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US tells Iran its choice for UN ambassador is 'not viable' - Los Angeles Times Wed, 09 Apr 2014 00:31:22 GMT

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US tells Iran its choice for UN ambassador is 'not viable'
Los Angeles Times
WASHINGTON — The White House stepped up its opposition Tuesday to Iran's choice for ambassador to the United Nations, but sought to keep the controversy from derailing negotiations over the Islamic Republic's disputed nuclear program.
Iran's Choice Of Envoy 'Not Viable,' US SaysNew York Times
Iran's choice for UN ambassador threatens to derail nuclear talksThe Guardian
Ted Cruz-sponsored bill to bar Iran's UN envoy from entering US passes SenateWashington Post
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US warns on Iran 'breakout' capability as nuclear talks start - Reuters Tue, 08 Apr 2014 19:08:21 GMT

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US warns on Iran 'breakout' capability as nuclear talks start
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VIENNA (Reuters) - The United States said on Tuesday Iran has the ability to produce fissile material for a nuclear bomb in two months, if it so decided, as Tehran and six world powers swung into a new round of talks in Vienna on resolving their atomic ...
In Iran, nuclear deal brings little economic reliefLos Angeles Times
Iran in fresh nuclear talks with world powersBBC News
Russia oil talks pose new hurdle to Iran nuke pactFox News
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To curb Iran, should we give Israel bunker busters? - Washington Post (blog) Tue, 08 Apr 2014 16:35:52 GMT

Washington Post (blog)
To curb Iran, should we give Israel bunker busters?
Washington Post (blog)
It's likely no final deal to dismantle Iran's nuclear program will be reached by July. At that point, we can expect that the administration will say progress is being made and plead with Congress not to take any action. At that point, there will be ...
Senate Insiders: Obama Admin Lying About Bid to Kill Iran SanctionsWashington Free Beacon

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Iran: Burial of Richard Frye in Esfahan 'in limbo' - BBC News Tue, 08 Apr 2014 11:34:17 GMT

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Iran: Burial of Richard Frye in Esfahan 'in limbo'
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The burial of a prominent US scholar is in limbo, amid a backlash in Iranian media over the professor's request to be laid to rest in the central city of Esfahan, it seems. Richard Frye, an expert in Iranian and Central Asian studies, died on 27 March ...

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Cruz-backed Iran bill expected to pass Senate - Washington Post (blog) Mon, 07 Apr 2014 23:09:07 GMT

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Cruz-backed Iran bill expected to pass Senate
Washington Post (blog)
A measure that would ban Iran's recently appointed ambassador to the United Nations from entering the United States is expected to be approved by the U.S. Senate Monday evening and could pass unanimously, a legislative victory for its lead sponsor, Sen.

Saeed Abedini, American pastor held in Iran, in hospital but denied surgery - Fox News Tue, 08 Apr 2014 09:45:04 GMT

Saeed Abedini, American pastor held in Iran, in hospital but denied surgery
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The American pastor serving an eight-year prison term in Iran for alleged crimes related to his Christian faith has been in a Tehran hospital for more than a month, according to family members and his attorneys. Since mid-March, Pastor Saeed Abedini ...

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Senate OKs Visa Denial After Iran Ambassador Pick - ABC News Tue, 08 Apr 2014 07:56:21 GMT

Senate OKs Visa Denial After Iran Ambassador Pick
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The "nomination is a deliberate and unambiguous insult to the United States," Cruz said in remarks on the Senate floor in which he described Iran's anti-Americanism since 1979 and added, "This is not the moment for diplomatic niceties." The bill would ...

Iran hopes nuclear deal drafting can start by mid-May - Reuters Mon, 07 Apr 2014 17:03:09 GMT

Iran hopes nuclear deal drafting can start by mid-May
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"We will finish all discussions and issues this time to pave the ground for starting to draft the final draft in Ordibehesht (an Iranian month that begins in two weeks)," Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said upon arrival in Vienna. A U.S ...

Spain arrests four accused of attempting to export equipment to Iran - CNN Mon, 07 Apr 2014 13:51:05 GMT

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Spain arrests four accused of attempting to export equipment to Iran
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Madrid (CNN) -- An Iranian and three Spaniards who secretly tried to export to Iran industrial equipment that could be used to make missile parts or enrich uranium have been arrested in Spain, the Civil Guard said Monday in a statement. The European ...
Spain busts group accused of plans to send arms machinery to IranHaaretz
Four Arrested Over Iran Nuclear Sanctions ViolationWall Street Journal

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Iran, world powers seek to intensify nuclear talks - Yahoo News Tue, 08 Apr 2014 08:55:40 GMT

Iran, world powers seek to intensify nuclear talks
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Vienna (AFP) - Iran and world powers embarked on a new round of nuclear talks Tuesday hoping to make enough progress to move up a gear and start drafting a historic final deal next month. Threatening to drive a wedge between the powers, however, ...