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Israeli threats stiffen Iran's resolve
Israel, by escalating threats against Iran precisely at a time when major nations are pushing the arch of diplomacy toward Tehran, has made it nearly impossible for Iran to show a great deal of flexibility in negotiations over its nuclear program. As for an Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear facilities, it would likely spur, not deter, any Iranian notions of proliferation. - Kaveh L Afrasiabi (Jun 26, '08)
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Training to attack Iran
The leaked news that the Israeli air force recently conducted what appeared to be a rehearsal for an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities caused something of a sensation in capitals around the world. Not in Israel, though, where the thinking is, if all options against Iran are on the table, then it's best to prepare to execute them. (Jun 26, '08)
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US Businessmen Accused of Military Sales to Iran
By Brian Wagner Miami 26 June 2008 |
A federal judge in Florida has ordered two American businessmen to remain in jail to face charges of illegally shipping military aircraft parts to Iran. In Miami, VOA's Brian Wagner reports the two are accused of violating a U.S. ban on military exports...
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UN Nuclear Agency Makes 'Good Start' to Syria Probe
By VOA News 25 June 2008 |
The U.N. nuclear agency says its investigation into an alleged secret nuclear reactor in Syria has made a "good start" after inspectors visited the site....
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Iran Condemns Britain for Lifting 'Terrorist' Ban on Mujahedin Group
By VOA News 25 June 2008 |
Iran is strongly criticizing Britain for lifting restrictions on an Iranian opposition group previously banned as a terrorist organization.
In Tehran Wednesday, a Foreign Ministry spokesman, Mohammad Ali Hosseini, said Iran totally condemns the British action. The group involved, known as the People's Mujahedeen of Iran, or the Mujahedin-e Khalq, is banned as a terrorist group by the United States, the European Union, Iraq, Iran and others....
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G-8 Calls for Iran Diplomacy, Damping Speculation of Attack
June 27 (Bloomberg) -- Foreign ministers from the Group of Eight nations suggested more talks to coax Iran into opening its nuclear program to inspectors, damping speculation the Islamic Republic faces an imminent Israeli strike....
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Tension over Iran threatens Bahrain
Published Date: June 26, 2008
LONDON: International tension over Iran poses a serious threat to Bahrain's security and the Gulf kingdom wants its allies to give it early warning of any planned escalation, its public security chief said yesterday. Major General Abdul Latif bin Rashid Al Zayani was apparently referring to the possibility of US military action against Tehran's nuclear program. "The level of tension currently concerning Iran is a further significant threat," he said in a speech in London to the Royal United Services Institute, a security think-tank.....
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LONDON: International tension over Iran poses a serious threat to Bahrain's security and the Gulf kingdom wants its allies to give it early warning of any planned escalation, its public security chief said yesterday. Major General Abdul Latif bin Rashid Al Zayani was apparently referring to the possibility of US military action against Tehran's nuclear program. "The level of tension currently concerning Iran is a further significant threat," he said in a speech in London to the Royal United Services Institute, a security think-tank.....
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Re: Israeli threats stiffen Iran's resolve
Iran AND it's partner Syria are likely to become major problems
in the near future.
in the near future.
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'Weak' Iran ripe to be attacked
Jul 2, 2008
By Gareth Porter
WASHINGTON - New arguments by analysts close to Israeli thinking in favor of United States strikes against Iran cite evidence of Iranian military weakness in relation to the US and Israel, and even raise doubts that Iran is rushing to obtain such weapons at all.
The new arguments contradict Israel's official argument that it faces an "existential threat" from an Islamic extremist Iranian regime determined to get nuclear weapons. They suggest that Israel, which already has as many as 200 nuclear weapons, views Iran from the position of the dominant power in the region rather than as the weaker state in the relationship....
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By Gareth Porter
WASHINGTON - New arguments by analysts close to Israeli thinking in favor of United States strikes against Iran cite evidence of Iranian military weakness in relation to the US and Israel, and even raise doubts that Iran is rushing to obtain such weapons at all.
The new arguments contradict Israel's official argument that it faces an "existential threat" from an Islamic extremist Iranian regime determined to get nuclear weapons. They suggest that Israel, which already has as many as 200 nuclear weapons, views Iran from the position of the dominant power in the region rather than as the weaker state in the relationship....
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Tehran puts on a show of strength
An Iranian general warns that work has already started on digging 320,000 graves for American soldiers should they fight in Iran. This can be dismissed as just another salvo in the psychological warfare between Tehran and Washington. But should the United States find a pretext - such as Iran being goaded into blockading the Strait of Hormuz - and the real bullets start flying, Iran can be expected to be prepared. - Sami Moubayed (Jul 1, '08)
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Does Iran have Bush over a barrel?
Last month's US$11 one-day spike in oil prices is the most spectacular suggestion yet of a relationship between threats against Iran and the price of oil. With three out of four voters in the United States saying gas prices will be "very important" in deciding who they vote for in November's presidential elections, this could be a deciding factor in the George W Bush administration taking an attack on Iran "off the table". - Jim Lobe (Jul 1, '08)
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Iran Says Military Strike Would Disrupt Oil Exports From Region
July 1 (Bloomberg) -- A military strike against Iran would disrupt oil production and exports throughout the region, the country's deputy oil minister said today.
``Iran is completely ready actually to oppose any sort of attack,'' Mohammad Nematzadeh said in an interview with Bloomberg Television in Madrid. ``It would affect the export of oil not only from Iran but in the area as well.'' ...
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``Iran is completely ready actually to oppose any sort of attack,'' Mohammad Nematzadeh said in an interview with Bloomberg Television in Madrid. ``It would affect the export of oil not only from Iran but in the area as well.'' ...
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U.S. Dismisses Report Israel Likely to Attack Iran (Update2)
July 1 (Bloomberg) -- The U.S. State Department dismissed an ABC News report that Israel is increasingly likely to attack Iranian nuclear facilities this year.
``I have no information that would substantiate that,'' spokesman Tom Casey said....
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``I have no information that would substantiate that,'' spokesman Tom Casey said....
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Paulson Says Iran Is `Isolating' Itself From Financial System
July 1 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said Iran is isolating itself from the global financial system because of its nuclear development program.
``Everyone that I've talked with is concerned about the prospect of Iran developing nuclear weapons,'' Paulson told reporters in Frankfurt during a four-day trip to Europe. ``Their behavior is isolating them from the financial system.'' ..
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``Everyone that I've talked with is concerned about the prospect of Iran developing nuclear weapons,'' Paulson told reporters in Frankfurt during a four-day trip to Europe. ``Their behavior is isolating them from the financial system.'' ..
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Iran Says Report of Possible Israeli Attack Is U.S. Propaganda
July 1 (Bloomberg) -- Iran's government dismissed as U.S. propaganda an ABC News report that Israel is increasingly likely to attack Iranian nuclear facilities this year.
The Foreign Ministry said today that such comments are sensationalist and have been made before by U.S. media outlets, according to a spokesman in Tehran who declined to be identified....
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The Foreign Ministry said today that such comments are sensationalist and have been made before by U.S. media outlets, according to a spokesman in Tehran who declined to be identified....
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Gold Rises to 10-Week High as Iran Tensions Mount; Silver Gains
July 1 (Bloomberg) -- Gold rose to a 10-week high on speculation that mounting tensions over Iran's nuclear program will spur investor demand for a haven from market turmoil. Silver also gained.
Crude-oil futures, which doubled to a record in 12 months, jumped as much as 2.4 percent today after ABC News reported Israel is likely to attack Iran, OPEC's second-largest producer. The Dow Jones Industrial Average has tumbled into bear-market territory. Gold has rallied 45 percent in the past year, and UBS AG increased its price forecast for the metal....
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Crude-oil futures, which doubled to a record in 12 months, jumped as much as 2.4 percent today after ABC News reported Israel is likely to attack Iran, OPEC's second-largest producer. The Dow Jones Industrial Average has tumbled into bear-market territory. Gold has rallied 45 percent in the past year, and UBS AG increased its price forecast for the metal....
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Iran Faces Delays in Natural-Gas Output, Exports, FACTS Says
July 1 (Bloomberg) -- Iran, the world's No. 2 holder of natural-gas reserves, faces delays in rolling out projects as global lenders cut commercial ties with the country and bureaucracy crimps progress on the fuel's export, a report said....
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US Navy Commander Vows US Will Not Allow Iran to Close Strait of Hormuz
By VOA News 30 June 2008 |
The commander of the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet says the United States will not allow Iran to shut down a key oil supply route in the Persian Gulf.
Vice Admiral Kevin Cosgriff Monday told reporters in Bahrain that Iran will not shut the Strait of Hormuz. The strait is a strategic outlet for oil tankers leaving the Persian Gulf....
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Oil rises on supply worries, Iran tensions
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Wednesday July 2, 3:24 AM NEW YORK (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Tuesday on forecasts global supplies will struggle to keep pace with demand and concerns tensions between Israel and Iran could lead to a disruption of exports from the OPEC nation. U.S. crude settled up 97 cents at $140.97 a barrel, after hitting an intraday record high of $143.67 a barrel on Monday. London Brent crude gained 84 cents to settle at $140.67 a barrel.... http://asia.news.yahoo.com/080701/3/3llcj.html |
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ran Diplomat Sees Potential for New Nuclear Talks
Wednesday, 02 July 2008 NEW YORK -- Iran's foreign minister expressed optimism that
negotiations could begin with the international community over Tehran's
nuclear program, saying that his government is "carefully examining" a
package of economic incentives offered last month by the U.S. and its
negotiating partners and that Iran would respond "within weeks." Iran's top diplomat, Manouchehr Mottaki, steered away from Tehran's
long-held negotiating position on its nuclear program by refusing to
rule out the possibility that Iran might freeze its uranium-enrichment
work while negotiations took place....
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negotiations could begin with the international community over Tehran's
nuclear program, saying that his government is "carefully examining" a
package of economic incentives offered last month by the U.S. and its
negotiating partners and that Iran would respond "within weeks." Iran's top diplomat, Manouchehr Mottaki, steered away from Tehran's
long-held negotiating position on its nuclear program by refusing to
rule out the possibility that Iran might freeze its uranium-enrichment
work while negotiations took place....
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Iranian FM: 'New Atmosphere' in Nuke Talks
By Margaret Besheer
United Nations
02 July 2008
Iran's foreign minister says there is a new atmosphere in talks centered on his country's controversial nuclear program. In remarks to reporters at the United Nations, Manouchehr Mottaki said there have been "positive and constructive" developments in talks with the six major powers, raising hopes a diplomatic solution could be on the horizon. From U.N. headquarters in New York, VOA's Margaret Besheer has more...
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United Nations
02 July 2008
Iran's foreign minister says there is a new atmosphere in talks centered on his country's controversial nuclear program. In remarks to reporters at the United Nations, Manouchehr Mottaki said there have been "positive and constructive" developments in talks with the six major powers, raising hopes a diplomatic solution could be on the horizon. From U.N. headquarters in New York, VOA's Margaret Besheer has more...
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US Military Chief Says Any Attack on Iran Would be Destabilizing
By Al Pessin
Pentagon
02 July 2008
The top U.S. military officer says more diplomacy is needed to convince Iran not to develop nuclear weapons, because any military strike would have unforeseeable consequences and could end up putting considerable stress on U.S. forces. VOA's Al Pessin reports from the Pentagon....
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Pentagon
02 July 2008
The top U.S. military officer says more diplomacy is needed to convince Iran not to develop nuclear weapons, because any military strike would have unforeseeable consequences and could end up putting considerable stress on U.S. forces. VOA's Al Pessin reports from the Pentagon....
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UPDATE 1-Iran inflation tops 26 pct yr/yr in June -report
TEHRAN, July 3 (Reuters) - Iran's annual inflation rose to 26.4 percent in June, an Iranian news agency cited central bank figures as showing on Thursday, as consumer prices continued to climb steadily in the world's fourth-largest oil exporter....
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Iran, India can fill up 'power vacuum' in region: Ahmadinejad
India and Iran should come together to fill up the "power vacuum" in the region and there is "no limit" for promoting ties between the two countries at bilateral, regional and global levels, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has said. "Iran and...
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US Expert: No Easy Options for Dealing With Iran Nukes
By Michael Bowman Washington 03 July 2008 |
One day after Iran's foreign minister downplayed the likelihood of a U.S. or Israeli strike against his country's nuclear facilities, a prominent Washington-based expert on the Middle East says there are no easy options for preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons. VOA's Michael Bowman has details...
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