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Iran backs subsidised food plan for poor

International sanctions add to pressure on economy

Feb 24, 2013

Iran to build 16 more reactors

Country has tripled estimated uranium reserves

Feb 21, 2013

Sanctions buffet Iranian airlines

Ageing aircraft grounded by failure to pay debt

ECB ©Bloomberg Feb 20, 2013

ECB faces US pressure over Iran

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

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

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

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