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What would happen if Iran had the bomb? (+video) - Christian Science Monitor Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:35:16 GMT

Boston.com

What would happen if Iran had the bomb? (+video) Christian Science Monitor By Scott Peterson, Staff writer / February 16, 2012 In this April 2007 file photo, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad speaks at a ceremony in Iran's nuclear enrichment facility in Natanz, 186 miles south of capital Tehran, Iran. Iran offers "new initiatives" for talks with powersReuters Iran says it's the victim in nuclear showdownBoston.com Dealing With Iran on the Nuclear IssueNew York Times CNN -msnbc.com all 9,754 news articles »

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Brent tops $120 on Iran, North Sea, Greece - Reuters Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:59:34 GMT

Christian Science Monitor

Brent tops $120 on Iran, North Sea, Greece Reuters By Gene Ramos | NEW YORK (Reuters) - Brent crude rose on Thursday for a fourth day in a row, topping $120 a barrel at settlement -- an eight-month high -- on worries about supply from Iran and from the North Sea, where output was expected to dip next ... Iran oil threat leaves Greece facing crisis on more than one frontWashington Post U.S. Says Iran's Nuclear Claim Is 'Hype;' Oil Pares GainSan Francisco Chronicle Europe Evaluates Sanctions on IranVoice of America CNN -Christian Science Monitor all 2,561 news articles »

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Iran, hit by sanctions, wants nuke chat - New York Daily News Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:32:28 GMT

New York Daily News

Iran, hit by sanctions, wants nuke chat New York Daily News Lindsey Graham (R-SC) (right) and others discuss preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon on Thursday at the US Capitol. Facing renewed sanctions, Iran is offering to resume talks over its nuclear program. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad ... Al Qaeda on rise in Syria, has 'marriage of convenience' with Iran, US ...Fox News US hits Iran ministry for ties to Syria crackdownAFP US sets sanctions on Iran's Intelligence MinistryYnetnews RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty -Times of India all 698 news articles »

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Iran, Afghan presidents arrive: Of peace talks, pipelines and regional solutions - The Express Tribune Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:12:53 GMT

The Express Tribune

Iran, Afghan presidents arrive: Of peace talks, pipelines and regional solutions The Express Tribune PHOTO: AFP Q: What do you get when Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Afghan President Hamid Karzai fly to Islamabad to meet Pakistan's civil and military leadership? Pakistan welcomed the leaders of Afghanistan and Iran on Thursday for a ... Pakistan, Iran vow to fight against terrorism, drugs and human trafficking.International News Network Pak-Iran trade can touch $10 bn mark in two monthsThe News International Zardari vows to respect Iran gas dealPakistan Daily Times Washington Post -The Nation, Pakistan all 1,321 news articles »

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INTERVIEW-US lawmaker seeks follow-through on Iran sanctions - Reuters Africa Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:25:15 GMT

INTERVIEW-US lawmaker seeks follow-through on Iran sanctions Reuters Africa By Roberta Rampton WASHINGTON, Feb 16 (Reuters) - One of the architects of tough new US sanctions designed to pressure buyers of Iranian oil to slash their purchases said on Thursday he was disappointed the Obama administration had not given a clearer ... and more »

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Sanctions on Iran Hit Its Kitchens - Wall Street Journal Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:17:36 GMT

Wall Street Journal

Sanctions on Iran Hit Its Kitchens Wall Street Journal By BENOÎT FAUCON and NEENA RAI Western countries seeking to pressure Tehran are aiming new, stiff sanctions at Iran's top export—oil—but imports of food and other staples have borne the brunt of the measures so far, with an immediate financial impact ... Turkey's Tupras asked US about Iran compensationReuters Turkey sticks with Iran oil after Saudi talksMuslimVillage.com all 9 news articles »

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Senate Resolution Ups Pressure on Iran's Nuclear Threat - ABC News (blog) Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:52:35 GMT

Reuters Blogs (blog)

Senate Resolution Ups Pressure on Iran's Nuclear Threat ABC News (blog) Responding to the renewed threat of a nuclear Iran, a bipartisan group of senators today introduced a resolution that declares it “unacceptable” for Iran to obtain nuclear capability. “This Congress needs to speak,” Sen. Lindsey Graham, RS. Iran's Offer to Bargain Again Is Just a Waste of TimeYahoo! Contributors Network What does Iran want?Reuters Blogs (blog) Clashes with Iran should not trigger wargulfnews.com TPM -Foreign Policy (blog) -Washington Post all 185 news articles »

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the US 'Top Guns' with eyes on Iran - CNN International Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:12:06 GMT

RT

the US 'Top Guns' with eyes on Iran CNN International By Frederik Pleitgen, CNN Aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln (CNN) -- Lt. Timothy Breen flies missions close to Iranian air space almost every day in his US Navy F-18 Hornet, often encountering Iranian military aircraft over the strategic waters of the ... Iranian tensions feared to have drastic effect on economy.RT Growing risk posed by Iran-Venezuela axisMiamiHerald.com US nuclear warship bears down on defiant IranTimes of India National Post (registration) all 94 news articles »

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US presses EU to close SWIFT network to Iran - AFP Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:00:00 GMT

AFP

US presses EU to close SWIFT network to Iran AFP WASHINGTON — The United States is urging the European Union to block Iranian banks' access to SWIFT, the global interbank transfer network, to step up pressure on Tehran, a US official said Thursday. The US Treasury's sanctions chief David Cohen ... SWIFT should not be singled out over Iran - BelgiumReuters US slaps more sanctions on IranYahoo! News Blogs (blog) US pushes EU, SWIFT to expel Iran banksBusiness Recorder (blog) all 26 news articles »

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Israel Shouldn't Act Alone on Iran, Panetta, De Maiziere Say - BusinessWeek Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:06:22 GMT

msnbc.com

Israel Shouldn't Act Alone on Iran, Panetta, De Maiziere Say BusinessWeek 16 (Bloomberg) -- US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and German Defense Minister Thomas De Maiziere urged Israel to coordinate its decisions on Iran with allies rather than pursuing military action on its own. “We have a common cause here with the ... Panetta, De Maizière Discuss Afghanistan, Syria, IranDepartment of Defense all 237 news articles »