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ECB faces US pressure over Iran

ECB ©Bloomberg

Congress targets cross-border bank payments

From MIDDLE EASTERN POLITICS & SOCIETY Feb 18, 2013

Death verdict seen as warning Iran leader

Sentences come amid worsening power struggle

Global Insight Feb 17, 2013

Pressure builds in Iran nuclear stand-off

Diplomatic dance cannot go on for ever. Something has to give

Feb 13, 2013

Iran upgrades uranium enrichment machines

Move adds to uncertainty over resolving impasse on nuclear programme

Multi-storey buildings in Tehran's wealthy northern neighbourhood ©AFP Feb 12, 2013

Tehran house prices soar as rial plunges

Economic impact of sanctions felt by sector

A man rides a bicycle in front of a stall selling petrol and gas in Ain Tarma neighbourhood, Damascus ©Reuters Feb 12, 2013

Syria finds means of financial survival

egime propped up by allies, cuts and cash seizures

Feb 12, 2013

Iran claims conversion of uranium to fuel

Process could buy time for negotiations with west

Mr Moussavi and Zahra Rahnavard attends a women-only gathering in Bahman Cultural Centre, southern Tehran. ©Zohreh Soleimani Feb 11, 2013

Security forces detain Moussavi daughters

No reason given for arrest of family of Iranian activist

Feb 7, 2013

Khamenei rejects direct talks with US

Iran’s supreme leader hits back as nuclear dispute intensifies

Tehran Prosecutor General Saeed Mortazavi speaks to journalists during a news conference in Tehran April 19, 2009 ©Reuters Feb 6, 2013

Iranian president’s ally freed from prison

No reason given for Saeed Mortazavi’s release or detention

Feb 5, 2013

Ahmadi-Nejad faces criticism in Egypt

Tough message underscores tensions impeding resumption of normal ties

Feb 5, 2013

Iran forced to weigh nuclear compromise

Any move to strike a deal unlikely without US concessions

Feb 5, 2013

Key ally of Iranian president arrested

Conflict between Ahmadi-Nejad and speaker intensifies

Feb 3, 2013

Iran president and Speaker trade insults

Ahmadi-Nejad clashes with Larijani in parliament

Feb 3, 2013

Iran expected to resume nuclear talks

Foreign minister says Tehran ready to meet world powers

Feb 2, 2013

US ready for direct nuclear talks with Iran

Biden says US prepared to hold bilateral negotiations with Tehran

From US & CANADA Jan 31, 2013

Hagel grilled by angry Republicans

Clashes with McCain over opposition to Iraqi surge

From ASIA-PACIFIC Jan 31, 2013

Pakistan to build $1.5bn Iran pipeline

Islamabad’s move to import gas risks alienating US

Jan 31, 2013

Iran to upgrade uranium refining equipment

Use of modern centrifuges will enable faster uranium enrichment

Jan 28, 2013

Iran sends monkey into space

Tehran claims first step towards manned trip

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