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US intelligence agencies have concluded that Iran has created enough fuel for a nuclear weapon. IAEA chief Mohammed El Baradei urged Iran to accept the US invitation for talks. President Ahmadinejad stated that Iran’s critics are upset that his country is “more powerful than ever.”

US Defense Secretary Gates urged Arab allies to strengthen military ties with the US to help deter Iran. Members of parliament urged President Ahmadinejad to free detainees who played a minor role in the post-election violence. Iranian police warned the opposition against staging any protests in connection with Qods Day.

President Ahmadinejad said discussions on Iran’s nuclear program are “finished.” Former president Khatami accused the government of using “fascist and totalitarian methods” against political enemies. Ayatollah Khamenei said the humanities courses at universities were un-Islamic.

Ayatollah Mohammad Emami Kashani urged followers to stop infighting and “export the revolution.” India will invest $5 billion to develop a natural gas field in Iran. A member of parliament revealed that Ayatollah Khamenei urged the Majilis to confirm Ahmadinejad’s cabinet nominees.

The Majilis approved all but three of President Ahmadinejad’s cabinet nominees. Ahmadinejad stated that Iran is prepared for more sanctions and will not bow to international pressure on its nuclear program.

The IAEA said concerns over Tehran’s nuclear program are “hyped.” Senior diplomats met in Berlin to discuss Iran’s nuclear program. Iran’s Shura Majlis will debate the appointments to the key ministerial posts of oil and interior.

President Ahmadinejad will give a speech at the UN meeting on Sept. 23. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei praised the Islamic Republic’s ability to overcome post-election problems. Iran and Pakistan staged a joint anti-drug operation on the AfPak border.

President Ahmadinejad’s new intelligence minister vowed to “confront the enemy’s soft war” against the government. Ayatollah Khamenei vowed to prosecute post-vote “crimes.” Six nations are to meet in Germany to discuss Iran’s nuclear program.

The UN urged Tehran to reveal the “military dimensions” of its nuclear program. The IAEA claimed Iran is slowing production of low-enrichment uranium. President Ahmadinejad claimed that allegations of prisoner abuse were part of a foreign “enemy plot.”

Grand Ayatollah Montazeri criticized the Ahmadinejad government over show trials and warned of a possible “regime fall.” Grand Ayatollah Khamenei claimed the riots were planned before the election. A member of parliament said the rapes of some election protesters who were detained have been proven. Tehran is worried that the Afghan insurgency might spill into […]

Proposed halt in nuclear program by “pragmatists” in Tehran went ignored by Ahmadinejad government. Former President Khatami said the trial confessions of his allies are invalid. Tehran gained support from non-aligned nations for ban on nuclear plant attacks. Anonymous US diplomats revealed that Iran’s uranium enrichment program stagnated as output increased.

The government resumed mass trials of opposition figures; top aides of former President Khatami have been accused of fomenting a “soft coup.” A spokesman said sanctions will not stop Iran from pursuing its “legal rights” to possess nuclear power.

The Majilis supports President Ahmadinejad’s appointee for defense minister; the appointee is wanted by Argentina for his role in the bombing of a Jewish center. The government will put more anti-Ahmadinejad protesters on trial. Foreign Minister spokesman Hassan Ghashghavi told the world to work with, instead of against, Iran’s nuclear power ambitions.