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World leaders united over Iran's nuclear ambitions
18/11/2011 - IRAN

World leaders united over Iran's nuclear ambitions

Major world powers presented a united front on Thursday as they stepped up pressure on Iran after submitting a joint resolution which called on Tehran to allow UN inspectors to probe concerns over the country’s nuclear ambitions.
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IAEA chief calls for Iran mission over nuclear fears
17/11/2011 - IRAN

IAEA chief calls for Iran mission over nuclear fears

Yukiya Amano, head of the UN nuclear watchdog IAEA, emphasized the need for Iran to engage in serious talks on Thursday and called for a high-level mission to the country to investigate mounting concerns over its controversial nuclear programme.
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Did Israel assassinate an Iranian nuclear scientist?
15/11/2011 - IN THE WORLD PAPERS

Did Israel assassinate an Iranian nuclear scientist?

In today's international press round up - we look at the challenges facing Mario Monti, whether Israel assassinated an Iranian nuclear scientist, and the press going on trial in the UK.
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EU warns it may strengthen Iran sanctions
14/11/2011 - IRAN

EU warns it may strengthen Iran sanctions

EU ministers threatened to strengthen sanctions on Iran over its controversial nuclear ambitions on Monday, with French Foreign Minister Alain Juppé saying that the bloc planned to appeal to the European Investment Bank to freeze loans to Tehran.
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Iranian parliament to rethink cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog
13/11/2011 - IRAN

Iranian parliament to rethink cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog

Iranian parliament speaker Ali Larijani said Sunday that Iran should re-evaluate its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, saying a recent report on the country's nuclear programme amounted to "hostility" from Israel and the US.
Obama seeks 'common response' on Iran
13/11/2011 - DIPLOMACY

Obama seeks 'common response' on Iran

US President Barack Obama has urged his Russian and Chinese counterparts to put fresh pressure on Iran following a new UN report alleging that the country is secretly trying to build nuclear weapons.
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US defence chief warns against strike on Iran
11/11/2011 - USA - IRAN

US defence chief warns against strike on Iran

Military action against Iran would only set the country’s nuclear programme back by three years, US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta said Thursday. Tehran has warned that it would meet an attack on its nuclear sites with ‘iron fists’.
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Western leaders push for new Iran sanctions
10/11/2011 - IRAN-NUCLEAR

Western leaders push for new Iran sanctions

Western leaders called for stronger sanctions against Iran Wednesday after a UN watchdog report said it suspected Tehran of designing nuclear weapons, however Russia indicated it would veto any new measures at the UN Security Council.
Iran: the nuclear option (part 2)
09/11/2011 - THE DEBATE

Iran: the nuclear option (part 2)

"In the Middle East, when you don’t take action, it’s [a sign of] weakness",insists Likud Member of the Knesset Danny Davon. Others though wonders if sanctions and strikes against Iran won’t simply serve to thaw the current chill between Iran and the Arab World.
Iran: the nuclear option
09/11/2011 - THE DEBATE

Iran: the nuclear option

"In the Middle East, when you don’t take action, it’s [a sign of] weakness",insists Likud Member of the Knesset Danny Davon. Others though wonders if sanctions and strikes against Iran won’t simply serve to thaw the current chill between Iran and the Arab World.
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