News: Iran
We have started to collect the most important news related to Iran in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.
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Iran: news
'Iran arms runners' held in Italy
Wednesday, March 3rd 2010, 14:26related countries:
ItalyTwo Iranians and five Italians have been arrested by Italian police on suspicion of trafficking arms to Iran, police say.
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Iran arrests critical film maker
Tuesday, March 2nd 2010, 13:56Iranian police arrest an internationally acclaimed film director but prosecutors deny the move is connected to politics.
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Long shadow
Tuesday, March 2nd 2010, 11:40related countries:
Iraq, 
United StatesUS fears Iran's 'malign influence' in neighbouring Iraq
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China firm on Iran nuclear talks
Tuesday, March 2nd 2010, 11:18related countries:
China, United Statesrelated places: Beijing
China again calls for talks on Iran's nuclear dispute, as US diplomats arrive in Beijing seeking support for new sanctions.
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Reformist papers banned in Iran
Monday, March 1st 2010, 20:58The authorities in Iran close down the biggest-circulation reformist newspaper Etemaad, saying it breached media laws.
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Iran 'not co-operating' says IAEA
Monday, March 1st 2010, 14:41related places: Tehran
The UN's nuclear watchdog says it cannot confirm all Iran's nuclear activities are peaceful as Tehran is not being co-operative enough.
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Iran 'militant' claims US support
Friday, February 26th 2010, 12:50related countries:
United StatesAbdolmalek Rigi, the leader of Iran's Sunni rebel group Jundullah, alleges he had American support in an official TV broadcast.
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Iran insists Syrian ties 'deep'
Thursday, February 25th 2010, 11:04related countries:
Syria, United StatesIran has insisted its ties with Syria are "deep" despite a recent warming of relations with the United States.
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Role model
Wednesday, February 24th 2010, 2:02Iran's first woman at Winter Olympics hopes to inspire
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Iran 'arrests Sunni militant'
Tuesday, February 23rd 2010, 15:45The authorities in Iran arrest Abdolmalek Rigi, the leader of Sunni Muslim militant group Jundullah, say reports.
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Iran 'to build new nuclear sites'
Monday, February 22nd 2010, 12:07Iran's vice-president says the country will build two new uranium enrichment sites in the next 12 months.
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Iran leader denies nuclear claims
Friday, February 19th 2010, 16:10related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Tehran, Washington
The supreme leader of Iran denies it is developing nuclear weapons, after a new UN report sparks an international outcry.
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UN fears Iran nuclear weapon move
Thursday, February 18th 2010, 21:14A leaked UN report expresses concern Iran may currently be trying to develop a nuclear payload for a missile.
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Iran warns against new sanctions
Tuesday, February 16th 2010, 16:55related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Tehran, Clinton
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says any countries imposing sanctions on Iran will be made to "regret it".
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US hikers' mothers may visit Iran
Tuesday, February 16th 2010, 13:24related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Tehran
The mothers of three US hikers who are being held in Iran for crossing into the country illegally could be allowed to visit their children, Tehran says.
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Moving closer
Tuesday, February 16th 2010, 11:22related countries:
United StatesUS and Saudis seek to narrow gap on how to handle Iran
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Under close watch
Tuesday, February 16th 2010, 8:11Azeris in Iran move freely, but feel the pressure
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Saudi doubts over Iran sanctions
Tuesday, February 16th 2010, 7:39related countries:
Saudi ArabiaNew sanctions on Iran would not be a quick enough solution to the nuclear issue, Saudi Arabia's foreign minister says.
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US hikers' mothers seek Iran trip
Monday, February 15th 2010, 17:21related countries:
United StatesThe mothers of three US citizens detained in Iran for crossing into the country illegally want to meet President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to appeal for their children's release.
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US warns on Iran 'dictatorship'
Monday, February 15th 2010, 16:00related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Gulf
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says Iran is 'becoming a military dictatorship', during a tour of the Gulf.
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US warns Iran not to 'build bomb'
Sunday, February 14th 2010, 17:53related countries:
United Statesrelated places: `Arab, Gulf
Hillary Clinton says the US would welcome peaceful engagement with Iran but not "while they are building their bomb".
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US-Iraqi raid on Iranian group
Friday, February 12th 2010, 15:21related countries:
Iraq, United StatesThe US and Iraqi military say its forces attacked suspected members of an Iranian-backed militant group in southern Maysan province.
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Broadcasters decry 'Iran jamming'
Friday, February 12th 2010, 5:26Three leading international broadcasters condemn Iran for its "deliberate electronic interference" in their output.
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Iran 'is blocking communications'
Thursday, February 11th 2010, 22:29related countries:
United StatesThe US accuses Iran of seeking a "near-total information blockade" to silence anti-government protesters.
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Huge rallies mark Iran Revolution
Thursday, February 11th 2010, 18:48Iran's president addresses thousands for the 1979 revolution anniversary, as the opposition tries to stage protests.
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MEPs condemn Iran 'surveillance'
Thursday, February 11th 2010, 16:18MEPs "strongly" criticise telecoms firm Nokia Siemens for providing "surveillance technology" to the Iranian authorities.
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Talk, fight
Thursday, February 11th 2010, 0:15From engagement to confrontation with Iran
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US expands Iran Guards sanctions
Wednesday, February 10th 2010, 22:28related countries:
United StatesThe US Treasury imposes sanctions against companies connected with the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards.
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Iran arrests reformist 'plotters'
Wednesday, February 10th 2010, 16:00Iranian police have arrested people it says were plotting pro-opposition demonstrations during the anniversary of the revolution.
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Obama steps up pressure on Iran
Tuesday, February 9th 2010, 20:00related countries:
United StatesUS President Barack Obama says the US and allies are developing "significant sanctions" against Iran over its nuclear programme.
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Iranian endgame
Tuesday, February 9th 2010, 19:55Lines drawn ahead of Islamic revolution anniversary
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Iran jails second protest leader
Tuesday, February 9th 2010, 18:20A second Iranian opposition leader is jailed in as many days over unrest following June's disputed presidential election.
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Iran confuses
Tuesday, February 9th 2010, 15:44related places: Tehran
What's behind Tehran's plans for further enrichment?
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Italy embassy in Iran 'targeted'
Tuesday, February 9th 2010, 15:42related countries:
ItalyDozens of people including pro-government militia try to attack the Italian embassy in Iran, Italy's foreign minister says.
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Iran 'ups nuclear fuel enriching'
Tuesday, February 9th 2010, 12:12related places: Natanz
Iran has begun the process of enriching uranium to 20% at its plant at Natanz in defiance of the West, state media says.
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West eyes 'strong' Iran sanctions
Monday, February 8th 2010, 23:09related countries:
United Statesrelated places: Tehran
The US says new sanctions against Iran are the "only path" after Tehran announced it was stepping up uranium enrichment.
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Iran opposition leader 'jailed'
Monday, February 8th 2010, 17:00An Iranian opposition leader is jailed for six years over unrest following June's disputed presidential election, reports say.
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Iran 'to ratchet up enrichment'
Monday, February 8th 2010, 14:46Iran announces immediate plans to increase levels of uranium enrichment, further heightening tensions with the West.
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How should the world react to Iran?
Monday, February 8th 2010, 11:13Iran has started the process of enriching uranium to 20% in defiance of the West. What is your reaction?
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Iran sets new nuclear challenge
Sunday, February 7th 2010, 12:49Iran's president orders uranium enrichment to be stepped up, prompting the US to call for the world to "stand together".
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Iran severs British Museum links
Sunday, February 7th 2010, 1:53related countries:
United KingdomIran's national museum is to cut ties with the British Museum amid a dispute over the loan of an ancient Persian treasure.
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West questions Iran nuclear claim
Saturday, February 6th 2010, 23:00Western powers respond with scepticism to Iran's claim that a deal to swap enriched uranium for nuclear fuel could be close.
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Iran says nuclear deal is 'close'
Saturday, February 6th 2010, 10:03related countries:
China, United States, 
TaiwanIran's foreign minister says a deal to swap enriched uranium for nuclear fuel could be close, but the West reacts sceptically.
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Proxy voting
Saturday, February 6th 2010, 6:31related countries:
Iraq, United StatesIraq's election sees US and Iran vie for influence
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Iran and Iraq exchange war dead
Thursday, February 4th 2010, 15:54related countries:
IraqIran and Iraq exchange bodies of soldiers killed in the eight-year war they fought in the 1980s.
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China warning over Iran sanctions
Thursday, February 4th 2010, 13:39related countries:
ChinaChina says talks of fresh sanctions against Iran over its nuclear programme could derail diplomatic efforts.
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Australia blocks Iran shipments
Thursday, February 4th 2010, 7:44related countries:
Australiarelated places: Tehran
Australia blocks three shipments to Iran over fears they could have been for Tehran's nuclear programme, says PM Kevin Rudd.
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West 'seeking new Iran sanctions'
Thursday, February 4th 2010, 2:59Western diplomats raise early proposals for a UN resolution on further sanctions against Iran over its nuclear programme.
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Clinton vetoes Iran prisoner swap
Wednesday, February 3rd 2010, 23:35related countries:
United StatesThe US rejects Iran's suggestion of swapping Iranians jailed in the US for three American hikers currently held in Iran.
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West wary over Iran uranium offer
Wednesday, February 3rd 2010, 18:57related countries:
United StatesWestern powers react warily after Iran says it will accept a deal to swap its enriched uranium for processed nuclear fuel.
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Iran 'will accept uranium deal'
Wednesday, February 3rd 2010, 4:32Iran's president says it is ready to send enriched uranium abroad for further enrichment under a deal agreed with the West.
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New Iran sanctions needed - Brown
Tuesday, February 2nd 2010, 16:54Gordon Brown calls for further sanctions against Iran as a test of the international community's "strength".
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Iran's Mousavi vows to fight on
Tuesday, February 2nd 2010, 10:59Mir Hossein Mousavi says Iran's opposition will continue its peaceful struggle against the government.
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US anti-missile test fails in Pacific
Tuesday, February 2nd 2010, 10:11related countries:
United StatesA US missile defence test simulating an attack by Iran or North Korea has failed, the defence department says.
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Iran tries 16 for recent protests
Saturday, January 30th 2010, 12:59Iran puts 16 people on trial over the Ashura Day opposition protests in December, when eight people were killed.
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US Senate approves Iran sanctions
Friday, January 29th 2010, 0:15related countries:
United StatesThe US Senate votes in favour of fresh sanctions against Iran over its defiance of UN demands on its nuclear programme.
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Two activists 'executed in Iran'
Thursday, January 28th 2010, 14:41Iran executes two men held during the period of unrest that erupted after June's presidential poll, unconfirmed reports say.
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Iran clashes with Kurdish group
Wednesday, January 27th 2010, 12:24Iran's security forces have clashed with a Kurdish separatist group suspected in the murder of a state prosecutor.
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Iran jet catches fire on landing
Sunday, January 24th 2010, 11:10related places: Mashhad
A plane carrying pilgrims in Iran catches fire and breaks up while landing at Mashhad, causing many injuries but no deaths.
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