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During a visit to Doha, US Secretary of State Clinton said Iran was “drifting towards a military dictatorship.” Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu visited Moscow to garner Russia support for isolating Iran.

The foreign ministry said Iran’s nuclear program has been “of a peaceful nature at all times.” The US secretary of state said Iran is pursuing nuclear weapons. The chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff said an attack on Iran could have “unintended consequences.”

The Shah’s son urged the West to help Iran’s opposition. US government officials dismissed Iran’s enrichment claims. Speaker Larijani said Tehran will “quicken nuclear work” if West imposes a new round of sanctions.

On the anniversary of Islamic Revolution, President Ahmadinejad announced that Iran is “a nuclear state.” Opposition leaders Karroubi and former President Khatami were attacked when they attended an opposition rally. Tehran cracked down on internet access in the wake of anniversary protests.

Tehran arrested protesters in an attempt to thwart protests on tomorrow’s observance of the anniversary of the Iranian Revolution. President Ahmadinejad moved to give the Basij more political power. President Obama sought new sanctions to target the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps.

Iran began enriching uranium for use in its medical reactor; the US and its allies pushed for tougher sanctions. Tehran announced plans to construct 10 new nuclear fuel plants.

On the eve of the 31st anniversary of the Islamic Revolultion, Iran announced plans to enrich uranium to 20 percent; the West vowed more sanctions. Iran opened two production lines for two unmanned aircraft, one of which will have strike capabilities.

Iran arrested seven people linked to Radio Farda, a station founded by Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty and Voice of America. PressTV claimed two of those arrested were “CIA agents.” An Iranian Army Air Force commander claimed Iran successfully tested its first stealth airplane.

The defense ministry announced the opening of two new missile production factories. US Defense Secretary Gates said he doubts Iran is willing to broker a nuclear deal. The chief of Iran’s police said his forces “won’t show any more tolerance” towards protesters.

The German foreign minister said that the West will not accept a nuclear Iran. Russia said that it sees no problem in selling arms to Iran as long as no UN weapons embargo is in place. Ambassador Ali Asghar Soltanieh said Iran is prepared to swap low-enriched uranium for fuel rods.

China warned that sanctions against Iran will derail diplomatic efforts. Opposition leaders Karoubi and Moussavi urged supporters to rally during celebrations for the anniversary of founding of the Islamic Republic. Tehran accused America and her allies of waging a “psychological war” in the Persian Gulf.