defiant Ahmadinejad vows sanctions won t stop Iran s nuclear effort Philadelphia Tribune - Mar 16 1:51 PM
TEHRAN, Iran Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on yyesterday called the U.N. Security Council an illegitimate body and said that any new sanctions imposed on his country would only stimulate it to be self-sufficient and further develop nuclear technology.U.N. Considers New Iran Sanctions Resolution New York Times - Mar 15 12:06 PM
The resolution would impose sanctions on Iran for its defiance of demands that it suspend nuclear enrichment.U.S. to grant visa to Iran president Japan Today - Mar 16 3:25 PM
WASHINGTON The United States on Friday indicated its intention to grant a visa to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to let him speak to the U.N. Security Council when it votes on a draft sanctions resolution on Iran.After Iran inspections are scrapped, Israel urges West to keep up pressure JTA - Mar 16 8:42 AM
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Mohamed ElBaradei, left, and Iranian Ambassador Ali Salehi speak to the press about Iran's nuclear program in 2003.US seeks vote 'soon' on new Iran measure AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 15 12:47 PM
US President George W. Bush hopes for a vote "soon" on a new draft resolution to broaden UN sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program, the White House said Thursday.SAfrica wants Iran sanctions to lead to 'political solution' -- envoy AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 15 11:17 AM
South African Ambassador Dumisani Kumalo said Thursday that his country would carefully scrutinize the draft resolution on new UN sanctions against Iran to ensure it leads to "a political solution."UN council considers new sanctions against Iran Boston Globe - Mar 16 2:02 AM
UNITED NATIONS -- The UN Security Council began considering new sanctions yesterday against Iran that would ban the country's arms exports and expand a list of people and organizations whose assets are to be frozen because of their ties to Iran's nuclear activities.Analysts: Sanctions won't hurt Iran much Sharewatch - Mar 16 2:30 PM
A centerpiece of the draft resolution agreed to on Thursday is a ban on arms exports from Iran. However, this measure will do little to stop deliveries to militant groups like Hezbollah, and government customers like Sudan could find ways to keep buying.Big powers reach agreement on Iran sanctions Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 15 10:36 AM
Six major powers announced an agreement on Thursday to impose new U.N. sanctions on Iran for its nuclear program, but Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad vowed the initiative would not sway his country.Iran says UK nuclear plans a "serious setback" Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Mar 16 6:57 AM
LONDON (Reuters) - Iran, under fire from Western powers over its atomic programme, on Friday criticised Britain's plans to renew its nuclear arsenal as a "serious setback" to international disarmament efforts.Six major powers clinch deal on new Iran sanctions: diplomats AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 15 10:15 AM
Six major powers have agreed a draft resolution on broader UN sanctions against Iran which the full Security Council could approve next week but Tehran ruled out suspending its sensitive nuclear fuel work.Ahmadinejad says Iran will stick to atomic work The Star Online - Mar 16 8:57 AM
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iran said on Friday no amount of U.N. pressure would deter it from its nuclear programme, a day after major powers agreed a plan to impose new sanctions.Deal reached on U.N. sanctions vs. Iran AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 15 10:10 AM
Six world powers agreed Thursday on a package of new sanctions against Iran that include an embargo on arms exports and financial restrictions on more individuals and companies associated with Tehran's nuclear and missile programs, many linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guards.US To Grant Visa To Iran President To Allow Speech To UN Body Nasdaq - Mar 16 8:07 AM
WASHINGTON (AP)--The U.S. Friday signaled its intention to grant a visa to Iran's president, opening the way for him to speak to the United Nations' Security Council.Iran Request For President To Address UN Council Expected Friday Nasdaq - Mar 16 5:53 AM
UNITED NATIONS (AP)--South Africa's U.N. ambassador, Dumisani Kumalo, Thursday said he would present Iran's request for its president to address the Security Council to the 14 other council members Friday.U.S. to pave way for Iran President to address UN Security Council Calcutta News - Mar 16 11:37 AM
The State Department said Friday it will give expedited treatment to a request by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to address a critical UN Security Council session on Iran's nuclear program.UN, Iran at odds over nukes Grande Prairie Daily Herald-Tribune - Mar 16 4:47 PM
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - Iran's UN Mission sent a letter to the Security Council president Thursday, officially requesting permission for President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to speak during its discussion on a resolution that would impose new sanctions on Tehran for refusing to suspend uranium enrichment, a council diplomat said.Major powers agree on sanctions to pressure Iran on nuclear program Boston Herald - Mar 16 5:48 AM
UNITED NATIONS - Six major powers sent a strong signal to Iran that they remain united in seeking to rein in its nuclear ambitions, compromising on a sanctions package to step up pressure on the Islamic...Iran not to give up nuclear program: Ahmadinejad IANS via Yahoo! India News - Mar 16 4:51 AM
Tehran, March 16 (RIA Novosti) Iran will proceed with its civilian nuclear energy research program despite possible new economic sanctions against the Middle East country, the Iranian president said Friday.Iran: Acclaimed Filmmaker Draws Admirers In New York Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Mar 16 11:54 AM
NEW YORK, March 16, 2007 (RFE/RL) -- The first U.S. retrospective of Abbas Kiarostami, probably Iran's best-known modern filmmaker, is attracting considerable interest in New York's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).Six major powers clinch deal on new Iran sanctions AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 15 9:39 AM
Six major powers have agreed on a draft UN resolution to step up sanctions on Iran for its controversial nuclear activities, the Russian and British UN ambassadors said Thursday.Six nations seek new penalties for Iran International Herald Tribune - Mar 15 1:14 PM
The UN Security Council on Thursday received a draft of a resolution imposing sanctions on Iran for its defiance of demands that it suspend its nuclear enrichment activities and return to negotiations over its nuclear program.U.N. studies more sanctions on Iran The Philadelphia Inquirer - Mar 16 12:12 AM
The Security Council yesterday began considering new sanctions against Iran that would ban the country's arms exports and expand a list of people and organizations whose assets are to be frozen because of their ties to Iran's nuclear activities.Iran faces new sanctions over uranium Seattle Times - Mar 16 12:28 AM
The world's major powers agreed Thursday on modest new sanctions against Iran for its refusal to freeze uranium enrichment, indicating that...Six world powers agree to new U-N sanctions against Iran KTRE-TV East Texas - Mar 16 10:40 AM
UNITED NATIONS The U-S and five other world powers have agreed on new sanctions against Iran. The sanctions are designed to punish Iran for refusing to halt its nuclear program.The new measures include an embargo on arms exports.Iran calls UK nuclear plans a "serious setback" Reuters via Yahoo!Xtra News - Mar 16 5:10 AM
LONDON (Reuters) - Iran, under fire from the big powers over its atomic programme, on Friday criticised Britain's plans to renew its nuclear arsenal as a "serious setback" to international disarmament efforts.New Dam in Iran's Ardabil Province Filled With Water - TV RedNova - Mar 16 10:42 AM
Text of report by Vision of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ardabil Provincial TV on 14 March [Presenter] Sarband's dam near the town of Namin has been filled with water.Adam Elkus: Maybe Iran Supports Terrorists--And Your Point Is? HuffingtonPost - Mar 15 6:56 PM
President George W. Bush has alleged numerous times that the Iranian government has directly aided and supplied anti-American terrorists working in Iraq. Many have argued that this is part of an attempt to lay the ground for war with Iran and justify his policy of ordering United States soldiers to kill "Iranian agents" in Iraq--a loose categorization that could include diplomats as well as ...Iran fights Interpol on 6 suspects The Philadelphia Inquirer - Mar 16 12:11 AM
Iran will appeal Interpol's requests for the arrest of five prominent Iranians and a Lebanese man sought in connection with Argentina's worst terrorist attack, an Iranian official said yesterday.Russia urges Iran to comply with nuclear contract terms IANS via Yahoo! India News - Mar 16 5:29 AM
Moscow, March 16 (RIA Novosti) Russia s top civilian nuclear official urged Iran to comply with the contract terms on the Bushehr nuclear power plant that Russia is building in the south of the Islamic Republic.U.N. panel considering new sanctions on Iran Baltimore Sun - Mar 16 4:08 AM
Security Council would increase pressure The U.N. Security Council began considering yesterday new sanctions against Iran that would ban arms exports from the country and expand a list of people and organizations whose assets are to be frozen because of their ties to Iran's nuclear activities. World Powers Agree on Iran Sanctions at UN Payvand Iran News - Mar 16 8:16 AM
Six world powers are jointly asking the U.N. Security Council to toughen sanctions against Iran for refusing to halt suspicious nuclear activities. But as correspondent Peter Heinlein reports, Iran's leader denounced the sanctions, and asked to address the Council. -VOAPeaceful use of nuclear energy, Iran's right: FM Payvand Iran News - Mar 16 8:16 AM
Iran's Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki said on Friday that Tehran does not intend to have a conflict with the UN but has the right to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes. Mottaki made the statement while speaking to Italian daily `La Repubblica' on Iran's peaceful nuclear activities. -IRNAIran mocks Britain over Trident Daily Mail - Mar 16 10:02 AM
Iran has criticised Britain's plans to renew its nuclear arsenal as a 'serious setback' to international disarmament efforts Six World Powers Agree To New UN Sanctions Against Iran WCSH 6 Portland - Mar 16 10:03 AM
The U.S. and five other world powers have agreed on new sanctions against Iran. The sanctions are designed to punish Iran for refusing to halt its nuclear program.Turkmen President supports Iran's peaceful nuclear program Islamic Republic News Agency - Mar 16 9:36 AM
Turkmenistan - Iran - Nuclear Turkmenistan's President Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov in a meeting here Friday afternoon with Iran's Foreign Minister supported our country's peaceful nuclear program.Iran keeps up heat as UN moves toward new sanctions AFP via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Mar 16 3:42 AM
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad kept up the heat on Friday, refusing again to stop sensitive nuclear work, as he headed for a dramatic confrontation over broadening UN sanctions against Iran.Security Council ponders new Iran sanctions Contra Costa Times - Mar 16 3:29 AM
The U.N. Security Council on Thursday began considering new sanctions against Iran that would ban the country's arms exports and expand a list of people and organizations whose assets are to be frozen because of their ties to Iran's nuclear activities.BIG SIX SPANK IRAN New York Post - Mar 16 3:26 AM
Six world powers struck a U.S.- backed deal yesterday to hit Iran with new sanctions because of its continued drive toward nuclear weapons. After lengthy negotiations, China and Russia agreed to the measure to punish Tehran for defying previous U.N...Atomstroyexport hopes to complete talks with Iran early next week (Part2) Interfax - Mar 16 8:01 AM
MOSCOW. March 16 (Interfax) - Russia's Atomstroyexport company hopes to complete talks with Iran on issues hindering the completion of the construction of the Bushehr nuclear power plant next week, the company press service told Interfax.Major powers agree on new nuclear sanctions on Iran CNN.com - Mar 15 8:37 AM
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -- Ambassadors from six major powers announced an agreement on Thursday to impose new sanctions on Iran for its nuclear programs and sent the text to the 15-nation U.N. Security Council for a vote.Six nations formally agree on new Iran sanctions The Columbus Dispatch - Mar 16 4:53 AM
Six world powers agreed yesterday on a package of new sanctions against Iran that includes an embargo on arms exports and financial restrictions on more individuals and companies associated with Tehran s nuclear and missile programs, many linked to Iran s Revolutionary Guard.Iran president wants nuclear face-off with UN Security Council Khaleej Times - Mar 16 8:23 AM
TEHERAN - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad refused again on Friday to stop sensitive nuclear work and prepared to confront the UN Security Council face to face over a proposal for wider sanctions against Iran. The Iranian nation possesses the nuclear fuel cycle and will not go back on that, he told a rally in central Yazd province, cited by the semi-official Fars news agency.Bomb linked to Iran after attack kills troops The Columbus Dispatch - Mar 16 4:53 AM
BAGHDAD Four U.S. soldiers were killed yesterday in a roadside bombing in mainly Shiite eastern Baghdad, and the military said it found a sophisticated weapon at the site that is the type the Bush administration thinks Iran is supplying to Shiite militias.Major powers gradually raise pressure on Iran Khaleej Times - Mar 16 8:25 AM
WASHINGTON - Despite Iran s defiant pursuit of its nuclear program, major powers say their unified support for UN sanctions is forcing Teheran to rethink its strategy and new penalties agreed this week will raise that pressure even more.Six world powers agree to new U-N sanctions against Iran WHO-TV 13 Des Moines - Mar 16 9:18 AM
UNITED NATIONS The U-S and five other world powers have agreed on new sanctions against Iran. The sanctions are designed to punish Iran for refusing to halt its nuclear...Iran's Women Ping Pong Team to attend Islamic Countries's Games Islamic Republic News Agency - Mar 16 6:44 AM
Iran - Women Ping Pong - Islamic Games Head of Iran Ping Pong Federation's Referees & Games Commission said here Friday that Iranian Women's Ping Pong Team is scheduled to attend Kuwait Islamic Countries Games later this month.Analysis: Attacking Iran -- Part 2 EARTHtimes.org - Mar 16 11:10 AM
The nuclear plant in Bushehr, which a Russian firm is building, is perhaps the lone part of Iran's nuclear program not accused of being used for weapons aims, though it could be once it has been fueled and if Tehran diverts the fuel. But it still is a potential target if diplomacy fails and Iran is attacked.Green Party Challenges Congress on Iran, FBI Abuses, Halliburton, and Iraq Payvand Iran News - Mar 16 8:16 AM
Green Party leaders called on Congress to reverse course and take positive action to (1) limit President Bush's power to attack Iran; (2) prevent future abuses by repealing the USA Patriot Act; (3) hold Halliburton responsible for wartime profiteering; and (4) force an immediate withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq by cutting off funding for the war.UK nuclear plans 'serious setback' - Iran envoy Stuff - Mar 16 9:16 AM
LONDON: Iran, under fire from the big powers over its atomic programme, has criticised Britain's plans to renew its nuclear arsenal as a "serious setback" to international disarmament efforts.U.N. ambassadors from world powers agree in principle on new sanctions against Iran Contra Costa Times - Mar 16 3:30 AM
U.N. ambassadors from six world powers agreed in principle Wednesday on a proposed new package of sanctions against Iran and were expected to introduce a resolution to the Security Council on Thursday if their governments approve it, the U.S. ambassador said.