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

Talabani backs 'Iran-Syria plan'

Tuesday, October 17th 2006, 19:43
related countries: Iraq, Syria

Violence in Iraq would end "within months" if Iran and Syria were directly involved, says Iraq's president.
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US opens Iran basketball inquiry

Tuesday, October 17th 2006, 14:55
related countries: United States

The US authorities investigate whether American basketball players in Iran have violated US sanctions.
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Iran leader in Bush 'Satan' claim

Monday, October 16th 2006, 16:23
related countries: United States
related places: Bush

Iran's President Ahmadinejad attacks US President George W Bush, saying he is inspired by Satan, Iranian media say.
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On tour with Iran's president

Saturday, October 14th 2006, 10:59

Frances Harrison accompanies the Iranian president on a provincial tour of the country.
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US sowing Iraq strife, says Iran

Friday, October 13th 2006, 15:19
related countries: Iraq, United States

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accuses the US of promoting sectarian strife in Iraq.
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Khamenei defends nuclear 'right'

Tuesday, October 10th 2006, 22:07

The Supreme Leader of Iran says the country will continue developing nuclear technology.
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Iran arrests controversial cleric

Sunday, October 8th 2006, 19:11
related places: Tehran

Iranian cleric Mohammad Kazemeini Boroujerdi is arrested after his supporters clash with police in Tehran.
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Iran rejects six nations' demands

Sunday, October 8th 2006, 15:50

Iran says it will not suspend its nuclear programme after six key UN countries agree to debate possible sanctions.
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Blair-Rice talks to focus on Iran

Saturday, October 7th 2006, 5:16

Tony Blair and Condoleezza Rice will discuss possible sanctions against Iran when they meet at Chequers.
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Powers to discuss Iran sanctions

Friday, October 6th 2006, 19:43
related countries: Germany, United Kingdom
related places: London

Six key nations holding talks on Iran's nuclear programme agree to start discussions at the UN on possible sanctions.
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Iran election candidates register

Thursday, October 5th 2006, 12:56

Registration of candidates standing for election to Iran's local councils and a key body called the Assembly of Experts is due to start.
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EU warns Iran 'time running out'

Wednesday, October 4th 2006, 15:09

Time is running out for Iran to avoid UN sanctions over its nuclear policy, Europe's foreign policy chief warns.
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Iran 'to open atomic site tours'

Wednesday, October 4th 2006, 10:46

Iran's leader orders its nuclear sites to be opened to tourists to show its activities are peaceful, state media report.
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Key powers to seek Iran sanctions

Tuesday, October 3rd 2006, 16:16
related countries: United Kingdom, United States

The US and the UK say key world powers will seek UN sanctions against Iran over the nuclear stand-off.
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Iran pushes France nuclear deal

Tuesday, October 3rd 2006, 13:10
related countries: France

Iran suggests France could monitor Iran's nuclear programme, as powers move to consider sanctions.
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Call for Iran to act on inflation

Monday, October 2nd 2006, 13:50

Iran's supreme leader Ali Khameni calls on the government of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to curb surging prices.
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Iran mulled nuclear bomb in 1988

Friday, September 29th 2006, 14:50
related places: Tehran

A 1988 letter revealing Iranian commanders were eyeing acquiring a nuclear bomb is uncovered in Tehran.
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No nuclear deal at EU-Iran talks

Thursday, September 28th 2006, 12:55

Talks in Berlin between Iran and the EU end without agreement on resolving the Iranian nuclear dispute.
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Iranian leader 'not anti-Semite'

Thursday, September 21st 2006, 17:17
related countries: Israel

Iran President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says he is not an anti-Semite - months after urging Israel's destruction.
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Uncovering Iran's ancient past

Thursday, September 21st 2006, 11:56

Zahid Warley reports from Iran on three moments in time that seem to have shaped Iranian identity.
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Indians split on Iran programme

Thursday, September 21st 2006, 6:36

Indians are split on the appropriate way to respond to Iran's nuclear programme, a BBC poll suggests.
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World poll favours Iran diplomacy

Thursday, September 21st 2006, 1:59

World opinion opposes military action against Iran's nuclear programme, a BBC World Service poll says.
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Iran president berates US and UK

Wednesday, September 20th 2006, 3:40
related countries: United Kingdom, United States
related places: Western

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says Western nations use the UN Security Council for their own ends.
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Chavez warns against Iran attack

Tuesday, September 19th 2006, 4:16
related countries: Venezuela

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez launches a robust defence of Iran's nuclear programme.
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Pope comment 'linked to crusade'

Monday, September 18th 2006, 15:03

Iran's supreme leader condemns remarks on Islam by the Pope, as protests continue around the world.
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Chirac urges no sanctions on Iran

Monday, September 18th 2006, 14:06
related countries: France

French President Jacques Chirac says talks, not UN sanctions, are the way to resolve the Iran nuclear crisis.
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Iran and Venezuela bolster ties

Sunday, September 17th 2006, 23:35
related countries: Venezuela

Iran and Venezuela sign a host of agreements, as Iran's president visits the Latin American country.
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Chavez pledges support for Iran

Friday, September 15th 2006, 7:14
related countries: Cuba

Venezuela's Hugo Chavez vows to defend Iran from attack as nations of the Non-Aligned Movement meet in Cuba.
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US Iran report branded dishonest

Thursday, September 14th 2006, 17:07
related countries: United States

The UN nuclear watchdog protests to the US over what it calls an "erroneous" report on Iran's nuclear programme.
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UN 'encouraged' by Iranian talks

Wednesday, September 13th 2006, 17:54
related countries: United States

Kofi Annan urges a negotiated solution to the Iranian nuclear issue, but the US calls for UN sanctions.
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Iran offers Iraq 'full support'

Tuesday, September 12th 2006, 17:30
related countries: Iraq
related places: Tehran

Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad promises Iraq complete co-operation in stabilising security.
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'Misunderstandings' cleared on Iran

Sunday, September 10th 2006, 13:06

Some misunderstandings over Iran's nuclear policy have been cleared up, says the EU's foreign policy chief.
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Iran nuclear talks 'constructive'

Saturday, September 9th 2006, 19:58

Talks between the EU and Iran over Iran's nuclear programme are "constructive", both sides say.
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US blacklists major Iranian bank

Friday, September 8th 2006, 21:52
related countries: United States

The US cuts an Iranian state-owned bank from its financial system, accusing it of helping to move terrorist funds.
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Paper reprints Holocaust cartoons

Friday, September 8th 2006, 16:52
related countries: Denmark

A Danish newspaper, Information, prints cartoons depicting the Holocaust commissioned by Iran.
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Iran's Khatami calls for US talks

Friday, September 8th 2006, 9:44
related countries: United States

Ex-Iranian President Mohammad Khatami says Iran-US relations can be improved through dialogue only.
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Key Iran talks 'set for Saturday'

Thursday, September 7th 2006, 13:31
related places: Tehran

Talks between Tehran and the EU on Iran's nuclear programme will take place on Saturday, the EU says.
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Iran-EU nuclear talks postponed

Wednesday, September 6th 2006, 11:34
related places: Tehran

Talks between Tehran and the EU on Iran's nuclear programme have been put back, Iranian representatives say.
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Iran's liberal lecturers targeted

Tuesday, September 5th 2006, 15:07

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad calls for liberal and secular university lecturers to be removed.
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No advance on Iran nuclear row

Sunday, September 3rd 2006, 13:28
related countries: Lebanon
related places: Tehran

The UN chief ends a trip to Iran with little apparent progress over its controversial nuclear programme.
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Iran and Japan close to oil deal

Sunday, September 3rd 2006, 11:57
related countries: Japan

Iran and Japanese firm Inpex say they are close to finalising a joint project to develop a large new Iranian oil field.
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Iran's Khatami visits US

Sunday, September 3rd 2006, 10:35
related countries: United States
related places: Chicago

Ex-Iranian President Mohammad Khatami savages US foreign policy at a gathering of Muslims in Chicago.
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Annan meeting Iran's top leaders

Sunday, September 3rd 2006, 4:41

Kofi Annan is to meet Iran's president and supreme leader for talks likely to cover Iran's nuclear programme.
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Tehran assures Annan on Lebanon

Saturday, September 2nd 2006, 17:43
related countries: Lebanon

Iran assures the visiting UN chief that it will co-operate with the resolution on Lebanon, in talks in Tehran.
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Dozens killed in Iran plane fire

Friday, September 1st 2006, 20:48

A passenger plane catches fire on landing in north-eastern Iran killing 29 people on board.
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Paris regrets Iran nuclear stance

Friday, September 1st 2006, 15:43
related countries: France

The French PM voices disappointment at Iran's decision to disregard a UN deadline on its nuclear work.
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Iran 'ignores nuclear deadline'

Thursday, August 31st 2006, 22:15

Iran has failed to heed its 31 August deadline to halt uranium enrichment, the UN atomic agency says.
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Iran defiant on nuclear deadline

Thursday, August 31st 2006, 15:14

Iran says it will not yield to Western pressure, defying a UN deadline to stop sensitive nuclear work.
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Protests against Khatami US visa

Thursday, August 31st 2006, 12:51
related countries: United States

US politicians oppose a decision to allow former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami to visit the country.
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Iranian writer 'freed from jail'

Wednesday, August 30th 2006, 16:33
related countries: Canada

Iranian-Canadian intellectual and author Ramin Jahanbegloo is freed after nearly four months in custody, agencies report.
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Iran's Khatami granted US visa

Wednesday, August 30th 2006, 13:32
related countries: United States

The US grants a visa to former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami for a personal visit.
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Annan to visit Iran amid dispute

Sunday, August 27th 2006, 14:24
related countries: United States

UN chief Kofi Annan will visit Tehran days after a UN deadline for it to suspend uranium enrichment.
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Iran nuclear project forges ahead

Saturday, August 26th 2006, 14:55

Iran's president opens a new phase of a heavy water reactor project - days ahead of a UN nuclear deadline.
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US 'lacks Iran arms intelligence'

Thursday, August 24th 2006, 17:00
related countries: United States

There are major gaps in US knowledge of Iran's alleged nuclear weapons capability, a congressional report warns.
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