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Iran warns of 'illegal' steps over nukes 
AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 5:22 PM
Iran's top leader warned Wednesday his country will pursue "illegal actions" if the U.N. Security Council insists it halt uranium enrichment, an apparent reference to nuclear activities outside international regulations.U.N. Council seeks compromise on Iran text Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 5:33 PM
U.N. negotiators sought on Wednesday to bridge differences with South Africa on sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program, with the United States stressing the importance of Russian pressure on Iran to suspend uranium enrichment.Sponsors of new Iran sanctions draft agree to study amendments AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 5:59 PM
Sponsors of a new Iran sanctions draft resolution said Wednesday they would consider incorporating some amendments but rejected a South African proposal for a 90-day suspension of UN sanctions.Security Council debates Iran sanctions draft AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 3:02 PM
The UN Security Council began bargaining Wednesday over a new Iran sanctions resolution ahead of a vote to be attended by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad possibly later in the week.Iran warns it may ignore nuclear rules AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 1:42 PM
Iran's supreme leader said Wednesday that Tehran will pursue nuclear activities outside international regulations if the U.N. Security Council insists it stop uranium enrichment. "Until today, what we have done has been in accordance with international regulations," Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said. "But if they take illegal actions, we too can take illegal actions and will do so."Leader says Iran would retaliate if attacked Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 1:19 PM
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned on Wednesday Iran would hit back if attacked over its nuclear program, which the United States believes is aimed at making atom bombs.Washington moving to further isolate Iran AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 12:59 PM
Washington is considering tightening exports to countries considered risks for transshipping controlled goods to Iran and other "rogue states" Washington wants to isolate, a US official said Wednesday.White House urges patience on Iran AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 11:04 AM
Bush administration officials urged patience with U.S. efforts to crack down on Iran as Democrats leveled fresh criticism of the government's approach.Leader says Iran will retaliate if attacked Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 11:30 AM
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned on Wednesday Iran would hit back with everything it has if attacked over its nuclear program, which the United States believes is aimed at making atom bombs.UN seeks deal on Iran sanctions BBC News - 2 hours, 17 minutes ago
The UN Security Council tries to reach agreement on the next stage of sanctions to be imposed on Iran.Iran threatens 'illegal' nuke work CNN.com - Mar 21 10:16 AM
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Iran's top leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned on Wednesday that the country will pursue nuclear activities outside international regulations if the U.N. Security Council insists it stop uranium enrichment.Police detain Total head in Iran corruption probe AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 11:29 AM
Police detained the head of French oil group Total for questioning on Wednesday over suspected corruption by the multinational giant to win a gas contract in Iran.Iran accuses West of "psychological war" Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 9:13 AM
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Wednesday accused some big powers of waging psychological warfare against Iran, which is facing the prospect of tougher U.N. sanctions over its nuclear program.Iran warns it may ignore nuke rules USA Today - Mar 21 8:55 AM
Iran's supreme leader said Wednesday that Tehran will pursue nuclear activities outside international regulations if the U.N. Security Council insists it stop uranium enrichment.New Total CEO quizzed on Iran contracts AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 11:07 AM
The new CEO of French oil giant Total SA was being held for questioning Wednesday in an investigation into the group's activities in Iran, the latest legal challenge for the company and its embattled chief.Leader says Iran will retaliate if attacked: report Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 10:49 AM
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned on Wednesday Iran would hit back with everything it has if attacked over its disputed nuclear program, according to provincial television monitored by the BBC.Iran Makes Warning on Nukes Time Magazine - Mar 21 8:36 AM
Iran warned Wednesday the country will pursue nuclear activities outside international regulations if the U.N. Security Council insists it stop uranium enrichment Security Council to discuss Iran sanctions draft AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 10:10 AM
The UN Security Council was to begin bargaining Wednesday over a new Iran sanctions resolution ahead of a vote to be attended by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad possibly later in the week.Iran defiant ahead of UN sanctions meeting AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 8:40 AM
Iran warned world powers on Wednesday it would do everything in its power to defend itself as the UN Security Council was to begin bargaining on whether to approve new sanctions against Tehran.Russia will not back excessive Iran sanctions Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 9:04 AM
Russia said on Wednesday it would support gradual sanctions at the United Nations against Iran over its nuclear program, but will not back "excessive" measures.Russia nixes 'excessive' Iran sanctions AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 6:55 AM
Russia's foreign minister said Wednesday it will not support "excessive" sanctions against its economic partner Iran, as the U.N. Security Council drew closer to a vote on a new, harsher set of measures intended to push Tehran to freeze its nuclear program.Swiss discussed compromise idea in Iran: diplomats Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 6:52 AM
Switzerland recently sent a senior official to Iran to discuss a proposal aimed at resolving Tehran's nuclear dispute with the West, despite requests by key Western powers to drop the idea, diplomats said.Police probe Total over Iran gas contract AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 7:56 AM
French oil group Total was dragged into a corruption probe over a gas contract in Iran on Wednesday but denied any wrongdoing.Khamenei says Iran will use all means to defend itself AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 7:49 AM
Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, warned world powers on Wednesday his country would do whatever it could to defend itself from force or the threat of force against it.U.S. concerned by Russian arms sales to Iran, Syria Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 6:55 AM
The United States expressed concern on Wednesday about Russia's arms sales to Iran, Syria and Venezuela and accused Moscow of bullying its neighbors.Analysis: Russia and Iran at the U.N. Space War - 40 minutes ago
UPI U.N. Correspondent United Nations (UPI) March 20, 2007 Russia's ambassador to the United Nations said any action Moscow may take in relation to Iran has nothing to do with a draft resolution before the U.N. Security Council on increasing sanctions against Tehran over its nuclear program.Police grill Total CEO in Iran corruption probe Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 5:40 AM
The head of oil group Total SA , France's biggest listed company, is being questioned by police investigating alleged corruption in Iran, a spokesman for the company said on Wednesday.Iran Makes Warning on Nukes Time Magazine - 32 minutes ago
TEHRAN, Iran Iran's top leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, warned Wednesday the country will pursue nuclear activities outside international regulations if the U.N. Security Council insists it stop uranium enrichment.Ex-Saudi honcho: $100 oil with Iran strike UPI - Mar 21 4:29 PM
An attack on Iran would push oil prices beyond $100 per barrel, a former Saudi Arabian oil minister said in London. "If America or Israel attacks Iran ...Police question Total CEO in Iran corruption probe Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 4:08 AM
The head of oil group Total SA, France's biggest listed company, is being questioned by police in a probe into alleged corruption in Iran, a spokesman for the company said on Wednesday.Bolton: Iran won't give up nuke ambition AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 3:31 AM
President Bush's former envoy to the United Nations says using military force against Iran would be preferable to allowing the country to acquire nuclear weapons.Russia opposes 'excessive' sanctions on Iran AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 3:13 AM
Russia has agreed to ratchet up pressure on Iran gradually but opposes sudden and "excessive" UN sanctions in response to Tehran's refusal to curb its nuclear program, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said here Wednesday.Iran 'willing to act illegally' BBC News - Mar 21 10:51 AM
Iran's supreme leader says nuclear activities could be pursued illegally, as the UN discusses new sanctions.Iran May Undertake `Illegal' Atomic Work, Leader Says (Update3) Bloomberg.com - Mar 21 11:28 AM
March 21 (Bloomberg) -- Iran may undertake atomic work outside of international regulations if the United Nations Security Council insists that the Islamic Republic ceases uranium enrichment, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said.Police quiz Total CEO in Iran corruption probe Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 2:28 AM
The head of France's biggest listed company, oil group Total SA , is being questioned by police in a probe into alleged corruption in Iran, a spokesman for the company confirmed on Wednesday.Russia will not back excessive Iran sanctions Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 21 2:11 AM
Russia will not support "excessive sanctions" against Iran in the United Nations Security Council, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday.UN Seeks Consensus On Iran Sanctions As Members Proposes Amendments Nasdaq - 43 minutes ago
(RTTNews) - With United Nations Security Council members, South Africa, Qatar and Indonesia proposing amendments to the draft resolution prepared by the five major powers plus Germany, the move to impose further sanctions on Iran for its defiance to halt nuclear enrichment has hit a road block.UK, US, France Won't OK 90-Day `Time Out' On Iran Sanctions Nasdaq - 1 hour, 43 minutes ago
UNITED NATIONS (AP)--The U.K., France and the U.S. made clear they would not agree to a 90-day "time out" on all sanctions against Iran that was proposed by South Africa, a suggestion the U.K. ambassador called "totally perverse."Sanctions On Iran Would Be Effective CBS News - Mar 21 10:00 AM
Iran exports so much oil and imports so much from the West that strong sanctions would be likely to deal significant damage to its economy and force it to back away from its nuclear ambitions, says the Weekly Standard .Total's CEO Quizzed in Iran Probe AP via Yahoo! Finance - Mar 21 11:40 AM
The new CEO of oil giant Total SA was held for questioning Wednesday in an investigation into the group's activities in Iran, the latest legal challenge for France's biggest company and its embattled chief.Russia Steps Up Political Pressure on Iran, U.S. Says (Update1) Bloomberg.com - Mar 21 9:56 AM
March 21 (Bloomberg) -- Russia is beginning to exert pressure on Iran to obey United Nations demands to stop enriching uranium as a way to disrupt a suspected bomb- development effort, the top U.S. officials overseeing policy toward Iran told a Senate hearing.Security Council to tackle Iran sanctions draft, amendments AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 20 11:50 PM
The UN Security Council was to begin Wednesday crucial bargaining on whether to approve new UN sanctions against Iran as proposed by six major powers or accept some amendments.Iran Warns It May Ignore Nuclear Rules CBS News - Mar 21 9:00 AM
Iran warned it will pursue nuclear activities outside international regulations if the U.N. Security Council insists it stop uranium enrichment. "If they take illegal actions, we too can take illegal actions," Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said.Iran Warns It May Ignore Nuclear Rules ABC News - Mar 21 8:58 AM
Iran Warns It May Ignore Nuclear Rules if U.N. Insists It Stop Uranium EnrichmentIran's top leader warns of "illegal actions" Orange County Register - Mar 21 4:39 PM
Iran is determined to fulfill its nuclear plans, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says, warning the United States that Iran would fight back with all its capacities if attacked.Iran unveils new air defense system UPI - Mar 21 8:44 AM
Iran claims it has a more advanced mobile air defense system capable that can fire two ground-to-air missiles at the same time.Iran Warns of 'Illegal' Actions if U.N. Imposes Sanctions The Online NewsHour - Mar 21 5:23 PM
Even as the U.N. Security Council opened talks over possible sanctions, Iran's supreme leader said Wednesday that Tehran will pursue nuclear activities outside international regulations.Walker's World: Can the U.N. fix Iran? UPI - Mar 21 7:56 AM
Despite Russian and European self-interest on trade with Iran, international solidaity against Tehran's nuclar ambitions seems almost miraculously to be ...Dissident: Iran is training Iraqis AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 20 9:01 PM
Iraqi insurgents, guerrilla fighters and death squads are being trained in secret camps in Iran with the blessing of top Tehran leaders and at least three senior Iraqi political figures, an Iranian opposition figure said Tuesday.U.S. Cautions Foreign Companies on Iran Deals New York Times - Mar 20 8:33 PM
The Bush administration has been warning energy companies that penalties are possible if they pursue oil and gas deals with Iran.Nations propose Iran sanction amendments AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 20 8:39 PM
Indonesia, Qatar and South Africa have proposed amendments to a new U.N. resolution drafted by six world powers that would impose new sanctions on Iran for its refusal to suspend uranium enrichment.US opposes gas pipeline from Iran to India NDTV - 2 hours, 12 minutes ago
The United States has informed the Indian government that it is opposed to the building of a pipeline to carry gas from Iran to India via Pakistan, US Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman said.UN debates sanctions draft as Iran defiant Khaleej Times - 37 minutes ago
UNITED NATIONS - Sponsors of a UN Security Council draft resolution to tighten sanctions on Iran agreed to meet Thursday to consider amendments after Teheran warned world powers it will defend its right to nuclear power.Your UN tax dollars at work: How South Africa stalled Iran sanctions World Tribune - Mar 21 3:58 PM
UNITED NATIONS There s an intriguing twist to the ongoing drama inside the Security Council and its plans to tighten economic sanctions on Iran. Amid what appeared a done deal for a new draft resolution to sanction the Islamic Republic of Iran for its nuclear activities, a move supported by all five permanent members, comes the political bolt from the blue that South Africa opposes the action.Iran 'training Shia death squads' The Scotsman - Mar 21 5:24 PM
IRAQI insurgents and death squads are being trained in at least six secret camps in Iran, according to the dissident credited with exposing the country's nuclear ambitions.Russ Wellen: Iran On The Brink Scoop.co.nz - 1 hour, 55 minutes ago
What's it like waiting around to be bombed? By Russ Wellen A recent CBS News/ New York Times poll showed that 65 percent of Americans endorsed diplomacy with Iran, while 10 percent favored military action.Iran Warns Of 'Illegal' Steps Over Enrichment KGO-TV Bay Area - Mar 21 6:36 PM
Iran's top leader warned his country will pursue "illegal actions" if the U.N. Security Council insists it halt uranium enrichment.U.S. could implement its own Iran sanction UPI - Mar 21 6:49 AM
The White House may implement its own economic sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program. The New York Times reported that the Bush administration has ...Leader says Iran would retaliate if attacked Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Mar 21 1:30 PM
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned on Wednesday Iran would hit back if attacked over its nuclear programme, which the United States believes is aimed at making atom bombs.Financial restrictions not to cover operating contracts with Iran. Itar-Tass - 50 minutes ago
UNITED NATIONS, March 22 (Itar-Tass) - The five permanent members of the UN Security Council intend to confirm in adopting a new resolution on Iran that financial restrictions (provided by it) will not cover operating contracts with that country, said on Wednesday Russian chief delegate to the UN Vitaly Churkin.U.N. Set to Debate New Sanctions on Iran NPR - Mar 21 6:19 AM
The U.N. Security Council is pondering more sanctions on Iran, which has declined to halt its nuclear-enrichment programs. But Russia's help with an Iranian nuclear power plant is definitely on hold. Moscow says Iran is behind on its payments.Iran to boost biotech research in the Middle East SciDev.net - 2 hours, 33 minutes ago
Iran has agreed a science cooperation plan with Syria, and will spearheaded a network to strengthen research capacity in biotechnology in the Middle East and Central Asia.Russia says it won't support 'excessive' sanctions on Iran WANE-TV Fort Wayne - 1 hour, 43 minutes ago
MOSCOW Russia is speaking out for an economic partner. Its foreign minister says Russia will not support excessive sanctions against Iran. His comment comes as the U-N...Russia says it won't support 'excessive' sanctions on Iran KTRE-TV East Texas - 1 hour, 39 minutes ago
MOSCOW Russia is speaking out for an economic partner. Its foreign minister says Russia will not support excessive sanctions against Iran.Total boss quizzed in Iran probe BBC News - Mar 21 3:42 AM
The boss of French oil giant Total is questioned by police as part of a probe into alleged corruption in Iran.Russia Nixes 'Excessive' Iran Sanctions ABC News - Mar 21 5:13 AM
Russia's Foreign Minister Says Moscow Won't Support 'Excessive' Sanctions on IranCooperate with UN, UAE tells Iran Khaleej Times - 2 hours, 1 minute ago
ABU DHABI The UAE has called on Iran to comply with the UN resolution 1737 and thereby avert further tensions in the region. The UN Security Council resolution 1737 calls on Iran to suspend sensitive nuclear activities, including enrichment-related and reprocessing activities.Russia said worried over Iran's nuclear ambitions Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 20 5:05 PM
Russia on Tuesday disputed a report that it gave Iran an ultimatum to halt uranium enrichment but diplomats say Moscow has linked sending Tehran nuclear fuel to proliferation concerns.U.S. Attack Against Iran Would Push Oil Above $100, Yamani Says Bloomberg.com - Mar 21 4:54 AM
March 21 (Bloomberg) -- Crude oil would soar above $100 a barrel in the event of a U.S.-led attack against Iran, Sheikh Ahmad Zaki Yamani, the former Saudi oil minister, said today.Dissident: Iran Is Training Iraqis ABC News - Mar 21 3:58 AM
Dissident Says Iran Is Training Iraqi Fighters to Wage War on U.S.-Led Coalition ForcesSponsors of new Iran sanctions draft agree to study amendments TODAYonline - Mar 21 6:15 PM
Jean-Marc de La Sabliere, France's Ambassador to the United Nations, seen here in 2006. Sponsors of a new Iran sanctions draft resolution would consider incorporating some amendments but rejected a South African proposal for a 90-day suspension of UN sanctions.Bush Administration: Crackdown On Iran Working, But Takes Time Nasdaq - Mar 21 12:16 PM
WASHINGTON (AP)--Bush administration officials urged patience with U.S. efforts to crack down on Iran as Democrats leveled fresh criticism of the Republican Bush administration's approach.German Companies Come Under Pressure to Curtail Iran Exports Bloomberg.com - Mar 21 3:13 AM
March 21 (Bloomberg) -- German jobs risk becoming an unintended casualty of United Nations sanctions against Iran as export companies come under political pressure to curtail business with the Islamic Republic, business groups warned.Russia pulling out of Iran nuke project AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 20 3:56 PM
Russia is bringing home its technicians and engineers from Iran's unfinished nuclear reactor site at a time of growing international pressure on Tehran to curb its atomic ambitions, U.S. and European representatives said Tuesday.Iran accuses West of 'psychological war' Adelaide Now - Mar 21 11:12 AM
PRESIDENT Mahmoud Ahmadinejad today accused some big powers of waging psychological warfare against Iran, which is facing the prospect of tougher UN sanctions over its nuclear program.Iran warns to respond to possible new UN sanctions by all means People's Daily - Mar 21 5:23 PM
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday warned the country will respond to possible new UN sanctions by all means to defend itself from threats.Leader says Iran will retaliate if attacked Stuff - Mar 21 12:40 PM
TEHRAN: Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned on Wednesday Iran would hit back with everything it has if attacked over its nuclear programme, which the United States believes is aimed at making atom bombs.Total CEO questioned in Iran corruption inquiry Market Watch - Mar 21 4:22 AM
LONDON (MarketWatch) -- The new head of France's biggest company, oil giant Total SA, was being held for questioning by French police on Wednesday in relation to a probe into alleged corruption in Iran. Iran says it will retaliate if attacked AAP via Yahoo!7 News - Mar 21 12:14 PM
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned Iran would hit back with everything it has if attacked over its nuclear program.Iran 'will retaliate if attacked' Daily Telegraph - Mar 21 12:02 PM
SUPREME Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned today Iran would hit back with everything it has if attacked over its nuclear program, which the United States believes is aimed at making atom bombs.Commentary: The drama behind Russia-Iran tensions Middle East Times - Mar 21 1:42 PM
MOSCOW -- Russia has received no payments since January for construction work on the Bushehr nuclear plant in Iran. Russia took offense after two months of talks and announced that construction would be suspended.Iran supreme leader warns West Deutsche Welle - Mar 21 5:28 PM
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has issued a warning to the West that his country would hit back with everything at its disposal if it were attacked.South Africa: Amendments Would Improve UN Resolution On Iran Nasdaq - Mar 21 12:02 PM
UNITED NATIONS (AP)--South Africa insisted Wednesday its extensive amendments would not weaken a resolution drafted by six world powers to increase pressure on Iran to suspend uranium enrichment, but would improve it.UN Security Council hears amendments to draft resolution on Iran People's Daily - Mar 21 5:54 PM
The United Nations Security Council held formal consultations Wednesday on a draft new resolution on Iran's nuclear program, with three members presenting amendments.GCC must act to resolve Iran issue: Experts The Peninsula - Mar 21 5:43 PM
Doha Global experts discussing the future of the Middle East's economy at a conference here yesterday called on the GCC states to talk directly to Iran and the US in a bid to resolve the problems facing the region and help restore peace.Agreement reached on Iran sanctions Tiscali - Mar 21 6:26 PM
Iran says it seeks only to produce electricity, and Ahmadinejad denounced any new U.N. sanctions resolution. "Issuing such torn pieces of paper ... will not have an impact on (the) Iranian nation s will," he told a rally in central Iran, according to the official news agency, IRNA.Supreme Leader Says Iran Will Use All Capabilities to Defend Itself Voice of America - Mar 21 11:07 AM
Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has warned that his country will use all its capabilities to defend itself against an attack.Ready to talk with Iran, Syria Financial Express - 40 minutes ago
Two weeks after making major concessions for a nuclear accord with North Korea, the administration of President George W. Bush said last Tuesday it was prepared to sit down with Iran and Syria as part of a regional conference to stabilise Iraq.Iran threatens 'illegal' nuclear steps Baltimore Sun - Mar 21 9:30 AM
Tehran faces U.N. sanctions over refusal to stop uranium enrichment Iran's top leader warned today his country will pursue "illegal actions" if the U.N. Security Council insists it halt uranium enrichment, an apparent reference to nuclear activities outside international regulations. US opposes gas pipeline from Iran to India New Kerala - 5 minutes ago
New Delhi, Mar 21: The United States has informed the Indian government that it is opposed to the building of a pipeline to carry gas from Iran to India via Pakistan, US Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman said today.Iran would 'hit back with everything it has' if attacked - leader The New Zealand Herald - Mar 21 1:22 PM
TEHRAN - Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned today Iran would hit back with everything it has if attacked over its nuclear program, which the United States believes is aimed at making atom bombs.Leader says Iran will retaliate if attacked Reuters via Yahoo!Xtra News - Mar 21 11:14 AM
TEHRAN (Reuters) - Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned on Wednesday Iran would hit back with everything it has if attacked over its disputed nuclear programme, according to provincial television monitored by the BBC.Iran accuses West of "psychological war" Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Mar 21 9:16 AM
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Wednesday accused some big powers of waging psychological warfare against Iran, which is facing the prospect of tougher U.N. sanctions over its nuclear programme.Iran warns it may ignore nuclear rules Boston Herald - Mar 21 9:41 AM
TEHRAN, Iran -- Iran's top leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned Wednesday the country will pursue nuclear activities outside international regulations if the U.N. Security Council insists it stop...After Saddam s fall, Israel ponders how to deal with threat from Iran JTA - Mar 21 11:46 AM
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan, left, meets with Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, religious leader of Iran, in 2002.Iran to continue nuclear activities The Washington Times - Mar 21 9:56 AM
12:46 p.m. TEHRAN -- Iran's supreme leader said today that Tehran will pursue nuclear activities outside international regulations if the U.N. Security Council insists it stop uranium enrichment.Iran sanctions talks at U.N. said to enter last phase Tiscali - Mar 21 6:27 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Six major powers hope on Wednesday to put finishing touches on a draft text imposing sanctions against Iran for refusing to suspend uranium enrichment, which can be used in a bomb or for peaceful ends.Pipeline will help Iran in its nuclear push, so drop plan: US to India Express India - Mar 21 2:11 PM
The US has told the Indian government that it is opposed to plans to build a natural gas pipeline from Iran to India through Pakistan, US Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman said in New DelhiRussia Will Not Support Excessive UN Measures Against Iran, Says Foreign Minister Nasdaq - Mar 21 10:02 AM
(RTTNews) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told the lower house of Russia's parliament on Wednesday that Moscow will not support excessive UN measures against Iran over its nuclear defiance.Moscow 'will not support excessive sanctions' on Iran The Daily Star Lebannon - Mar 21 2:44 PM
Russia said on Wednesday it would support gradual sanctions at the United Nations against Iran over its nuclear program but would not back "excessive" measures. In Tehran, Iran's top leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, warned on Wednesday that the country will pursue nuclear activities outside international regulations if the UN Security.