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Iran's "A Separation" wins best foreign language Oscar - Chicago Tribune Mon, 27 Feb 2012 03:34:43 GMT

The Associated Press

Iran's "A Separation" wins best foreign language Oscar Chicago Tribune LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - "A Separation" won the Oscar for best foreign language film on Sunday, becoming the first Iranian movie to win the honor. Written and directed by Asghar Farhadi, the domestic drama focuses on a couple going through a divorce and ... Iranian 'A Separation' wins best foreign OscarThe Associated Press 'A Separation': Iran society, mirrored in taut dramaAFP Iran fans say Oscar film shows rich cultureNECN IBNLive.com all 379 news articles »

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America's Iranian Self-Deception - Wall Street Journal Sun, 26 Feb 2012 23:19:03 GMT

World Press Review

America's Iranian Self-Deception Wall Street Journal By FREDERICK W. KAGAN AND MASEH ZARIF Americans are being played for fools by Iran—and fooling themselves. There is no case to be made that Iran is not pursuing a nuclear weapons capability. There is no evidence that Iran's decision-makers are willing ... Barak heading to US for talks on Iran nuclear threatHaaretz Barak heads to DC for Iran talksJerusalem Post Israel: Iran to Top Agenda at White House SummitVoice of America World Press Review -Sault Ste. Marie Evening News -Baltimore Sun all 342 news articles »

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Iran's strategic policy is to strengthen Lebanese army: defense minister - Tehran Times Sun, 26 Feb 2012 18:03:55 GMT

The Daily Star

Iran's strategic policy is to strengthen Lebanese army: defense minister Tehran Times TEHRAN – One of Iran's strategic policies is to strengthen the Lebanese army, Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi stated during a meeting with Lebanese Minister of National Defense Fayez Ghosn in Tehran on Sunday. Iran's principled policy is to ... Iran, Lebanon talk defence ties, slam IsraelIran Independent News Service Iran: Boosting Lebanon army part of Mideast strategyJerusalem Post Iran hosts Lebanese defense minister, as Tehran shores up regional alliancesWashington Post all 266 news articles »

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Brent slips, stays above $125 on supply concerns - Reuters Mon, 27 Feb 2012 03:36:52 GMT

Fars News Agency

Brent slips, stays above $125 on supply concerns Reuters By Manash Goswami | SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Brent crude edged lower on Monday and snapped five days of gains, but stayed near 10-month highs above $125 due to concerns over supply disruption as tension rose over Iran's disputed nuclear programme. Iran Refrains from Oil Delivery to GreeceFars News Agency Iran-EU energy war escalatesThe Hindu Oil hovers near 10-month highsSydney Morning Herald Reuters UK -CTV.ca -RT all 2,132 news articles »

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India Goes Own Way on Iran's Nuclear Program: Pankaj Mishra - Bloomberg Mon, 27 Feb 2012 03:10:46 GMT

Bloomberg

India Goes Own Way on Iran's Nuclear Program: Pankaj Mishra Bloomberg More about Pankaj Mishra India, the Wall Street Journal claimed recently, is the Iranian mullahs' “last best friend” for continuing to buy oil from, and trade with, Iran. Questioning why Prime Minister Manmohan Singh “hasn't already curtailed dealings ... and more »

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US gasoline hits $3.69/gallon on Iran jitters: survey - Reuters Sun, 26 Feb 2012 23:03:07 GMT

US gasoline hits $3.69/gallon on Iran jitters: survey Reuters Concerns center largely around Iran's nuclear program and the possibility that Iran could block shipping in the Strait of Hormuz if the nation's nuclear facilities were attacked by Israel, she said. The price of West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose ... and more »

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Iran to lynch Pastor Yousef Nadarkhani: Say nothing, do nothing - Washington Times Sun, 26 Feb 2012 21:15:13 GMT

Christian Post

Iran to lynch Pastor Yousef Nadarkhani: Say nothing, do nothing Washington Times CHICAGO, February 26, 2012— Pastor Yousef Nadarkhani is facing execution in Iran. His crimes? He is an apostate who abandoned Islam. He was convicted of practicing Christianity, trying to register home churches, and questioning the mandatory Islamic ... Ex-Muslim turned Christian pastor Youcef Nadarkhani sentenced to death in Irannewjerseynewsroom.com EU, US Urging Iran Not To Execute Pastor NadarkhaniBosNewsLife Pastor Youcef and the Character of Iran's RegimeNational Review Online (blog) CNN (blog) -Christian Post -American Center for Law and Justice (blog) all 269 news articles »

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Iran nuclear threat: Vladimir Putin warns West not to meddle - Times of India Mon, 27 Feb 2012 01:29:21 GMT

Bloomberg

Iran nuclear threat: Vladimir Putin warns West not to meddle Times of India MOSCOW:Vladimir Putin said Russia was alarmed by the "growing threat" of an attack on Iran over its nuclear programme and warned that the consequences would be "truly catastrophic". In an article on foreign policy written before a March 4 presidential ... Iran strike would be 'catastrophic': PutinRIA Novosti Putin Says Military Strike on Iran Would Be 'Truly Catastrophic'Bloomberg Russia's Putin warns against attacks on Iran, SyriaChicago Tribune all 1,039 news articles »

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Iran fans say Oscar film shows rich culture - Sacramento Bee Mon, 27 Feb 2012 03:54:37 GMT

Iran fans say Oscar film shows rich culture Sacramento Bee AP TEHRAN, Iran -- Followers of Iranian state TV say the Academy Award-winning film "A Separation" shows the world-class talent and sophistication in the Islamic Republic even as it confronts the West over its nuclear program.

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Iran's Supreme Leader 'orders Revolutionary Guards' to guarantee election - Telegraph.co.uk Sun, 26 Feb 2012 21:01:11 GMT

Telegraph.co.uk

Iran's Supreme Leader 'orders Revolutionary Guards' to guarantee election Telegraph.co.uk Iran's Supreme Leader has called on the Revolutionary Guards to ensure that his supporters emerge triumphant in this week's parliamentary elections, according to opposition sources. By Con Coughlin At a meeting called last week by Ayatollah Ali ... Iran election campaigners seek refuge in Islamic rhetoricBusiness Recorder (blog) What is really happening in Iran?Aljazeera.com all 34 news articles »