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Mystery surrounds Iranian Guards commander's death
15/02/2013 - IRAN

Mystery surrounds Iranian Guards commander's death

The killing on Wednesday of a senior Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander, identified by two different names, has underscored the murky nature of Tehran’s involvement in the Syrian conflict.
UN nuclear watchdog fails to reach deal with Iran
14/02/2013 - IRAN

UN nuclear watchdog fails to reach deal with Iran

UN inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency failed to reach an agreement with Iranian officials in Tehran on Thursday following talks aimed at curbing the Islamic Republic’s nuclear programme.
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Iran's Photoshop fail
14/02/2013 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Iran's Photoshop fail

IN THE WORLD PAPERS - 14/02/13: World papers look at the mysterious death of a spy in Israel. Meanwhile, January and February mark the second anniversary of the Arab Spring. The press also focus on the Iranian government's Photoshop fail, and on Valentine's Day for your pets!
Deadly attack on Iranian refugee camp near Baghdad
09/02/2013 - IRAQ

Deadly attack on Iranian refugee camp near Baghdad

At least six people were killed and dozens were wounded at a camp that houses Iranian exiles opposed to the government in Tehran, but there were conflicting reports on the nature of the deadly assault.
Living in caves in Syria, gazelle poaching in Libya, and more
09/02/2013 - THE OBSERVERS

Living in caves in Syria, gazelle poaching in Libya, and more

This show is made up entirely of amateur images. We've seen time and time again how images captured by ordinary citizens then uploaded onto the Web can change history, or at least shift the balance of power. This week, we take a look back at some of those moments.
Ahmadinejad proposes strategic axis with Egypt
07/02/2013 - EGYPT-IRAN

Ahmadinejad proposes strategic axis with Egypt

On a historic visit to Cairo this week, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad called for a strategic alliance with Egypt. The two countries broke ties in 1979, following Iran’s Islamic revolution and Egypt’s signing of a peace treaty with Israel.
Ayatollah rejects US offer of direct talks
07/02/2013 - IRAN - USA

Ayatollah rejects US offer of direct talks

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has rejected a US offer of direct talks on Iran's controversial nuclear programme a day after Washington stepped up sanctions on the Islamic republic.
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Ahmadinejad greeted with red carpet, protests in Egypt
06/02/2013 - EGYPT

Ahmadinejad greeted with red carpet, protests in Egypt

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad began a three-day visit to Egypt on Tuesday, where he was warmly greeted by Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi and sudden protests in the capital, Cairo. He is the first Iranian leader to visit Egypt in 34 years.
Iran to attend nuclear talks in Kazakhstan
05/02/2013 - IRAN

Iran to attend nuclear talks in Kazakhstan

Iran is to discuss its disputed nuclear programme with world powers in Kazakhstan on February 26, however news of the announcement on Tuesday was tempered after an Iranian official said the Wests’ goal was to undermine Tehran.
Iran ‘open’ to bilateral talks with US
04/02/2013 - IRAN

Iran ‘open’ to bilateral talks with US

Iran’s foreign minister on Sunday announced a fresh round of talks with world powers on its nuclear programme, and said his country was open to bilateral negotiations with the US as long as the other party came to the table “with honest intentions.”
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