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Europe resists U.S. on curbing ties with Iran 
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The resistance threatens to open a new rift between Europe and the United States over Iran.Bush warns Iran against action in Iraq AP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 6 minutes ago
President Bush said Monday the United States "will respond firmly" if Iran escalates military action in Iraq and endangers American forces. But Bush emphasized he has no intention of invading Iran.Bush warns Iran over Iraq, nuclear ambitions AFP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 35 minutes ago
US President George W. Bush has said Iran's people would face "deprivation" over their leaders' nuclear ambitions and firmly warned Tehran against sowing "discord and harm" in Iraq.Europe Resists U.S. on Curbing Ties With Iran New York Times - Jan 29 6:37 PM
A new American drive to reduce exports to Iran and cut off its financial transactions is facing resistance from European governments.Senator targets surplus sales to Iran AP via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 49 minutes ago
A Democratic senator wants to cut off all Pentagon sales of surplus F-14 parts, saying the military's marketing of the spares "defies common sense" in light of their importance to Iran.Bush warns Iran against fueling violence in Iraq Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 29 3:08 PM
President George W. Bush vowed on Monday to respond firmly if Tehran foments violence inside Iraq, but said he had no intention of invading Iran.Big Shell Iran deal could bring U.S. sanctions CNN Money - Jan 29 2:45 PM
Officials say they will likely review Shell's deal with Spain's Repsol to develop Iran's biggest natural gas field.Senator to block surplus sales to Iran AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 29 2:34 PM
A Democratic senator is trying to block the Pentagon from selling spare parts from its recently retired F-14 fleet that are coveted by Iran.Bush: Iran, Syria fomenting "chaos" in Lebanon Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 29 2:28 PM
President George W. Bush accused Iran, Syria and Hezbollah on Monday of fomenting the latest violence in Lebanon in a bid to topple its government and said "those responsible for creating chaos must be called to account."Bush warns Iran, Syria, Hezbollah on Lebanon AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 29 1:49 PM
US President George W. Bush deplored recent violence in Lebanon and warned that Iran, Syria and Hezbollah must be "called to account" for trying to destabilize that country.U.S. seems to rule out "timeout" between Iran, West Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 29 1:08 PM
The United States appeared to rule out on Monday a proposal by the head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency aimed at helping the West and Iran avert a rush to war over Tehran's nuclear program.Bush Warns Iran On Action In Iraq Time Magazine - Jan 29 9:36 AM
Bush's warning was the latest move in a bitter and more public standoff between the United States and Iran West dismissive of call for 'timeout' in Iran nuclear crisis AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 29 9:01 AM
Western states have said they did not expect a quick response to the UN nuclear chief's call for a "timeout" in the Iranian nuclear crisis, with the sticking point still Iran's insistence on enriching uranium.Chavez, Morales, Correa Bypass U.S. in Deals With Iran, China Bloomberg.com - 6 minutes ago
Jan. 30 (Bloomberg) -- When Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa was inaugurated on Jan. 15, the only head of state from outside Latin America to attend was Iran's Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. The U.S. sent Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez.Bush vows to 'respond firmly' if Iran expands acts in Iraq USA Today - Jan 29 8:41 AM
Deeply distrustful of Iran, President Bush said Monday "we will respond firmly" if Tehran escalates its military actions in Iraq and threatens American forces or Iraqi citizens.US rejects Iran nuclear 'timeout' BBC News - Jan 29 5:10 PM
The US rejects the UN's nuclear watchdog's call for a "timeout" over Iran's nuclear programme.Bush warns Iran over Iraq AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 29 9:09 AM
US President George W. Bush said he would respond "firmly" if Iran steps up "military action" in Iraq in a way that hurts US troops or Iraqi civilians.US wary of Iran outreach to Iraq AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 29 8:17 AM
The White House reacted warily to Iran's plans to expand ties with Iraq, saying that Tehran needed play a "constructive" role but leaving bilateral relations up to Baghdad.Bush Says Iran, Syria and Hezbollah Causing Chaos in Lebanon Bloomberg.com - 2 hours, 40 minutes ago
Jan. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Iran, Syria and the Shiite Muslim group Hezbollah must be ``called to account'' for creating chaos in Lebanon, President George W. Bush said, after riots last week in the capital, Beirut.U.S.: Iran giving weapons to kill troops AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 29 6:36 AM
Deeply distrustful of Iran, the White House expressed skepticism Monday about Tehran's plans to greatly expand its economic and military ties with Iraq, where the United States has accused Iran of supporting terrorism and supplying weapons to kill American forces.Iran plans to expand ties with Iraq: Tehran envoy Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 29 6:27 AM
Iran is taking steps to greatly expand military and economic ties with Iraq, Tehran's ambassador to Iraq said in an interview on Sunday with New York Times.Saudi King Warns Iran to Stay Out of Iraq NPR - Jan 29 4:45 PM
Over the weekend, King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia warned that Iran is not only interfering in Iraqi affairs, but is attempting to spread Shiite Islam in the majority-Sunni Middle East. The Saudi king told a Kuwaiti newspaper that he warned an Iranian envoy that Iran's actions are endangering the gulf.Senator Wants to Block Sale of F-14 Parts to Iran Fox News - Jan 29 2:52 PM
Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden says it 'defies common sense' for surplus U.S. jet parts to be sold to IranU.S./Iran: Tensions Unlikely To Stoke Military Conflict Forbes - Jan 29 3:18 AM
As tensions mount, an unintended military clash between the U.S. and Iran remains unlikely.Iran Sends Conflicting Signals On Nuclear Work Tehran, Jan 27 (AFP) Jan 27, 2007 Space War - Jan 29 6:32 PM
Iran gave conflicting signals on its disputed nuclear work on Saturday with the Islamic republic's atomic energy agency denying Tehran has started to install 3,000 centrifuges to enrich uranium.Iran looks to expand its role in Iraq International Herald Tribune - Jan 29 5:43 AM
Iran's ambassador outlined expanded economic and military ties with Iran, including establishment of an Iranian national bank branch in Baghdad.Could Weak Oil Cost Venezuela, Iran Clout? La Nueva Cuba - Jan 29 5:53 PM
Softening oil prices over the past few months have spurred hope in Washington that less revenue for oil-rich states could weaken the hand of governments the U.S. considers worrisome -- particularly those in Iran, Venezuela and Russia.ElBaradei's Idea for `Timeout' With Iran Is Rejected by U.S. Bloomberg.com - Jan 29 12:42 PM
Jan. 29 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. today rejected a proposal by the head of the United Nations' nuclear watchdog agency for a ``simultaneous'' freeze on Iran's uranium enrichment and on Security Council sanctions adopted last month.Bush Issues New Warning To Iran On Iraq CBS News - Jan 29 11:49 AM
In his latest warning to Iran, President Bush said the U.S. "will respond firmly" if Tehran steps up its military actions in Iraq. The White House has accused Iran of supporting terror in Iraq and supplying weapons that kill American troops.LNG Deal With Iran By Shell, Repsol Could Trigger U.S. Sanctions Industry Week - 31 minutes ago
Regulatory act requires sanctions on companies that invest more than $20 million in Iran's energy sector.Iran plans to expand military, economic ties with Iraq: report AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 29 12:45 AM
Iran plans to expand its economic and military ties with Iraq, including offering training to Iraqi forces and opening an Iranian bank branch in Baghdad, The New York Times has reported.Bush warns Iran over Iraq, nuclear ambitions ABS-CBNNEWS.com - 33 minutes ago
WASHINGTON - US President George W. Bush said Monday Iran's people would face "deprivation" over their leaders' nuclear ambitions and firmly warned Tehran against sowing "discord and harm" in Iraq.U.S. Will 'Respond Firmly' as Iran Seeks Greater Role in Iraq The Online NewsHour - Jan 29 5:34 PM
President Bush said Monday that the United States would "respond firmly" to Iran's intentions to expand its economic and military ties with Iraq, as outlined by Iran's ambassador to Baghdad. Analysts discuss the possible outcomes.Iran supports gas cartel AME Info - 6 minutes ago
Iran and Russia could set up a gas exporting group styled on Opec, Reuters quoted Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as saying. The two countries between them control around half of the world's gas reserves.Bush - Iran, Syria fomenting chaos in Lebanon Stuff - Jan 29 4:04 PM
WASHINGTON: President George W Bush accused Iran, Syria and Hezbollah of fomenting the latest violence in Lebanon in a bid to topple its government and said "those responsible for creating chaos must be called to account".Bush warns Iran over Iraq, nuclear ambitions Bernama - Jan 29 5:43 PM
WASHINGTON (AFP) - US President George W. Bush warned Iran's people that they face "deprivation" over their leaders' atomic ambitions and firmly warned Tehran against sowing "discord and harm" in Iraq.Bush warns Iran against violence in Iraq AAP via Yahoo!7 News - Jan 29 2:15 PM
US President George Bush has vowed to respond firmly if Iran foments violence in Iraq, but said he had no intention of invading Iran.Bush Says He Will Take Action if Iran Foments Violence in Iraq Voice of America - Jan 29 2:18 PM
President Bush says if Iran escalates violence in Iraq, the United States will respond firmly. VOA's Paula Wolfson reports from the White House that Mr. Bush says he will do whatever it takes to protect American troops.Bush warns Iran against action in Iraq Boston Herald - Jan 29 1:47 PM
WASHINGTON - Deeply distrustful of Iran, President Bush said Monday "we will respond firmly" if Tehran escalates its military actions in Iraq and threatens American forces or Iraqi citizens. Bush's...Iran wants time to review U.N. plan Daily Bulletin - Jan 29 4:43 PM
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran said Sunday it needs time to review a plan proposed by the head of the U.N nuclear watchdog agency that calls for holding off on imposing U.N. Security Council sanctions if Tehran suspends uranium enrichment.Top lawmaker says Iran installing 3,000 centrifuges Daily Bulletin - Jan 29 4:49 PM
TEHRAN, Iran - Iran is currently installing 3,000 centrifuges, a top lawmaker said Saturday in an announcement underlining that the country will continue to develop its nuclear program despite U.N. sanctions.Senator Targets Surplus Sales to Iran RedNova - Jan 29 6:09 PM
By SHARON THEIMER WASHINGTON - A Democratic senator wants to cut off all Pentagon sales of surplus F-14 parts, saying the military's marketing of the spares "defies common sense" in light of their importance to Iran. Sen.Iran warned on Iraq violence News Interactive - Jan 29 2:35 PM
US President George W. Bush vowed today to respond firmly if Iran foments violence in Iraq, but said he had no intention of invading Iran.Iran warned on Iraq violence The Australian - Jan 29 2:33 PM
Washington has accused Tehran of undermining efforts to bring stability in Iraq and of pursuing nuclear weapons. Two US aircraft carriers have been stationed in the Gulf as a warning to Iran.Bush Warns Iran Against Action In Iraq CBS 2 Los Angeles - Jan 29 4:20 PM
Deeply distrustful of Iran, President Bush said Monday "we will respond firmly" if Tehran escalates its military actions in Iraq and threatens American forces or Iraqi citizens. CBS News Interactive: New Plan For Iraq Cheney Says U.S. Is Sending 'Strong Signal' to Iran Washington Post - Jan 28 5:52 PM
Vice President Cheney said the deployment this month of a second aircraft-carrier task force to the Persian Gulf delivered a "strong signal" of the United States' commitment to confront Iran's growing influence in the region. Shell Iran plan will come under US scrutiny Financial Times - Jan 29 3:41 PM
The US authorities will take a look at a controversial agreement signed over the weekend by Royal Dutch Shell that could ultimately lead to a multi-billion dollar investment in Iran, a US State Department official said.Bush warns Iran against fueling violence in Iraq Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jan 29 11:28 AM
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President George W. Bush vowed on Monday to respond firmly if Iran foments violence in Iraq and the White House urged Tehran to play a constructive role in the region.Bush warns Iran over Iraq 'interference' ABC via Yahoo!7 News - Jan 29 12:33 PM
US president George W Bush is warning Iran that America will "respond firmly" if the country increases what he calls its "interference" in Iraq.Iran studying IAEA proposal The Washington Times - Jan 29 12:09 PM
The government of Iran says it needs time to review the latest proposal for bringing an end to the standoff with the West over its uranium enrichment program.Bush warns Iran, Syria, Hezbollah over Lebanon violence People's Daily - Jan 29 5:42 PM
U.S. President George W. Bush warned Iran, Syria and Hezbollah on Monday over recent violence in Lebanon and claimed they are working to destabilize Lebanon.Bush: Iran, Syria fomenting 'chaos' in Lebanon AlertNet - Jan 29 2:33 PM
Source: Reuters WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - President George W. Bush accused Iran, Syria and Hezbollah on Monday of fomenting the latest violence in Lebanon in a bid to topple its government and said "those ... Dem senators say F-14 parts may go to Iran Lake County News Sun - Jan 29 4:31 PM
Two Democratic senators, including Ill. Senator Dick Durbin, want to cut off all Pentagon sales of surplus F-14 parts, saying the military's marketing of the spares ''defies common sense'' in light of their importance to Iran. Bush warns Iran against fuelling violence in Iraq Reuters.co.uk - Jan 29 1:31 PM
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President George W. Bush vowed on Monday to respond firmly if Iran foments violence in Iraq, but said he had no intention of invading Iran.Iran says cooperation with Russia effective to prevent U.S. unilateralism People's Daily - Jan 29 4:13 PM
Iran said on Sunday that active cooperation between Tehran and Moscow on regional issues within a defined framework could effectively hold back the U.S. unilateralism, the local Fars news agency reported Monday.Saudi Envoy:US Military Strike On Iran Would Be 'A Nightmare' Nasdaq - Jan 29 11:36 AM
WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- Saudi Arabia ambassador to the US Turki al Faisal said Monday that not only would a nuclear armed Iran be "a nightmare," but so would't U.S. military strike on Iran to interrupt an alleged nuclear weapons program.Bush warns Iran over Iraq, nuclear ambitions TODAYonline - Jan 29 2:49 PM
US President George W. Bush, seen here 24 January 2007, warned Iran's people that they face "deprivation" over their leaders' atomic ambitions and firmly warned Tehran against sowing "discord and harm" in Iraq.Bush warns Iran, Syria, Hezbollah on Lebanon Channel NewsAsia - Jan 29 1:52 PM
WASHINGTON : US President George W. Bush on Monday deplored recent violence in Lebanon and warned that Iran, Syria and Hezbollah must be "called to account" for trying to destabilise that country.Bush warns Iran, Syria, Hezbollah on Lebanon The Nation - Jan 29 1:57 PM
WASHINGTON - US President George W. Bush on Monday deplored recent violence in Lebanon and warned that Iran, Syria and Hezbollah must be "called to account" for trying to destabilize that country.U.S. urges Iran to quit playing "destructive" role in Iraq People's Daily - Jan 29 4:13 PM
The United States urged Iran on Monday to quit playing a "destructive" role in Iraq and to play a constructive role in the strife-stricken country instead.US seems to rule out 'timeout' between Iran, West AlertNet - Jan 29 1:17 PM
Source: Reuters By Irwin Arieff UNITED NATIONS, Jan 29 (Reuters) - The United States appeared to rule out on Monday a proposal by the head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency aimed at helping the West and Iran ... Iraq's deputy PM chides U.S. and Iran AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 28 2:10 PM
Iraq's deputy prime minister on Sunday said Iran and the United States were using Iraq as a "zone of conflict and competition" and jeopardizing efforts to stabilize the country.With Iran Ascendant, U.S. Is Seen at Fault Washington Post - 59 minutes ago
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Kuwait rarely rebuffs its ally, the United States, partly out of gratitude for the 1991 Persian Gulf War. But in October it reneged on a pledge to send three military observers to an American-led naval exercise in the Gulf, according to U.S. officials and Kuwaiti...Bush warns Iran against action in Iraq India Daily - Jan 29 6:11 PM
President Bush said Monday the United States "will respond firmly" if Iran escalates military action in Iraq and endangers American forces.Bush vows 'firm' response if Iran meddles in Iraq The Daily Star Lebannon - Jan 29 2:08 PM
US President George W. Bush vowed on Monday to respond firmly if Iran foments violence in Iraq and the White House urged Tehran to play a constructive role in the region. "If Iran escalates its military action in Iraq to the detriment of our troops and, or, innocent Iraqi people, we will respond firmly," Bush told National Public Radio in an interview.US rejects timeout between Iran and West Stuff - Jan 29 2:59 PM
UNITED NATIONS: The United States appeared to rule out a proposal by the head of the UN nuclear watchdog agency aimed at helping the West and Iran avert a rush to war over Tehran's nuclear programme.President George Bush warns Iran over Iraq Hindustan Times - Jan 29 3:52 PM
US President George W Bush said on Monday that he would respond "firmly" if Iran steps up "military action" in Iraq in a way that hurts US troops or Iraqi civilians.Iran aims to expand military ties with Iraq The Peninsula - Jan 29 2:33 PM
new york Iran plans to expand its economic and military ties with Iraq, including offering training to Iraqi forces and opening an Iranian bank branch in Baghdad, The New York Times reported yesterday.Senator targets surplus sales to Iran India Daily - Jan 29 6:11 PM
A Democratic senator wants to cut off all Pentagon sales of surplus F-14 parts, saying the military's marketing of the spares "defies common sense" in light of their importance to Iran. Sen. Ron Wyden's bill came in response to an investigation by The Associated Press that found weaknesses in surplus-sale security that allowed buyers for countries including Iran and China to surreptitiously ...Senator Tries To Block F-14 Parts Sale To Iran CBS 13 Sacramento - Jan 29 1:29 PM
A Democratic senator is trying to block the Pentagon from selling spare parts from its recently retired F-14 fleet that are coveted by Iran. More U.S & World News Iran Ready To Help In Iraq Reconstruction Nasdaq - Jan 29 8:36 AM
(RTTNews) - Iranian ambassador to Baghdad, Hassan Kazemi Qumi, said on Monday that his country was willing to help in the Iraq reconstruction efforts. He said that Iran was ready to help in the rebuilding of Iraq's security and economy.Bush warns Iran against fueling violence in Iraq AlertNet - Jan 29 10:16 AM
Source: Reuters WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President George W. Bush vowed on Monday to respond firmly if Iran foments violence in Iraq and the White House urged Tehran to play a constructive role in the ... Report: Iran plans to get involved in Iraq USA Today - Jan 29 6:12 AM
Iran plans to increase economic and military assistance to Iraq, an Iranian envoy tells The New York Times, just as the Bush administration has been warning the Iranians to stop meddling in Iraqi affairs. Iran's ambassdor to Iraq, Hassan Kazemi... US Poised to Strike Iran From Bulgaria & Romania Scoop.co.nz - Jan 29 1:36 PM
President Bush is preparing to attack Iran's nuclear facilities before the end of April and the US Air Force's new bases in Bulgaria and Romania would be used as back-up in the onslaught, according to an official report from Sofia.Paper links Iran to Egyptian envoy's killing in Iraq San Francisco Chronicle - Jan 29 3:37 AM
A front-page article in Egypt's semi-official state newspaper on Sunday accused Iranian intelligence of involvement in the 2005 killing of Egypt's ambassador to Iraq. The report, which was denied by Egypt's Foreign Ministry and by a source at Iran's... Bush: U.S. Will "Respond Firmly" If Pressed By Iran WLBZ Bangor - Jan 29 1:47 PM
Tough talk from President Bush aimed at Iranian leaders. Bush vows the U.S. will "respond firmly" if Iran steps up its military actions in Iraq to the detriment of American troops or innocent Iraqis.Bush Vows 'Firm' Response to Iran Military Action NPR - Jan 29 10:15 AM
President Bush, in an NPR interview, says the United States will "respond firmly" if Iran escalates its military action in Iraq. "If Iran escalates its military action in Iraq to the detriment of our troops and/or innocent Iraqi people, we will respond firmly," he says.Iran looks to Russia as global mediator AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 28 10:05 AM
Iran wants Russia to help mediate in the standoff with the U.N. Security Council over Tehran's nuclear program, Iranian state radio said Sunday as a ranking Russian diplomat met with top Iranian leaders.Outside View: Collision course with Iran UPI - Jan 29 10:53 AM
MOSCOW, Jan. 29 (UPI) -- "The Middle East isn't a region to be dominated by Iran. The Gulf isn't a body of water to be controlled by Iran. That's why we've seen the United States station two carrier battle groups in the region," Nicholas Burns, U.S. undersecretary of state for political affairs, said in an address to the Dubai-based Gulf Research Center, an influential think-tank, when commenting ...Russia vows to keep schedule for Iran nuclear plant AFP via Yahoo! News - Jan 28 10:17 AM
Russia's security chief Igor Ivanov vowed to launch Iran's nuclear plant on schedule in September after talks in Tehran with leaders of the Islamic republic.Saudi cleric says Shi'ites loyal to kingdom, not Iran Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Jan 29 7:30 AM
QATIF, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) - A leading Shi'ite cleric said on Monday Saudi Shi'ites would not be dragged into a sectarian conflict in the region and that their loyalty was to the kingdom and not Iran.Bush warns Iran on Iraq Albuquerque Tribune - Jan 29 10:51 AM
Bush's warning was the latest move in a bitter and more public standoff between the United States and Iran. The White House expressed skepticism about Iran's plans to greatly expand its economic and military ties with Iraq. The United States has accused Iran of supporting terrorism in Iraq and supplying weapons to kill American forces.Bush Warns Iran Over Iraq Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Jan 29 10:54 AM
January 29, 2007 -- U.S. President George W. Bush says he will respond "firmly" if Iran steps up "military action" in Iraq in a way that hurts U.S. troops or Iraqi civilians.Bush warns Iran on Iraq Albuquerque Tribune - Jan 29 10:48 AM
President Bush said today "we will respond firmly" if Iran escalates its military actions in Iraq and threatens American forces or Iraqi citizens.Iran's envoy: Ashura a source of inspiration for Muslims Islamic Republic News Agency - Jan 29 11:14 AM
Iran - Ambassador - Iraq Iran's Ambassador to Baghdad Hassan Kazemi Qomi said Ashura can be a source of inspiration for the world Muslims. Ashura, which means tenth in Arabic refers to the tenth day of the month Muharram.Iran: Tehran To Ponder UN Offer To Delay Sanctions Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Jan 29 9:39 AM
January 29, 2007 (RFE/RL) -- Iran says it is considering an offer from the United Nations which would suspend sanctions against Iran for a certain period of time if Iran stops its sensitive nuclear work.Iranian official denies Iran installing atomic centrifuges Fox21 - Jan 29 9:53 AM
TEHRAN, Iran There are conflicting reports from Iranian officials over whether Iran has begun installing thousands of centrifuges at a uranium enrichment plant.Bush: U.S. will 'respond firmly' if pressed by Iran News 8 Austin - Jan 29 10:49 AM
President Bush said the United States won't be intimidated if Iran steps up its military actions in Iraq.Iran ready to expand its role in Iraq The Columbus Dispatch - Jan 29 4:08 AM
BAGHDAD, Iraq Iran s ambassador to Baghdad outlined an ambitious plan yesterday to greatly expand its economic and military ties with Iraq including an Iranian national bank branch in the heart of the capital that will almost certainly bring Iran into further conflict with U.S. forces who have detained a number of Iranian operatives here in recent weeks.Iran wants to review U.N. plan Seattle Times - Jan 29 12:30 AM
Iran said Sunday it needs time to review a plan proposed by the head of the U. N. nuclear watchdog agency that calls for holding off on...Iran closes several border crossing into Iraq ahead of holy day Fox21 - Jan 29 9:52 AM
TEHRAN, Iran Iran has shut down several border crossings into Iraq in advance of Tuesday's Shiite holy day, Ashoura.Iran leader suggests OPEC style gas group with Russia Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News - Jan 29 4:58 AM
TEHRAN, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Iran and Russia could start up a gas exporting group like OPEC based on their command of the world's largest natural gas reserves, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was on Monday quoted as saying.Cheney tells Iran, 'We're here to stay' New York Daily News - Jan 29 1:31 AM
WASHINGTON - Vice President Cheney said in an interview released yesterday that the U.S. is going to protect its Mideast allies for a long time, and acknowledged that an aircraft carrier sent to the Persian Gulf sends Iran a strong message.Iran says needs time to review atomic "timeout" Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jan 28 8:34 AM
Iran said on Sunday it needed time to review a suggestion by the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency for a 'timeout' under which Iranian nuclear work and U.N. sanctions would be suspended together.Shell signs gas deal with Iran Guardian Unlimited - Jan 29 10:05 AM
Shell to help Iran develop gas field despite pressure from US. By Terry Macalister.Bush to Iran: We will respond Malta Star - Jan 29 11:03 AM
US President George Bush further deepened the tension between Washington and Iran as he warned Tehran: "We will respond firmly".Shell, Repsol deal with Iran could trigger US sanctions - official Sharewatch - Jan 29 11:29 AM
The Iranian news agency ISNA reported on Sunday that Iran signed a preliminary agreement with Repsol and Shell to produce liquefied natural gas from Iran's South Pars gas field in a deal worth some 10 bln usd.Iran official denies nuke plant reports AP via Yahoo! News - Jan 28 5:54 AM
An Iranian nuclear agency official has denied claims made by a top lawmaker that the Islamic Republic had begun installing 3,000 centrifuges at an uranium enrichment plant, Iran's state-run news agency reported late Saturday.Italy remains top trading partner of Iran in EU Payvand Iran News - Jan 29 8:40 AM
Italy remains the top trading partner of Iran in the European Union followed by Germany, France and the Netherlands according to the figures for the first ten months of 2006 released by Eurostat, the EU's statistical office. -IRNAIran denies nuclear claim International Herald Tribune - Jan 28 5:48 AM
An Iranian nuclear agency official has denied claims made by a top lawmaker that the Islamic Republic had begun installing 3,000 centrifuges at an uranium enrichment plant, Iran's state- run news agency reported.