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Iran adept at chipping away at bigger enemies, analysts say - USA TODAY Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:16:35 GMT

Boston.com

Iran adept at chipping away at bigger enemies, analysts say USA TODAY By Jim Michaels, USA TODAY Iran's latest threat to seal off the Strait of Hormuz is probably a bluff, but its ability to slowly escalate tensions in the Persian Gulf with small attacks on commercial shipping or other incidents is a genuine danger, ... Iran: US in 'No Position' to Give Orders on Strait of HormuzFox News Iran and the StraitNew York Times For Iran, cost of closing strait may outweigh gainThe Associated Press Wall Street Journal -Boston.com all 4,821 news articles »

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US touts Saudi Arabia fighter jet deal as a foreign policy, security and ... - Washington Post Fri, 30 Dec 2011 02:01:19 GMT

IBNLive.com

US touts Saudi Arabia fighter jet deal as a foreign policy, security and ... Washington Post The deal, which was finalized after more than a year of negotiations, was announced during a week of increased tensions with Iran, which has renewed its threat to block ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz in response to international economic ... US Announces Saudi Arms Deal Amid Gulf TensionsVoice of America US Saudi fighter jet sale to help offset IranIBNLive.com White House, Saudi Arabia Sign $30B F-15 DealABC News (blog) The Associated Press -RT all 822 news articles »

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Ron Paul: Sanctions against Iran are 'acts of war' - Los Angeles Times Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:22:44 GMT

Los Angeles Times

Ron Paul: Sanctions against Iran are 'acts of war' Los Angeles Times By Paul West Defending himself against charges of isolationism, Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul told voters in Iowa on Thursday that western sanctions against Iran are "acts of war" that are likely to lead to an actual war in the Middle East ... Iran sanctions, 'acts of war': Ron PaulPress TV Paul's Stance on Foreign Policy Divides Many Traditional GOP VotersNew York Times Ron Paul Returns to Iowa, Questions US Military Presence Around the WorldABC News (blog) all 1,673 news articles »

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Israeli spy chief downplays Iranian nuke threat - Washington Times Thu, 29 Dec 2011 22:04:35 GMT

Washington Times

Israeli spy chief downplays Iranian nuke threat Washington Times By Abraham Rabinovich - Special to The Washington Times **FILE** The Bushehr nuclear power plant, outside the southern city of Bushehr, Iran, is seen here on Aug. 20, 2010. (Associated Press) JERUSALEM — The head of Israel's intelligence agency says ... Clock Ticking for West to Act on Iranian Nuclear ProgramNew York Times 2012: The year that could bring a US strike of IranHaaretz (blog) Iran Regime Change, Invasion, Occupation & Recolonization Is ImminentModern Ghana Ct Post -Hindustan Times all 167 news articles »

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Man held in Iran speaking under duress, mom says - Detroit Free Press Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:02:24 GMT

BBC News

Man held in Iran speaking under duress, mom says Detroit Free Press By Matthew Lee AP WASHINGTON -- The mother of an Iranian-American detained in Iran for four months on espionage charges says his alleged confession was made under duress. Behnaz Hekmati says that her son, Amir Hekmati, a former US military translator, ... Mom of Iran detainee questions alleged confessionCBS News Mother of accused US spy says Iranian charges are falseCNN (blog) Iranian Court Begins Trial of US ManNew York Times all 592 news articles »

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Iran threatens to close oil route - Washington Post Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:13:30 GMT

Iran threatens to close oil route Washington Post Iran's navy chief is warning that his country can easily close the strategic Strait of Hormuz at the mouth of the Persian Gulf if Western nations go ahead with sanctions, responding to Iran's nuclear program. (Dec. 28) (/The Associated Press) ... and more »

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Streep Dodders as Forgetful Thatcher; Iran's 'Separation': Film - BusinessWeek Fri, 30 Dec 2011 03:29:38 GMT

Streep Dodders as Forgetful Thatcher; Iran's 'Separation': Film BusinessWeek Rating: ** Two middle-class Iranian parents sit in plain wooden chairs, facing the camera as they argue before an unseen marital judge. Simin, an attractive redhead wearing a gray headscarf, wants to leave the country with her husband Nader and their ... and more »

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Iran's Oil Bluff Shows Energy Security Is Found In Freedom From Oil, Not In ... - Huffington Post Fri, 30 Dec 2011 03:39:39 GMT

Globe and Mail

Iran's Oil Bluff Shows Energy Security Is Found In Freedom From Oil, Not In ... Huffington Post The current threat from Iran to block oil movements through the Strait of Hormuz has some Republicans calling for approval of the Keystone XL pipeline that would bring tar sands oil from Canada to the US Gulf Coast refineries. ... New Calls for Keystone XL Pipeline Amid Iran's ThreatFox News Iran Threats Inflame Keystone FightHelicopter Association International Defend Mideast Oil, But Refuse To Build Keystone?Investor's Business Daily MarketWatch (press release) all 146 news articles »

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Commander Underlines Iran's Firm Resolve in Confrontation with US - Fars News Agency Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:26:35 GMT

Fars News Agency

Commander Underlines Iran's Firm Resolve in Confrontation with US Fars News Agency "The Islamic Republic of Iran does not ask for the permission of any country for implementing its defensive strategies," Salami told reporters in Tehran on Thursday. He underlined that Americans are not in a position to allow or not allow Iran to do ... Keeping Iran From Saying YesThe National Interest Online (blog) Behind the Islamic Republic's BlusterWall Street Journal Iran's defense doctrine: threat for threatIRIBNews Agency Press TV -Islamic Republic News Agency -CASMII all 8 news articles »

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Iranian Exiles in Iraq Ready to Start Relocation - Fox News Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:37:21 GMT

AFP

Iranian Exiles in Iraq Ready to Start Relocation Fox News 9, 2011: In this photo provided by the People's Mujahedeen Organization of Iran, Iraqi police stand guard outside the opposition group's camp northeast of Baghdad, Iraq. The leader of an Iranian dissident group has agreed to start relocating refugees ... Iranian exiles living in Camp Ashraf agree to move, ending standoff with Iraq ...Washington Post Iranian dissident group in Iraq agrees to quit Camp AshrafMiamiHerald.com First Iran dissidents in Iraq agree to move campReuters Africa AFP all 575 news articles »