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Hardline group emerges as Iran poll threat
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Success for radical forces in Irans forthcoming parliamentary election could fuel tension over its nuclear programme between the Islamic regime and western powers, analysts have warned.
The emergence of a hardline group in the run-up to voting threatens t… |
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Iran elections underscore split between leaders, middle class
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More than two years after massive anti-government protests over a disputed election exposed a rift between Irans leaders and its urban middle class, their diverging worlds are again set to collide in an upcoming vote for a new parliament.
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UN watchdog expresses serious concern over nuclear Iran
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The UNs nuclear watchdog says it continues to have serious concerns regarding possible military dimensions to Irans nuclear programme. In its latest report, the International Atomic Energy Agency says talks in Tehran this week failed to clear up… |
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“Countering Iran in the Western Hemisphere Act”
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As reported daily, tensions with Iran continue to escalate. The Iranian
assassination attempts on the Saudi Ambassador to the U.S. last summer, on
the Israeli Ambassador to Azerbaijan last month and on Israeli diplomats
in Georgia, India, and Thai… |
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Syria, Iran and the Obama Doctrine
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ARM the Syrian rebels! And, while were at it, give the Israelis the tools they need bunker-busters, refueling aircraft so that if they decide to strike Irans nuclear facilities, theyll get it right the first time.
Both calls have resonated across Washington… |
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U.S. Bulks Up Iran Defenses
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The Pentagon is beefing up U.S. sea- and land-based defenses in the
Persian Gulf to counter any attempt by Iran to close the Strait of
Hormuz.
The U.S. military has notified Congress of plans to preposition new
mine-detection and clearing equipment and expand… |
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’100-Percent Iranian’ Kentucky Fried Chicken Opens In Iran
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Amid growing tension between the United States and Iran and sanctions
that ban U.S. companies from doing business with the Islamic republic,
an outlet of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) has opened in the Iranian
city of Karaj.
Other outl… |
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Barak will have to pass an attack on Iran
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Any talk of military action against Tehran is taking place in the
shadow of this Novembers U.S. elections. But if Israel does strike,
ordinary civilians will be leading the aerial attack.
Ladies and gentlemen, let us introduce the Israelis who will fly… |
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Netanyahu: Upcoming meeting with Obama will center on Iran
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Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said Sunday that his upcoming
meeting with US President Barack Obama in Washington scheduled for
March 5 will largely center around Irans continued development of its
nuclear program.
Speaking at the … |
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Iran warns Israel not to attack its nuclear facilities
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Iran has warned Israel against mounting an attack on its nuclear
facilities amid rising international tension over its uranium
enrichment programme.
General Ahmad Vahidi issued a statement warning Israel that an attack
would lead to the collaps… |
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US, Saudi maneuver to contain Iran oil market threat
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Saudi Arabia has raised oil exports and the United States is considering releasing crude from its strategic reserves as oil prices hit nine-month highs on Friday and concerns deepened over Irans nuclear program.
Brent crude surged to over $125 … |
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Oil surges after Iran uranium warning
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Oil prices surged on Friday as the UNs nuclear
watchdog said Iran had significantly increased its production of
higher-grade uranium over the past six months and had failed to dispel
concerns that it was pursuing atomic weapons.
Amid growing fears that … |
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Iranian Lawyers Need Independence
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Today marks the 58th anniversary of the Iranian Bar Associations independence. In February 1954, after a tireless campaign by some prominent lawyers, Irans legislators passed a law recognizing the independence of the Bar. This victory was in part meant to allo… |
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A Separation won the Oscar for best foreign language film
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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 touches on … |
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