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Tehran again proposed a simultaneous swap of its uranium for prepared uranium rods to be used at its research reactor. This deal has already been rejected by the West. Iran denounced the assassination of a Hamas leader in Dubai.

Security forces detained Jundallah founder and leader Abdul Malik Rigi. Tehran announced plans to construct 10 new enrichment facilities this year. Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak left for the United States to discuss Iranian nuclear proliferation efforts.

Tehran planned construction for two new enrichment facilities. The Saudi foreign minister said sanctions are a last chance to stop Iran from becoming a nuclear power. The speaker of parliament, Larijani, instructed President Obama to “do something about” Secretary of State Clinton’s style of diplomacy.

Iran’s police chief said the BBC and Voice of America are arms of the CIA and MI-6. French Prime Minister Fillon said the world would needs to “look into new measures” if Iran does not come clean on its nuclear program. Munich Re AG and Allianz SE suspended business with Iran.

A new IAEA report said Iran is working on weaponizing uranium and has not cooperated with the IAEA investigations. The White House said that Iran “is failing to meet its international obligations.”

Ayatollah Khameini delivered a speech in Tabriz stating that Iran “will never back down from its positions and it could by no means be intimidated by threats and oppositions.” President Ahmadinejad said that if the Israelis launch a new war against Hezbollah, the terror group should retaliate strongly enough to “close their case once and […]

The US, Russia, and France issued a joint warning to Iran to stop enrichment. Supreme Leader Aytollah Khameini said Iran won’t let “arrogant powers rule the world.” Russia delayed the shipment of t S-300 air defense missiles due to “technical problems.”

US Secretary of State Clinton said the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps is supplanting clerical and civilian leadership in Tehran. President Ahmadinejad said that the West will “regret” any decision to move forward with further sanctions. The Foreign Ministry spokesman said Tehran fully supports nuclear disarmament in the Middle East.

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.