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Pakistan won't help US attack Iran, says Zardari - The Nation, Pakistan Sat, 18 Feb 2012 01:35:44 GMT

The Nation, Pakistan

Pakistan won't help US attack Iran, says Zardari The Nation, Pakistan ISLAMABAD - Pakistan will not assist the US if it attacks Iran, Islamabad Friday assured Tehran. Pakistan will not provide Americans airbases to launch attack on its neighbour, President Asif Ali Zardari said after the third trilateral summit of ... Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran vow to stand 'united'Pakistan Daily Times Iran, Pakistan pledge support for Afghan-led peace processInternational News Network Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan Vow Cooperation on TerrorismVoice of America (blog) CBS News -Washington Post all 1,992 news articles »

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Iran Banks Face Increasing Pressure From the West - Wall Street Journal Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:45:30 GMT

Globe and Mail

Iran Banks Face Increasing Pressure From the West Wall Street Journal By JAY SOLOMON WASHINGTON—The Belgium-based organization central to the international banking system said it was preparing to ban blacklisted Iranian banks from using its financial communications and clearing systems, a move that will sharply ... International bank clearinghouse ready to evict Iranian finance institutionsWashington Post Banking's SWIFT says ready to block Iran transactionsReuters all 437 news articles »

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US, EU welcome Iran nuclear letter, suggest talks - Reuters Sat, 18 Feb 2012 03:42:45 GMT

The Daily Star

US, EU welcome Iran nuclear letter, suggest talks Reuters By Andrew Quinn and Arshad Mohammed | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and European Union expressed cautious optimism on Friday over prospects that Iran may be willing to engage major powers in new talks, but underscored any resumed ... Negotiations With Iran Over Nuclear Program May ResumeNew York Times US, Europe cautious on Iran offer for nuke talksUSA TODAY Iran Offers 'Readiness' for Talks as It Faces Financial CutoffBusinessWeek Washington Post all 346 news articles »

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Iran could trigger 'new cold war', says Hague - The Guardian Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:48:59 GMT

The Guardian

Iran could trigger 'new cold war', says Hague The Guardian Iran's nuclear programme risks plunging the world into "a new cold war" that would be without the "safety mechanisms" of the old rivalry between the west and the USSR, according to the foreign secretary, William Hague. He said that Iran was clearly ... Iran risks nuclear Cold WarTelegraph.co.uk What would happen if Iran did get the bomb?msnbc.com Hague sees Iran nuclear push leading to arms raceReuters UK AFP -The Press Association all 213 news articles »

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Obama administration takes back seat on Iran sanctions - Los Angeles Times Sat, 18 Feb 2012 03:13:58 GMT

Haaretz

Obama administration takes back seat on Iran sanctions Los Angeles Times Congress and Europe have been much more aggressive in punishing Iran for its alleged nuclear weapons program. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad addresses parliament in Tehran earlier this month. (AFP / Getty Images) By Paul Richter, ... Top Obama aide heads to Israel for talks on IranJerusalem Post US officials don't believe sanctions will stop Iran's nuclear program, says ...Haaretz Why Iran thinks it needs the bombWashington Post The Guardian -New York Daily News -Voice of America all 10,080 news articles »

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Oil mixed but up on week eyeing Iran, Greece - Reuters Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:35:29 GMT

Forbes

Oil mixed but up on week eyeing Iran, Greece Reuters Top European buyers of Iranian oil cut imports * Upbeat mood on Greece ahead of Monday meeting * Overbought signals pressure Brent crude (Updates with session high, paragraph 9; and volumes) By Gene Ramos NEW YORK, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Brent crude oil ... Iran oil sanction could jump oil to $200: Societe GeneraleTehran Times RPT-NYMEX-US crude up 3rd day on economy, Iran, GreeceReuters Africa Perfect Storm In Oil Markets: Iran & China Will Keep Prices HighForbes msnbc.com -The Hindu all 2,963 news articles »

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Tensions with Iran raise US safety concerns, but intelligence official says ... - Fox News Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:20:28 GMT

Tensions with Iran raise US safety concerns, but intelligence official says ... Fox News WASHINGTON – The US government is worried that Iran will consider a terror attack on American soil, but it has no specific or credible threat about such a plot. Police from Los Angeles to New York City said they were anxious about the risks, ... and more »

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Lawmaker's resolution condemns Iran for Christian pastor's death sentence - Fox News Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:52:47 GMT

Fox News

Lawmaker's resolution condemns Iran for Christian pastor's death sentence Fox News Lawmakers in Congress have joined the fight to save an Iranian Christian pastor who has been sentenced to death for refusing to renounce his faith. A resolution sponsored by Rep. Joseph Pitts (R-PA) denounces Iran for its leaders' ruling of apostasy ... Congressional Resolution Condemns Iran, Demands Youcef Nadarkhani's ReleaseChristian Post ACLJ Applauds New Congressional Resolution to Pressure Iran to Free Christian ...MarketWatch (press release) all 25 news articles »

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Israel's Iran warning as police hunt fourth Bangkok bomber with help from ... - Telegraph.co.uk Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:41:36 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Israel's Iran warning as police hunt fourth Bangkok bomber with help from ... Telegraph.co.uk Israel has warned that Iran was planning more attacks on its interests worldwide as Thailand said that police were hunting a fourth Iranian, accused of plotting to kill diplomats in Bangkok. By Phoebe Greenwood, in Jerusalem and Ian MacKinnon in ... Thai police pursue fifth Iran bomb suspect, prostitute angleSacramento Bee Thai cops: Iran suspects cavorted with prostitutesCBS News The Bangkok Bombing Attributed to Iran: A Scene From a Keystone Kops Movie or ...Huffington Post all 675 news articles »

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Why Iran has trouble targeting Israeli diplomats - Jerusalem Post Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:48:44 GMT

National Post (blog)

Why Iran has trouble targeting Israeli diplomats Jerusalem Post By Chaiwat Subprasom/Reuters Once upon a time, it seemed that all Iran and Hezbollah needed to do was press a button and poof – up went an Israeli target. This is exactly what happened in 1992, when just a month after Israel killed Hezbollah chief ... Israel: Iran, Hezbollah plotting attacks abroadCBS News Iran, Hezbollah plotting more attacks on foreign soil after botched Thai ...National Post (blog) Iran, Hezbollah seek to attack more Israeli targets abroad, official saysHaaretz all 294 news articles »