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- Russia to Complete Iranian Nuke Plant in 2009
Nov 28, 2008 -
MOSCOW - Russia will complete Iran's first nuclear power plant in 2009, Itar-Tass news agency quoted the head of Russia's state nuclear corporation as saying on Thursday.
The launch of the Bushehr plant's nuclear reactor has frequently been delayed.
- IAEA Chief Baffled Over Lack of Syria Nuclear Info
Nov 27, 2008 -
VIENNA, Austria — The chief U.N.
- U.S. Intelligence: Nuclear Weapon Use More Likely in Future
Nov 20, 2008 -
WASHINGTON — The use of nuclear weapons will grow increasingly likely by 2025, US intelligence predicted Thursday in a report on global trends that forecasts a tense, unstable world shadowed by war.
"The world of the near future will be subject to an increased likelihood of conflict over scarce resources, including food and water, and will be haunted by the persistence of rogue states and terrorist groups with greater access to nuclear weapons," said the report.
"Widening gaps in birth rates and wealth-to-poverty ratios, and the uneven impact of climate change, could further exacerbate tensions," it concludes.
Called "Global Trends 2025 - a Transformed World," the 121-page report was produced by the National Intelligence Council, a body of analysts from across the US intelligence community.
It has good news for some countries.
- U.S.-Iraqi Agreement Seen as Major Blow to Iran
Nov 17, 2008 - Kenneth R. Timmerman
A senior Bush administration official said on Monday that the Status of Forces agreement signed yesterday in Baghdad between the U.S.
- U.S.-Iraqi Agreement Seen as Major Blow to Iran
Nov 17, 2008 - Kenneth R. Timmerman
A senior Bush administration official said on Monday that the Status of Forces agreement signed yesterday in Baghdad between the U.S.
- Russians Know Missile Shield Is No Threat, U.S. Says
Nov 15, 2008 - Nat Helms
The U.S.
- General Urges Obama to Keep Missile Defense
Nov 12, 2008 -
WASHINGTON — The Air Force general who runs the Pentagon's missile defense projects said Wednesday that American interests would be "severely hurt" if President-elect Obama decided to halt plans developed by the Bush administration to install missile interceptors in Eastern Europe.
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- Iran Test-Fires New Missile, Israel Within Reach
Nov 12, 2008 -
TEHRAN — Iran said it test-fired a new generation of surface-to-surface missile Wednesday and that the Islamic Republic was ready to defend itself against any attacker.
Iran's latest missile test followed persistent speculation in recent months of possible U.S.
- Oil Plunge Squeezing Iran's Ahmadinejad
Nov 11, 2008 -
TEHRAN — Hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's failure to share out Iran's oil income more fairly has raised doubts over his chance of securing a second-term in next year's election.
Instead of ushering in the era of "economic prosperity" he promised in 2005, Ahmadinejad presides over an Iran which may struggle to balance its books despite enjoying windfall oil earnings for much of his first term, analysts say.
Political setbacks, including parliament's sacking of the interior minister, a close ally to Ahmadinejad, over a forged degree have further dented the popularity of a president who has championed the poor and pledged to clean up government.
But, with most Iranians grumbling about inflation of more than 29 percent and unemployment, the economy is likely to be the main battleground in the June 2009 race when Ahmadinejad is expected to run for another four-year term.
"Iran's oil revenue since Ahmadinejad was elected is equal to one-third of the country's income since the (1979) Islamic revolution," said Habib Shakurzadeh, a university lecturer.
"But the country is on the verge of economic collapse."
Critics, who include both reformists and even conservative politicians, say Ahmadinejad's spending is to blame for surging inflation that was about 11 percent in 2005.
"With falling oil prices, Ahmadinejad can not continue to hand out money to poor Iranians to win their support," said an analyst, who asked not to be named, referring to big cash infusions made by Ahmadinejad during his provincial trips.
The price of crude has now fallen more than 50 percent from a July peak of $147.
- Iran Criticizes Obama's Nuke Comments
Nov 10, 2008 -
TEHRAN — Iran's Foreign Ministry dismissed on Monday comments by U.S.
- US, EU Officials Meet With Arabs on Iran
Nov 09, 2008 -
SHARM EL-SHEIK, Egypt -- A senior U.S.
- Obama: Iran's Pursuit of Nukes 'Unacceptable'
Nov 07, 2008 -
CHICAGO — US President-elect Barack Obama said on Friday that Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons was "unacceptable" and he would "respond appropriately" to a congratulatory letter from President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Obama, speaking at his first press conference since winning Tuesday's presidential election, also said the Islamic Republic must stop supporting "terrorist organizations."
The Democratic president-elect confirmed that he had been sent a letter from Ahmadinejad following his historic victory over Republican John McCain.
"I am aware that the letter was sent," Obama said in response to the only question of the press conference about foreign policy.
- Ahmadinejad Congratulates Obama, Wants 'Real Change'
Nov 07, 2008 -
TEHRAN — Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Thursday congratulated U.S.
- Israel Cautions Against Obama Dialogue With Iran
Nov 06, 2008 -
JERUSALEM — Israel said on Thursday U.S.
- Iran Warns U.S. Against Violating Airspace
Nov 05, 2008 -
Iran's state radio said Wednesday the country's military had warned US forces that their helicopters in Iraq were flying too close to the Iranian border.
- Iran's Parliament Ousts Ahmadinejad Ally
Nov 04, 2008 -
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's parliament dismissed a Cabinet minister Tuesday over his fake degree from Oxford University, a vote seen as a humiliating blow to hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad who faces elections next summer.
The Iranian leader has been at odds with the parliament before, but the impeachment of Interior Minister Ali Kordan was the first high-profile confrontation between the president and the 290-member assembly.
- Iranians Burn Flags to Recall U.S. Embassy's Fall
Nov 03, 2008 -
TEHRAN, Iran — Hundreds of Iranian children bused in for the occasion crowded outside the former U.S.
- U.S. Commander: Iran Trying to Bribe Iraqis
Oct 13, 2008 -
WASHINGTON (AFP) - General Ray Odierno, who commands U.S.
- French Official Scoffs at Idea of Negotiating With Iran
Oct 10, 2008 - Kenneth R. Timmerman
Barack Obama can talk about negotiating with Iran until he’s blue in the face, but a top French official who has been there and done that contends that any efforts by a future president to open direct talks with Iran would be a waste of time.
- French Official Scoffs at Idea of Negotiating With Iran
Oct 10, 2008 - Kenneth R. Timmerman
Barack Obama can talk about negotiating with Iran until he’s blue in the face, but a top French official who has been there and done that contends that any efforts by a future president to open direct talks with Iran would be a waste of time.
- Stop Iranian Mullahs' Menace in Iraq
Oct 09, 2008 - Lord Corbett
The rantings of Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad last month at the United Nations General Assembly in New York should have persuaded Americans not to cave in to the Iranian regime's demands in Iraq.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Qods Force arms, funds, and trains terrorist militias in Iraq and smuggles in roadside bombs made and paid for by the mullahs to kill American and coalition troops and Iraqis.
- Biden: Israeli Report on Iran 'A Lie'
Sep 02, 2008 - Jim Meyers
Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden is denying a report that he secretly told Israeli officials they would have to accept the idea that Iran will acquire nuclear weapons.
Israeli Army Radio said on Monday that the senator from Delaware, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, met with “senior Israeli officials” behind closed doors during a visit several years ago and told them: “Israel with have to reconcile itself with the nuclearization of Iran.”
Biden reportedly told the officials he opposed “opening an additional military and diplomatic front” against Iran.
But Biden spokesman David Wade declared in comments reported by ABC News: “This is a lie peddled by partisan opponents of Senators Obama and Biden, and we will not tolerate anyone questioning Senator Biden’s 35-year record of standing up for the security of Israel.
“Joe Biden’s first trip as a Senator was to Israel, he has worked with every Israeli leader from Golda Meir to Prime Minister Olmert, and he takes a back seat to no one when it comes to protecting the relationship between Israel and the U.S.
"Senator Biden has consistently stated – publicly and privately — that a nuclear Iran would pose a grave threat to Israel and the United States and that we must prevent a nuclear Iran.”
As Newsmax reported on Monday, Biden has been an ardent supporter of the state of Israel in the Senate.
- Russia Jockeys for Superpower Status
Sep 02, 2008 - Arnaud de Borchgrave
NATO guarantees that an attack against one member country is an attack against all, are no longer what they used to be.
- CIA Used Swiss to Thwart Iran Nuke Program: Report
Aug 25, 2008 -
The U.S.
- Iran Seeking 'Final Solution' for Israel?
Aug 11, 2008 - Arnaud de Borchgrave
To bomb or not to bomb Iran was now a matter of time, according to the principal players, but none could agree last week on when the clock runs out.
- Bush Administration Strongly Opposes Iran Attack
Aug 05, 2008 - Jim Meyers
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