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VIENNA, Austria (Reuters) -- The U.N. nuclear watchdog's governing body is this week expected to ratify cuts in aid to Iran imposed because of Western suspicions that the Islamic Republic is secretly pursuing nuclear weapons.Attacking Iran could speed up nuclear programme AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 04 4:09 PM
Pre-emptive military strikes on Iran could accelerate rather than hinder Tehran's production of atomic weapons, a report by a British global security think-tank said Monday.Air strikes on Iran could backfire: report Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 04 4:30 PM
Military strikes to destroy Iran's nuclear ambitions could backfire, increasing Tehran's determination to obtain atomic weapons and bolstering hostility toward the West, a report said on Monday.Diplomats: Iran still refuses cameras AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 04 2:00 PM
Iran is still refusing U.N. requests to put up cameras with a full view of the site where the Islamic Republic is assembling what it says will eventually be 54,000 uranium-enriching centrifuges, diplomats said ahead of a key meeting on Iran's nuclear program.Iran: No plans to meet with U.S. in Iraq AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 04 12:02 PM
Iran will not necessarily have direct talks with the United States if it attends an upcoming regional conference about Iraq's security crisis, an Iranian official said Sunday.Iran detains journalists outside Tehran AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 04 12:09 PM
Iran's Intelligence Ministry detained several journalists outside of the capital city for allegedly receiving money from abroad, the official Islamic Republic News Agency reported Sunday.U.S., Iran say they may meet at Baghdad conference CNN.com - Mar 04 11:27 AM
Iranian and U.S. representatives may meet on the sidelines of next weekend's regional conference on Iraq -- but it is unlikely that Iran's nuclear program will be among the topics.Stark warning on Iran attack threat BBC News - 1 hour, 43 minutes ago
The BBC's Jonathan Marcus examines a UK think tank report on the aftermath of a potential military strike against Iran.Iran parliament passes Ahmadinejad budget AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 04 11:45 AM
Iran's conservative-dominated parliament on Sunday overwhelmingly approved the outline of the budget for the next Iranian year, despite criticism from MPs of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's economic policies.Iran: Can a military strike work? BBC News - 2 hours, 58 minutes ago
The BBC's security correspondent Gordon Corera assesses whether a military strike would stop Iran's nuclear research?UN atomic agency to meet on Iran, North Korea AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 04 8:52 AM
The UN atomic agency meets this week in Vienna amidst some of the most intense diplomatic manoeuvring in years over Iran and North Korea's nuclear programmes.Report warns against Iran attack BBC News - Mar 04 4:19 PM
Military strikes against Iran could prompt it to rapidly pursue nuclear weapons, a UK think tank says.Saudi and Iran agree to fight Sunni-Shiite strife AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 04 6:08 AM
The leaders of regional heavyweights Iran and and Saudi Arabia agreed at talks in Riyadh to fight growing Sunni-Shiite strife, warning that it was the greatest danger facing the region.Iran, Saudi alert to "enemy" plots: Ahmadinejad Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 04 3:36 AM
Iran and Saudi Arabia agree that Muslim nations should be alert to efforts by enemies to divide their ranks, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said after his first official trip to the kingdom, Iranian media reported on Sunday.Major powers send Iran nuclear issue to UN envoys: US AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 04 3:46 AM
The United States and five other world powers have agreed to send the issue of Iran's disputed nuclear program to their UN representatives, after failing to resolve differences, the US State Department said.Major powers send Iran nuclear issue to UN envoys for talks: US AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 03 11:48 PM
The United States and five other world powers agreed Saturday to send the issue of Iran's disputed nuclear program to their UN representatives, after failing to resolve differences, the US State Department said.Iran rejects US talks at Iraq conference AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 04 12:30 AM
Iran on Sunday said it was still considering whether to take part in a conference next month on Iraq's security and had no intention of holding bilateral talks with the United States at the meeting.Iran sanctions, Palestinian government to top EU agenda AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 04 12:32 AM
European Union foreign ministers will meet Monday to take stock of Iran's continued failure to halt uranium enrichment and how close the Palestinians are to forming a long-awaited unity government.IRAN'S EXPORTS TO ITALY HIT RECORDS HIGH IN 8 MONTHS Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 Finance - 1 hour, 25 minutes ago
Trade / foreign investment Iran exported the highest amount of non-oil commodities in terms of value to Italy from among the European states during the first eight months of current Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2006), an official said here Sunday.Saudi and Iran agree to counter Sunni-Shiite strife AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 03 11:47 PM
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Saudi King Abdullah agreed to counter attempts to fuel Sunni-Shiite strife during a visit by the Iranian leader to Saudi Arabia, official media said here Sunday.Major powers fail to settle Iran differences Reuters via Yahoo! News - Mar 03 11:54 PM
Major powers failed on Saturday to settle all their differences over a second U.N. sanctions resolution against Iran for its nuclear work but remain committed to passing one soon, the United States said.Iran's Exports To Italy Hit Records High In 8 Months Asia Pulse via Yahoo!7 News - 1 hour, 25 minutes ago
Iran exported the highest amount of non-oil commodities in terms of value to Italy from among the European states during the first eight months of current Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2006), an official said here Sunday.Fears Over Military Strike On Iran Sky News via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - 1 hour, 50 minutes ago
Military action against Iran would speed up Tehran's drive to create a nuclear bomb, experts have warned.Warning over attacks on Iran PA via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Mar 04 6:14 PM
Pre-emptive military strikes on Iran could accelerate the Tehran regime's drive to acquire a nuclear bomb, a leading weapons scientist has warned.U.S, Israel talk about Iran UPI - Mar 04 9:10 AM
U.S. and Israeli officials met in Jerusalem Sunday to discuss how to increase economic pressure on Iran over its nuclear program.Tougher stance on Iran nuke threat iafrica.com - 4 minutes ago
The UN atomic agency opens a meeting on Monday that will document Iran's defiance of demands to rein in its nuclear programme, even as diplomacy accelerates to win guarantees Tehran does not seek the bomb.Attacking Iran could speed up nuclear programme: report Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 21 minutes ago
LONDON - Pre-emptive military strikes on Iran could accelerate rather than hinder Teheran s production of atomic weapons, a report by a British global security think-tank said Monday.Peace delegation arrives in Iran NDTV - 2 hours, 31 minutes ago
A US-based group of interfaith peace activists has arrived in Tehran to try to bridge differences and promote friendship between Iran and the United States.'NY Times' Readers Hit Coverage of Iran/Iraq Weapons Link Editor & Publisher - 38 minutes ago
NEW YORK Three weeks ago, E&P Online and other Web sites raised questions about The New York Times featuring prominently on its front page and Web site a report by Michael R. Gordon -- based wholly on unnamed sources -- claiming firm evidence that Iran was supplying "the most deadly" weapon used against U.S. forces in Iraq: a certain kind of roadside bomb.Scribes detained in Iran NDTV - 2 hours, 30 minutes ago
Iran's Intelligence Ministry detained several journalists outside of the capital city for allegedly receiving money from abroad.Fears Over Military Strike On Iran FOX 35 Orlando - 1 hour, 32 minutes ago
03/05/2007 -- Military action against Iran would speed up Tehran's drive to create a nuclear bomb, experts have warned. Pre-emptive strikes would result in a "crash programme" to develop a crude nuclear device within months.Iran women held at protest rally BBC News - Mar 04 4:14 AM
Iran's authorities arrest more than 32 women protesting against alleged discrimination in the capital, Tehran.Air strikes on Iran could backfire - report AlertNet - Mar 04 4:17 PM
Source: Reuters By Kate Kelland LONDON, March 5 (Reuters) - Military strikes to destroy Iran's nuclear ambitions could backfire, increasing Tehran's determination to obtain atomic weapons and bolstering hostility ... Iran Arrests Several Journalists on Charges of Fueling Ethnic Division Voice of America - Mar 04 1:18 PM
Iran says it has arrested several Iranian journalists, charging that their work was aimed at fueling ethnic divisions within the country. Iran's intelligence ministry announced the arrests but has not named the journalists who were detained.U.S. contemplating direct talks with Iran Calcutta News - 2 hours, 38 minutes ago
The outgoing U.S. ambassador to Iraq, Zalmay Khalilzad, says there are indications Iran may be interested in talking to the United States at the upcoming Iraq conference in Baghdad.Attacking Iran could speed up nuclear programme TODAYonline - Mar 04 4:19 PM
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad attends a conference in Tehran entitled 'The World without Zionism', in 2005. Pre-emptive military strikes on Iran could accelerate rather than hinder Tehran's production of atomic weapons, a report by a British global security think-tank said Monday.Haddad-Indones ia-Mozadi Majlis speaker: Iran, Indonesia enjoy good relations Islamic Republic News Agency - Mar 04 2:59 PM
Iran's parliament speaker (Majlis) said on Sunday that Iran and Indonesia have good relations in political, economic, cultural and parliamentary affairs.Iran's parliament approves outline of budget People's Daily - Mar 04 5:14 PM
Iran's Majlis, or parliament, on Sunday approved the outline of the budget bill for the fiscal year from March 21, 2007 to March 20, 2008, the official IRNA news agency reported.Iran says ready to talk over nuclear issue without preconditions People's Daily - Mar 04 4:30 PM
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini said on Sunday that Iran was ready to hold talks with five UN Security Council members plus Germany on its nuclear issue with no preconditions.Iran requests for observer status in SAARC People's Daily - Mar 04 4:44 PM
The Islamic Republic of Iran has formally requested for a grant of observer status in the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC).Iran, Saudi hail friendly meeting Financial Times - Mar 04 10:01 AM
Returning from Riyadh yesterday after meeting King Abdullah, Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadi-Nejad said friendly consultations between Iran and Saudi Arabia would continue with the two countries sharing identical views on developments in Iraq.Iran to issue new high-denomination banknote to mark nuclear achievements People's Daily - Mar 04 4:15 PM
Iran is to issue a new high- denomination banknote marking the country's achievements in nuclear technology at a time of mounting tension with the West over its atomic program, local daily Kayhan International reported on Sunday.Iran denies Ahmadinejad's talks with Saudi king on Arab peace plan People's Daily - Mar 04 5:02 PM
Iran on Sunday denied reports that President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad discussed with Saudi King Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz the Arab peace plan during their recent talks, the official IRNA news agency reported.Major powers hold talks on Iran nuclear program AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 03 2:37 PM
The United States and five other world powers resumed consultations Saturday on a new UN resolution designed to force Iran to give up its disputed nuclear program, the State Department said.Global Review discusses Iran Daily Vidette - 2 hours, 37 minutes ago
With so much discourse through the media in recent days about the United States' handling of the Iranian dilemma, one grim question may be on people's minds. Is the U.S. preparing for a lethal engagement with Iran? Thursday night, Ali Riaz, professor in the Department of Politics, and Government and History Professors Andrew Hartman and Issam Nassar, spoke on this very issue at the Global ...Israeli, U.S. officials mull further economic sanctions on Iran: report People's Daily - Mar 04 4:44 PM
Israeli and U.S. officials began a series of talks on Sunday on ways of using economic sanctions to step up pressure on Iran over its nuclear program, the Ha'aretz daily reported on its website.Iran deal warning The Scotsman: Business - Mar 04 5:43 PM
THE government has warned Centrica, the country's biggest domestic energy supplier, not to approach Iran in its attempt to secure future supplies of gas, according to weekend reports. Jake Ulrich, head of Centrica Energy, the group's exploration and...Iran women arrested at rally Deutsche Welle - Mar 04 3:37 PM
Authorities in Iran have arrested more than 30 women activists who had gathered outside a Tehran court to support fellow women's rights campaigners. Five women are on trial for organising a protest last year against laws they say discriminate against women.Key Mtg Of UN Nuclear Watchdog To Focus On Iran,North Korea Nasdaq - Mar 04 8:51 AM
VIENNA (AP)--Key members of the U.N. atomic watchdog agency will gather Monday for a session on approving the suspension of dozens of technical aid programs to Iran as part of Security Council sanctions meant to punish Tehran for its nuclear defiance.Talks with Iran preferable, force possible, Obama says JTA - Mar 04 9:42 AM
Barack Obama delivers the keynote address at the Democratic convention July 27 in Boston. Talks are preferable, but the military option can t be ruled out in dealing with Iran, Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama said in his first major Mideast policy address.S. Arabia, Iran agree to fight sectarian strife Dawn - 2 hours, 12 minutes ago
RIYADH/TEHRAN, March 4: The leaders of regional heavyweights Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed at talks in Riyadh to fight growing Sunni-Shia strife, warning that it was the greatest danger facing the region and the Muslim world.Iran, Darfur to Dominate Security Council In March Scoop.co.nz - Mar 04 1:53 PM
The Security Council expects to adopt a resolution on Iran s nuclear programme early next week, while the continuing conflict in Sudan s strife-torn Darfur region, the role of women across the world, and possible visits to Nepal, Lebanon and other global hotspots will dominate the 15-member body s work throughout March, its new president said today.UN, EU to discuss sanctions as IAEA awaits new report on Iran The Daily Star Lebannon - Mar 04 12:57 PM
The UN atomic agency meets this week in Vienna amid a flurry of diplomatic activity likely to produce multiple condemnations of Iran's nuclear program. The UN Security Council is gearing up for a crackdown on Iran over its refusal to halt uranium enrichment, while a meeting of foreign ministers from the EU in Brussels on Monday.Saudi and Iran agree to fight religious strife The Peninsula - Mar 04 2:32 PM
Riyadh The leaders of regional heavyweights Iran and and Saudi Arabia agreed at talks here yesterday to fight growing Sunni-Shi ite strife, warning that it was the greatest danger facing the region.Iran-Yemen-Hosseini Iran, Yemen enjoy strong ties - Iranian FM spokesman Islamic Republic News Agency - Mar 04 11:14 AM
Iran-Yemen ties are strong and based on Islamic brotherhood, said on Sunday the spokesman of Iranian foreign ministry. Mohammad-Ali Hosseini said the cooperation between the two countries is necessary in political, economic and security fields.Iran's currency going nuclear TVNZ - Mar 04 10:47 AM
Iran, embroiled in a row with the West over its nuclear ambitions, will issue a new banknote this month carrying an atomic symbol, newspapers have reported.Iran, North Korea won't disarm unless compensated: Kadhafi AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 03 11:41 AM
The West's failure to compensate Libya for abandoning its nuclear weapons programme is unlikely to prompt Iran and North Korea to do likewise, Libya's leader Moamer Kadhafi reportedly said.Saudi-Iran Meeting Yields Little Substance New York Times - Mar 04 5:21 PM
The meeting stopped short of any concrete plans to tackle the escalating sectarian and political crises throughout the Middle East.Saudi Arabia and Iran agree to fight Sunni-Shia strife Business Recorder - Mar 04 3:23 PM
RIYADH (March 05 2007): The leaders of regional heavyweights, Iran and Saudi Arabia, agreed at talks in Riyadh to fight the growing Sunni-Shia strife, warning that it was the greatest danger facing the region.'More talks' on Iran resolution BBC News - Mar 03 8:14 PM
Major powers need more talks on Iran's nuclear programme before agreeing on a new UN resolution, US officials say.No plans to meet Iran, but could change-U.S. envoy AlertNet - Mar 04 9:46 AM
Source: Reuters WASHINGTON, March 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. ambassador to Iraq said on Sunday there were no plans to meet face-to-face with Iran during this week's regional meeting in Baghdad, but he is prepared to talk ... Weak Advertising Keeps Iran's Tourism Potentials Unknown Payvand Iran News - Mar 04 10:16 AM
Iran enjoys enormous potentials for attracting tourists which, due to weak advertising and lack of information available about this country, have remained unknown for most foreigners, says Prof. O'Gorman from University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. -CHNIslamabad meet of foreign ministers a 'matter of concern':Iran New Kerala - Mar 04 6:11 PM
Islamabad, Mar 4: Iran's president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has said the meeting of Foreign Ministers of seven countries held in Pakistan to explore ways for defusing tensions over Tehran's nuclear programme was a "matter of concern" and asked for "explicit answers" about all "apprehensions".Major powers to resume talks on Iran nuclear program AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 03 9:57 AM
The United States and five other world powers were due Saturday to resume consultations on a new UN resolution designed to force Iran to give up its disputed nuclear program, the State Department said.Iran, Saudi meeting raises Mideast hopes The Columbus Dispatch - Mar 04 4:23 AM
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia On his first official visit to Saudi Arabia, Iran s president held crucial talks yesterday with King Abdullah that are being touted as a possible means to defuse sectarian tensions in the region and prevent Iran from sliding further into isolation.Iran touts nuclear prowess with new banknote AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 03 8:49 AM
Iran is to issue a new high-denomination banknote marking the country's achievements in nuclear technology at a time of mounting tension with the West over its atomic programme, the IRNA agency reported Saturday.Iran agents 'poised to strike in the Gulf' Gulf Daily News - Mar 04 2:57 PM
LONDON: Iran has trained secret networks of agents across the Gulf states to attack Western interests and incite civil unrest in the event of a military strike against its nuclear programmes.Obama: Bush strategy strengthened Iran AP via Yahoo! News - Mar 03 7:30 AM
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama blamed Bush administration failings in Iraq for strengthening the strategic position of Iran, which he says must be stopped from acquiring nuclear weapons.Khajeh mountain architecture, gem of Iran's desert area Islamic Republic News Agency - Mar 04 7:14 AM
Iran - Architecture - Attraction Khajeh mountain with its wonderful architecture situated in the middle of Sistan, Iran's desert area, is considered as one of the national attractions of the country.Iran Says No Plans For Talks With U.S. Officials CBS 13 Sacramento - Mar 04 7:00 AM
Iran will not necessarily have direct talks with the United States if it attends an upcoming regional conference about Iraq s security crisis, an Iranian official said Monday. Iran's audit chief calls on Kuwaiti emir, parliament speaker Islamic Republic News Agency - Mar 04 8:37 AM
Iran - Kuwait - Rahimi Iran's auditing chief, Mohammad-Reza Rahimi and Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah here Sunday discussed issues of mutual interest and all-out expansion of bilateral cooperation and relations.Iran urges Kuwait to support Supreme Audit Institute activities Islamic Republic News Agency - Mar 04 8:21 AM
Iran - Kuwait - Rahimi Iran's audit chief Mohammad-Reza Rahimi on Sunday called on Kuwait to join Iran in supporting activities of the international and regional agencies of the Supreme Audit Institute, of which both countries are members.4th Iran-Venezuela economic commission meeting to open Islamic Republic News Agency - Mar 04 8:13 AM
Iran - Venezuela - Cooperation The 4th Iran-Venezuela Joint Economic Commission meeting is to be held from March 6-7 at Ministry of Industries and Mines, it was announced on Sunday.Major powers to resume talks on Iran nuclear program: US AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 03 7:11 AM
The United States and five other world powers are due to resume phone consultations on a new UN resolution aimed at forcing Iran to give up its controversial nuclear program, the State Department said Saturday.Iran says has received US 'proposals' for Iraq talks AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 03 6:00 AM
Iran is considering "proposals" which it has received from the United States for talks about Iraq's security, the foreign ministry spokesman said on Saturday.Iran participating in China's 14th Int'l stone exhibition Islamic Republic News Agency - Mar 04 7:43 AM
China - Stone - Iran China's 14th international stone exhibition opened in the capital city of Beijing on Sunday. Many Iranian companies are participating in the four-day exhibition, which is being held at Beijing's permanent exhibition grounds.Iran arrests several newsmen News 24 South Africa - Mar 04 10:26 AM
Iran's intelligence ministry says several journalists have been arrested on charges that include acting against national security with foreign backing.US Military Presents Evidence That Iran Is Arming Insurgents In Iraq News 25 Evansville - Mar 04 11:19 AM
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.Iran, Saudi Arabia hope talks ease tensions St. Petersburg Times - Mar 04 12:37 AM
Their relations have been strained since Iran's refusal to stop uranium enrichment.Iran to work with Saudi to calm region: Ahmadinejad AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 03 5:30 AM
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Saturday he would discuss on his second visit to Saudi Arabia how Iran and the kingdom can work together to reduce tensions in the Middle East.Embassy dismisses allegations about Iran's role in Saada events Islamic Republic News Agency - Mar 04 6:06 AM
Iran - UAE - Allegations Iran's Embassy in San'a on Sunday ruled out claims that Iran had a role in clashes in Yemen's Saada province.Democrats want Bush to consult Congress on Iran Miami Herald - Mar 04 12:09 AM
WASHINGTON - Fearing that President Bush may be preparing to launch a military strike against Iran, Senate Democrats are drafting legislation that would require the White House to seek congressional approval before any such action.Iran, Lithuania to expand cultural/scientific relations Islamic Republic News Agency - Mar 04 6:07 AM
ran - Visit - Lithuania Head of Lithuanian Vilnius University's Oriental Department, Audrius B. Inverse visited Iran over the weekend to discuss strengthening and expansion of mutual cultural relations with Iranian officials.Venezuela's mining minister due in Iran Islamic Republic News Agency - Mar 04 3:29 AM
Iran - Venezuela - Minister Venezuela's Minister of Basic Industry and Mining Jose Khan will be arriving in Tehran Sunday to attend the 4th session of Iran-Venezuela joint commission.Spokesman: Wargames aim to strengthen Iran's defensive potentials Islamic Republic News Agency - Mar 04 5:21 AM
Iran - Hosseini - Islam Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini said here Sunday that wargames aim to strengthen Iran's defensive potentials, adding that they do not target any country.Turkish FM hopes for peaceful settlement of Iran's nuclear case Islamic Republic News Agency - Mar 04 6:07 AM
Iran - Turkey - Gul Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul said Sunday that Turkey expects Iran's nuclear problem would be solved through diplomatic channels.Iran has received US 'proposals' for Iraq talks IranMania.com - Mar 04 6:32 AM
LONDON, March 4 (IranMania) - Iran is considering "proposals" which it has received from the United States for talks about Iraq's security, the foreign ministry spokesman said, MNA reported.Spokesman: Iran, Saudi Arabia enjoy privileged regional status Islamic Republic News Agency - Mar 04 4:36 AM
Iran - Hosseini - Middle East Foreign Ministry spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini said here Sunday that both Iran and Saudi Arabia enjoy a privileged status in the Middle East and world of Islam.Venezuela and Iran strengthen ties International Herald Tribune - Mar 03 8:04 AM
Iran is already Venezuela's closest ally outside Latin America, with ventures to produce oil and build cars and tractors together. Now travelers between the two countries can also take a weekly flight between Caracas and Tehran.Major powers send Iran nuclear issue to UN envoys: US TODAYonline - Mar 04 4:20 AM
An Iranian technician works at the control room of the Isfahan Uranium Conversion Facility (UCF) south of Tehran in February 2007. The United States and five other world powers have agreed to send the issue of Iran's disputed nuclear program to their UN representatives, after failing to resolve differences, the US State Department said.Iran s steel production, exports growing mehrnews.com - Mar 04 10:25 AM
TEHRAN, March 4 (MNA) Iran s raw steel production and exports are on the rise but the upward trend mostly gained momentum during the 90s.Obama: Bush strategy strengthened Iran IranMania.com - Mar 04 6:17 AM
LONDON, March 4 (IranMania) - Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama blamed Bush administration failings in Iraq for strengthening the strategic position of Iran, which he says must be stopped from acquiring nuclear weapons, AP reported.Iran-U.S. negotiations would serve national interests: IRMO official mehrnews.com - Mar 04 9:16 AM
TEHRAN, March 4 (MNA) Talks between Iran and the United States to resolve problems and decrease tension would serve the national interests, Islamic Revolution Mujahidin Organization (IRMO)spokesman Mohsen Armin said here on Sunday.China lifts limits on anode exports to Iran mehrnews.com - Mar 04 10:21 AM
TEHRAN, March 4 (MNA) Recent limitations imposed on the exports of China s anode to Iran have been lifted, said an official with Iran s major aluminum producer, Almahdi Aluminum Corp.ElBaradei to present report on Iran to IAEA Board Islamic Republic News Agency - Mar 04 5:06 AM
Iran - Nuclear - IAEA Board The UN nuclear watchdog chief Mohamed ElBaradei is due to present a report on Iran's peaceful nuclear program to the quarterly meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors on Monday.Gov't to accept nuclear offers based on Iran's interests: MP Islamic Republic News Agency - Mar 04 3:36 AM
Iran - MP - Nuclear A Majlis deputy said here Sunday that the government would accept any proposal offered by Europe on its peaceful nuclear case in line with Iran's national interests.Intl. transit via Iran increases by 25% mehrnews.com - Mar 04 10:10 AM
TEHRAN, March 4 (MNA) International transit of cargo through Iran during the first 10 months of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2006) has increased by 25 percent compared with the past year.World: Iran, Saudi leaders meet for peace talks Fort Wayne Journal Gazette - Mar 04 2:57 AM
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia On his first official visit to Saudi Arabia, Iran s president held crucial talks Saturday with King Abdullah that are being touted as a possible means to defuse sectarian tensions in the region and prevent Iran from sliding further into isolation.NAM, G77 call on UN to drop Iran nuclear issue mehrnews.com - Mar 04 9:31 AM
TEHRAN, March 4 (MNA) - The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and the Group of 77 have prepared separate statements calling for Iran s nuclear dossier to be removed from the agenda of the UN Security Council, an informed source at the IAEA said on Sunday.Ready to talk with Iran, Syria Financial Express - Mar 04 8:20 AM
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.