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Canada and the European Union announced further sanctions on Iran. France called for sanctions on an “unprecedented scale,” and urged a halt to purchases of Iranian oil and a freeze on its central bank assets. Russia called the sanctions “unacceptable.” Iran said the sanctions “will have no impact.”



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In a new round of sanctions, the UK ordered its financial institutions to stop doing business with Iranian banks, including the central bank. The US plans to name Iran a “primary money laundering concern.” The Iranian foreign minister said sanctions were hurting the economy.



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The US plans to adopt new sanctions targeting Iran’s petrochemical industry. The UN General Assembly passed a resolution condemning an Iranian plot to kill the Saudi ambassador to the US.


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Iran nuclear: UN voices ‘deep concern’ over plans


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UN nuclear chief says must alert world about Iran


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Air Force receives first batch of 30,000-pound bombs from Boeing


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Iranian officials meet with Syrian opposition



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Iran: Explosion occurred during military research


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Iran’s civil defense organization detected the Duqu computer virus. Similar to the Stuxnet computer virus, Duqu is aimed at sabotaging Iran’s nuclear sites.


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Iran: Ahmadinejad goes on the offensive against clerical opponents


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Analysis: Israelis doubt world will stop Iran’s nuclear quest



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William Hague does not rule out military option on Iran


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As US prepares to leave Iraq, Iran’s influence looms large


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Israel says Iran closer to atom bomb than thought



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A massive explosion at a base in Bid Ganeh on the outskirts of Tehran killed 27 members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps. The blast is thought to have been an caused by an accident that occurred as ammunition was being moved.


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The real reason Arab League punishes Syria: Iran


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Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei denounced the UN nuclear report as a fabrication and said any invader would “receive a strong slap and iron fist.” US Defense Secretary Panetta warned of the consequences of military action against Iran. France threatened “unprecedented sanctions.” The US planned to sell “bunker buster” bombs to the UAE.


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US Plans Bomb Sales in Persian Gulf to Counter Iran


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US defence chief Panetta warns against Iran strike



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In the aftermath of the IAEA report on Iran’s nuclear program, Iran said it will not retreat “one iota” from its nuclear program. France, Britain and Germany called for tougher sanctions. Russia rejected new sanctions. China favored continued negotiations. Israel said it could carry out strikes on Iran with under 500 civilian fatalities. The US […]



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Report May Complicate Iran’s Defense of Its Nuclear Program



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Gulf Arab States Share Israel’s Fears Over Iran’s Nuclear Program