Iranian media reports said two separate but identical bomb attacks killed a prominent Iranian nuclear scientist and injured another in Tehran, RFE/RL reports. State media said attackers riding on motorcycles attached bombs to the cars of the scientists as they were driving to work today.
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Chavez meets Ahmadinejad in Tehran
October 20th, 2010 |
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Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is meeting with Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in talks aimed at furthering ties between the two U.S. adversaries. Mr. Ahmadinejad welcomed the Venezuelan leader to the presidential palace Tuesday for his ninth visit. Iranian state-run media said the two leaders hope to “boost bilateral cooperation in the oil, gas and petrochemical sectors.”
U.S. cites progress in curbing Iranian oil business
October 1st, 2010 |
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The U.S. State Department said four major European oil companies have promised to halt dealings with Iran, and will be spared from U.S. sanctions. A Swiss-based subsidiary of Iran’s national oil company will face sanctions.
Obama: Iranian president’s UN remarks hateful
September 25th, 2010 |
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U.S. President Barack Obama has described as hateful and offensive remarks at the United Nations on Thursday by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Ahmadinejad said that the 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States could have been staged by the U.S. government. Mr. Obama spoke in an interview with BBC Persian Television.
Iranian, U.S. leaders indicate nuclear talks possible
September 24th, 2010 |
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The leaders of Iran and the United States have indicated they are ready to resume international talks aimed at ending the standoff over Iran’s nuclear program. Presidents Mahmud Ahmadinejad and Barack Obama spoke about the nuclear issue in separate speeches on September 23 to the United Nations General Assembly. The speeches came four months after the latest round of UN sanctions was imposed against Iran for failing to curb uranium-enrichment activities.
Ahmadinejad’s UN speech triggers U.S. walkout
September 24th, 2010 |
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Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad triggered a walkout of U.S. and other delegates, reports VOA.
He suggested in a U.N. General Assembly speech Thursday that the United States government staged the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks. The Iranian leader said his country’s nuclear activities are in conformance with international accords.
Worldwide protests against Iranian stoning
July 25th, 2010 |
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Protests against an Iranian woman sentenced to stoning took place in 32 countries around the world. Human rights campaigners from the UK to as far afield as Brazil are trying to save the life of Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani.
Russian president warns Iran to heed international advice
June 6th, 2010 |
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Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is downplaying the existence of tensions between Tehran and Russia in an interview with Lebanon’s LBC TV Saturday. His words follow a warning by Russian President Dmitri Medvedev that Iranian leaders must “listen to the voice of the world community,” or face new sanctions.
Ahmadinejad on ties with Serbia
May 24th, 2010 |
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Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad stated on Monday that there are no obstacles to the expansion of the ties between Iran and Serbia. He called for strengthening of cooperation between the two countries, said reports from Tehran.
Putin on Iranian nuclear power plant
March 19th, 2010 |
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Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Iran’s Russian-built nuclear power plant will be launched this summer. “The first reactor at Iran’s nuclear power plant in Bushehr is to be launched already in the summer,” Putin said.
Google, RSF honor Iranian women, bloggers
March 12th, 2010 |
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Google and Paris-based media watchdog Reporters Without Borders(RSF) have honored a collective of Iranian women bloggers. It came for their reporting on women’s issues and last year’s postelection unrest, RFE/RL reports.
Ahmadinejad criticizes U.S. role in Afghanistan
March 11th, 2010 |
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Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad criticized Washington with his own words, as he appeared at a news conference alongside Afghan President Hamid Karzai. Earlier this week, visiting U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates accused Tehran of playing a “double game” in Afghanistan – being friendly to the Afghan government, while at the same time trying to undermine Afghan and international forces.
Iran orders further uranium enrichment
February 8th, 2010 |
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Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has ordered the further enrichment of his nation’s uranium. This came just days after he said he was open to a UN plan to enrich the material abroad, says VOA.
Bomb blast kills Iranian nuclear physicist
January 12th, 2010 |
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A remote-controlled bomb has killed a high-ranking nuclear scientist in Iran. The Islamic Republic is pointing the finger of blame at arch-foes the United States and Israel.
Iranian arrested with drugs at Thai airport
January 6th, 2010 |
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Thai customs officials said Wednesday they had arrested an Iranian man at Bangkok’s main international airport carrying four kilograms (nine pounds) of methamphetamine hidden in a suitcase. Ghanavatirajabnejad Keyvan, 33, was detained at Suvarnabhumi airport late Tuesday as he walked through
Iranian cleric: Opposition enemies of God
December 30th, 2009 |
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An Iranian cleric says the country’s opposition leaders are “enemies of God” who could be executed according to Islamic law. The cleric, VOA reports, is close to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamanei.
Iranian govt. cracks down further on opposition
December 29th, 2009 |
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The Iranian government is cracking the whip on opposition supporters after two days of intense and sometimes bloody demonstrations in Tehran and elsewhere. Scores of opposition activists and political leaders are reported to have been arrested.
Iraq angry over Iranian oil well incursion
December 19th, 2009 |
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Tension is rising between long-time rivals Iraq and Iran over the reported seizure of an Iraqi oil well. Baghdad has condemned the incursion by Iranian troops, but says it is committed to resolving the issue through diplomatic channels.
Iranian president begins Brazil visit
November 23rd, 2009 |
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Iran’s Mahmud Ahmadinejad has arrived in Brazil today on the first state visit by an Iranian president to the Latin American nation. Ahmadinejad is to hold talks with President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva, who himself is scheduled to visit Tehran in early 2010.
White House condemns Iranian missile tests
September 29th, 2009 |
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The White House on Monday condemned Iran’s latest missile tests as “provocative”. Washington also and called on Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to provide inspectors “unfettered access” to its nuclear facilities, VOA reports.