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.

World news related to Iran – overview

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• November 24th 2005 – November 11th 2005

Iran: news

Iraq warns on Iran border moves

Saturday, May 6th 2006, 6:36
related countries: Iraq

Iraq says it has sent Iran a formal message of concern over troop build-up in the north of the country.
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Iran attacks UN draft resolution

Friday, May 5th 2006, 11:00

Iran accuses Western nations of creating an artificial crisis with a draft resolution over its enrichment plans.
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UN draft on nuclear Iran tabled

Thursday, May 4th 2006, 4:04

The Security Council debates a draft resolution calling on Iran to suspend enrichment or face further action.
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Iran nuclear plan 'irreversible'

Saturday, April 29th 2006, 11:31

Iran vows to never give up its nuclear "right", as Western powers call for action after a critical UN report.
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West urges tougher line on Iran

Saturday, April 29th 2006, 2:02

Western powers say they will push for a legally binding UN resolution to force Iran to cease uranium enrichment.
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Iran 'flouts UN nuclear demands'

Friday, April 28th 2006, 20:59

A report by the UN nuclear chief to the Security Council says Iran has defied calls to halt uranium enrichment.
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US says Iran top terror sponsor

Friday, April 28th 2006, 16:55
related countries: United States

Iran is the most active state sponsor of terrorism, a US government review of global terrorism argues.
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Iran defiant ahead of UN ruling

Thursday, April 27th 2006, 21:35

Iran's president remains defiant over the country's nuclear plans, a day before a key UN report on the crisis.
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Iran leader issues warning to US

Wednesday, April 26th 2006, 16:01
related countries: United States

US interests will be harmed if Iran is attacked, warns Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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Iran anger over women fans

Wednesday, April 26th 2006, 15:55

Iran's religious right opposes moves to let women attend football matches played by male teams.
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Israel satellite 'to spy on Iran'

Tuesday, April 25th 2006, 23:29

Israel sends into space a satellite that officials say will enhance its ability to spy on Iran's nuclear programme.
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Iran 'could share nuclear skills'

Tuesday, April 25th 2006, 16:06

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says Iran is ready to share nuclear technology with other nations.
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Iran threatens to end UN contacts

Tuesday, April 25th 2006, 12:11

Iran's chief nuclear negotiator says his country will suspend contacts with the IAEA if sanctions are imposed.
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Iran nuclear work 'irreversible'

Sunday, April 23rd 2006, 10:50

Iran calls its uranium enrichment "irreversible", just days before a UN deadline to stop its nuclear programme.
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Iran 'has Russia enrichment deal'

Saturday, April 22nd 2006, 16:04
related countries: Russia

Iran's state radio says it has reached a deal with Russia for uranium enrichment, echoing a February claim.
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Missile exports to Iran alarm US

Friday, April 21st 2006, 22:45
related countries: Russia, United States

Washington asks Russia to reconsider selling Iran anti-aircraft missiles as the nuclear row goes on.
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Iran sanctions 'depend on proof'

Friday, April 21st 2006, 11:48
related countries: Russia

Russia rules out sanctions against Iran without proof that its nuclear programme is not peaceful.
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Iran launches Islamic dress drive

Friday, April 21st 2006, 8:52

Iranian women who breach the country's strict Islamic dress code could face fines under a new crackdown.
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Mid-East executions condemned

Thursday, April 20th 2006, 11:15
related countries: Saudi Arabia

Amnesty International says Iran executed 94 people in 2005, while 86 were executed in Saudi Arabia.
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US warns Russia over aid to Iran

Wednesday, April 19th 2006, 21:45
related countries: Russia, United States

A senior US official calls on Russia to stop helping Iran build its first civilian nuclear power station.
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Oil soars to $71 on nuclear row

Tuesday, April 18th 2006, 20:08

Oil hits a record price of $71.60 a barrel, above 2005's post-Katrina high, on fears of a nuclear standoff with Iran.
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Bush keeps Iran military option

Tuesday, April 18th 2006, 20:01

President George W Bush says all options are "on the table" to prevent Iran developing nuclear weapons.
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Iran's leader warns 'aggressors'

Tuesday, April 18th 2006, 14:38
related countries: Germany

Iran's president stays defiant as key UN Security Council members and Germany mull the nuclear stand-off.
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Iran fears drive oil to new high

Tuesday, April 18th 2006, 2:16
related countries: United States

Crude oil prices rise to a new high, as markets continue to fret about the idea of US attacks on Iran.
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Iran brushes off uranium worries

Monday, April 17th 2006, 11:08

Iran's top nuclear official says work to enrich uranium will not stop amid appeals for a diplomatic solution.
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US nuclear talks with Iran urged

Monday, April 17th 2006, 1:04
related countries: United States
related places: Bush

Leading US senators call on the Bush administration to hold talks with Iran on its nuclear programme.
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Iran pledges $50m Palestinian aid

Sunday, April 16th 2006, 15:59

Iran says it will donate $50m to help fund the Palestinian Authority, after the withdrawal of Western aid.
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Israel condemns Iranian threats

Saturday, April 15th 2006, 14:46
related countries: Israel

Veteran Israeli politician Shimon Peres urges the UN to take action against Iran after threats made by its president.
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US in warning to 'defiant' Iran

Friday, April 14th 2006, 6:42
related countries: United States

The US warns Iran there will be consequences if it continues to defy the UN on its nuclear programme.
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Talks fail to halt Iran programme

Thursday, April 13th 2006, 22:47

The UN's nuclear watchdog chief fails to convince Iran to freeze its nuclear work but says dialogue will go on.
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Iran defiant over nuclear plans

Thursday, April 13th 2006, 11:29

Iran's president vows nuclear work will continue, as the UN nuclear watchdog chief holds talks in Tehran.
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UN watchdog puts pressure on Iran

Thursday, April 13th 2006, 7:42
related places: Tehran

The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog is in Tehran for talks, amid criticism of Iran's nuclear activities.
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Iran urged to stop nuclear work

Wednesday, April 12th 2006, 16:52
related countries: Russia, United States

Iran faces international pressure over its nuclear activities after saying it has enriched uranium.
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US condemns Iran nuclear advance

Wednesday, April 12th 2006, 7:40
related countries: United States

The US says Iran is "moving in the wrong direction" after Tehran announces it has enriched uranium.
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Iran claims key nuclear step

Tuesday, April 11th 2006, 21:54

Iran's president says his nation has produced the enriched uranium needed to make nuclear fuel.
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Bush dismisses 'Iran attack plan'

Monday, April 10th 2006, 19:46
related countries: United States

The US president says a media report he is considering using nuclear weapons against Iran is "wild speculation".
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Iran accuses US of mind games

Monday, April 10th 2006, 16:49
related countries: United States

Iran dismisses media reports of possible US nuclear strikes on Iranian facilities as "psychological warfare".
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US Iran 'nuclear option' criticised

Monday, April 10th 2006, 12:00
related countries: United States
related places: Bush

The US rejects suggestions that it is considering using nuclear weapons against nuclear targets in Iran.
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UK dismisses talk of Iran attack

Sunday, April 9th 2006, 13:33
related countries: United Kingdom, United States

UK Foreign Secretary Jack Straw says reports of a possible US nuclear strike against Iran are "nuts".
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