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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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