- FRANCE 24

09/06/2010 - IRAN

Timeline of Iran's nuclear crisis

Chronology of Iran’s nuclear programme and the international diplomatic efforts to contain Iran’s nuclear weapons ambitions.

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11/02/2012 - IRAN

Ahmadinejad says Iran will 'never yield' to sanctions

Iran's president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Saturday said the country would unveil numerous nuclear projects in coming days, in a speech marking the anniversary of the Islamic revolution. He added that Iran would "never yield" to Western sanctions.

07/02/2012 - IRAN

Iran vows to halt EU crude exports over new sanctions

Iranian lawmakers vowed Tuesday to ban crude oil exports to European nations, a day after US officials announced new sanctions aimed at disrupting financial transactions by Iran's central bank and other institutions.

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07/02/2012 - DIPLOMACY

US, Israeli officials meet amid rising concern over Iran

Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman met for talks with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Washington Tuesday amid speculation that Israel is considering a military solution to international concerns over Iran's nuclear programme.

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07/02/2012 - USA - IRAN

US imposes new sanctions on Iranian banks

US President Barack Obama signed an order Monday for new sanctions on all Iranian financial institutions, including its central bank. The measure allows US institutions to freeze Iranian state assets instead of simply rejecting the funds.

05/02/2012 - MUNICH SECURITY CONFERENCE

Turkey, Qatar urge renewed negotiations with Tehran

Turkish and Qatari officials said a military strike on Iran would be disastrous for the region and dismissed suggestions of tighter sanctions to rein in its nuclear programme, saying renewed negotiations with Tehran were the only option.

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03/02/2012 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

'A black day for football'

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS, Fri. 03/02/11, Papers across the world comment on the ongoing violence in Egypt. According to The Guardian, "disorder is a symptom of Egypt’s uncertain times". Meanwhile, according to an article in the Washington Post, Israel could be on the verge of attacking Iran. Finally, Gulf News says Russia resisting a UN resolution on Syria because it wants to defend its interests in the Middle East, namely with respect to Turkey.

02/02/2012 - THE INTERVIEW

David Harris, Executive Director of the American Jewish Committee

Marc Perelman meets David Harris, Executive Director of the American Jewish Committee. He gives us his point of view on the Syrian conflict, the Iranian nuclear programme and the possibility of a "pre-emptive" Israeli attack on Iran. He also discusses the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the Middle East peace process.

01/02/2012 - IRAN - NUCLEAR

A 'lot of work' to be done in Iran, says IAEA inspector

Chief UN nuclear inspector Herman Nackaerts told reporters Wednesday after returning from a trip to Tehran that the Iranians "said they are committed" to resolving outstanding issues, but that there is "a lot of work" to do.

30/01/2012 - IRAN

UN nuclear inspectors on new mission in Iran

The chief UN nuclear inspector arrived in Iran Sunday for a three-day mission to assess the "possible military dimensions" of its nuclear programme. Herman Nackaerts (pictured) called for dialogue with Tehran, something he said was long overdue.