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The US made its case for new sanctions against Iran just days ahead of the UN Security Council vote. Israeli forces said they will deny access to Iranian ships headed to Gaza. Iran opened the world’s first women-only bank branch.

Tehran offered an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps escort for a Red Crescent flotilla headed to Gaza Strip. The IAEA called Iran a “special case” because of their suspected military nuclear enrichment. Tehran begins construction on a natural gas pipeline to Europe.

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps said its forces are prepared to escort ships seeking to violate the blockade off the coast of Gaza. Iran is reportedly smuggling advanced equipment to aid in the development of the nuclear site at Natanz. The chief of the central bank denied reports Iran is dumping the euro.

Russia and Germany both support sanctions against Iran. “We hope the voice of the international community will be heard by the Iranian leadership,” Russian President Medvedev said. The Non-Aligned Movement unanimously supported Iran’s nuclear program. Iranian troops crossed the Iraqi border in pursuit of Kurdish separatists.

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that Iranian opposition is “trampling on the Islamic Revolution.” Tehran called on the world to stop Israeli war atrocities. The Iranian Air Force will conduct an air show in coming weeks.

China said new sanctions against Iran will not affect ordinary citizens. Tehran pardoned 81 election protesters from last June’s presidential election.

US experts said President Obama should consider Iran’s proposed fuel-swap deal as a diplomatic opportunity. Iran’s central bank sold 45 billion in euros in favor of gold and US dollars. Tehran denied US accusations that Iran is training and arming Taliban forces to fight in Afghanistan.

Tehran ramped up security on the eve of the June 12 election anniversary. A new IAEA report said Iran is continuing to hide details about its enrichment activities. France urged the rapid adoption of new Iran sanctions. China called for Iran to improve its relations with the IAEA. Khamenei called for Netanyahu to face trial […]

An IAEA report on Iran’s enrichment program reduces the likelihood of a nuclear fuel swap. Iran’s general staff denied reports that an Israeli nuclear sub entered the Persian Gulf. The Iranian ambassador to Iraq said no deal would be made to free three US hikers accused of spying.

ISAF commander General Stanley McChrystal said Iran is training Taliban fighters and providing them with weapons. Israel reportedly deployed missile submarines in the Persian Gulf. A politician said Russian and Chinese ties would be downgraded if the countries vote for sanctions.

US Secretary of State Clinton criticized Brazil’s diplomacy with Iran. Syrian President Assad said Iran supports informal talks between Syria and Iran. The Iranian navy claimed it detected a US nuclear submarine in the Strait of Hormuz.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov dismissed Iran’s criticism of Russian-supported UN sanctions. Istanbul urged the US to accept the terms of the new nuclear fuel-swap deal. President Ahmadinejad said that Western “bullying” will not serve to isolate Iran.