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Israelis See Iran’s Threats of Retaliation as Bluff
President Ahmadinejad signaled his readiness to renew talks about Iran’s nuclear program. India said it would continue to buy Iranian oil.
Some Iranians caught in the escalating confrontation over Iran’s nuclear program are choosing to leave.
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Israeli officials worry over Iran’s bomb-making abilities
The European Union banned Iranian oil imports. British and French naval ships joined the US carrier group in the Strait of Hormuz. The UN’s nuclear watchdog agency confirmed it would send a mission to Iran by the end of January.
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Iran warned Saudi Arabia against raising oil production to replace embargoed Iranian oil. Iran asked India to pay for oil in yen to help circumvent sanctions.
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Major powers divided on approach to Iran
Japan said it would continue to cut imports of Iranian oil. The major powers said they were open to renewed talks with Iran. After Iranian warnings, a US aircraft carrier sailed into waters off Iran. The UK banned Iranian state TV from British airwaves.
Russia said a military assault on Iran could cause a “chain reaction” that would destabilize the world. The US said it was ready for any contingency and that Iran was helping Syria export oil and evade sanctions. The EU is expected to agree on an oil embargo against Iran and a freeze on the assets […]
New Bid to Stifle Iran Aid to Syria
Leaders of an al Qaeda cell that plotted a Mumbai-style attack in Europe in 2010 and fought alongside the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan are living in Iran.
As Powers Maneuver, Israel Says No Decision Yet to Attack Iran
US officials urged South Korea to reduce oil imports from Iran. The UN’s nuclear monitoring agency plans to send a delegation to Iran by the end of January.
Europe is expected to agree to ban the import of Iranian oil by the end of the month. Saudi Arabia said it could make up for the loss of Iranian oil exports. Iran warned Gulf Arab states they would suffer consequences if they raised oil production to replace Iranian oil.
Iran oil sanctions divide Asia’s four largest economies
Iran warned oil-producing Gulf states not to boost production if Iran’s crude exports are affected by Western sanctions. State television said it had evidence the US was behind the killing of the recently slain Iranian nuclear scientist. The US warned Israel not to attack Iran.
US Warns Israel Against Iran Strike
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US boosts its military presence in Persian Gulf
The US said Iran would cross a “red line” if it tried to close the Strait of Hormuz. Russia said military intervention in Iran would be a threat to Russia’s own security. Iran said it would discuss allegations it was involved in nuclear weapons work.
Iran called for revenge for the killing of one of its nuclear scientists. Japan agreed to reduce its imports of Iranian oil. The US imposed sanctions on China’s Zhuhai Zhenrong Corp, Iran’s largest supplier of refined petroleum products.
Israeli intelligence chief: ‘Iran, Hezbollah providing weaponry to Assad’