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  • Iran's high court approves death sentences Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - 1 hour, 41 minutes ago
    Iran's Supreme Court has confirmed death sentences for five Iranian Arab separatists convicted for bombings near the Iraqi border, state-run Iranian television reported Saturday.

  • Iran Hangs in Suspense As the Conflict Plays Out Open this result in new window
    New York Times - Jul 29 5:18 PM
    TEHRAN, July 29 These should be heady days for Iran?s leaders. Hezbollah, widely regarded as its proxy force in Lebanon, continues to rain down rockets on Israel despite 17 days of punishing airstrikes. Hezbollah?s leader is a hero of the Arab world, and Iran is basking in the reflected glory.

  • State radio: Iran to reject U.N. proposal Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 29 5:38 PM
    Iran's government will reject a proposed U.N. resolution that would give it until Aug. 31 to suspend uranium enrichment or face the threat of international sanctions, state-run radio said on Saturday.

  • U.N. Moves Toward Vote on Iran?s Atom Program Open this result in new window
    New York Times - Jul 29 5:19 PM
    The five permanent Security Council members reached agreement on a resolution demanding that Iran suspend nuclear enrichment.

  • Iran supreme leader calls Hezbollah chief 'world favorite' Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 29 12:03 PM
    Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei feted Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah as the "people's favorite person all over the world," state television said.

  • Iran's Ahmedinejad meets 'brother' Chavez Open this result in new window
    CNN.com - Jul 29 11:24 AM
    TEHRAN, Iran (AP) -- Anti-U.S. leaders Hugo Chavez of Venezuela and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmedinejad met in Tehran on Saturday, pledging mutual support for one another, state media reported.

  • State radio: Iran to reject U.N. resolution Open this result in new window
    USA Today - Jul 29 7:46 AM
    Iran state radio said Saturday the government would reject a proposed U.N. resolution to suspend uranium enrichment by Aug. 31 or face the threat of international sanctions.

  • State Radio: Iran to Reject U.N. Proposal Open this result in new window
    ABC News - Jul 29 5:58 PM
    State Radio: Iran Will Reject Proposed U.N. Resolution on Nuclear Program

  • Purging Persian: Iran's Ahmadinejad orders foreign words out Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 29 6:17 AM
    Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has issued a new order for the Persian language to be purged of foreign words that have crept into everyday usage, the country's language watchdog has said.

  • Somali leader accuses Iran, Libya and Egypt of supporting Islamic Open this result in new window
    USA Today - Jul 29 4:30 AM
    Somalia's prime minister on Saturday accused Egypt, Libya and Iran of providing weapons for Islamic militants who have seized control of much of this country's south.

  • Iran Wants 'Foreign' Words Changed Open this result in new window
    CBS News - Jul 29 1:55 PM
    Iran's president ordered government and cultural bodies to use modified Persian words to replace foreign words that have crept into the language, such as "pizzas" which will now be known as "elastic loaves," state media reported.

  • Pact Near on Deadline for Iran Open this result in new window
    Washington Post - Jul 28 11:15 PM
    UNITED NATIONS, July 28 -- The Security Council neared agreement Friday on a resolution that would threaten economic sanctions against Iran if it does not halt its enrichment and reprocessing of uranium by the end of August.

  • House Voted on Indian Deal Unaware of Iran Missile Sales Open this result in new window
    Washington Post - Jul 28 11:15 PM
    The Bush administration will impose sanctions on two Indian firms for selling missile parts to Iran, government officials said yesterday, acknowledging privately that the secret decision should have been shared with the House before it voted this week to support U.S. plans to sell nuclear...

  • Gauging Iran's Influence on Hezbollah Open this result in new window
    NPR - Jul 29 9:47 AM
    Scott Simon speaks with Ali Ansari, a professor at the University of Saint Andrews in Scotland, about Iran's role in the current fighting between Israel and the Hezbollah militia in Lebanon.

  • Resolution aims to weaken Iran's nuclear position Open this result in new window
    ArabicNews.com - 36 minutes ago
    Pressures exerted on Iran by the United States and Britain resorting to Chapter 7 of the UN Charter, which makes a resolution enforceable, aims to make Iran overlook its demands about nuclear energy, an Iranian parliament deputy said today.

  • Iran's high court approves death sentences Open this result in new window
    Syracuse.com - 1 hour, 19 minutes ago
    TEHRAN, Iran (AP) Iran's Supreme Court has confirmed death sentences for five Iranian Arab separatists convicted for bombings near the Iraqi border, state-run Iranian television reported Saturday.

  • UN to give Iran until August 31 to suspend uranium enrichment Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 28 6:49 PM
    The UN Security Council would consider sanctions against Iran if it does not halt uranium enrichment by August 31, under a resolution drawn up by the six major powers, diplomats said.

  • Somali PM accuses Egypt, Libya, Iran Open this result in new window
    Aljazeera - Jul 29 6:27 PM
    Somalia's interim prime minister has accused Egypt, Libya and Iran of providing weapons to Islamists who have taken control of much of the country's southern region.

  • Iran's "elastic" pizza Open this result in new window
    AME Info - 45 minutes ago
    Iran's president has ordered all new foreign words to be replaced with modified Persian words, according to AP. Under the edict, 'pizzas' will become 'elastic loaves', 'chat' becomes 'small talk' and 'cabin' is now a 'small room'.

  • State radio: Iran to reject U.N. proposal Open this result in new window
    Syracuse.com - Jul 29 5:50 PM
    TEHRAN, Iran (AP) Iran warned the U.N. Security Council on Saturday that its double failure to stop the war in Lebanon and solve the nuclear standoff with Tehran would damage its credibility.

  • Security Council reaches accord on Iran Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 28 5:30 PM
    The five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council reached a deal Friday on a resolution that would give Iran until the end of August to suspend uranium enrichment or face the threat of economic and diplomatic sanctions.

  • Somalia PM: Iran, Libya Backing Militants Open this result in new window
    ABC News - Jul 29 4:46 AM
    Somalia's Prime Minister Accuses Iran, Libya and Egypt of Supporting Islamic Militants

  • State radio: Iran will reject proposed UN resolution on nuclear program Open this result in new window
    CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Jul 29 12:48 PM
    TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iranian state radio said Saturday the government would reject a proposed UN resolution that would give it until Aug. 31 to suspend uranium enrichment or face the threat of international sanctions.

  • Report: Iran will reject U.N. nuclear plan Open this result in new window
    Houston Chronicle - Jul 29 8:14 AM
    Iran state radio said today the government would reject a proposed U.N. resolution to suspend uranium enrichment by Aug. 31 or face the threat of international sanctions.

  • Iran reportedly would reject U-N resolution on nuclear program Open this result in new window
    KFVS12 - 45 minutes ago
    TEHRAN, Iran Iran state radio says the government would reject a proposed U-N resolution on its nuclear program.

  • Somali premier accuses Iran, Libya and Egypt of supporting Islamic militants Open this result in new window
    San Diego Union-Tribune - Jul 29 12:09 PM
    BAIDOA, Somalia, 10:49 a.m. July 29 (AP): Somalia's prime minister charged Saturday that Egypt, Libya and Iran are arming the Islamic militants who challenge his rule, lengthening the list of countries accused of fueling this country's political chaos.

  • UN looks to vote next week on Iran nuclear measure Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 28 3:16 PM
    France introduced a draft resolution to the full U.N. Security Council on Friday that demands Iran suspend nuclear activities by August 31 or face possible sanctions.

  • Iran-Venezuela high ranking delegations hold negotiations Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 29 3:31 PM
    Iran - Venezuela - Negotiation Iran-Venezuela high ranking delegations held negotiation here Saturday evening after the two presidents had a private talk.

  • Bush warns Iran and Syria over Hezbollah Open this result in new window
    WIS-TV Columbia - Jul 29 4:21 PM
    President Bush has tough words for two of Hezbollah's biggest supporters.The president is telling Iran to stop sending weapons and money to the militants. And he warns Syria to stop its "support for terrorism" and to respect the sovereignty of Lebanon.

  • State Radio: Iran To Reject U.N. Proposal Open this result in new window
    KUTV.com - Jul 29 3:18 PM
    (AP) TEHRAN, Iran Iranian state radio said Saturday that the government would reject a proposed U.N. resolution that would give it until Aug. 31 to suspend uranium enrichment or face the threat of international sanctions.

  • No Help From Syria, Iran: Nasrallah Open this result in new window
    Arab News - Jul 29 4:13 PM
    BEIRUT, 30 July 2006 Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah yesterday emphasized that Syria and Iran were not providing any military support to his movement in its current standoff with Israel.

  • Big five agree on Iran draft resolution Open this result in new window
    Dawn - 59 minutes ago
    UNITED NATIONS, July 29: The five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) have agreed on a draft resolution giving Iran until the end of August to suspend uranium enrichment.

  • Security Council Sends Iran 'Soft Ultimatum' Open this result in new window
    Zaman Online - Jul 29 2:13 PM
    Iran has delayed giving a response to the incentives package presented by the members of the United Nations Security Council and Germany. Because of this, the Council has agreed to give Iran a soft ultimatum.

  • U.N. Draft May Set Clock for Iran Sanctions Open this result in new window
    Los Angeles Times - Jul 29 12:07 AM
    UNITED NATIONS France introduced a draft resolution to the Security Council on Friday requiring Iran to suspend uranium enrichment by the end of August or face the possibility of sanctions.

  • US lawmakers kept in dark on Indias Iran link Open this result in new window
    Dawn - 59 minutes ago
    WASHINGTON, July 29: The US government will impose sanctions on two Indian firms for selling missile parts to Iran, government officials said.

  • UN may vote next week on Iran nuclear measure Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 28 1:39 PM
    France introduced a draft resolution to the full U.N. Security Council on Friday demanding Iran suspend nuclear activities by August 31 or face the threat of sanctions.

  • Iran urged to stop giving weapons to Hezbollah Open this result in new window
    Dawn - 58 minutes ago
    WASHINGTON, July 29: President George W. Bush urged Iran on Saturday to stop sending weapons and money to Hezbollah and warned Syria to stop supporting terrorism.

  • UN envoy stresses Iran's participation in resolution of Lebanon crisis Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 29 2:31 PM
    Iran - Lebanon - UN UN secretary general's special envoy in Lebanon Terge Roed-Larsen said here Saturday for the resolution of the crisis in Lebanon and achieving a long-term ceasefire in the region, Iran and Syria should be actively involved.

  • UN nears deal on Iran nuclear resolution Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 28 12:22 PM
    Major powers expect to send to the full U.N. Security Council on Friday a draft resolution telling Iran to suspend nuclear work by August 31 or face the threat of sanctions if it refuses.

  • Iran again insists no arms, money for Hezbollah Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 28 10:50 AM
    Iran insisted it was only providing "humanitarian, political and diplomatic support" for Lebanon's Hezbollah, arguing that Israel would have been "defeated sooner" if Tehran had given military backing to the movement.

  • Security Council nears Iran resolution Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 28 10:53 AM
    The five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council neared a deal Friday on a resolution that would give Iran until the end of August to suspend uranium enrichment or face the threat of economic and diplomatic sanctions.

  • State radio says Iran would reject proposed UN resolution on nuclear program Open this result in new window
    CP via Yahoo! Canada News - Jul 29 7:46 AM
    TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - An Iranian state radio commentary has said Tehran would reject a proposed UN resolution that calls for it to suspend uranium enrichment by the end of August or face the threat of international sanctions.

  • Chavez cements Iran ties with Tehran visit Open this result in new window
    CNN.com - Jul 28 9:25 AM
    TEHRAN, Iran (Reuters) -- What does one clamorous anti-U.S. president give another for his birthday? Iran's Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has lined up a medal and some oil investment deals for Venezuela's Hugo Chavez, but there could always be a surprise party when these two unpredictable orators team up.

  • Iran cracks down on foreign words Open this result in new window
    Albuquerque Tribune - Jul 29 11:10 AM
    TEHRAN, Iran - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad ordered government and cultural bodies to use modified Persian words to replace foreign words that have crept into the language. Words, such as "pizzas" - now known as "elastic loaves" - are the new talk, state media reported today.

  • Iran Exports dlrs 2.7 billion of industrial, mining items Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 29 12:08 PM
    Exports - Non oil Iran's exports of industrial and mining items stood at dlrs 2.691 billion in the first quarter of the current Iranian year (started March 21), the Industry and mining ministry reported here Saturday.

  • Iran to reject U.N. proposal, radio says Open this result in new window
    UPI - Jul 29 10:53 AM
    TEHRAN, July 29 (UPI) -- Iran plans to reject a proposed U.N. resolution that would give it about a month to suspend uranium enrichment, Iranian state radio said Saturday.

  • Official says Iran Khodro can survive WTO entry Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 29 11:23 AM
    Iran - Car Industry - WTO The automotive industry is expected to survive World Trade Organization (WTO) accession, said the head of Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Mines here on Saturday.

  • UN resolution to give Iran until August 31 to suspend uranium enrichment Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 28 9:39 AM
    A resolution to be proposed to the UN Security Council by six major powers would give Iran until August 31 to halt uranium enrichment, US ambassador John Bolton has said

  • Somali leader accuses Iran, Libya and Egypt of supporting Islamic militants Open this result in new window
    Boston Herald - Jul 29 6:28 AM
    BAIDOA, Somalia - Somalia's prime minister on Saturday accused Egypt, Libya and Iran of providing weapons for Islamic militants who have seized control of much of this country's south. "Egypt,...

  • UN threatens Iran with sanctions Open this result in new window
    Gulf News - Jul 29 2:04 PM
    Washington: The UN Security Council will consider sanctions against Iran if it fails to cease uranium enrichment by August 31.

  • UN council agrees on resolution for Iran Open this result in new window
    Boston Globe - Jul 29 1:21 AM
    UNITED NATIONS -- The five permanent members of the UN Security Council reached agreement yesterday on a draft resolution telling Iran to suspend nuclear work by Aug. 31 or face the threat of sanctions.

  • Iran reportedly would reject U-N resolution on nuclear program Open this result in new window
    Fort Wayne News Channel 15 - Jul 29 9:38 AM
    TEHRAN, Iran Iran state radio says the government would reject a proposed U-N resolution on its nuclear program. A draft being circulated among the 15-member U-N Security...

  • Centenary conference on Iran's Constitutional Revolution Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 29 7:23 AM
    UK Conference -Iran's Constitutional Revolution A four-day conference opens at Oxford University Sunday to mark the centenary of Iran's Constitutional Revolution of 1906.

  • Security Council reaches Iran deal Open this result in new window
    The Columbus Dispatch - Jul 29 4:33 AM
    UNITED NATIONS The five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council reached a deal yesterday on a resolution that would give Iran until the end of August to suspend uranium enrichment or face the threat of sanctions.

  • Chavez invites Iran to expand oil investment Open this result in new window
    Gulf Daily News - Jul 29 2:53 PM
    TEHRAN: Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez yesterday invited his close ally Iran to deepen its investment in his country's energy sector, particularly seeking help to develop tarry Orinoco crude and offshore gas.

  • Chavez satisfied with progress in Iran-Venezuela joint projects Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 29 9:01 AM
    Iran - Chavez - Visit Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez here Saturday expressed satisfaction with the quick pace of Iran-Venezuela joint economic projects.

  • Ejeie: Iran in climax of power & majesty internally, externally Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 29 8:47 AM
    Iran-Information-Ejeie The Islamic Republic of Iran is today at the climax of power and majesty both internally and externally despite enemies' efforts to keep it backward, said an Iranian minister on Saturday.

  • State radio: Iran to reject U.N. proposal Open this result in new window
    Syracuse.com - Jul 29 8:15 AM
    TEHRAN, Iran (AP) Iran state radio said Saturday the government would reject a proposed U.N. resolution to suspend uranium enrichment by Aug. 31 or face the threat of international sanctions.

  • Ahmadinejad: Iran, Venezuela to expand cooperation Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 29 8:46 AM
    Iran - Ahmadinejad - Venezuela President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Saturday that cooperation between Iran and Venezuela has a growing trend.

  • Iran says OIC to meet on Mideast next week Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 28 7:50 AM
    Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki has said that Iran would join a summit of key Muslim countries in Malaysia next week to discuss the escalating Middle East crisis.

  • Bush warns Iran and Syria over Hezbollah Open this result in new window
    Fort Wayne News Channel 15 - Jul 29 8:38 AM
    WASHINGTON President Bush has tough words for two of Hezbollah's (hez-BUH'-lahz) biggest supporters. The president is telling Iran to stop sending weapons and money to the...

  • Security Council Reaches Accord on Iran Open this result in new window
    ABC News - Jul 28 6:01 PM
    Security Council Reaches Accord on Resolution on Iran's Nuclear Program

  • State Radio: Iran to Reject U.N. Proposal Open this result in new window
    WJLA-TV Washington D.C. - Jul 29 7:40 AM
    TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran state radio said Saturday the government would reject a proposed U.N. resolution to suspend uranium enrichment by Aug. 31 or face the threat of international sanctions."Iranians will not accept unfair decisions, even in the framework of resolutions by the international bodies," the state-run radio said.

  • Iran President Bans Foreign Words Open this result in new window
    WPVI-TV Philadelphia - Jul 29 7:12 AM
    Would a pizza by any other name smell as sweet? They'll find out in Iran.

  • UN May Give Iran a Month to Stop Uranium Enrichment (Update1) Open this result in new window
    Bloomberg.com - Jul 28 4:20 PM
    July 28 (Bloomberg) -- The United Nations Security Council is weighing a measure that would give Iran until Aug. 31 to accept a multinational incentives package aimed at suspending its nuclear program, or face the threat of economic sanctions.

  • Tajikistan: Irans Leader Visits Open this result in new window
    New York Times - Jul 28 7:01 AM
    President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran, on a visit to this impoverished but strategic former Soviet republic, signed a number of agreements with President Emomali Rahmonov intended to increase cooperation on trade and tourism and on cultural programs. Iranian officials also announced plans to cooperate on future energy projects. Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld traveled to the country for

  • MP: UNSC's draft resolution on Iran includes neither sanction nor threat Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 29 6:16 AM
    Iran - Resolution - UNSC Member of Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Reza Talaie-Nik said here Saturday that the draft resolution released by United Nations Security Council on Iran's nuclear issue includes neither sanction nor threat.

  • After Iran, Canadians see Israel as biggest threat to peace, poll finds Open this result in new window
    Canada.com - Jul 29 7:15 AM
    OTTAWA -- Iran is the biggest threat to world peace, followed by Israel and North Korea, according to a poll released Friday.

  • Cleric says U.N. cannot stop Iran's nuclear work Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 28 4:52 AM
    The United Nations cannot push Iran into abandoning its nuclear work, an influential cleric said on Friday.

  • Chavez: Venezuela stands by Iran under any condition Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 29 7:16 AM
    Iran - Chavez - Visit Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said here Saturday that he is visiting Tehran to underline that his country will stand by Iran at any time and under any condition.

  • Chavez Brings Anti-Imperialism Message To Iran Open this result in new window
    Radio Free Europe: Radio Library - Jul 29 7:00 AM
    July 29, 2006 -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said at the start of a two-day visit to Tehran that Venezuela will stand behind Iran in "every time and occasion and under every circumstance."

  • President: Iran considers Venezuela's progress as its own Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 29 6:47 AM
    Iran - Ahmadinejad - Venezuela President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said here Saturday that Iran considers Venezuela's progress as its own and that there is no limitation on cooperation between the two countries.

  • Sanctions for Indian firms with Iran ties Open this result in new window
    International Herald Tribune - Jul 28 9:45 AM
    The Bush administration will impose sanctions on two Indian firms for missile-related transactions with Iran, U.S. officials said.

  • U.N. gets new Iran resolution Open this result in new window
    Miami Herald - Jul 29 12:15 AM
    The five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council on Friday circulated a resolution that would give Iran until the end of August to suspend uranium enrichment or face the threat of economic and diplomatic sanctions.

  • Iran reportedly would reject U-N resolution on nuclear program Open this result in new window
    KBCI Boise - Jul 29 9:20 AM
    TEHRAN, Iran Iran state radio says the government would reject a proposed U-N resolution on its nuclear program. A draft being circulated among the 15-member U-N Security Council calls for Iran to suspend uranium enrichment by August 31st or face the threat of international sanctions.

  • US, UK pressures aim to weaken Iran's N-stance: MP Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 29 4:47 AM
    Iran - MP - Nuclear Pressures exerted on Iran by the United States and Britain resorting unjustly to Chapter 7 of the UN Charter aim to make Iran overlook its demands about nuclear energy, a Majlis deputy said here Saturday.

  • Iran: Hezbollah got no military support Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - Jul 28 4:00 AM
    Iran's foreign ministry on Friday denied allegations that Tehran has provided military support to Hezbollah in its fight against Israel, a day after President Bush sharply criticized Iran's role in the bloody fighting.

  • Venezuela's Chavez brings anti-imperialism message to Iran Open this result in new window
    AFP via Yahoo! News - Jul 29 11:50 AM
    Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez arrived in Tehran, bringing with him a welcome anti-imperialist message for his fellow anti-American leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

  • Iran wins award Open this result in new window
    Oswestry and Border Counties Advertiser - Jul 29 10:42 AM
    l What a winner!: This years winner of the Nathan Price Memorial Trophy at Morda Primary School is Iran Lane. Iran has shown maturity, shouldering responsibility and fair play in the field of sport.

  • Somalia PM: Iran, Libya backing militants Open this result in new window
    Syracuse.com - Jul 29 4:20 AM
    BAIDOA, Somalia (AP) Somalia's prime minister on Saturday accused Egypt, Libya and Iran of providing weapons for Islamic militants who have seized control of much of this country's south.

  • Iran: the coming crisis: Country becomes the latest player in Bible prophecy and end-times speculation Open this result in new window
    King County Journal - Jul 29 3:13 AM
    The latest Mideast conflict adds to long-term tensions roused by the anti-Israel fulminations and nuclear ambitions of Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

  • Bush, Blair warn Iran over Lebanon Open this result in new window
    Deccan Herald - Jul 29 7:20 AM
    Tony Blair and George Bush, on Friday, delivered their sharpest warning yet to Iran over its involvement in Lebanon and its suspected nuclear weapons programme.

  • UN to give Iran ultimatum to suspend uranium enrichment Open this result in new window
    Financial Express - Jul 29 9:10 AM
    UNITED NATIONS, July 29 (AFP): The UN Security Council would consider sanctions against Iran if it does not halt uranium enrichment by August 31, under a resolution drawn up by the six major powers, diplomats said Friday.

  • Iran, Japan to finalize Azadegan oil deal by Aug. 22 Open this result in new window
    People's Daily - Jul 29 3:17 AM
    Iranian Oil Minister Kazem Vaziri Hamaneh said on Friday that Iran and Japan will finalize their long-delayed deal to develop the giant Azadegan oilfield by Aug. 22.

  • Mideast, North Korea, Iran top ASEAN talks Open this result in new window
    Reuters via Yahoo! News - Jul 28 1:10 AM
    Asia's main security forum attended by 25 top policymakers from around the world homed in on Friday on the Middle East war and the nuclear programs of North Korea and Iran.

  • France introduces resolution on Iran in UNSC Open this result in new window
    Sify News - Jul 29 6:46 AM
    After almost two weeks of intensive negotiations, France has introduced a resolution in the 15-member UN Security Council demanding Iran suspend its uranium enrichment programme by August 31 or face possible economic and political sanctions.

  • Somalia: Iran, Libya and Egypt helping militia Open this result in new window
    Mail and Guardian - Jul 29 5:46 AM
    Somalia's prime minister on Saturday accused Egypt, Libya and Iran of providing weapons for Islamic militants who have seized control of much of the country's south, citing unnamed sources within his government.

  • Chavez Vows To 'Stand By Iran' Open this result in new window
    CBS News - Jul 29 6:01 PM
    Anti-U.S. leaders Hugo Chavez of Venezuela and Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmedinejad met in Tehran, pledging mutual support for one another, state media reported. Ahmedinejad called Chavez his "brother" and "trench mate."

  • China stresses peaceful solution to Iran's N-case Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 29 2:31 AM
    Iran - China - Nuclear The Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing here Saturday stressed a peaceful solution to Iran's nuclear case.

  • Diplomats: Security Council members closer to resolution on Iran Open this result in new window
    WHO-TV Des Moines - Jul 29 2:04 AM
    UNITED NATIONS The U-N Security Council may be close to agreeing about a next step on Iran and its nuclear program.

  • UNSC agree on Iran draft resolution Open this result in new window
    RTÉ News - Jul 28 11:48 PM
    The five permanent members of the UN Security Council have agreed on a draft resolution giving Iran until the end of next month to suspend uranium enrichment.

  • Security Council Nears Iran Resolution Open this result in new window
    ABC News - Jul 28 11:16 AM
    Permanent Members of U.N. Security Council Near Deal on Iran Uranium Enrichment Resolution

  • Iran denies backing Hizbullah militarily, calls for cease-fire Open this result in new window
    The Daily Star Lebannon - Jul 29 12:12 AM
    Five major Muslim countries, including Iran, denounced Israel on Friday for its offensive in Lebanon, saying an immediate and unconditional cease-fire was necessary to halt the crisis.Meanwhile, Iran insisted it was only providing "humanitarian, political and diplomatic support" for Hizbullah.

  • Six nations circulate draft resolution urging Iran to halt uranium enrichment Open this result in new window
    AngolaPress - Jul 29 4:15 AM
    UNITED NATIONS, 07/29-- The United Nations Security Council would consider sanctions against Iran if it does not halt uranium enrichment by August 31, according to a resolution circulated here Friday.

  • One-Month Deadline to Iran Open this result in new window
    ERT.gr - Jul 29 4:07 AM
    A draft resolution giving Iran a new deadline running through August 31 to suspend uranium enrichment is expected to be introduced to the UN Security Council, announced US ambassador to the UN John Bolton.

  • Quakes hit three parts of Iran Open this result in new window
    Islamic Republic News Agency - Jul 28 11:08 PM
    Iran - Quakes - Cities Three separate earthquakes measuring 4, 3.7 and 3.3 on the Richter scale hit different parts of Iran causing no casualty or damage to property, reports said on Saturday.

  • Security Council to vote on Iran resolution if no amendment suggested Open this result in new window
    People's Daily - Jul 28 10:55 PM
    The United Nations Security Council would vote on a draft resolution Monday which considers sanctions against Iran if it does not halt uranium enrichment by August 31, under a resolution circulated Friday.

  • UNSC receives latest Iran resolution Open this result in new window
    NDTV - Jul 28 8:24 PM
    The five permanent members of the UN Security Council reached a deal on a resolution that would give Iran until the end of August to suspend uranium enrichment or face the threat of economic and diplomatic sanctions.

  • Iranian leader calls Chavez a 'trench mate' Open this result in new window
    AP via Yahoo! News - 2 hours, 48 minutes ago
    The presidents of Iran and Venezuela, leading U.S. critics, pledged Saturday to support one another in disputes with Washington, with the Iranian calling Hugo Chavez "a brother and trench mate."

  • UN tables resolution giving Iran deadline Open this result in new window
    Financial Times - Jul 28 7:17 PM
    The permanent members of the UN Security Council yesterday tabled a resolution giving Iran until August 31 to suspend nuclear enrichment and processing or face possible sanctions.