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February 2010
US steps up diplomatic pressure on Russia over Iran sanctions - Telegraph (February 28, 2010)
Iran sanctions: financial, transportation and Revolutionary Guard would be targeted - Telegraph (February 28, 2010)
Israeli defense minister calls for sanctions against Iran - CNN (February 28, 2010)
Iranian opposition leader Mousavi speaks out - WP (February 28, 2010)
UK troops to remain in Afghanistan 'for five years' - BBC (February 27, 2010)
Taliban strike at heart of Kabul, killing at least 16 - The Independent (February 27, 2010)
Top Israeli official: A nuclear Iran would endanger world stability - CNN (February 26, 2010)
Hezbollah chief Nasrallah meets Ahmadinejad in Syria - BBC (February 26, 2010)
US and Israel resume ‘strategic dialogue’ on Iran - AFP (February 26, 2010)
Turkish army chief meets leaders over 'coup plot' - BBC (February 25, 2010)
Iran Jundullah leader claims US military support - BBC (February 25, 2010)
Iran and Syria put on show of unity in alliance Clinton finds 'troubling' - The Guardian (February 25, 2010)
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad insists ties with Syria are 'deep' - BBC (February 25, 2010)
Russia hints politics to blame in Iran arms delay - AP (February 25, 2010)
Iran's Bank Mellat wins ruling over Treasury sanctions - Telegraph (February 24, 2010)
Western hopes of nuclear progress dashed by Tehran - The Independent (February 24, 2010)
Iranian letter on the fuelling of the Tehran Research Reactor - The Guardian (February 23, 2010)
Iran 'arrests leader of Sunni militants Jundullah' - BBC (February 23, 2010)
Iran cancels concert over women musicians: report - SMH (February 23, 2010)
Iran 'to build two new nuclear sites this year' - BBC (February 22, 2010)
Iran to ban airlines not using the term 'Persian Gulf' - BBC (February 22, 2010)
BBC an arm of MI6, says police chief of Iran - Times Online (February 22, 2010)
Iran Parliament introduces bill to review UK ties - Press TV (February 21, 2010)
Iran kills 4 Kurdish rebels: report - Xinhua (February 21, 2010)
The mastermind behind Mossad's secret war - Times Online (February 21, 2010)
Russia hints it will back Iran sanctions calls - Times Online (February 20, 2010)
Iran launches new destroyer - CNN (February 19, 2010)
Iran's supreme leader denies nuclear report claims - BBC (February 19, 2010)
Excerpts: IAEA report on Iran nuclear programme - BBC (February 19, 2010)
Iran could be building a warhead, says UN inspector - The Guardian (February 19, 2010)
Iran may be closer than we think to having nuclear missiles, says UN - The Independent (February 19, 2010)
Iran nuclear missile fear raised by UN report - BBC (February 18, 2010)
Afghan troops raise flag in key town but Marjah battle not over yet - The Independent (February 18, 2010)
Iran official: Clinton 'inconsistent' - CNN (February 17, 2010)
'Second-in-command' to Mullah Omar captured - The Independent (February 17, 2010)
Iran says the world "will regret" sanctions - BBC (February 16, 2010)
US and Saudis move closer over Iran - BBC (February 16, 2010)
Saudi FM al-Faisal doubts Iran sanctions plans - BBC (February 16, 2010)
US hikers' mothers may be allowed to visit Iran - BBC (February 16, 2010)
‘Mossad assassination squad used British passports’ - Times Online (February 16, 2010)
US hikers' mothers ask to visit Iran - BBC (February 15, 2010)
Clinton warns Iran 'becoming a military dictatorship' - BBC (February 15, 2010)
Russia says to fulfill Iran missile contract - Xinhua (February 15, 2010)
US launches diplomatic offensive to isolate Iran with new sanctions - Times Online (February 15, 2010)
Azerbaijan-Iran tensions increasing - BBC (February 14, 2010)
Iranian opposition leader's wife accuses supreme leader over protest crackdown - The Guardian (February 14, 2010)
Hillary Clinton urges Iran to reconsider 'dangerous' nuclear policy - The Guardian (February 14, 2010)
Hillary Clinton heads to Gulf to keep pressure on Iran - BBC (February 14, 2010)
Iran takes fight to opposition online - Times Online (February 14, 2010)
Nato launches major anti-Taliban offensive - BBC (February 13, 2010)
‘Stop Iran becoming another Zimbabwe’, Nobel laureate Shirin Ebadi begs - Times Online (February 13, 2010)
US-Iraqi raid on Iranian group - BBC (February 12, 2010)
International broadcasters condemn Iran over 'jamming' - BBC (February 12, 2010)
Iranian regime ships in support for anniversary celebrations - Times Online (February 12, 2010)
Iran touts nuclear gains and quashes protests - The Independent (February 12, 2010)
Iran denies western reporters visas to cover revolution anniversary - The Guardian (February 11, 2010)
Iran accused of blocking opposition communications - BBC (February 11, 2010)
Iranians rally to mark Islamic Revolution - BBC (February 11, 2010)
Iran has made first batch of higher-grade uranium, president says - The Guardian (February 11, 2010)
British Ambassador Simon Gass to boycott Iran Revolution celebrations - Times Online (February 11, 2010)
US expands Iran Guards sanctions - BBC (February 10, 2010)
Iran arrests revolution day 'plotters' - BBC (February 10, 2010)
US faces diplomatic slog to get China to back sanctions against Iran - The Guardian (February 10, 2010)
Iran steps up nuclear game as Revolution Day looms - The Independent (February 10, 2010)
U.S. ready to offer Iran alternative to nuclear plan - CNN (February 10, 2010)
China could veto sanctions against Iran — but history suggests it won’t - Times Online (February 10, 2010)
Pro-regime mob attacks Italian Embassy in Tehran - Times Online (February 10, 2010)
Iran jails opposition leader Behzad Nabavi - BBC (February 9, 2010)
Obama vows 'significant' sanctions against Iran - BBC (February 9, 2010)
Iran 'ups nuclear fuel enriching' - BBC (February 9, 2010)
China urges agreement on Iran nuclear fuel proposal - WP (February 9, 2010)
Ebadi: Iran abusing rights on many fronts - CNN (February 9, 2010)
Several Jundallah militants extradited to Iran: Fehmida - APP (February 9, 2010)
Iran 'jails opposition leader Mohsen Aminzadeh' - BBC (February 8, 2010)
Iran to enrich uranium to 20% as nuclear fears grow - BBC (February 8, 2010)
U.S. defense secretary urges greater pressure on Iran - Xinhua (February 8, 2010)
West alarmed as Iran steps up enrichment of uranium stocks - The Guardian (February 7, 2010)
Iran makes new uranium enrichment challenge - BBC (February 7, 2010)
Iran says CIA agents arrested ahead of Feb. 11 rally - Press TV (February 7, 2010)
Iran's police chief warns against potential protests - CNN (February 7, 2010)
State media: Iran MPs want Moussavi prosecuted - CNN (February 7, 2010)
The Iranian revolution grinds to a halt on the eve of its anniversary - The Guardian (February 7, 2010)
Special forces assassins infiltrate Taliban stronghold in Afghanistan - Times Online (February 7, 2010)
Report: Iran opens two missile plants - CNN (February 6, 2010)
US questions Iran nuclear deal claim - BBC (February 6, 2010)
West greets Iran nuclear claim with scepticism - BBC (February 6, 2010)
Iraq election triggers US-Iran power struggle - BBC (February 6, 2010)
Iran: Nuclear fuel deal 'close', foreign minister says - BBC (February 6, 2010)
Iran suggests ‘impossible’ deal over nuclear fuel in surprise move - Times Online (February 6, 2010)
US in line of fire as China toughens up foreign policy - The Guardian (February 5, 2010)
U.K. Firm Fined For Supplying 747s To Iran - Aviation Week (February 5, 2010)
Political prisoners in Iran say they are 'dark stain' on regime - CNN (February 5, 2010)
Please forgive me, begs British woman facing lashes over ‘subversion’ in Iran - Times Online (February 5, 2010)
Iran launches first online supermarket - The Guardian (February 4, 2010)
Iran groups urge non-violent protests for anniversary - CNN (February 4, 2010)
Taiwanese man accused of violating Iran embargo - CNN (February 4, 2010)
China warns against Iran nuclear programme sanctions - BBC (February 4, 2010)
Australia blocks shipments to Iran over nuclear fear - BBC (February 4, 2010)
UN considers further sanctions on Iran - BBC (February 4, 2010)
Iran's nuclear agency chief: No uranium export plan finalized - CNN (February 4, 2010)
UK gives guarded welcome to Iran nuclear offer - AFP (February 4, 2010)
Hilary Clinton rejects US-Iran prisoner swap proposal - BBC (February 3, 2010)
Iran questioned over British protester on espionage and alcohol trial - The Guardian (February 3, 2010)
Iran uranium offer dismissed by Europe as time-wasting - The Guardian (February 3, 2010)
Iran arrests rights activist, campaign group says - CNN (February 3, 2010)
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's rocket-launch plays 'cat and mouse' with West - Times Online (February 3, 2010)
West 'pushing for new UN sanctions against Iran' - BBC (February 3, 2010)
US wary as Iran president agrees nuclear deal terms - BBC (February 3, 2010)
Iran 'launches satellite rocket' - BBC (February 3, 2010)
US is stirring up Iran-phobia in Middle East, says Tehran - The Independent (February 3, 2010)
Iran president Ahmadinejad accepts nuclear deal terms - BBC (February 2, 2010)
Iran dismisses US missile shield as 'puppet show' - The Guradian (February 2, 2010)
Brown calls for further sanctions against Iran - BBC (February 2, 2010)
Iran's Mousavi says he will continue fight for reform - BBC (February 2, 2010)
US missile defence test of simulated Iran attack fails - BBC (February 2, 2010)
Iran produces first unmanned helicopter - Xinhua (February 2, 2010)
Iran urges Uganda to lobby UN Security Council on uranium enrichment - Xinhua (February 2, 2010)
White phosphorus will burn through flesh and bone - Times Online (February 2, 2010)
Missile shield in Gulf: 'The US has a long history of disputes with Iran' - The Guardian (February 1, 2010)
Detente with Iran recedes as US strengthens Gulf defences - The Independent (February 1, 2010)
Iran says Saudi "had better correct policy" on Yemen - Xinhua (February 1, 2010)
President Karzai invites Taleban to join peace talks with Government - Times Online (February 1, 2010)

January 2010
Fears that US missiles move may be exploited by Iran's hardliners - The Guardian (January 31, 2010)
US raises stakes on Iran by sending in ships and missiles - The Guardian (January 31, 2010)
Hamid Karzai fails Taliban who gave up arms - Times Online (January 31, 2010)
Iran tries 16 people over Ashura Day protests - BBC (January 30, 2010)
Tony Blair slated for Iran threat claim - Times Online (January 30, 2010)
Blair warns that world faces decision to halt Iran’s nuclear programme - Times Online (January 30, 2010)
US Senate backs new sanctions against Iran - BBC (January 29, 2010)
Hillary Clinton courts China’s support for sanctions against Iran - Times Online (January 29, 2010)
Iran 'executes two over post-election unrest' - BBC (January 28, 2010)
Clinton pushes for new sanctions on Iran over nuclear program - CNN (January 28, 2010)
Iranian forces fully withdraw from Iraqi oilfield - AFP (January 28, 2010)
Iran accuses German diplomats of role in post-election unrest - The Guardian (January 27, 2010)
Iranian forces clash with Kurdish separatist group - BBC (January 27, 2010)
Closing Ranks on Tehran: No More Business With Iran, Says Siemens - Spiegel (January 27, 2010)
'Inadequate partner': what US really thinks of Karzai - The Independent (January 27, 2010)
Freed Belgians cite fears for U.S. hikers in Iran - CNN (January 26, 2010)
Karzai under fire for reappointing ex-warlord - The Independent (January 26, 2010)
Iran opposition leader Karoubi acknowledges president - BBC (January 25, 2010)
Afghan poll delayed due to 'lack of funds' - The Independent (January 25, 2010)
Iran crackdown a 'human rights disaster,' report says - CNN (January 24, 2010)
China accuses US of online warfare in Iran - The Guardian (January 24, 2010)
Iranian plane catches fire on landing - BBC (January 24, 2010)
British Museum in battle with Iran over ancient 'charter of rights - The Guardian (January 24, 2010)
Karzai takes on the roadside bomb-makers - The Independent (January 24, 2010)
Regional paradigm of resolving militancy issue getting stronger - Xinhua (January 23, 2010)
Karzai to pay Taliban to lay down their weapons - AFP (January 23, 2010)
Russia regrets Iran's refusal of IAEA deal: FM - Xinhua (January 22, 2010)
Iran students boycott exams to protest disputed election - BBC (January 22, 2010)
Pakistan armed forces 'tried to oust President' - The Independent (January 22, 2010)
Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant to open in 2010 - BBC (January 21, 2010)
Iran to launch Bushehr nuclear power plant next year - Xinhua (January 21, 2010)
Iranians invite Israeli minister to come sightseeing - BBC (January 20, 2010)
Iran 'formally rejects nuclear fuel deal' - BBC (January 20, 2010)
Iran says German, Israeli comments on nuclear issue "repetitious" - Xinhua (January 20, 2010)
Iran's military power of defensive nature - Xinhua (January 20, 2010)
U.S. says to continue double-track process on Iran - Xinhua (January 20, 2010)
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warns opposition - BBC (January 19, 2010)
Four arrested after Iran prosecutor assassinated - BBC (January 19, 2010)
Iran tops agenda as Germany, Israel hold joint cabinet meeting - Ha'aretz (January 19, 2010)
Iran looks again at links with Britain - The Independent (January 18, 2010)
Beijing blocks talks on tackling Iran nuclear threat - Times Online (January 18, 2010)
Islamic Solidarity Games cancelled after gulf row divides nations - The Guardian (January 17, 2010)
Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan agree on anti-terror roadmap - Daily Times (January 17, 2010)
French academic's trial ends in Iran - CNN (January 16, 2010)
Iran-Bound Plane Slides Off Runway In Sweden - NPR (January 16, 2010)
UN efforts to curb Iran’s nuclear plans hit by Chinese diplomatic snub - Times Online (January 16, 2010)
Report: Iran to screen protest e-mails - CNN (January 15, 2010)
China calls for enhanced contacts to resolve Iran nuclear issue - Xinhua (January 15, 2010)
US strikes back with drone attack on leader of Taliban - The Independent (January 15, 2010)
BBC joins international protests against Iranian TV interference - The Guardian (January 14, 2010)
Foreign Policy: Iran's Green Party Persecution Lives On - NPR (January 14, 2010)
Taliban 'killing thousands of civilians' - The Independent (January 14, 2010)
Iranian MPs demand Iran cuts ties with Britain - Telegraph (January 13, 2010)
Iran scientist killing: More questions than answers - BBC (January 13, 2010)
Barack Obama criticised for nuclear deal with UAE - Times Online (January 13, 2010)
Iran Bahais begin spying trials - BBC (January 12, 2010)
Baidu hacked by 'Iranian cyber army' - BBC (January 12, 2010)
US denies killing Iran scientist Massoud Ali Mohammadi - BBC (January 12, 2010)
Iranian professor dies in Tehran bomb blast - reports - BBC (January 12, 2010)
Iran sanctions should target elite: US - AP (January 12, 2010)
Iranian MP says nuclear fuel swap must take place in Iran - Xinhua (January 11, 2010)
Iran's Mehdi Karroubi to press on, ready for 'disaster' - BBC (January 11, 2010)
Iran: General David Petraeus bombing comments were 'thoughtless' - Telegraph (January 11, 2010)
Doubt cast over Karzai's new cabinet selections - The Independent (January 11, 2010)
Iran protesters died in overcrowded cell - The Independent (January 11, 2010)
Iran's parliament exposes abuse of opposition prisoners at Tehran jail - The Guardian (January 10, 2010)
Israeli general Brigadier-General Uzi Eilam denies Iran is nuclear threat - Times Online (January 10, 2010)
Elite Revolutionary Guard's expanding role in Iran may limit U.S. options - Washington Post (January 10, 2010)
Swedish diplomat arrested, released in Iran - CNN (January 10, 2010)
Petraeus: U.S. has plan to deal with Iran's nuclear program - CNN (January 10, 2010)
30 Iranian mothers arrested at peaceful gathering, group says - CNN (January 10, 2010)
Taliban make 'undetectable' bombs out of wood - The Independent (January 10, 2010)
Afghanistan parliament mulls Karzai cabinet nominees - BBC (January 9, 2010)
Amid turmoil, Iran set to try 7 Baha'i leaders - CNN (January 9, 2010)
Border oil dispute worsens fears about Iran's influence over Iraqi government - Washington Post (January 9, 2010)
Iran reformist Mehdi Karroubi's car 'fired on' - BBC (January 8, 2010)
Airline bomb plot security review finds key failings by CIA and terror agency - The Guardian (January 8, 2010)
British troops tried to rescue hostages at Iran border - The Guardian (January 7, 2010)
Iran to unveil new satellite in February - Xinhua (January 7, 2010)
Iran beat Singapore to book Asian Cup place - ESPN (January 6, 2010)
Iranian diplomat in Norway 'resigns over protests' - BBC (January 6, 2010)
Turkmenistan opens new Iran gas pipeline - BBC (January 6, 2010)
China again rejects UN sanctions against Iran - BBC (January 6, 2010)
Western links are cut as Iranian rulers increase isolation - Times Online (January 6, 2010)
Iran blocks EU delegation visit - BBC (January 5, 2010)
Iran cites 60 groups as 'soft war' agents - CNN (January 5, 2010)
No break for Afghan MPs until they agree new cabinet - The Independent (January 5, 2010)
Iran 'arrested foreign nationals during Ashura clashes' - BBC (January 4, 2010)
British troops 'will be led by Afghans' - The Independent (January 4, 2010)
US wants new UN sanctions against Iran's 'continuing' nuclear ambitions - The Guardian (January 3, 2010)
US to exploit Iran unrest for sanctions - Telegraph (January 3, 2010)
Iran to hold 'large-scale military exercise' next month - CNN (January 3, 2010)
Iranian police killed in drugs shoot-out - BBC (January 3, 2010)
Barack Obama talks tough on terror as Iran raises nuclear stakes - The Guardian (January 3, 2010)
Iran warns West it will produce nuclear fuel 'by February' - The Independent (January 2, 2010)
Joy and anguish as hostage returns home - The Scotsman (January 2, 2010)
New Year 2010 celebrations take place around the world - BBC (January 1, 2010)
New Year's Photo Gallery - Telegraph (January 1, 2010)
Iran reformist criticizes government crackdown - CNN (January 1, 2010)
Foreign Office plays down Iranian role in kidnapping - The Independent (January 1, 2010)


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