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U.N. disagrees on sanctions against Iran 
AP via Yahoo! News - Oct 11 5:01 PM
The five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council agreed Wednesday to start working on U.N. sanctions against Iran next week, but failed to bridge differences on how harsh the penalties should be, diplomats and officials said.Iran dossier moves to U.N., no deal on sanctions Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 11 5:24 PM
Major powers failed on Wednesday to bridge differences over what sanctions to impose against Iran for its nuclear program and sent the dossier to the U.N. Security Council, the U.S. State Department said.UN council takes steps toward Iran sanctions International Herald Tribune - Oct 11 3:40 PM
The five permanent members of the UN Security Council agreed Wednesday to start working on UN sanctions against Iran next week but failed to bridge differences on how harsh the penalties should be.Major powers send Iran sanctions plan to UN AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 11 12:11 PM
The six major powers confronting Iran over its nuclear program instructed their UN ambassadors to begin drawing up a sanctions resolution against Tehran, a senior US official said.Security Council begins discussion on Iran sanctions USA Today - Oct 11 12:03 PM
The five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council agreed Tuesday to start working on U.N. sanctions against Iran next week, but failed to bridge differences at a top-level meeting on the severity of the measures, diplomats and officials said.U.N. Agrees On Need For Iran Sanctions CBS News - 4 minutes ago
The five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council agreed to start working on U.N. sanctions against Iran next week but differed on the severity of the sanctions.U.S. to let spare parts exports to Iran AP via Yahoo! News - Oct 11 11:06 AM
The Bush administration said it is approving exports to Iran of spare parts and other equipment for the country's national airline, despite the standoff with Tehran over its nuclear program.Bush rules out bilateral talks with NKorea, Iran over nuclear crises AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 11 9:21 AM
US President George W. Bush again ruled out holding bilateral talks with either North Korea or Iran, despite the escalating crises with both nations over their nuclear programs.Iran, South Korea qualify for Asian Cup finals Sports Illustrated - Oct 11 8:11 AM
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- Iran downed Taiwan 2-0 and South Korea drew Syria 1-1 Wednesday to book their berths at next years Asian Cup soccer tournament.South Korea and Iran through to Asian Cup finals AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 11 8:21 AM
A hard fought 1-1 draw with Syria was enough to earn South Korea a place in the Asian Cup finals while Iran ensured a record 11th consecutive appearance at the showpiece event.Iran president says being "bullied" over atom plans Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 11 6:03 AM
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Wednesday some world powers were bullying Iran over its nuclear program.'Weaker' West should change its attitude on Iran: Ahmadinejad AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 11 7:56 AM
Iran's outspoken president has called on the West to stop "frowning" and become more friendly with his country, which he said is getting stronger as the West gets weaker.Powers pursue Iran sanctions amid N Korean crisis: official AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 11 6:37 AM
Major powers will press ahead with plans to impose UN sanctions on Iran over its uranium enrichment program even as the world body grapples with the reality of a newly nuclear North Korea.U.N. Disagrees on Sanctions Against Iran ABC News - Oct 11 5:17 PM
U.N. Security Council to Start Working on Sanctions Against Iran, but Disagree on MeasuresDEATH PENALTY: NO ONE TOO YOUNG IN IRAN La Nueva Cuba - 1 hour, 56 minutes ago
In Iran it is difficult to figure out when a person is considered an adult. According to Article 49 of the Islamic Penal Code the age of legal responsibility is nine years for girls and 15 for boys.Iran's envisages 140,000 bpd oil output cut in line with OPEC AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 11 4:15 AM
Iran will cut crude oil output by 140,000 barrels per day (bpd), if OPEC decides to reduce its production by one million bpd to bolster prices.Iran Blames U.S. For N. Korea Nukes CBS News - Oct 11 1:25 PM
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad also vowed that Iran would continue its "path of dignity" toward its own atomic program. The United Nations Security Council plans to discuss both North Korea and Iran's nuclear threats.Iran and Indonesia to discuss nuclear cooperation USA Today - Oct 11 2:57 AM
Iran and Indonesia plan to discuss cooperation in nuclear technology for non-military purposes during an upcoming visit by Indonesia's Vice President Jusuf Kalla to Iran, Iran's ambassador to the country said Wednesday.'Iran Not an Immediate Threat,' Says Former Weapons Expert Crosswalk.com - 15 minutes ago
(CNSNews.com) - One of the most liberal members of Congress and a former lead weapons inspector for the United Nations in Iraq Wednesday disputed the Bush administration's assertion that Iran poses a risk to the United States.Iran to continue nuclear research - parliament speaker Space War - 56 minutes ago
Iran will not suspend its uranium enrichment program and will continue its nuclear research despite numerous warnings of sanctions against the Islamic republic, the speaker of the Iranian parliament said Wednesday.Jane Smiley: Iran Poll: Vote Now! HuffingtonPost - Oct 11 10:04 AM
So, it's time for a Huff Poll. I have been wondering how many readers of the HP actually believe that the Bush Adminstration will attack Iran before the election. We hear that the Eisenhower and its satellite ships are steaming toward the Gulf. We know that Rove promised an October Surprise to his base. I give you twenty-four hours to vote. How bad are they? Are they bad enough to do something Iran's president decries possible sanctions NDTV - 47 minutes ago
Iran's hard-line president said on Wednesday that he would declare a "day of national celebration" if sanctions were imposed on his country, state television reported.Iran to continue nuke development NDTV - 2 hours, 2 minutes ago
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Wednesday his country will continue its nuclear programme despite the pressures from other countries. Addressing a crowd at Shahryar, Ahmadinejad said Iran is the only country that has acted within international regulations in its nuclear programme.Iran Blames U.S. for N. Korea Nuke Test The Herald-Sun - 1 hour, 29 minutes ago
Iran took a tough line on its nuclear program Tuesday, blaming Washington for North Korea's reported test blast and vowing to keep developing its own suspect atomic program.US approves sale of airplane parts to Iran AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 10 9:11 PM
The United States will allow the sale of plane parts to Iran's flagship airline, the State Department said, despite sanctions on the Islamic republic.Bush Administration Approves Exports to Iran Fox News - Oct 11 8:36 AM
Bush administration allows exports to Iran of spare parts and other equipment for the country's national airline amid standoff over nuclear weapons program.Iran dossier sent to Security Council News Interactive - 2 hours, 34 minutes ago
MAJOR powers have failed to bridge differences over what sanctions to impose against Iran and have sent a dossier on its nuclear program to the UN Security Council, the US State Department has said.Five powers agree on need for sanctions against Iran, differ over how harsh San Diego Union-Tribune - Oct 11 3:32 PM
VIENNA, Austria, 1:39 p.m. Oct. 11 (AP): The five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council agreed Tuesday to start working on U.N. sanctions against Iran next week but failed to bridge differences on how harsh the penalties should be, diplomats and officials said.US presses China to toughen stance on Iran Financial Times - Oct 11 6:16 PM
China s relationship with the US will be determined by how it responds to Iran s nuclear programme, a senior Bush administration official warned on Wednesday as Washington continued to press Beijing and Moscow to back a tough UN Security Council resolution against Tehran.Iran mediating Palestinians' militia war World Tribune - Oct 11 3:10 PM
RAMALLAH Iran has become a key player in the Fatah-Hamas militia war in the Palestinian Authority. Leading Hamas officials have been gathering in Damascus and Teheran to discuss with Iranian officials the Hamas-led government and its war with Fatah.North Korea Test Could Complicate Iran Nuclear Talks Voice of America - Oct 11 2:19 PM
North Korea's claims to have detonated a nuclear weapon are expected to have wide-reaching effects on efforts to stem nuclear proliferation, especially with regard to Iran. Tehran will be calculating what the international response to the North Korean test will be, and how it will affect its bargaining position.Major powers fail to agree on Iran sanctions, send dossier to UN Khaleej Times - 1 hour, 21 minutes ago
WASHINGTON - The six major powers confronting Iran over its nuclear program failed Wednesday to agree on sanctions to impose on Tehran and sent the dossier to their ambassadors at the United Nations for further talks, senior US officials said.Iran Looks for Lessons in North Korea Confrontation NPR - Oct 11 6:51 AM
While diplomats struggle to convince Tehran to abandon its own nuclear ambitions, Iran is watching the confrontation between North Korea and the international community with interest. The Middle Eastern country is hoping to learn from North Korea's nuclear defiance.Iran Looks for Lessons in North Korea Confrontation NPR - Oct 11 6:58 AM
While diplomats struggle to convince Tehran to abandon its own nuclear ambitions, Iran watches the confrontation between North Korea and the international community with interest. The Middle Eastern country is hoping to learn from North Korea's nuclear defiance. N. Korea N-test different issue from Iran s N-programme Khaleej Times - 34 minutes ago
MUSCAT North Korea's nuclear test this week is a different issue from Iran's nuclear programme, according to Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Yusuf bin Alawi bin Abdallah.General: Iran sending millions to Iraq's Mahdi fighters World Tribune - Oct 11 12:10 PM
BAGHDAD Iran has transferred millions of dollars as well as weapons and expertise to Iraq's Mahdi Army. Coalition officials said Mahdi fighters have been trained and equipped in Iran and have been deployed as surrogates of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps soldiers in Iraq.Security Council to work on Iran sanctions; dispute continues over severity Fox21 - Oct 11 6:36 PM
VIENNA, Austria Work will begin next week on bringing U-N sanctions against Iran. But just how severe they'll be remains to be seen.UN Security Council Fail To Agree On Sanctions Against Iran Nasdaq - Oct 11 1:19 PM
(RTTNews) - UN diplomats and officials said on Wednesday that the five permanent members of the UN Security Council failed to agree on the severity of the proposed UN sanctions against Iran for its nuclear defiance.U.N. disagrees on sanctions against Iran Syracuse.com - Oct 11 5:28 PM
VIENNA, Austria (AP) The five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council agreed Wednesday to start working on U.N. sanctions against Iran next week, but failed to bridge differences on how harsh the penalties should be, diplomats and officials said.U.S. allows spare parts exports to Iran People's Daily - Oct 11 6:40 PM
The United States said Wednesday that it is allowing exports of spare parts and other equipment to Iran for its national airline, despite the standoff with Teheran over its nuclear program.Iran Envoy To France Warns Against Sanctions From Europe Nasdaq - Oct 11 12:05 PM
PARIS (AP)--Iran's ambassador to France warned Wednesday that European sanctions against Iran would hurt European businesses, and revived a proposal that France enrich Iran's uranium to end the standoff over its nuclear program.Ahmadinejad terms possible UN sanctions against Iran "hollow threat " People's Daily - Oct 11 5:54 PM
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Wednesday that a possible UN sanction against his country was a hollow threat and the Security Council had no right to intermeddle in Iran's nuclear program.6-nation meeting set on Iran sanctions AP via Yahoo! News - Oct 10 4:56 PM
Senior officials of the United States and five other nations plan to confer Wednesday on possible U.N. sanctions against Iran for processing uranium as part of its disputed nuclear program.U.N. Disagrees On Sanctions Against Iran CBS 2 New York - Oct 11 1:09 PM
The five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council agreed Tuesday to start working on U.N. sanctions against Iran next week, but they have failed to bridge differences on the severity of the measures, diplomats and officials said.Security Council To Work On Iran Sanctions; Dispute Continues Over Severity WLBZ Bangor - Oct 11 5:28 PM
Work will begin next week on bringing UN sanctions against Iran. But just how severe they'll be remains to be seen.Major powers send Iran sanctions plan to UN The Peninsula - Oct 11 5:37 PM
Washington The six major powers confronting Iran over its nuclear programme instructed their UN ambassadors yesterday to begin drawing up a sanctions resolution against Tehran.Security Council to work on Iran sanctions; dispute continues over severity KRIS-TV Corpus Christi - Oct 11 4:45 PM
VIENNA, Austria Work will begin next week on bringing U-N sanctions against Iran. But just how severe they'll be remains to be seen. Officials tell The Associated Press...U-S to let Iran buy spare aircraft parts WRIC 8 - Oct 11 3:48 PM
STATE DEPARTMENT Despite a standoff with Iran over nuclear ambitions, the Bush administration is letting Iran's national airline buy spare parts and other equipment from the U-S.Iran's leaders still defiant about nuclear activities Fox21 - Oct 11 3:23 PM
TEHRAN, Iran A day after North Korea claimed to have conducted a nuclear weapons test, Iran's leaders are sticking with their hardline nuclear defiance.Iran vows to continue nuclear program CNN.com - Oct 10 1:55 PM
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Iran's hard-line leaders said Tuesday their country would not retreat from its controversial nuclear program despite international demands that it do so.S. Korea and Iran through The Star Online - Oct 11 4:47 PM
SINGAPORE: A hard fought 1-1 draw with Syria was enough to earn South Korea a place in the Asian Cup Finals yesterday while Iran ensured a record 11th consecutive appearance at the showpiece event.Football: South Korea and Iran through to Asian Cup finals Channel NewsAsia - Oct 11 4:45 PM
SINGAPORE : A hard fought 1-1 draw with Syria was enough to earn South Korea a place in the Asian Cup finals Wednesday while Iran ensured a record 11th consecutive appearance at the showpiece event.Iran vows to continue nuclear program UPI - Oct 11 2:42 PM
SHAHRIAR, Iran, Oct. 11 (UPI) -- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Wednesday said threats of reprisals will have no effect on Iran's nuclear-enrichment program.Iran sanctions plan sent to U.N. Japan Today - Oct 11 3:35 PM
WASHINGTON The six major powers confronting Iran over its nuclear program instructed their U.N. ambassadors on Wednesday to begin drawing up a sanctions resolution against Tehran, a senior U.S. official said.UN To Start Sanctions Against Iran Sky News via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News - Oct 11 11:51 AM
The five permanent UN Security Council members will start work next week on sanctioning Iran over its nuclear plans, officials have said. More follows... Iran's nuclear policy clear, peaceful - ambassador Islamic Republic News Agency - Oct 11 2:54 PM
Iran - Nuclear - Ambassador IRI Ambassador to France, Ali Ahani, stressed here on Wednesday night that Iran's nuclear policy is quite clear and Iran has never been after acquiring an A-bomb, heeding its responsibilities.Iran, Venezuela voice concern on 'unstable oil market' AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 10 2:07 PM
The oil ministers of Iran and Venezuela expressed concern over the "instability of the oil market" amid growing calls from OPEC members for a production quota cut, state television reported.Will Iran follow North Korea's lead? The Christian Science Monitor - Oct 10 11:34 PM
Some analysts warn that Iran could accelerate its nuclear program if pressure from the US persists. Iran's Khamenei says no retreat on atomic rights: TV Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 10 11:47 AM
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's highest authority, said on Tuesday the country would pursue its right to develop nuclear technology, and hinted it would not suspend uranium enrichment as the West demands.Iran won't retreat from nuclear program AP via Yahoo! News - Oct 10 12:31 PM
Iran will not retreat from its nuclear program, Tehran's hard-line leaders said Tuesday, one day after North Korea announced it had conducted a nuclear weapons test.Iran leaders reiterate nuclear stance USA Today - Oct 10 12:24 PM
Iran's leaders said Tuesday their country would not retreat from its controversial nuclear program a day after North Korea said it conducted a nuclear weapons test.Khamenei vows Iran will press on with nuclear drive AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 10 12:36 PM
Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed that Iran would press ahead with its nuclear program and not back down in the face of international pressure to suspend uranium enrichment.Major powers to discuss Iran sanctions Wednesday Reuters via Yahoo! News - Oct 10 12:39 PM
Major powers are to discuss a menu of sanctions on Wednesday that could be imposed against Iran for its refusal to abandon uranium enrichment, the State Department said on Tuesday.Iran Legendary Daei takes coaching reins at Sapia FIFA - Oct 11 8:46 AM
Iranian international striker Ali Daei has been appointed player-coach of Saipa after Werner Lorant quit for Turkish Super League club Erciyesspor. Lorant, a former TSV 1860 Munich coach, joined Saipa earlier this year and the German guided them to an early lead in the fledgling Iran Pro League.U.N. Disagrees on Sanctions Against Iran WJLA-TV Washington D.C. - Oct 11 1:06 PM
VIENNA, Austria (AP) - The five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council agreed Tuesday to start working on U.N. sanctions against Iran next week, but they have failed to bridge differences on the severity of the measures, diplomats and officials said.The officials told The Associated Press that while the United States called for broad sanctions to punish Iran's nuclear defiance, Russian Iran's Ahmadinejad blames media for inflation AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 10 12:43 PM
Iran's hardline president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has blamed the media for rising inflation, after the supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei urged him to control surging prices, a press report said.Major powers send Iran sanctions plan to UN Outlook India - Oct 11 1:51 PM
The six major powers confronting Iran over its nuclear programme instructed their UN ambassadors today to begin drawing up a sanctions resolution against Tehran, a senior US official said.Iran president says being "bullied" over atom plans The Star Online - Oct 11 9:11 AM
SHAHRIAR, Iran (Reuters) - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Wednesday some world powers were bullying Iran over its nuclear programme.Major powers send Iran sanctions plan to UN TODAYonline - Oct 11 12:21 PM
Two Iranians work at the zirconium production plant, part of the nuclear facilities in Isfahan, 295 km from Tehran, in 2005. Major powers will press ahead with plans to impose UN sanctions on Iran over its uranium enrichment program even as the world body grapples with the reality of a newly nuclear North Korea.U.S. to allow spare parts exports to Iran airline San Diego Union-Tribune - Oct 11 8:01 AM
WASHINGTON, 7:30 a.m. Oct. 11 (AP): The Bush administration is approving exports to Iran of spare parts and other equipment for the country's national airline, despite the standoff with Tehran over its nuclear program.Unified message sought on Iran Tiscali - Oct 11 3:24 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Major powers tried to break a U.N. impasse on Iran s nuclear ambitions with a round of telephone calls among their foreign ministers on Thursday seeking to produce a unified message, diplomats said.Emboldened Iran may not be far behind Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 11 6:59 AM
TEHRAN: International outrage at North Korea's nuclear test will not deter Iran from moving ahead with its own nuclear program, Iran's leaders have said. -U.N. disagrees on sanctions against Iran Syracuse.com - Oct 11 12:27 PM
VIENNA, Austria (AP) The five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council agreed Tuesday to start working on U.N. sanctions against Iran next week, but they have failed to bridge differences on the severity of the measures, diplomats and officials said.Khamenei vows Iran will press ahead with nuclear programme AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 10 11:34 AM
Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed Iran would press ahead with its nuclear programme and not back down in the face of international pressure to suspend uranium enrichment, state television said.Israel worried North Korea may help Iran AP via Yahoo! News - Oct 10 11:06 AM
Israeli officials said Tuesday they were concerned that North Korea's reported nuclear test would set a dangerous precedent and encourage Iran to press ahead with its nuclear program.Iran faults US on test, vows to keep nuclear program Boston Globe - Oct 11 1:39 AM
TEHRAN -- Iran took a tough line on its nuclear program yesterday, blaming Washington for North Korea's reported test blast and vowing to keep developing its own suspect atomic program.AFC Asian Cup Korea Republic and Iran through to Asian Cup finals FIFA - Oct 11 7:16 AM
A hard fought 1-1 draw with Syria was enough to earn Korea Republic a place in the AFC Asian Cup finals Wednesday while Iran ensured a record 11th consecutive appearance at the showpiece event.Iran Won't Retreat On Nukes CBS News - Oct 10 8:25 PM
Iran said it would not retreat from its controversial nuclear program, one day after North Korea said it conducted a nuclear weapons test.Pressure mounts on Chinese as South Korea and Iran close in on finals berths Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 11 6:52 AM
SOUTH Korea and Iran can secure places at the Asian Cup finals but underachieving China have a fight on their hands. -Iran blames world powers for NKorea test AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 10 9:51 AM
Iran has pinned the blame for North Korea's nuclear test on the refusal of world powers to abandon their atomic weapons, as Tehran continues to face pressure over its own nuclear programme.US to let Iran buy spare aircraft parts KXLY-TV Spokane - Oct 11 10:28 AM
STATE DEPARTMENT -- Despite a standoff with Iran over nuclear ambitions, the Bush administration is letting Iran's national airline buy spare parts and other equipment from the US.India's M&M to supply tractor to Iran Yahoo! India News - Oct 11 8:53 AM
Mumbai, Oct 11 (IANS) India's Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M), the world's fourth largest tractor manufacturer, Wednesday announced its strategic entry into Iran in an alliance with the state-owned Iran Tractor Manufacturing Co (ITMCo).US allows parts exports for Iran airline Sharewatch - Oct 11 1:45 PM
The State Department cited worries about travel safety in explaining the decision, which will allow the export of items used to repair turbine engines on Airbus aircraft operated by Iran Air.Iran Shuns Announcement of Sanctions Israel National News - Oct 11 4:04 PM
(IsraelNN.com) Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad released a message that the day the Security Council implements sanctions against Iran will be a national day of joy, Iranian state-run TV reported.BBC to launch new Farsi-language TV channel for Iran AFP via Yahoo! News - Oct 10 9:28 AM
The BBC is to launch a new Farsi-language television channel for Iran with British government funding.Iran President Says Being "Bullied" Over Atomic Plans Fox 6 News San Diego - Oct 11 7:18 AM
He did not name the countries but it appeared to be a reference to the United States and European states which have shown increasing frustration with Iran for its failure to halt uranium enrichmentIran's Cut Would be 140,000 b/d If Group Cuts Production Rigzone - Oct 11 8:56 AM
If the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries agrees to cut production by 1 million barrels a day, Iran's share would be 140,000 b/d, a senior Iranian Oil Ministry official said Wednesday.Security Council to work on Iran sanctions; dispute continues over severity KBCI Boise - Oct 11 1:57 PM
VIENNA, Austria Work will begin next week on bringing U-N sanctions against Iran. But just how severe they'll be remains to be seen. Officials tell The Associated Press that at a meeting today in Vienna, the five permanent Security Council members agreed to start their talks.Negotiation with U.S. over parts supply for Iran's other Airbuses possible Payvand Iran News - Oct 11 8:24 AM
Perhaps the United States' recent move on allowing Airbus A-310 parts sales to Iran is a prelude to negotiations on the parts supply for the nation's other classes of Airbus, noted here on Wednesday Nurollah Rezaii Niaraki, chairman of Iran's Civil Aviation Organization. -MNAIran: Amnesty International Secretary General calls on the Iranian government to abolish stoning Payvand Iran News - Oct 11 8:24 AM
On the occasion of the fourth World Day Against the Death Penalty, Irene Khan, Secretary General of Amnesty International, said: "I associate myself wholeheartedly with those in Iran who are campaigning so courageously, and at no small risk to themselves, to end the practice of execution by stoning.Iran's Samand heading to Turkey Payvand Iran News - Oct 11 8:23 AM
Samand export to Turkey still holds several 'glitches' which may hopefully be resolved in a meeting between Iran's foreign and Turkish trade ministers after Ramadan, deputy director of exports at Iran Khodro Company (IKCO) noted on Tuesday. -MNAUS: World Powers to Discuss Possible Sanctions Wednesday Against Iran Payvand Iran News - Oct 11 8:24 AM
The United States says representatives of six world powers are to discuss possible sanctions against Iran Wednesday for its controversial nuclear program. -VOAIran OPEC Cut Would Be 140,000 B/D If Group Cuts-Official Nasdaq - Oct 11 4:06 AM
TEHRAN -(Dow Jones)- If the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries agrees to cut production by 1 million barrels a day, Iran's share would be 140, 000 b/d, a senior Iranian Oil Ministry official said Wednesday.Rice Says Iran Should Think Twice About Following North Korea [Press Release] U.S. Department of State - Oct 11 4:39 PM
The swift international response to North Korea s reported nuclear weapons test should serve as a lesson to the Iranian regime about what lies ahead if it insists on pursuing its nuclear ambitions in defiance of international demands, says Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. [W]hen one is under a [U.N.] Chapter 7 resolution, which is what we're now contemplating for Iran, a resolution that U.N. Responses to North Korea, Iran Linked, State's Burns Says [Press Release] U.S. Department of State - Oct 11 4:39 PM
The crisis over North Korea's reported underground nuclear test is helping to unify the international community in dealing with Iran's nuclear aspirations, U.S. Under Secretary of State R. Nicholas Burns says. Speaking at the Council on Foreign Relations, Burns says his talks with senior officials about a Security Council resolution on North Korea revealed "a surprising degree of unity and Security Council Approves Sanctions on Iran Israel National News - Oct 11 3:34 PM
(IsraelNN.com) The five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council have decided to begin implementing sanctions on Iran next week. There has yet to be an agreement as to the nature of the sanctions., officials report.Former US official's visit to Iran personal Payvand Iran News - Oct 11 8:23 AM
James Robin, former spokesman for US State Department has traveled to Iran to visit his sister-in-law (Christian Amanpour's sister), an informed source at Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in Tehran on Wednesday. -IRNAIran makes blood cholesterol reducing tablet Payvand Iran News - Oct 11 8:23 AM
One of the world's newest medications reducing blood cholesterol has been made in Iran for the first time. The tablet, called Ezetichol (Ezetimibe), is a product based on the research of Iranian experts. It is produced and distributed on the market by Osvah Pharmaceutical Co.BBC to launch TV channel for Iran Payvand Iran News - Oct 11 8:23 AM
A Farsi language TV channel is to be launched by the BBC, targeting viewers in Iran with news and factual output.Former US official's visit to Iran personal: FM source Islamic Republic News Agency - Oct 11 6:02 AM
US - Iran - Official James Robin, former spokesman for US State Department has traveled to Iran to visit his sister-in-law (Christian Amanpour's sister), an informed source at Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said here on Wednesday.