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December 2012
Iran moves Rafsanjani daughter to solitary confinement - BBC (December 31, 2012)
U.S. Plane Leaves Iran After Emergency Landing - RFE/RL (December 31, 2012)
Iran stages cyber warfare drill alongside Hormuz naval exercise - RT (December 31, 2012)
Iran Navy successfully test-fires latest version of Ra’d missile - Press TV (December 31, 2012)
Assad won't go soon, Russia warns opposition - SMH (December 31, 2012)
Taliban's peace offer viewed as 'posturing' - SMH (December 30, 2012)
Iran Denies Blocking Strait of Hormuz - RIA (December 29, 2012)
Iranian navy launches six days of exercises around Strait of Hormuz - The Scotsman (December 29, 2012)
Iran to relocate airport after discovering oil under the tarmac - RT (December 28, 2012)
Japan's import of Iranian crude oil falls 18.8% - Japan Today (December 28, 2012)
Iran may open military site to U.N. nuclear watchdog - AP (December 27, 2012)
Iran sacks sole female minister Dastjerdi from health post - BBC (December 27, 2012)
Iran blames US and Israel for spree of cyber attacks - SMH (December 27, 2012)
Iranian ex-president's family sue Ahmadinejad ally over corruption claim - AP (December 26, 2012)
Iran Stages Naval Drills in Persian Gulf - RIA (December 26, 2012)
Iran 'fends off new Stuxnet cyber attack' - BBC (December 25, 2012)
Policewoman who killed US aide in Kabul 'is Iranian' - BBC (December 25, 2012)
Iran pays Russian women to cover up in nuclear plant: MP - AFP (December 25, 2012)
Saudi Arabia accuses Iran of meddling ahead of summit - Reuters (December 25, 2012)
Iran set to unveil new domestic satellite - UPI (December 24, 2012)
Iran warns of cancelling $5 bn China gas deal: media - AFP (December 24, 2012)
Rebels offer to accept women's rights and multiparty political system - DPA (December 24, 2012)
Spanish satellite operator drops Iran TV - AAP (December 23, 2012)
Zardari to sign pipeline deal in Tehran - Pakistan Ovserver (December 23, 2012)
Asian buyers to deepen Iranian crude import cuts in 2013 - Reuters (December 22, 2012)
Iran once again at centre of US divide - BBC (December 21, 2012)
John Kerry nominated as next US secretary of state - BBC (December 21, 2012)
Afghan talks in France bolster hopes of peace process - AFP (December 21, 2012)
Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline to be completed on time, says Khar - APP (December 20, 2012)
Hague urged to explain legal basis for Syrian intervention - The Independent (December 20, 2012)
After Standoff, Iran, Turkmenistan Make Gas Deal - RFE/RL (December 19, 2012)
Israel sees new US poise, including military, to curb Iran - Reuters (December 19, 2012)
Ayatollah beats web ban to join Facebook - The Scotsman (December 18, 2012)
Son's release puts Iran's last founding father back in the big time - The Independent (December 17, 2012)
Iran warns Turkey over NATO missiles deployment - AP (December 17, 2012)
Iran warns NATO against Patriot deployment on Syria frontier - Japan Today (December 16, 2012)
IAEA confident of N-deal with Iran in Jan - AFP (December 15, 2012)
New round of Iran nuclear talks 'imminent' - The Guardian (December 14, 2012)
What North Korea's Rocket Launch Tells Us About Iran's Role - NPR (December 14, 2012)
Iran Denies UN Experts Access to Parchin Site Again - RIA (December 14, 2012)
Iran hails progress in nuclear talks with IAEA - BBC (December 13, 2012)
OPEC keeps output target on hold amid weak economy - Japan Today (December 13, 2012)
Pressure mounts on Iran's lawyers - BBC (December 12, 2012)
N. Korea's launch causes worries about nukes, Iran and the Pacific - CNN (December 12, 2012)
Iran to propose a comprehensive plan to resolve the crisis in Syria - Pravda (December 12, 2012)
Putin denies trying to 'reinvent' Soviet Union - SMH (December 11, 2012)
Standard Chartered hit by $300m in Iran fines - BBC (December 10, 2012)
Data decoded from CIA drone, claims Iran - The Independent (December 10, 2012)
Israel suspected over Iran nuclear programme inquiry leaks - The Guardian (December 10, 2012)
Afghan protestors attack Iraan consulate - Pakistan Observer (December 10, 2012)
Travellers warned as Syrian rebels set sights on airport - SMH (December 9, 2012)
Twenty years after he was freed, Terry Waite makes his peace with Hezbollah - The Independent (December 9, 2012)
Zardari ‘skips’ Iran visit - The Nation (December 8, 2012)
Iran Condemns US Nuclear Test - RIA (December 8, 2012)
Tehran: Azeri Drones on ‘Spy Missions’ along Iran Border - RIA (December 8, 2012)
2 Iranian warships dock in Port Sudan - Voice of Russia (December 8, 2012)
U.S. extends waivers on Iran sanctions - Japan Today (December 8, 2012)
Iran shipping signals conceal Syria shipments - Reuters (December 7, 2012)
Violent clashes as Egypt stands on the brink - SMH (December 6, 2012)
Eastern Iran hit by deadly earthquake - BBC (December 5, 2012)
Israeli attack on Iran 'would damage UK economy' - Telegraph (December 5, 2012)
Nasrin Sotoudeh: Jailed Iran lawyer 'ends hunger strike' - BBC (December 5, 2012)
Iran blames foreign presence for insecurity in the Persian Gulf - Pravda (December 5, 2012)
Iranian TV shows off 'captured US ScanEagle drone' - BBC (December 4, 2012)
UN fears for Iranian hunger striker Nasrin Sotoudeh - BBC (December 4, 2012)
"Iran's enemies are retreating on all fronts" - Pravda (December 4, 2012)
Pak-Iran talks fail on South Pars gas pipeline investment - The Nation (December 4, 2012)
Iran hints direct talks with US are possible if backed by Supreme Leader Khamenei - AP (December 3, 2012)
Israeli war threats against Iran worthless claims: Vahidi - Daily Times (December 3, 2012)
Israel to 'kill' Iran's missiles on launchpad - The Australian (December 3, 2012)
Bushehr Reactor Shutdown Caused by Stray Bolts - Moscow Times (December 2, 2012)
Kuwaiti opposition takes on royalty, urging poll boycott - SMH (December 2, 2012)
Iran's president promotes controversial confidant - AP (December 1, 2012)
Iran sacks cyber police chief over blogger's death in custody - The Guardian (December 1, 2012)
Syria accused of blocking internet to halt rebels - SMH (December 1, 2012)

November 2012
US sets Iran nuclear talks deadline - Xinhua (November 30, 2012)
American charged in plot to smuggle airliners to Iran - SMH (November 30, 2012)
Imports of Iranian oil down 63% - Japan Times (November 30, 2012)
Palestinians win upgraded UN status by wide margin - BBC (November 29, 2012)
Iran to boost uranium enrichment ‘with intensity’ – nuclear chief - RT (November 29, 2012)
Iran Refuels Nuclear Plant - RIA (November 28, 2012)
Iran: Uranium enrichment to be speeded up - AP (November 28, 2012)
Pakistan to start shipping wheat to Iran from Dec - The Nation (November 28, 2012)
UK court blocks extradition to US of former Iranian ambassador - The Guardian (November 27, 2012)
Iran set to unveil new missile-launching warship - RT (November 27, 2012)
Iranian student wins Irish ethnic title - Irish Times (November 26, 2012)
Israel may strike at ship allegedly carrying Iranian rockets to Gaza – report - RT (November 25, 2012)
US aircraft carrier strikeforce readies in case of war with Iran - Telegraph (November 25, 2012)
Israel's shame: Children, the true victims - The Independent (November 25, 2012)
WorldIran’s Ahmadinejad Congratulates Hamas Leader on 'Victory' - RIA (November 24, 2012)
Turkey reveals Iranian gold-for-gas trade-off - France24 (November 24, 2012)
Iranian blogger Beheshti 'may have died of shock' - BBC (November 23, 2012)
Pak-Iran gas pipeline to be completed by 2014: Ahmadinejad - Daily Times (November 23, 2012)
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad hints he is ready to continue supplying Hamas rockets - Telegarph (November 22, 2012)
Iranian Missiles in Gaza Fight Give Tehran Government a Lift - NY Tiems (November 21, 2012)
Iran's Parliament Withdraws Presidential Summons Over Currency Crisis - RFE/RL (November 21, 2012)
Sanctions against Iran not curbing nuclear activity, says watchdog - Irish Times (November 21, 2012)
Syria conflict: UK recognises opposition, says William Hague - BBC (November 20, 2012)
Israel hit by cyber attacks - SMH (November 20, 2012)
Obama blames Hamas's missiles for conflict - The Independent (November 19, 2012)
Iran denies supplying Hamas with missiles - Reuters (November 18, 2012)
Israel ready to invade Gaza as troops mass on border - The Independent (November 18, 2012)
US denies visas to Iranian UN delegates - Reuters (November 17, 2012)
Iran moves closer to nuclear goal - The Scotsman (November 17, 2012)
Iranian man charged in NY with plotting to export military and civilian aircraft parts to Iran - AP (November 16, 2012)
Iran ready to double uranium enrichment at Fordo - IAEA - BBC (November 16, 2012)
Iran technically closer to nuclear weapons – diplomat - TV 3 (November 16, 2012)
Gaza missiles fired at Tel Aviv - BBC (November 15, 2012)
Protesters target King of Jordan - The Independent (November 15, 2012)
Iran extends fuel rationing to cover diesel - Telegraph (November 14, 2012)
Iran helicopter on rescue mission crashes, killing 10 - BBC (November 14, 2012)
Syrian opposition group pleads for recognition - The Independent (November 14, 2012)
'Three arrested' over death of Iranian blogger Beheshti - BBC (November 13, 2012)
Iran will control operation of the Bushehr nuclear power plant - Pravda (November 13, 2012)
Iran launches air drills in country's east - China Daily (November 12, 2012)
Medical alert for hunger striker on Nauru - Brisbane Times (November 12, 2012)
Syrian exodus raises concern for refugees - SMH (November 11, 2012)
Iran acknowledges firing at US drone - The Independent (November 10, 2012)
Iran, U.N. nuclear agency to resume talks in December - Japan Times (November 10, 2012)
U.S. senators mull tougher Iran sanctions - AP (November 9, 2012)
Ahmadinejad Wants Direct Talks with US on Iran Nuclear Issue - RAI (November 9, 2012)
Iranian jets 'fired on US drone' - BBC (November 8, 2012)
Iran bans ‘luxury’ imports in bid to boost sanctions-hit economy - AP (November 8, 2012)
Australian PM won't meet Iran leader at Bali summit - Radio Australia (November 8, 2012)
Iran and Russia Among Countries With Messages for Obama - ABC News (November 7, 2012)
President Barack Obama defeats Romney to win re-election - BBC (November 7, 2012)
Israeli PM Netanyahu 'ready' to order strike on Iran - BBC (November 6, 2012)
Iran ready to start barter trade - The Nation (November 6, 2012)
Iran Inaugurates New Naval Base Near Disputed Islands - RFE/RL (November 5, 2012)
Iranian nuclear ambitions will be top of the agenda for David Cameron in Saudi Arabia - The Independent (November 5, 2012)
Israel and Iran hold 'positive' nuclear talks in Brussels - The Guardian (November 5, 2012)
UK PM deals out diplomacy and fighter jets in the Gulf - RT (November 5, 2012)
Israeli Report Cites a Thwarted 2010 Move on Iran - NY Times (November 4, 2012)
Iran's parliament to grill Ahmadinejad on currency - AP (November 4, 2012)
Iran builds world’s first VTOL unmanned aerial vehicle - Daily Times (November 4, 2012)
Iran proposes live broadcast of P5+1 talks - Press TV (November 3, 2012)
Iran denies suspending uranium enrichment - The Guardian (November 3, 2012)
Human rights groups condemn 'war crimes' by Syrian rebels - SMH (November 3, 2012)
Iran Sanctions Take Unexpected Toll on Medical Imports - NY Times (November 2, 2012)
Standard Chartered close to US settlement over Iran money laundering allegations - Telegraph (November 2, 2012)
Iranian Hard-Liners Reject Any Talks With U.S. - NY Times (November 2, 2012)
US moves to craft more inclusive Syrian council - SMH (November 2, 2012)
Christopher Tappin pleads guilty over weapons charges - BBC (November 1, 2012)
Hidden front as Iran and Sudan put on a show of force to Israel - The Scotsman (November 1, 2012)

October 2012
US warns Israel off pre-emptive strike on Iran - The Guardian (October 31, 2012)
Sudan: the new battlefield in Iran and Israel's covert conflict - The Independent (October 31, 2012)
Iran ‘has photos’ of Israeli bases - The Scotsman (October 30, 2012)
Iran naval task force 'docks in Sudan' - BBC (October 29, 2012)
Syrian ceasefire broken by clashes and air raids - Irish Times (October 29, 2012)
Iran aims to defy sanctions through domestic production - The Independent (October 28, 2012)
Obama failed to renew relations with Iran - China Daily News (October 28, 2012)
Baghdad bus blasts kill more than 30 over Eid holiday - DNA India (October 28, 2012)
Defying U.S.-EU, Bern opposes curbs against Iran - The Hindu (October 27, 2012)
EU visit to Iran cancelled over activist visit request - BBC (October 27, 2012)
UK aid to Iran's war on drugs has led to rise in hangings, UN warns - The Guardian (October 27, 2012)
UN ready to take on US over deadly drone attacks - The Age (October 27, 2012)
Iran military action not 'right course at this time', Downing Street says - The Guardian (October 26, 2012)
Senior Iranian figures push for compromise over nuclear issue - Telegraph (October 26, 2012)
Iran dissidents Sotoudeh and Panahi win Sakharov prize - BBC (October 26, 2012)
Hezbollah crosses Syrian border with bloody assault on Assad's enemies - The Independent (October 26, 2012)
Iran Said to Nearly Finish Nuclear Enrichment Plant - NY Times (October 25, 2012)
Britain rejects US request to use UK bases in nuclear standoff with Iran - The Guardian (October 25, 2012)
EU hypocrisy? Anti-Tehran channel launches in London amid ban on Iranian state TV - RT (October 25, 2012)
Israel accused of air strike on Sudan munitions factory - The Guardian (October 25, 2012)
Weapons accused Christopher Tappin to enter guilty plea - BBC (October 25, 2012)
Iran to unveil new hovercraft, missiles: defence minister - Daily Times (October 25, 2012)
Iran Weighs Tougher Line In Stalled Nuclear Talks - AP (October 24, 2012)
Israel neck deep in perpetrating cyberterrorism - Pravda (October 24, 2012)
Obama 'opens door' to Iran negotiations in presidential debate - The Guardian (October 23, 2012)
Syrian war lifts tensions in Lebanon - SMH (October 23, 2012)
Reports of nuclear talks between Iran and the US hint at post-election breakthrough - The Independent (October 22, 2012)
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad attacks Iran's judiciary for preventing jail visit - The Guardian (October 22, 2012)
Iranian official 'has set up international money laundering network' - Telegraph (October 21, 2012)
Iran President Ahmadinejad barred from visiting prison - BBC (October 21, 2012)
Iran dismisses US nuclear talks New York Times report - BBC (October 21, 2012)
White House open to talks with Iran - The Independent (October 21, 2012)
US denies Iran nuclear talks New York Times report - BBC (October 20, 2012)
Bus crash in Iran kills 26 schoolgirls - The Independent (October 20, 2012)
Russia says Iran, 5+1 may hold talks in November - Trend (October 20, 2012)
Civil war prompts tenfold rise in Syrians claiming asylum in UK - The Independent (October 19, 2012)
Iran boosting its nuclear capacity, warn diplomats - Irish Times (October 18, 2012)
Iran sanctions 'putting millions of lives at risk' - The Guardian (October 17, 2012)
Allan Massie: Patience key to West’s approach to Iran’s nuclear ambition - The Scotsman (October 17, 2012)
US accuses Hezbollah of aiding Assad - The Independent (October 17, 2012)
Iran Sanctions May Cut Supply Of Currency - NY Times (October 16, 2012)
Iran 1-0 Korea Republic - AFC (October 16, 2012)
EU steps up sanctions against Syria, Iran - Irish Times (October 16, 2012)
Iran sanctions need time to work , David Cameron says - BBC (October 15, 2012)
EU imposes new sanctions on Iran - BBC (October 15, 2012)
Syria conflict: Brahimi seeks Iran help to secure truce - BBC (October 15, 2012)
Prime Minister David Cameron calls on Israel not to launch unilateral attack on Iran - The Independent (October 15, 2012)
Iran accused of plotting Gulf oil spill to punish West for sanctions by poisoning Gulf - The Independent (October 15, 2012)
Turkey warns of retaliation if Syria violates border - The Independent (October 14, 2012)
Iran’s oil exports fall in Sept, may slip further - Daily Times (October 13, 2012)
Iran behind many recent cyber attacks - CBS (October 12, 2012)
U.S. and Israel preparing attack on Iran? - Pravda (October 12, 2012)
Global powers launch new push to end Iran nuclear crisis - The Guardian (October 11, 2012)
Hezbollah admits launching drone over Israel - BBC (October 11, 2012)
Khamenei warns of government divisions - The Independent (October 11, 2012)
Iranian minister calls on non-aligned nations to resist sanctions - The Guardian (October 10, 2012)
Afghan farmers cashing in on cannabis - SMH (October 10, 2012)
‘Iran-Pakistan trade to hit $3 billion’ - Daily Times (October 10, 2012)
Maersk ceases Iran operations to 'protect reputation' - BBC (October 9, 2012)
U.S. attempts to exploit the tension between Turkey and Syria - Pravda (October 9, 2012)
Rial difficulties - Irish Times (October 9, 2012)
Romney talks tough and accuses Obama of failing to lead on Middle East - The Guardian (October 8, 2012)
Strict New Procedures for Iran Currency Trading After Protest - NY Times (October 8, 2012)
US Institute: Iran Could Produce Enough Uranium for Bomb in 2 Months - VOA (October 8, 2012)
Iran's currency market remains paralysed - AFP (October 8, 2012)
Iran's parliament to reconsider subsidy reform - BBC (October 7, 2012)
Turkey moves to war footing - SMH (October 7, 2012)
UK warns Iran of more sanctions pain - The Guardian (October 6, 2012)
Iran Denies Plan to End Nuclear Standoff - NY Times (October 6, 2012)
UN chief criticises Iran sanctions - Irish Times (October 6, 2012)
Iran vows to defeat 'conspiracy' behind currency collapse - The Guardian (October 5, 2012)
'The final straw': Turkey authorises attack on Syria - The Independent (October 5, 2012)
Iran arrests 16 'main players' in currency crisis - CNN (October 4, 2012)
Tehran Jamming Foreign Broadcasts - RFE/RL (October 4, 2012)
Cyber attackers disrupt Internet in Iran - Stuff (October 4, 2012)
Iran police clash with protesters over currency crisis - BBC (October 3, 2012)
Cross border trade halted by Iranian currency collapse - BBC Video (October 3, 2012)
Iran to produce highly-enriched uranium if talks fail - RT (October 3, 2012)
Iran rial: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad blames slide on 'enemies' - BBC (October 2, 2012)
Tehran split over Syria deadlock - The Australian (October 2, 2012)
Iran's rial hits an all-time-low against the US dollar - BBC (October 1, 2012)
Iran's Gmail block stirs anger - TV3 (October 1, 2012)

September 2012
Iranian economy on verge of collapse, says Israel - The Guardian (September 30, 2012)
Ahmadinejad and Davutoglu meet in New York - Pravda (September 30, 2012)
Iran condemns US for 'double standards' over MEK terror de-listing - The Guardian (September 29, 2012)
US to Iran: Stop shipping arms to Syria - CNN (September 29, 2012)
Obama, Netanyahu seek to reduce tensions over Iran - Japan Today (September 29, 2012)
US removes Iran group MEK from terror list - BBC (September 28, 2012)
Iran claims right to retaliate, after Israel UN speech - BBC (September 28, 2012)
Half of Israelis fear war with Iran would endanger Jewish State's existence - The Independent (September 28, 2012)
‘We won’t let Iran cross red line on nuclear programme’ - The Scotsman (September 28, 2012)
Iran's Ali Akbar Javanfekr, Ahmadinejad adviser, jailed - BBC (September 27, 2012)
Saudi Arabia embarks on massive projects in Mecca and Medina - The Independent (September 27, 2012)
Iran's Mahmoud Ahmadinejad rejects nuclear 'threat' - BBC (September 26, 2012)
Iran unveils 'indigenous' drone with 2,000km range - BBC (September 26, 2012)
Iranian president takes last stand at UN - The Guardian (September 26, 2012)
UN assembly divided by free speech row - SMH (September 26, 2012)
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad criticised in Iran over size of UN entourage - The Guardian (September 25, 2012)
Barack Obama to warn UN over Iran nuclear weapons (September 25, 2012)
Iran showcases new military might - RT (September 25, 2012)
Rafsanjani under pressure after children are jailed - The Guardian (September 24, 2012)
Pre-emptive strike on Israel 'possible' - Irish Times (September 24, 2012)
Iran threatens U.S. bases in event of war with Israel - AP (September 23, 2012)
Germany's Siemens denies sabotage claim - BBC (September 23, 2012)
Senate approves Iran resolution - CNN (September 23, 2012)
Israel war on Iran 'will happen': Guards chief - Japan Today (September 23, 2012)
Tehran Showcases New Air Defense System - RIA (September 22, 2012)
Caught in their web: Iran reportedly returns fire in US cyberwar - RT (September 22, 2012)
Bashar al-Assad defiant that nothing will oust him from power in Syria - The Independent (September 22, 2012)
Clinton to remove Iranian exile group from terror list - CNN (September 21, 2012)
China opposes pressure, new sanctions on Iran - China Daily (September 21, 2012)
Iran defiant, even against big powers’ anger, says Khamenei - AFP (September 20, 2012)
Iran election buzz flirts with Rafsanjani return - AP (September 19, 2012)
Syria fighting rages as Iran pushes truce - SBS (September 19, 2012)
Iran deploys submarine in Persian Gulf - The Guardian (September 18, 2012)
EU's Catherine Ashton to meet Iran nuclear negotiator - BBC (September 18, 2012)
U.S., allies in Gulf begin naval exercise as Israel, Iran face off - Japan Today (September 18, 2012)
Iran's Revolutionary Guard commander Mohammad Ali Jafari warns Israel against military action - The Independent (September 17, 2012)
Iran warns of IAEA 'terrorist infiltration' - BBC (September 17, 2012)
US urged to set 'red lines' on Iran - Irish Times (September 17, 2012)
Renewed threat to Rushdie's life - Irish Times (September 17, 2012)
Iran confirms it has forces in Syria and will take military action if pushed - The Guardian (September 16, 2012)
US takes on Islam film fury - SMH (September 16, 2012)
Armada of British naval power massing in the Gulf as Israel prepares an Iran strike - Telegraph (September 15, 2012)
Afghan militants breach Nato base - BBC (September 15, 2012)
Netanyahu defends his call on US to take clear stance on Iran strike - Irish Times (September 15, 2012)
U.S. extends EU, Japan exemptions from Iran sanctions - Japan Today (September 15, 2012)
Hezbollah hails Pope's Lebanon visit as 'extraordinary and historic' - The Independent (September 14, 2012)
UN watchdog IAEA rebukes Tehran - BBC (September 13, 2012)
Netanyahu and Obama seek ways to heal rift over Iran - SMH (September 13, 2012)
Obama 'unable to meet' Israel PM Netanyahu - BBC (September 12, 2012)
US has 'no rift with Israel over Iran' - Stuff (September 12, 2012)
Historic win for Lebanon over Iran - FIFA (September 11, 2012)
Taliban 'open' to a peace deal - SMH (September 11, 2012)
Binyamin Netanyahu: US must set 'red lines' for Iran nuclear programme - The Guardian (September 11, 2012)
UN envoy heads to Syria as Iran demands role in peacemaking - The Guardian (September 10, 2012)
Israel's defence plans reinforced against possible Iranian counterattack - The Guardian (September 10, 2012)
Iran currency slumps to all-time low - The Scotsman (September 10, 2012)
Iran urged to restart nuclear arms talks - Irish Times (September 10, 2012)
Iran terms Canada's suspension of ties as "unjustifiable" move - Xinhua (September 9, 2012)
Iran official cancels trip after Canada severs ties - CBC (September 8, 2012)
Iranian Christian pastor released from jail - The Guardian (September 8, 2012)
‘Sanctions on Tehran, Damascus won’t solve problems’ - FM Lavrov - RT (September 8, 2012)
France takes the lead with aid for Syrian rebels - The Independent (September 8, 2012)
In Iran, Isfahanis shrug off risk of attack - WP (September 7, 2012)
UK, France and Germany call for tighter Iran sanctions - BBC (September 7, 2012)
Canada closes embassy in Iran, expels Iranian diplomats - CBC (September 7, 2012)
Israel reserves right to military strike Iran - China Daily (September 7, 2012)
Iran's arms airlift to Syria back in business - SMH (September 6, 2012)
Iran to get full control of Bushehr nuke plant - China Daily (September 5, 2012)
Iran Supplying Syrian Military via Iraq Airspace - NY Times (September 4, 2012)
Tehran claims missile-defence system will be ready – without Russia's help - The Independent (September 4, 2012)
Israel's future 'at risk' if Iran strike sanctioned - The Independent (September 4, 2012)
US denies reports of secret dealings with Tehran - Irish Times (September 4, 2012)
Syria and Iran 'backing Kurdish terrorist group', says Turkey - Telegraph (September 3, 2012)
Netanyahu urges international community to set nuclear 'red line' for Iran - RT (September 3, 2012)
Bahrain slams Iran over summit speech translation debacle - RT (September 3, 2012)
Biden claims Romney wants war with Iran and Syria - CNN (September 2, 2012)
Analysis: Iran may be pushing to nuke threshold - TV 3 (September 2, 2012)
Iran and North Korea sign technological cooperation agreement, deepening ties - AP (September 1, 2012)
Atomic republic: Iran's Bushehr power plant fully operational - RT (September 1, 2012)
Summit goes sour as Iran rebuked over Israel - SMH (September 1, 2012)

August 2012
Obama wrong over Syria action, says top general - The Independent (August 31, 2012)
Iran summit stumbles on nuclear weapons, Israel, Syria criticism - Japan Today (August 31, 2012)
Family of Marine imprisoned in Iran plead for his release - CNN (August 30, 2012)
Israeli attack on Iran 'would not stop nuclear programme' - The Guardian (August 30, 2012)
Iran nuclear crisis: Fordo capacity doubled - IAEA - BBC (August 30, 2012)
Egyptian attack on 'oppressive' Syria sparks walkout - BBC (August 30, 2012)
Turkey gets jittery over refugees on its border - SMH (August 30, 2012)
Iran revels in US discomfort as it hosts major international conference - The Scotsman (August 29, 2012)
Iran seeks to reap summit rewards - BBC (August 28, 2012)
Iran opposition leaders in human rights plea to UN secretary general - The Guardian (August 28, 2012)
US weapons sales triple to hit record high, thanks to worried Gulf allies - SMH (August 28, 2012)
Egypt's president heads to Iran in new effort to stem Syria violence - The Guardian (August 27, 2012)
Top Israeli Rabbi urges prayers for the destruction of Iran - Reuters (August 27, 2012)
NAM Summit Opens With Call To Resist 'Egotistic Interference' - RFE/RL (August 26, 2012)
Unicredit 'in US Iran sanctions breach investigation' - BBC (August 26, 2012)
France ready for Syrian intervention without UN - SMH (August 26, 2012)
UN urges diplomatic resolution - The Independent (August 25, 2012)
Iranian opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi out of hospital - AP (August 24, 2012)
Special Iran team formed by UN - The Soctsman (August 24, 2012)
Iran opposition leader Mir Hossein Mousavi hospitalised, aide says - Reuters (August 23, 2012)
Arming Syria: UN claims Iran link - Irish Times (August 23, 2012)
Chemical weapons 'excuse for US to intervene in Syria' - BBC (August 22, 2012)
Australia imposes new sanctions on Iran - The Australian (August 22, 2012)
Ban Ki-moon ignores U.S. and Israel and attends the NAM summit - Pravda (August 22, 2012)
Israel pushing Washington to up the Iranian ante - Japan Today (August 22, 2012)
US allows NGOs to send money to quake-hit Iran - BBC (August 21, 2012)
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad unveils short-range Iranian missile - The Guardian (August 21, 2012)
Turkey: Kurdish rebels blamed for car bomb attack - Reuters (August 21, 2012)
US keeps quiet as Iraqis smuggle dollars into Iran - RT (August 20, 2012)
Anger as Iran bans women from universities - Telegraph (August 20, 2012)
US spotlight on Deutsche Bank’s possible links with Iran - The Soctsman (August 20, 2012)
The Iranian oil tankers sailing under Tanzanian flags - BBC (August 20, 2012)
Confrontational remarks over Iran nuclear issue counterproductive: Russian FM - Xinhua (August 19, 2012)
Egypt President Mursi 'to visit Iran' - BBC (August 18, 2012)
Ahmadinejad: Israel is 'an insult to humanity' - The Independent (August 18, 2012)
Iran: Israel's Zionist regime 'an insult to humanity' - The Guardian (August 17, 2012)
Binyamin Netanyahu's aide launches stinging rebuke to Israeli president - The Guardian (August 17, 2012)
Israel 'will disappear,' Iran says - Japan Today (August 17, 2012)
Iran Dismisses UK's Bulgaria Bus Bombing Charge - Novinite (August 16, 2012)
Israel 'prepared for 30-day war with Iran' - BBC (August 15, 2012)
Germany accuses four of breaking Iran nuclear embargo - BBC (August 15, 2012)
Families of Iran's murdered nuclear scientists sue Israel, US and Britain - AP (August 15, 2012)
US criticizes Iran for aiding pro-Assad militias - RT (August 15, 2012)
Iran U-turn opens door to foreign quake aid - The Guardian (August 14, 2012)
Standard Chartered agrees settlement with New York regulator - BBC (August 14, 2012)
Panetta: Israel yet to decide on Iran strike - BBC (August 14, 2012)
Iran tensions push up oil price - The Independent (August 14, 2012)
Moscow warns new sanctions against Iran could damage Russia-U.S. ties - Xinhua (August 14, 2012)
Iran raises quake death toll to more than 300 - AP (August 13, 2012)
Iran earthquake relief efforts begin after 250 killed - BBC (August 12, 2012)
Desperate search for survivors after massive Iran quakes - SMH (August 12, 2012)
Iran earthquakes kills dozens in Tabriz region - BBC (August 11, 2012)
Hillary Clinton holds talks in Turkey - BBC (August 11, 2012)
A lot at stake in bank drama - Irish Times (August 10, 2012)
Iran blames US and world powers for Syrian conflict - SMH (August 9, 2012)
Iran announces intent to build commercial passenger jets - USA Today (August 8, 2012)
Iran pushes for return of 48 'pilgrims' from Syria in diplomatic offensive - The Guardian (August 8, 2012)
Iran says retired Guards among hostages held in Syria - BBC (August 8, 2012)
Assad appears on TV to send a message to doubters: I'm still here - The Independent (August 8, 2012)
Syria crisis: Iran pledges support for 'vital partner' - BBC (August 7, 2012)
Stephen Foley: Sanctions are hurting Iran - but there are ways round them - The Independent (August 7, 2012)
Iranian wrestler Omid Norouzi wins Olympics gold medal - Press TV (August 6, 2012)
Standard Chartered bank 'in $250bn scheme with Iran' - BBC (August 6, 2012)
Iranians 'confess' to nuclear scientist murders on state television - The Guardian (August 6, 2012)
US, Israel arranging roles in Iran war theater? - RT (August 6, 2012)
Iranian wrestler Hamid Sourian wins 55kg Olympics gold medal - Press TV (August 5, 2012)
Iran test-fires short-range missile - Japan Today (August 5, 2012)
Iranian pilgrims abducted near Shia shrine in Syria - BBC (August 4, 2012)
Strike on Iran 'could be just weeks away' - The Age (August 4, 2012)
Fire at Iran petrochemical plant kills one, say reports - BBC (August 3, 2012)
Iran's currency value slumps against foreign currency - Xinhua (August 3, 2012)
Ex-spy talks up attack on Iran - The Scotsman (August 3, 2012)
Iran seeks release of its aid workers abducted in Libya - The Guardian (August 2, 2012)
Assad digs in for fight to the finish - SMH (August 2, 2012)
Netanyahu says US warnings not enough to stop Iran - BBC (August 1, 2012)
Panetta in Israel but not to discuss Iran 'attack plan' - Japan Today (August 1, 2012)

July 2012
"U.S. Navy, vulnerable to Iran's defense system" - Pravda (July 31, 2012)
Iran sentences four to death over bank fraud with political fallout - The Guardian (July 30, 2012)
Obama fears post-Assad Syria will mirror Iraq - SMH (July 30, 2012)
Iran Leader: Stop Exporting Oil, Make New Economy - AP (July 29, 2012)
Iran urges baby boom, slashes birth-control programs - AP (July 29, 2012)
Romney: US has moral duty to block Iran nuclear plans - BBC (July 29, 2012)
Pakistan to consider barter trade with Iran - Daily Times (July 29, 2012)
Syria army mounts air and land attack on Aleppo - BBC (July 28, 2012)
Turkey sends warning to Syria as Kurds handed more power in north - SMH (July 28, 2012)
Mitt Romney woos Israel by considering US strike against Iran - The Guardian (July 27, 2012)
Barak calls for faster action to stop Iran's nuclear programme - The Independent (July 27, 2012)
Iran bolsters retaliation capability in Persian Gulf, experts say - WP (July 26, 2012)
Rebels and regime troops mass in Aleppo for the battle that could decide the war - The Independent (July 26, 2012)
Defection linked to strike on Iran, says Kadima leader - Irish Times (July 25, 2012)
US spies hobbled severely in Syria - SMH (July 25, 2012)
Bulgaria blast: Burgas bus bomber 'part of group' - BBC (July 24, 2012)
Syria rejects offer of safe passage for Assad family - The Independent (July 24, 2012)
Iran says nuclear assassins arrested - The Scotsman (July 23, 2012)
Iranian cleric warns of uranium upgrade - SBS (July 22, 2012)
Syrians flee Damascus as Assad launches fightback - The Independent (July 21, 2012)
Israel threatens a 'heavy price' for Iran after deadly bus bomb - The Independent (July 20, 2012)
US Gulf build-up 'signal to Iran' - BBC (July 19, 2012)
Iranian trojan 'infects NZ computers' - Stuff (July 19, 2012)
Israel: Iran behind bus bomb attack that killed seven tourists in Bulgaria - The Guardian (July 18, 2012)
Path for Iran nuclear talks choked by tensions - AP (July 18, 2012)
Yemen arrests prompt president's warning to Iran - BBC (July 18, 2012)
HSBC stung for massive money-laundering lapses - SMH (July 18, 2012)
Assad loses grip on Damascus as rebels begin to close in on regime - The Independent (July 17, 2012)
Hillary Clinton issues new Iran warning on Israel visit - BBC (July 16, 2012)
US Navy ship fires on boat in Gulf - BBC (July 16, 2012)
'Morality police' shut down cafes - Irish Times (July 16, 2012)
UAE opens pipeline bypassing Strait of Hormuz oil route - BBC (July 15, 2012)
Iran offers to host Syria talks - CNN (July 15, 2012)
Plot to beat Iran nuclear embargo - SMH (July 15, 2012)
Iran issues new oil blockade warning - The Independent (July 14, 2012)
US: Syria moving its chemical weapons - The Independent (July 14, 2012)
US tightens sanctions over Iran nuclear programme - BBC (July 13, 2012)
U.S. slaps more sanctions on Iran - Japan Today (July 13, 2012)
MI6 chief: 'Iran is two years from being a nuclear state' - ITV (July 12, 2012)
Putin sends warships to boost Syria - SMH (July 12, 2012)
Iranian-Canadians fume as TD closes accounts - CBC (July 11, 2012)
Pentagon: Iran improving its missile capabilities - CNN (July 11, 2012)
U.S. moving submersibles to Persian Gulf to oppose Iran - LA Times (July 11, 2012)
TD Bank: Iranian-Canadians caught up in sanctions row - BBC (July 11, 2012)
Assad agrees to peace plan - The Independent (July 11, 2012)
Iran just can't stop pumping oil - CNN (July 10, 2012)
Tuvalu warned by US 'for breaking Iran sanctions' - Telegraph (July 10, 2012)
Saudi princess claims asylum - SMH (July 9, 2012)
US envoy concerned over Pak-Iran pipeline - Daily Times (July 8, 2012)
Israel’s Mossad Carries Out Assassinations of Iranian Scientists, New Book Argues - Anti War (July 7, 2012)
Iran says it has plan to close Strait of Hormuz - AP (July 7, 2012)
General's defection shows Assad regime 'crumbling' - The Independent (July 7, 2012)
Middle East détente: Iran launches new era of Egyptian relations - RT (July 6, 2012)
BBC blamed for Iranian poll rebuff to nuke plan - The Scotsman (July 6, 2012)
Tanzania probes Iran oil tankers re-flagging allegations - BBC (July 5, 2012)
Azeri editor accused of spying for Iran - SBS (July 5, 2012)
Kenya cancels Iran oil imports over sanctions threat - BBC (July 4, 2012)
Iran 'ready to fire missiles at US bases' - The Guardian (July 4, 2012)
China calls for greater consensus during meeting on Iranian nuclear issue - Xinhua (July 4, 2012)
Iran claims long-range missile test - AP (July 3, 2012)
Major powers, Iran move to restart stalled nuclear talks - WP (July 3, 2012)
Iran nuclear talks restart as tensions rise in Gulf - The Guardian (July 3, 2012)
U.S. Adds Forces in Persian Gulf, a Signal to Iran - NY Times (July 3, 2012)
Opec risks loss as Europe curbs Iran oil supplies - Economic Times (July 2, 2012)
Iran ready to battle 'dastardly' EU sanctions - RT (July 1, 2012)
Iran fights oil embargo with Ł150bn reserve - The Guardian (July 1, 2012)
Iran to fire missiles at replicas of foreign army bases - AP (July 1, 2012)
Annan in last-ditch attempt to rescue Syria peace talks - The Independent (July 1, 2012)

June 2012
Why US oil sanctions hurt Iran more than EU's - BBC (June 30, 2012)
Iranian submarines to navigate Caspian Sea – report - RT (June 30, 2012)
Venezuela and Iran: axis of unity - Pravda (June 30, 2012)
U.S. Bets on Changing Iran’s Tune With New Sanctions Aimed at Lifeblood - NY Times (June 30, 2012)
Diplomats seek Syrian solution after bloodiest day of the conflict - The Independent (June 30, 2012)
Exceptions on Iran sanctions likely - Reuters (June 29, 2012)
Iran sanctions will halve oil sales but may still not succeed - The Guardian (June 28, 2012)
Syrian rebels accused of massacre after seven die in attack on TV station - The Independent (June 28, 2012)
Egypt 'to sue' Iran's Fars news agency over Mursi report - BBC (June 27, 2012)
Jet downing a Syria attack on NATO, Turkey to claim - SMH (June 27, 2012)
Iran is trying to broker a political solution in Syria - The Guardian (June 26, 2012)
South Korea to halt Iran oil imports amid sanctions - BBC (June 26, 2012)
Egypt’s new president aims to restore its ties with Iran - The Scotsman (June 26, 2012)
News Analysis: Putin's visit to Israel more symbolic than strategic - Xinhua (June 25, 2012)
Muslim Brotherhood's Mursi declared Egypt president - BBC (June 24, 2012)
Downed jet sends Syria tensions sky high - SMH (June 24, 2012)
Russia vows to deliver Syrian arms - SMH (June 23, 2012)
Turkish warplane 'missing' near Syrian border - BBC (June 22, 2012)
Decks cleared for rupee payment mechanism with Iran - The Hindu (June 22, 2012)
Syrian fighter pilot defects to Jordan - BBC (June 21, 2012)
France seeks tighter Iran sanctions after nuclear talks - BBC (June 20, 2012)
Iranian nuclear talks suspended until July - Irish Times (June 20, 2012)
Chinese FM expresses hope on Iran talks - People's Daily (June 20, 2012)
Iran nuclear talks downgraded - The Guardian (June 19, 2012)
Iran nuclear talks in Moscow end 'without breakthrough' - BBC (June 19, 2012)
Downbeat mood as Iran nuclear talks resume in Moscow - Irish Times (June 19, 2012)
Sanctions on China for Iran oil buys unlikely - CNN (June 18, 2012)
US warns dissident Mujahideen-e Khalq to leave Iraq camp - BBC (June 18, 2012)
Nuclear negotiations fail to close gap between Iran and major powers - The Guardian (June 18, 2012)
Bluffs, threats and deals: Talks to start on Iran nuclear program in Moscow - RT (June 18, 2012)
Iran's Ahmadinejad to leave politics, newspaper reports - CNN (June 17, 2012)
Oil sanctions on Iran loom despite talks - CNN (June 17, 2012)
Iran warned to take 'concrete actions' ahead of new round of nuclear talks - The Guardian (June 17, 2012)
Iran nuclear weapons talks enter a critical third round - The Guardian (June 17, 2012)
US senators take aggressive stance ahead of Iran nuclear talks - RT (June 17, 2012)
Lower house passes bill to insure Iran oil imports - Japan Today (June 17, 2012)
Egypt's revolution in limbo after 'coup' - The Age (June 16, 2012)
British and Iranian Officials Meet to Discuss Rift - NY Times (June 15, 2012)
Courting Iran and the West, Georgia walks a fine line - CNN (June 15, 2012)
Iran Invites Tajik Leader to NAM Summit - RIA (June 15, 2012)
Syria tensions between Washington and Moscow escalate - The Independent (June 15, 2012)
U.S. 'Vigilant' As Chavez Claims Iran, Russia Among Those Helping Make Drones - RFE (June 14, 2012)
Iran arrests suspects over nuclear scientists' deaths - The Guardian (June 14, 2012)
Russia confronted over Syria arms shipments - SMH (June 14, 2012)
Iran to build nuclear submarine - RT (June 13, 2012)
Iran and Saudi Arabia tensions threaten to erupt after Saudi authorities execute four Iranians for drug trafficking - The Independent (June 13, 2012)
Cut in Iranian oil imports buys Turkey 180-day US sanction holiday - Irish Times (June 13, 2012)
Gov't submits bill to insure tankers with Iran oil - Japan Today (June 13, 2012)
Qatar leave Iran with a point - AFP (June 12 , 2012)
Flame virus linked to Stuxnet: researchers - SMH (June 12, 2012)
The 11-year-old feeling the wrath of Bahrain's regime - The Independent (June 12, 2012)
US exempts seven states from sanctions over Iran oil - BBC (June 11, 2012)
Israel calls for action as Syrian military shells Homs again - The Independent (June 11, 2012)
Syrian rebels aim to use chemical weapons, blame Damascus – report - RT (June 10, 2012)
More than a million need aid in Syria - The Independent (June 10, 2012)
Iran Urges OPEC to Stick to Oil Output Quotas - RIA (June 9, 2012)
'No progress' at Iran nuclear talks - UN watchdog - BBC (June 9, 2012)
No progress in talks on Iran bomb inquiry - Irish Times (June 9, 2012)
'No progress' at Iran nuclear talks - UN watchdog - BBC (June 8, 2012)
US soon to grant more waivers to Iran sanctions - Reuters (June 8, 2012)
Putin to Meet with Iranian, Afghan Leaders - RIA (June 7, 2012)
Time running out for Japan, other Asian buyers of Iran oil - Japan Today (June 7, 2012)
UAE turns to deportation to silence regime's critics - The Independent (June 7, 2012)
Iran mobile operator Irancell 'secures US technology' - BBC (June 6, 2012)
Nuke site 'cleaned up' - SMH (June 6, 2012)
China welcomes Iran's engagement with IAEA - China Daily (June 6, 2012)
Iran and Azerbaijan, Already Wary Neighbors, Find Even Less to Agree On - NY Times (June 5, 2012)
After Talks Falter, Iran Says It Won’t Halt Uranium Work - NY Times (June 5, 2012)
Ahmadinejad critic Larijani re-elected Iran speaker - BBC (June 5, 2012)
As EU and Russia talk, Syria slides ever closer to civil war - The Independent (June 5, 2012)
Fresh Iran nuclear talks to be held this week - BBC (June 4, 2012)
Iraqi oil boom helps grease wheels for tighter Iran sanctions - SMH (June 4, 2012)
Iran warns Israel of 'lightning' reply to any attack - The Guardian (June 3, 2012) | Video
Iran beats Uzbekistan 1-0 in World Cup qualifying - SI (June 3, 2012)
Space centre claim fuels nuclear fears - The Scotsman (June 3, 2012)
US court demands decision on MEK's 'terror' listing - BBC (June 2, 2012)
Obama set cyber-attacks on Iranian nuclear system - The Age (June 2, 2012)
Syria conflict: Russia's Vladimir Putin stands firm - BBC (June 1, 2012)
No hand in attack on Israeli diplomat: Iran - Times of India (June 1, 2012)

May 2012
Flame: Israel rejects link to malware cyber-attack - BBC (May 31, 2012)
India, Iran plan talks to bypass Western sanctions on Tehran - Hindu (May 31, 2012)
Israel hints it may be behind super-virus targeting Iran - The Independent (May 30, 2012)
Justices Reject Appeal Seeking Payments for Ex-Iran Hostages - NY Times (May 29, 2012)
Iranian forces in Syria, claims top officer - Irish Times (May 29, 2012)
Iran may rethink 20% enrichment: spokesman - Japan Today (May 28, 2012)
Six sentenced to 15 years each in prison for planning attacks with Iran - Irish Times (May 28, 2012)
Pentagon ‘prepared’ to attack Iran – Panetta - RT (May 27, 2012)
Iran to Build 2nd Nuke Plant at Bushehr - RIA (May 27, 2012)
France heading for Afghan exit - SMH (May 27, 2012)
Iran has enough uranium for five nuclear weapons, claims US thinktank - The Guardian (May 26, 2012)
Tankers from Iran may get reinsured - Japan Today (May 26, 2012)
Iran enrichment 'at higher level' - IAEA - BBC (May 25, 2012)
Iranian team to collaborate with US company on nuclear fusion project - The Guardian (May 25, 2012)
Sanctions stalemate as world powers reject Iran's nuclear plan - The Independent (May 25, 2012)
Iran claims 'undeniable right' to enrich Uranium: new talks, same deadlock - RT (May 25, 2012)
Iran nuclear talks continue into second day - The Guardian (May 24, 2012)
Iran, world powers trade offers in nuclear talks - RT (May 24, 2012)
Nuclear talks stall as Iran demands end to sanctions - Irish Times (May 24, 2012)
Six-nation group tries to defuse tensions over Iran nuclear programme - The Guardian (May 23, 2012)
UK defence chiefs prepare for conflict with Iran over nuclear programme - The Guardian (May 23, 2012)
Iran nuclear talks open in Baghdad - BBC (May 23, 2012)
Baku under fire for hosting contest - Irish Times (May 23, 2012)
Iran nuclear investigation accord 'expected soon' - BBC (May 22, 2012)
UN hopeful on nuclear deal - The Independent (May 22, 2012)
Iran sacks diplomat accused of Brazil pool abuse - BBC (May 21, 2012)
Iran propping up Syria's dwindling cash reserves - CNN (May 21, 2012)
Iran economic minister: Sanctions not hurting us - CNN (May 21, 2012)
UN nuclear chief 'positive' over Iran talks - BBC (May 21, 2012)
UN nuclear chief in Iran for talks - Irish Times (May 21, 2012)
Iran finance minister: 'Rest assured' record oil prices over nuclear sanctions - CNN (May 20, 2012)
Aimed at nuclear program, sanctions hit Iran’s nuclear families - RT (May 19, 2012)
US ready to attack Iran, says envoy to Israel - BBC (May 18, 2012)
Iran sanctions bill blocked in U.S. Senate - WP (May 18, 2012)
IAEA chief returns to Iran for nuclear talks - The Guardian (May 18, 2012)
Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ freezes Iran transactions on U.S. court order - Japan Today (May 18, 2012)
Iran 'to sue Google' for not labelling Gulf on world map - BBC (May 17, 2012)
Diplomat: Confidential report finds Iran shipping arms to Syria - CNN (May 17, 2012)
Bahrain and Iran in diplomatic row over union proposal - BBC (May 16, 2012)
Iran, IAEA 'make progress' at nuclear talks - BBC (May 15, 2012)
India to cut Iran oil imports by 11% amid US pressure - BBC (May 15, 2012)
Iran hangs 'Israel spy' over nuclear scientist killing - BBC (May 15, 2012)
Iran Sees Success in Stalling on Nuclear Issue - NY Times (May 14, 2012)
Iran resumes talks with UN nuclear watchdog in Vienna - BBC (May 14, 2012)
Deal with Saudis to shore up Bahrain's repressive regime - The Independent (May 14, 2012)
Iran, unable to sell oil, stores it on tankers - WP (May 13, 2012)
Iran row fuels hunt for new oil sources - Times of India (May 13, 2012)
Iranian president: Israel 'nothing more than a mosquito' to Iran - CNN (May 13, 2012)
N. Korean, Iranian foreign ministers meet in Egypt - Korea Times (May 13, 2012)
Fury as Iran cartoonist faces 25 lashes - SMH (May 12, 2012)
Govt denies US pressure on oil import from Iran - Times of India (May 11, 2012)
Turkey pumps up oil imports from Iran: ‘Big hole’ in Western sanctions? - RT (May 10, 2012)
New suspicions: Did Iran organize a clean-up at suspected nuclear site? - RT (May 10, 2012)
European Countries Seek Easing of Provision Included in Iranian Oil Embargo - NY Times (May 10, 2012)
Rivals back Netanyahu in deal that could mandate strike on Iran - The Independent (May 9, 2012)
IAEA nuclear inspector killed in Iran - The Guardian (May 8, 2012)
Iran accepts yuan for crude oil - CNN (May 8, 2012)
Korea, US in 'productive' discussions on Iran: official - Korea Times (May 8, 2012)
Hillary Clinton talks tough on Iran and Pakistan - USA Today (May 7, 2012)
Israeli political heavyweights publicly spar over Iran policy - CNN (May 7, 2012)
Binyamin Netanyahu likely to call Israeli election early - The Guardian (May 7, 2012)
Socialist Francois Hollande wins French presidency - BBC (May 6, 2012)
Secretary of State Clinton urging India to find alternatives to Iranian oil - AP (May 6, 2012)
US hikers jailed for spying by Iran get married - BBC (May 6, 2012)
Eight dead in US drone strike - SMH (May 6, 2012)
Iranian President Ahmadinejad in parliamentary poll setback - BBC (May 5, 2012)
Iranians go to polls in run-off election between Khamenei and Ahmadinejad - Irish Times (May 5, 2012)
Iran's Bushehr nuke power plant at full capacity from May 23: Russian contractor - Xinhua (May 4, 2012)
Iran ready to enhance cooperation with Lebanon: VP - Xinhua (May 4, 2012)
Iran denies sharp cut in oil exports to China, Japan - Japan Today (May 3, 2012)
Gemba warns against Iran strike at start of Israel visit - Japan Today (May 2, 2012)
Iran identifies 'hidden agenda' behind oil terminal cyberattack - Computerworld (May 2, 2012)
Obama tightens penalties on Iran, Syria regimes for avoiding American-mandated sanctions - CBS (May 1, 2012)
Barack Obama gives key Afghanistan speech - BBC (May 1, 2012)
Netanyahu considers calling early election - The Independent (May 1, 2012)

April 2012
Ehud Barak restates case for military strike on Iran's nuclear programme - The Guardian (April 30, 2012)
Former Israeli PM calls for U.S. to lead any Iran strike - CNN (April 30, 2012)
'Messianic' Israeli leaders warned over Iran strike - SMH (April 30, 2012)
Iran Nuclear Summit: 'Expectations Will Be Very High' - RFE (April 29, 2012)
Keep guessing: US deploying fighter jets to the Gulf? - RT (April 28, 2012)
Israel ex-security chief says leadership 'misleading public' on Iran - BBC (April 28, 2012)
Speculation grows Iranian cleric may lead Iraq's Shiites - SMH (April 28, 2012)
Cleric tries to ease tensions with Kurds - The Independent (April 27, 2012)
US sanctions on Iranian and Syrian entities and individuals for monitoring and tracking dissidents online - RSF (April 26, 2012)
Only a military threat can stop Assad, says France - The Independent (April 26, 2012)
Iran undecided on nuclear bomb - Israel military chief - BBC (April 25, 2012)
Gilani to honour Pak-Iran agreements - Daily Times (April 25, 2012)
Iran investigates Brazil diplomat - BBC (April 24, 2012)
EU targets Mrs Assad with ban on luxury goods - The Independent (April 24, 2012)
Iranian oil ministry hit by cyber-attack - The Guardian (April 23, 2012)
US, Afghanistan reach partnership deal - SMH (April 23, 2012)
Iran 'building copy of captured US drone' RQ-170 Sentinel - BBC (April 22, 2012)
US probes troops' drug use in Afghanistan - SMH (April 22, 2012)
Muslims left in the cold as race for votes takes a right turn - SMH (April 21, 2012)
Pentagon has ‘successful plan’ with hundreds of Tomahawks deployed near Iran - RT (April 20, 2012)
Iran threatens to act militarily if diplomacy over disputed island fails - Xinhua (April 20, 2012)
Iran asks EU to reconsider sanctions on oil exports - Xinhua (April 20, 2012)
Iran diplomat in Brazil scandal - BBC (April 19, 2012)
Iran President Ahmadinejad's car leapt on by woman - BBC (April 19, 2012)
Japan cuts oil purchases from Iran by 77% in April - Japan Today (April 19, 2012)
Israeli Leaders Vow to Prevent Iran from Obtaining Nukes - RIA (April 19, 2012)
India's missile test raising fears of regional arms race - SMH (April 18, 2012)
Iran wants sanctions eased to build trust with West - Japan Today (April 17, 2012)
Tensions rise between UAE and Iran over disputed island - - The Independent (April 17, 2012)
Iran comes to American's rescue - CNN (April 16, 2012)
Afghan attacks: Fighting 'over' in Kabul - BBC (April 16, 2012)
New round of Iran meetings set for May - SMH (April 16, 2012)
Iranian nuclear talks achieve positive achievements: Chinese representative - Xinhua (April 15, 2012)
Iran nuclear talks 'positive' after 15-month break - BBC (April 14, 2012)
Iranian nuclear talks open in Istanbul - The Guardian (April 14, 2012)
Spate of arrests spurs Azeris to closely monitor Iran talks - Irish Times (April 14, 2012)
Iran raises hopes of nuclear trade off to halt oil sanctions - The Guardian (April 13, 2012)
US warns Iran to give 'concrete' evidence it is halting nuclear ambitions - The Guardian (April 13, 2012)
As Nuclear Talks With Iran Restart, New Hopes for Deal - NY Times (April 13, 2012)
Facing Tougher Sanctions, Iran Enters Nuclear Talks - NPR (April 13, 2012)
UAE recalls envoy to Iran over Gulf island row - The Independent (April 12, 2012)
Iran's nuclear programme: legal debate stirs over basis for US or Israeli attack - The Guardian (April 12, 2012)
Oil prices rise amid fresh Iran tensions - WA (April 12, 2012)
Iran signals move to limit uranium stocks - SMH (April 11, 2012)
Iran denies plans to cut internet - AAP (April 11, 2012)
Iran uncovers Israel-linked 'major terrorist group' - BBC (April 10, 2012)
White House says aircraft carrier movement in Gulf "routine" - Xinhua (April 10, 2012)
Compromise may be found with Iran over uranium - The Scotsman (April 10, 2012)
IAEA: Iran agrees to nuclear talksCNN International - CNN (April 9, 2012)
Iran opposes nuclear weapons, Ahmadinejad tells Hatoyama - Japan Today (April 9, 2012)
US gives Iran 'last chance' warning over shutting down nuclear facility - The Independent (April 9, 2012)
Iran nuclear talks: west demands closure of Fordo underground facility - The Guardian (April 8, 2012)
Iran tells Hatoyama it will not give up nuclear program - Japan Today (April 8, 2012)
Iran can make nuclear weapons - but won't, says top politician - The Guardian (April 7, 2012)
U.S. Defines Its Demands for New Round of Talks With Iran - NY Times (April 7, 2012)
Obama's secret message: Iran can have civilian n-programme - IANS (April 7, 2012)
Bahraini hunger striker in hospital - The Independent (April 7, 2012)
Crew of Chinese cargo ship hijacked off Iran 'rescued' - BBC (April 6, 2012)
Hatoyama to visit Iran despite gov't opposition - Japan Today (April 6, 2012)
U.S. activists pressure Renault-Nissan to leave Iran - Japan Today (April 6, 2012)
Deal close on Afghan night raids - SMH (April 5, 2012)
Iran’s Efforts to Stir Afghan Violence Worry U.S - The Independent (April 4, 2012)
Assad accused of brutal border crackdown - The Independent (April 4, 2012)
Israel predicts few casualties from war with Iran - The Guardian (April 3, 2012)
Annan: Syria has agreed to ceasefire deadline - The Indepedent (April 3, 2012)
Iran gives Reuters news agency chop over 'ninjas' story - BBC (April 2, 2012)
Pakistan wants strong ties with Iran in trade, energy: Gilani - INN (April 2, 2012)
Qatar, Saudis still want to arm rebels - SMH (April 1, 2012)

March 2012
Time running out for diplomacy with Iran, warns Hillary Clinton - The Guradian (March 31, 2012)
Unlikely alliance between Israel and Azerbaijan raises heat over Iran - SMH (March 31, 2012)
Buyers of Iran oil to face fresh US sanctions - BBC (March 30, 2012)
Israel 'does Azerbaijan airbase deal' in plan to attack Iran - The Indpendent (March 30, 2012)
U.S. moving minesweepers to waters near Iran - CNN (March 29, 2012)
Turkish PM Erdogan holds Tehran talks with Ahmadinejad - The Guardian (March 29, 2012)
Iran says nuclear talks to resume on April 13 - Japan Today (March 29, 2012)
Iran nuclear talks likely next month: diplomats - Reuters (March 28, 2012)
Syrian government accepts Annan peace plan - BBC (March 27, 2012)
Executions on the rise, warns Amnesty report - The Independent (March 27, 2012)
Obama in push for 'world without nuclear weapons' - BBC (March 26, 2012)
Iran 'organised plot to blow up an Israeli ship' - The Independent (March 26, 2012)
EU reveals names of 17 sanctioned Iranians - RT (March 25, 2012)
Sanctions Make It Hard For Royal Dutch Shell To Pay Iran - IB Times (March 25, 2012)
Oil rises almost $3 a barrel on Iran report - Busniss Standard (March 25, 2012)
Iran Says Remains Committed To Its International Obligations - Eurasia Review (March 24, 2012)
Asma Assad is banned from EU – but she can still fly into Britain - The Independent (March 24, 2012)
Asian nations slash Iran oil imports - CNN (March 23, 2012)
SA suspends Iran oil imports - report - IOL (March 23, 2012)
Iran scouted NYC spots post-9/11, Congress told - CBS (March 22, 2012)
Gas could hit $8 on Iran showdown, experts say - USA Today (March 22, 2012)
Nuclear watchdog chief accused of pro-western bias over Iran - The Guardian (March 22, 2012)
Pentagon predicts Israel will drag US into war with Iran - The Independent (March 22, 2012)
China legally imports Iranian oil: FM - Xinhua (March 22, 2012)
U.S. senses threat from Iran in north Yemen, a new hot spot - USA Today (March 21, 2012)
US exempts Japan and EU nations from Iran oil sanctions - BBC (March 21, 2012)
Syria amassed huge arsenal of Russian weapons before uprising - The Independent (March 20, 2012)
U.S. senses threat from Iran in north Yemen, a new hot spot - USA Today (March 20, 2012)
Iran a chance to become a new grain market - ABC Online (March 20, 2012)
Israel says Iran's nuclear program soon will be strike-proof - AP (March 19, 2012)
New Sanction Severely Limits Iran's Global Commerce - NPR (March 19, 2012)
Israel agrees Iran hasn't decided on atom bomb - TV3 News (March 19, 2012)
Hague condemns Tehran for blocking Foreign Office website - BBC (March 18, 2012)
Turkey makes Syrian exit as gulf widens - SMH (March 18, 2012)
Iran warned against sending arms to Syria - CBS (March 17, 2012)
Setback for orderly Afghan withdrawal - SMH (March 17, 2012)
India seeks three Iranians over Delhi attack - BBC (March 16, 2012)
Syria's Kurds undecided over future - BBC (March 16, 2012)
Rogue soldier flown out of Afghanistan - SMH (March 16, 2012)
Iran Official Offers 'Permanent Human Monitoring' of Nuclear Sites - ABC (March 15, 2012)
Iran's banks to be blocked from global banking system - BBC (March 15, 2012)
Top Iran official calls for cooperation from West in return for transparency - CNN (March 15, 2012)
Obama and Cameron in show of unity over Iran and Syria - SMH (March 15, 2012)
Israel Accuses Iran of Fueling Terrorism in Gaza - RIA (March 15, 2012)
Cyber-attack on BBC leads to suspicion of Iran's involvement - BBC (March 14, 2012)
Azerbaijan arrests 22 suspects in alleged Iran spy plot - BBC (March 14, 2012)
Iran parliament questions President Ahmadinejad - BBC (March 14, 2012)
Massacre may hasten Afghan exit - SMH (March 14, 2012)
Four in ten Americans believe the US will attack Iran this year - The Guardian (March 13, 2012)
Pakistan ignores US threats and courts Iran - SMH (March 13, 2012)
Britain to Join Obama in Discouraging a Strike on Iran - NY Times (March 12, 2012)
US fears reprisals after Afghan massacre in Kandahar - BBC (March 12, 2012)
US soldier kills up to 16 Afghan civilians in shooting spree - The Guardian (March 11, 2012)
Iran stockpiles uranium, could build bomb - UN - TV3 News (March 11, 2012)
Syria crisis: Kofi Annan meets Assad on peace mission - BBC (March 10, 2012)
Russia set for fresh protests after Putin victory - BBC (March 10, 2012)
'Great weapon': Pentagon 'superbomb' Iran strike would outdo Israel - RT (March 9, 2012)
Israel's Netanyahu warns on attack timing - BBC (March 9, 2012)
China supports sustained dialogue between major countries and Iran - Xinhua (March 9, 2012)
Iran's supreme leader says Obama comments are 'window of opportunity' - The Guardian (March 8, 2012)
War with Iran is not inevitable, says Netanyahu - The Guardian (March 8, 2012)
Iran urged to enter 'serious' nuclear dialogue - BBC (March 8, 2012)
No "substantial changes" in domestic, foreign policies expected from Iran's new parliament: expert - Xinhua (March 8, 2012)
Iran's satellite photos 'indicate cleanup from nuclear test' - AP (March 7, 2012)
Iran's Supreme Leader sets up body to oversee internet - BBC (March 7, 2012)
Hamas denies it will attack Israel in any war with Iran - BBC (March 7, 2012)
Biden: Iran will not threaten U.S. security through Latin America - CNN (March 7, 2012)
Fears Obama meeting will not prevent Israeli strike on Iran - SMH (March 7, 2012)
Fresh Iran nuclear talks agreed with world powers - EU - BBC (March 6, 2012)
Iran 'seeking to build nuclear weapon', warns David Cameron - The Guardian (March 6, 2012)
Obama derides Republican 'posturing' over use of force against Iran - The Guardian (March 6, 2012)
How Iran might respond to Israeli attack - BBC (March 6, 2012)
FBI offers $1m reward for former agent Robert Levinson - BBC (March 6, 2012)
Israel warns time short to stop Iranian nuclear plans - BBC (March 6, 2012)
Ayatollah reigns in poll - SMH (March 6, 2012)
Iran orders retrial for 'CIA spy' - BBC (March 5, 2012)
IAEA meets to consider action on Iran's nuclear programme - The Guardian (March 5, 2012)
Israel to take ‘independent’ decision on Iran strike - RT (March 5, 2012)
Putin 'elected Russian President' - BBC (March 4, 2012)
Obama warns of force against Iran, but urges diplomacy - BBC (March 4, 2012)
Obama warns that US is 'not bluffing' on Iran threat - SMH (March 4, 2012)
Iran minister: Turnout in parliamentary elections 64% - BBC (March 3, 2012)
Iran elections: Ahmadinejad rivals set to gain control of parliament - The Guardian (March 3, 2012)
Iranian election results suggest rocky time for Ahmadinejad - The Guardian (March 3, 2012)
U.S. Backers of Israel Pressure Obama Over Policy on Iran - NY Times (March 3, 2012)
Obama warns against pre-emptive Iran strike - BBC (March 2, 2012)
Obama warns Iran as he seeks to reassure Israel ahead of crucial talks - The Guardian (March 2, 2012)
Iran elections: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says voting is religious responsibility - The Guardian (March 2, 2012)
Iran conservatives contest poll for parliament - BBC (March 2, 2012)
Iranians urged to heed election 'call of duty' - BBC (March 2, 2012)
Iran oil embargo questioned - The Guardian (March 2, 2012)
RussiaRussia to Try its Best to Ward Off War in Iran – Putin - RIA (March 2, 2012)
Iranians urged to defy opposition call for boycott - The Independent (March 2, 2012)
Iran sale: 'They say I'm incognito' - SMH (March 2, 2012)
January Iran oil imports fall 23% - Japan Times (March 2, 2012)
Different shades of red line - CNN (March 1, 2012)
Washington expects Tehran to hit at US targets if Israel attacks Iran - The Guardian (March 1, 2012)
Iran parliamentary election: Tehran voters divided - BBC (March 1, 2012)
Iranians anxious over sanctions and mismanaged economy - BBC (March 1, 2012)
Australian man indicted in US for selling military components to Iran - AAP (March 1, 2012)


February 2012
Iran’s underground nuclear sites not immune to U.S. bunker-busters, experts say - WP (February 29, 2012)
Iran 'to accept payment in gold for oil' - BBC (February 29, 2012)
Israeli leader to US to talk about Iran tensions - CBS (February 29, 2012)
Iran offers glimpse of space facility to journalists - BBC (February 29, 2012)
Britain looks for a new route out of Afghanistan - SMH (February 29, 2012)
Iran nuclear talks with six-nation group of powers set to be agreed - The Guardian (February 28, 2012)
Iran elections to define balance of conservative power - BBC (February 28, 2012)
Calls for calm as Iran nuclear risk discounted - SMH (February 28, 2012)
Putin assassination plot timed to target polls, Kremlin critics claim - SMH (February 28, 2012)
Wikileaks show Stratfor intel on Iran is 'low-grade' - RT (February 27, 2012)
Iran strike would be ‘catastrophic’: Putin - RIA (February 27, 2012)
Iran official denies Greece oil shipment blocked - Radio New Zealand (February 27, 2012)
Iranian oil - not nukes - bothers the West - RT (February 26, 2012)
Iran warns Israel not to attack its nuclear facilities - The Guardian (February 25, 2012)
Two of five Bangkok bombing suspects are Iranian, embassy confirms - The Guardian (February 25, 2012)
Never mind Iran...Netanyahu's office rocked by sex scandal - The Independent (February 25, 2012)
UN watchdog expresses serious concern over nuclear Iran - BBC (February 24, 2012)
Christopher Tappin condemns treatment as US extradition under way - BBC (February 24, 2012)
Fears of 'another Iraq' if troops enter Syria - The Independent (February 24, 2012)
Barack Obama apology to Afghanistan over Koran burning - BBC (February 23, 2012)
Assad opens new front in war on his people - The Independent (February 23, 2012)
Oil hits sterling record on Iran fears - The Guardian (February 22, 2012)
UN nuclear inspectors declare Iran mission a disappointment - The Guardian (February 22, 2012)
Iran's supreme leader denies Tehran is seeking nuclear weapons - The Guardian (February 22, 2012)
White House: IAEA visit a 'failure' for Iran - BBC (February 22, 2012)
Koran apology fails to appease protesters - SMH (February 22, 2012)
Iran nuclear row: UN inspectors barred from Iran site - BBC (February 21, 2012)
Iran says pre-emptive strike on 'enemies' possible - BBC (February 21, 2012)
UN, Iran in talks over nuclear ambitions - SMH (February 21, 2012)
Israelis fear homefront vulnerable to Iranian attacks - AP (February 20, 2012)
Iran warships deployed on Syria coast - Telegraph (February 20, 2012)
Iran to hold military drills 'to protect nuclear sites' - BBC (February 20, 2012)
Iran threatens to extend oil embargo - The Guardian (February 20, 2012)
Israel vows to defend itself as Iranian warships enter Suez Canal - SMH (February 20, 2012)
US military chief cautions against Israeli attack on Iran - The Guardian (February 19, 2012)
Iran 'halts oil sales to France and Britain' - BBC (February 19, 2012)
Israel joins Hague in raising temperature over Iran - The Independent (February 19, 2012)
Iran 'may boost nuclear programme', diplomat warns - BBC (February 18, 2012)
Hague fears Iran could start 'new Cold War' - BBC (February 18, 2012)
First Iran exiles leave Ashraf camp in Iraq - BBC (February 18, 2012)
Iran warships enter Mediterranean via Suez Canal - BBC (February 18, 2012)
Moroccan accused of Capitol Hill bomb plot is held after FBI sting operation - SMH (February 18, 2012)
Global Clearinghouse Ready To Evict Iranian Banks - AP (February 17, 2012)
Iran: US and EU 'cautiously optimistic' on new talks - BBC (February 17, 2012)
Pakistan allies with Iran against US - RT (February 17, 2012)
Scepticism at Iran's nuclear expansion - SMH (February 17, 2012)
Meet the U.S. 'Top Guns' with eyes on Iran - CNN (February 16, 2012)
Iran's president says he's willing to resume talks over nuclear program - CNN (February 16, 2012)
Oil price nudges $120 on Iran tensions - The Guardian (February 16, 2012)
Iran's censors wage web war against Ahmadinejad as elections loom - The Guardian (February 16, 2012)
Bangkok bombers planned to attack Israeli diplomats, say Thai police - The Guardian (February 16, 2012)
Noda talks Iran with Israel's Barak - Japan Times (February 16, 2012)
Nuclear stunt shows Iran's uncompromising mood - The Independent (February 16, 2012)
Ahmadinejad says they will not yield to western threats - Pravda (February 16, 2012)
Iran loads 'first domestically-made nuclear fuel' - BBC (February 15, 2012)
Iran oil ministry denies ending exports to EU states - BBC (February 15, 2012)
Accusations fly as Israel and Iran blame each other for attacks - SMH (February 15, 2012)
USS Abraham Lincoln in Strait of Hormuz voyage - BBC (February 14, 2012)
Iran's opposition struggles without detained leaders - BBC (February 14, 2012)
Thailand blasts: 'Iranian' bomber injured in Bangkok - BBC (February 14, 2012)
Syria ignores Arab plan to stop bloodshed - SMH (February 14, 2012)
Iran says its nuclear facilities are immune to cyberattacks - AP (February 13, 2012)
Azerbaijan in row with Iran over 'Israeli spies' - BBC (February 13, 2012)
Binyamin Netanyahu accuses Iran over bombs targeting Israeli diplomats - The Guardian (February 13, 2012)
Briton to be extradited within 10 days over alleged arms exports to Iran - The Guardian (February 13, 2012)
US admiral: Forces prepared to confront Iran - TV3 News (February 13, 2012)
Iran presses ahead with dollar attack - Telegraph (February 12, 2012)
'Spy networks near Iran an open secret' - Ynet (February 12, 2012)
Syrian rebels blame regime for car blasts - SMH (February 12, 2012)
India, Praising U.S. Ties, Defends Buying Iran’s Oil - NY Times (February 11, 2012)
Iran to unveil 'great nuclear achievements' - BBC (February 11, 2012)
Iran sends head of elite force to Syria to advise Assad regime on repression tactics - SMH (February 11, 2012)
India against more sanctions on Iran - The Hindu (February 11, 2012)
UN, Arab League may act on Syria horror - SMH (February 10, 2012)
Spain pain: ‘Iran oil embargo to backfire on Madrid’ - RT (February 9, 2012)
Turkey takes lead against Assad - SMH (February 9, 2012)
US to cut Baghdad embassy staff - BBC (February 8, 2012)
Tighter sanctions see Iran default on India rice payments - The Independent (February 8, 2012)
Iran 'detains alleged BBC Persian journalists' - BBC (February 7, 2012)
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad called to account before Iranian parliament - The Guardian (February 7, 2012)
Obama hoses down talk of Israeli strikes against Iran - SMH (February 7, 2012)
Iran sets one-month deadline for Indian oil companies to sign contract - Times of India (February 7, 2012)
Obama sanctions Iranian Central Bank - BBC (February 6, 2012)
Iran oil exports: where do they go? - The Guardian (February 6, 2012)
Iranian FM says G5+1 not arbitrator on Iran's nuclear issue - Xinhua (February 6, 2012)
US and Israel working together on Iran, says Obama - BBC (February 5, 2012)
Iran warns against attacks on its nuclear bases - The Guardian (February 5, 2012)
Iran vows to hit any country that stages attack - AP (February 5, 2012)
Iran launches new exercises - Stuff (February 5, 2012)
Khamenei vows to fight 'cancerous tumour' Israel - SMH (February 5, 2012)
Drums of war beat louder as Iran and Israel step up rhetoric - The Independent (February 4, 2012)
Iran military manoeuvres heighten Middle East tensions - The Guardian (February 4, 2012)
BBC accuses Iran of intimidating its staff - Japan Today (February 4, 2012)
Khamenei: Iran will help anyone confront Israel- The Guardian (February 3, 2012)
US moves to restrict Iran financing oil exports through banks - The Guardian (February 3, 2012)
Iran 'trying to attack Israeli targets in retaliation for scientists' deaths' - The Guardian (February 3, 2012)
Pakistan shies from claim it directs Taliban - SMH (February 3, 2012)
Effort to Rebrand Arab Spring Backfires in Iran - NY Times (February 2, 2012)
Fears that western sanctions on Iran could cripple local economy - The Guardian (February 2, 2012)
US push to give Israel smart bombs for Iran attack - SMH (February 2, 2012)
Israel's military leaders warn against Iran attack - The Independent (February 2, 2012)
Iran nuclear crisis: UN inspectors have 'good' talks - BBC (February 1, 2012)
IAEA experts did not visit, inspect any nuclear site in Iran: state media - Xinhua (February 1, 2012)


January 2012
Iran says nuclear talks with IAEA 'constructive' - BBC (January 31, 2012)
Iranian attack on America and allies increasingly likely – intelligence chief - The Guardian (January 31, 2012)
Iran launches Spanish TV channel - The Guardian (January 31, 2012)
UN deadlock threatens key Syria vote as Assad fights back rebels - The Independent (January 31, 2012)
‘Syria on its knees – prelude to NATO invading Iran’ - RT (January 31, 2012)
Iraq hits out over US drone flights - SMH (January 31, 2012)
Iran says it may halt oil sales to 'some countries' - BBC (January 30, 2012)
Iran nuclear bid tipped to provoke Saudi bomb - SMH (January 30, 2012)
UN inspectors visit Iran as nuclear tensions rise - BBC (January 29, 2012)
- SMH (January 29, 2012)
Israel warns time is running out before it launches strike on Iran - The Independent (January 28, 2012)
Iran arrests writers and bloggers in run-up to elections - SMH (January 27, 2012)
Nuclear row: Iran President Ahmadinejad offers talks - BBC (January 26, 2012)
Iraqis cry foul over marine's sentence - SMH (January 26, 2012)
U.S. Forces Rescue Two Hostages From Somali Pirates - NY Times (January 26, 2012)
For Somalia rescue, look to legacy of Iran - BBC (January 25, 2012)
IMF warns over risk of Iran oil price shock - BBC (January 25, 2012)
Ahmadinejad raises interest rates in Iran - The Indepenedent (January 25, 2012)
UK ready to send more warships into Gulf in 'clear signal' to Tehran - The Independent (January 25, 2012)
US leads display of naval muscle past Iran's door - SMH US leads display of naval muscle past Iran's door (January 24, 2012)
West strikes first at Iran's economy as EU imposes oil sanctions and warships gather - The Independent (January 24, 2012)
Iran: EU oil sanctions 'unfair' and 'doomed to fail' - BBC (January 23, 2012)
Iran oil sanctions spark war of words between Tehran and Washington - The Guardian (January 23, 2012)
Iran threatens to close Strait of Hormuz over EU oil sanctions - Telegraph (January 23, 2012)
Rights group says Iraq is a 'budding police state' - The Independent (January 23, 2012)
Gulf smugglers slow runs amid Iran tensions - USA Today (January 23, 2012)
Passenger boat sinks off Iran coast - Stuff (January 22, 2012)
Iran Steps Back From Warning on U.S. Ships - Reuters (January 21, 2012)
EU's toughest sanctions yet put Iran on final warning over nuclear programme - The Independent (January 21, 2012)
Iran's Press TV loses UK licence - BBC (January 20, 2012)
US military chief holds closed talks in Israel on Iranian nuclear program - AP (January 20, 2012)
Iran supplied weapons to Syria - SMH (January 20, 2012)
Iranian Lawmaker: Obama Proposed Talks; US Denies - AP (January 19, 2012)
Chinese premier defends oil trade with Iran - The Guardian (January 19, 2012)
Iran warns neighbours not to join isolation attempts - The Guardian (January 19, 2012)
Russia warns that Iran strike could trigger 'chain reaction' - The Independent (January 19, 2012)
Panetta: U.S. 'fully prepared' for Iran challenge - Japan Today (January 19, 2012)
Iran nuclear: Russia's Lavrov warns against attack - BBC (January 18, 2012)
Beijing woos US before key visit - SMH (January 18, 2012)
Former CIA chief: Military is 'bad option' against Iran - CNN (January 17, 2012)
Iran cracks down on "destructive" Barbie doll - TVNZ (January 17, 2012)
US military chief heads to Israel to avert attack on Iran - The Independent (January 16, 2012)
Army brass knew WikiLeaks accused had serious issues - SMH (January 16, 2012)
Iran could face UK military action over nuclear programme, says Hague - The Guardian (January 15, 2012)
Iran urges Arab neighbours not to aid oil sanctions - The Guardian (January 15, 2012)
Our Afghan partners go missing in action - SMH (January 15, 2012)
Iran accuses US and Britain of role in killing of nuclear scientist - The Guardian (January 14, 2012)
Oil retreats as Iran embargo seen delayed - SMH (January 14, 2012)
Iran's 'distressed' oil to keep flowing - at deep discount - CNN (January 13, 2012)
US intensifies pressure on Iran over Strait of Hormuz threat - The Guardian (January 13, 2012)
UK businessman loses extradition fight over alleged export of arms to Iran - The Guardian (January 13, 2012)
Covert action in Iran on rise - SMH (January 13, 2012)
Ali Larijani accepts Turkey talks offer - BBC (January 12, 2012)
Cuba welcomes Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad - BBC (January 12, 2012)
Scientist a victim of foreign terror campaign: Iran - SMH (January 12, 2012)
Iran blames Israel after nuclear scientist is killed by car bomb - The Independent (January 12, 2012)
Iran car explosion kills nuclear scientist in Tehran - BBC (January 11, 2012)
Japan 'to reduce Iran oil imports' - BBC (January 11, 2012)
Iran parliamentary speaker in Turkey for talks - BBC (January 11, 2012)
Game maker linked to US prisoner in Iran - Stuff (January 11, 2012)
Iran bans MPs from standing for re-election to parliament - The Guardian (January 10, 2012)
US ships 'in second rescue of Iranians in Gulf' - BBC (January 10, 2012)
Iran's uranium enrichment is escalation, says US - BBC (January 10, 2012)
Iran and Venezuela cosy up, mock US - Stuff (January 10, 2012)
Beijing rejects sanctions on Iranian oil - WP (January 9, 2012)
Iran death sentence for 'CIA spy' Amir Mirzai Hekmati - BBC (January 9, 2012)
Iran prepares censored national intranet - ZDNET (January 9, 2012)
Iran ratchets up tension with nuclear boast - The Independent (January 9, 2012)
Iran on edge over upcoming elections - The Guardian (January 8, 2012)
Report: Iran enriching uranium at new lab - AP (January 8, 2012)
Panetta: Iran cannot develop nukes, block strait - CBS News (January 8, 2012)
DefenseElite Iranian troops start exercise near Afghan border - RIA (January 8, 2012)
Iran says nuclear reactor is weeks from operating at full capacity - CNN (January 7, 2012)
Iran describes US Navy rescue as 'humanitarian' - BBC (January 7, 2012)
Iran increases hold in Iraq as Shia militia enters politics - The Independent (January 7, 2012)
US Navy rescues Iranians held hostage by pirates - BBC (January 6, 2012)
Iranian president to tour Latin America - The Guardian (January 6, 2012)
Iran 'not concerned' about EU oil ban - SBS (January 6, 2012)
Hammond warns Iran over threat to close oil trade route - BBC (January 5, 2012)
Iran clamps down on internet use - The Guardian (January 5, 2012)
EU agrees to Iranian oil embargo ‘in principle’ - The Scotsman (January 5, 2012)
Iran says U.S. warships in Persian Gulf spawn 'mayhem' - CNN (January 4, 2012)
Pentagon vows to keep warships in Gulf despite Iran's warning - Xinhua (January 4, 2012)
Iran-US tensions over Gulf send oil prices soaring - The Guardian (January 3, 2012)
Iran nuclear crisis: Sanctions 'beginning to bite' - BBC (January 3, 2012)
Iran warns U.S. over aircraft carrier - CNN (January 3, 2012)
Iran nuclear crisis: France wants 'stricter' sanctions - BBC (January 3, 2012)
Iran jails former President Rafsanjani's daughter - BBC (January 3, 2012)
Iran shops for support in Latin America - SMH (January 3, 2012)
Bachmann offers tough talk on Iran after test launch - CBS (January 2, 2012)
Iran test-fires more missiles in Gulf exercises - BBC (January 2, 2012)
Iranian border guards detained in Pakistan - BBC (January 2, 2012)
Iran currency plunges 10% as US strengthens sanctions - The Guardian (January 2, 2012)
Iran tests the West's patience with show of might in missile launch - The Independent (January 2, 2012)
Iran 'test-fires medium-range missile' in Gulf - BBC (January 1, 2012)
Iran Says It Has Produced Its First Nuclear Fuel Rod - AP (January 1, 2012)
Iran President Ahmadinejad condemns US banking sanctions - BBC (January 1, 2012)
New Year's Eve 2012: Celebrations around the world - BBC (January 1, 2012)


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