Regional Aspirations of Iran: Wed. 8 Mar.
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COMMENTLINE
Presented once again for your perusal, the latest international tensions courtesy of Iran. In this post:
Iran threatens the U.S. with reprisals over the possibility of U.N. sanctions.
U.N. to start deliberations over Iran's atomic aspirations.
From New Orleans, the White House said by making threats, Iran only becomes more isolated from the international community.
Russia says it will oppose Iranian sanctions.
Also see: Recent events setting the stage for U.N. Security Council involvement, Q&A.
Related: The State Department's annual report on human rights conditions worldwide, issued Wednesday, includes criticism of China, North Korea, Iran and others.
NEWSLINE
A statement issued by Iran at the IAEA meeting today said: "The United States has the power to cause harm and pain. But the United States is also susceptible to harm and pain. So if that is the path that the U.S. wishes to choose, let the ball roll."
NEWSBYTES
Iran Threatens 'Harm and Pain' to U.S. if Sanctions Imposed
(washingtonpost.com) -- Iran warned today that the United States could suffer "harm and pain" if the United Nations Security Council imposes sanctions over Iran's nuclear program.
Fox News Video
US: Iran likely to get UN warning
(Aljazeera.Net) -- The UN Security Council is likely to call on Iran to halt nuclear research shortly or risk consequences, the US has said in a statement to the nuclear watchdog agency board.
U.S.: Iran remarks 'provocative'
VIENNA, Austria (CNN) -- The United States has dismissed Iran's comments that it can inflict "harm and pain" on Washington for its role in pushing for U.N. Security Council action over Tehran's refusal to halt its nuclear program.
Iran Makes Threats; U.N. to Take Up Case
VIENNA, Austria (AP) -- Iran warned the United States on Wednesday it would feel the "pain" if tough measures were imposed against the Islamic republic for its nuclear program by the U.N. Security Council. International Atomic Energy Agency chief Mohamed ElBaradei also said the United States should...
Iran warns US of "harm and pain"
VIENNA (Reuters) -- Iran warned the United States on Wednesday it could inflict "harm and pain" to match whatever punishment Washington persuades the U.N. Security Council to mete out over concerns Tehran is secretly seeking atomic bombs.
US: Iran deepening isolation with threats
NEW ORLEANS, United States (AFP) -- The White House warned that Iran deepened its international isolation by threatening "harm and pain" against the United States amid mounting tensions and rhetoric over Tehran's nuclear program.
Iran's Rafsanjani says U.S. will be defeated
Tehran, Iran, Mar. 08 (Iran Focus) -- Iran's former President Ayatollah Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said on Wednesday that the United States was faced with defeat in the Middle East.
Russian Foreign Minister: Iran Sanctions Won't Work
(VoA) -- Russia's foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has indicated Moscow will oppose U.N. Security Council sanctions against Iran. The Council could begin discussing the Iran nuclear issue as early as next week.
ALSO SEE
Events Leading to U.N. Iran Involvement
(AP) -- The board of the International Atomic Energy Agency has concluded a meeting in Vienna and will send a report to the United Nations in New York seeking a review of Iran's nuclear program.
Q&A: Iran nuclear stand-off
(BBC) -- The UN nuclear watchdog the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has decided to report Iran to the UN Security Council over its nuclear programme. The BBC News website looks at the issues involved.
RELATED
US Rights Report Critical of Arab Allies, Iran, China, Zimbabwe
(VoA) -- The State Department's annual report on human rights conditions worldwide, issued Wednesday, includes criticism of China, North Korea, Iran and some of the United States' Arab allies including Iraq. Department officials said their efforts to promote human rights have not been harmed by some controversial U.S. practices including the rendition of terrorist suspects.
Chronology of the Iran Nuclear Standoff
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COMMENTLINEPresented once again for your perusal, the latest international tensions courtesy of Iran. In this post:
Iran threatens the U.S. with reprisals over the possibility of U.N. sanctions.
U.N. to start deliberations over Iran's atomic aspirations.
From New Orleans, the White House said by making threats, Iran only becomes more isolated from the international community.
Russia says it will oppose Iranian sanctions.
Also see: Recent events setting the stage for U.N. Security Council involvement, Q&A.
Related: The State Department's annual report on human rights conditions worldwide, issued Wednesday, includes criticism of China, North Korea, Iran and others.
NEWSLINE
A statement issued by Iran at the IAEA meeting today said: "The United States has the power to cause harm and pain. But the United States is also susceptible to harm and pain. So if that is the path that the U.S. wishes to choose, let the ball roll."
NEWSBYTES
Iran Threatens 'Harm and Pain' to U.S. if Sanctions Imposed
(washingtonpost.com) -- Iran warned today that the United States could suffer "harm and pain" if the United Nations Security Council imposes sanctions over Iran's nuclear program.
Fox News Video
US: Iran likely to get UN warning
(Aljazeera.Net) -- The UN Security Council is likely to call on Iran to halt nuclear research shortly or risk consequences, the US has said in a statement to the nuclear watchdog agency board.
U.S.: Iran remarks 'provocative'
VIENNA, Austria (CNN) -- The United States has dismissed Iran's comments that it can inflict "harm and pain" on Washington for its role in pushing for U.N. Security Council action over Tehran's refusal to halt its nuclear program.
Iran Makes Threats; U.N. to Take Up Case
VIENNA, Austria (AP) -- Iran warned the United States on Wednesday it would feel the "pain" if tough measures were imposed against the Islamic republic for its nuclear program by the U.N. Security Council. International Atomic Energy Agency chief Mohamed ElBaradei also said the United States should...
Iran warns US of "harm and pain"
VIENNA (Reuters) -- Iran warned the United States on Wednesday it could inflict "harm and pain" to match whatever punishment Washington persuades the U.N. Security Council to mete out over concerns Tehran is secretly seeking atomic bombs.
US: Iran deepening isolation with threats
NEW ORLEANS, United States (AFP) -- The White House warned that Iran deepened its international isolation by threatening "harm and pain" against the United States amid mounting tensions and rhetoric over Tehran's nuclear program.
Iran's Rafsanjani says U.S. will be defeated
Tehran, Iran, Mar. 08 (Iran Focus) -- Iran's former President Ayatollah Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said on Wednesday that the United States was faced with defeat in the Middle East.
Russian Foreign Minister: Iran Sanctions Won't Work
(VoA) -- Russia's foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has indicated Moscow will oppose U.N. Security Council sanctions against Iran. The Council could begin discussing the Iran nuclear issue as early as next week.
ALSO SEE
Events Leading to U.N. Iran Involvement
(AP) -- The board of the International Atomic Energy Agency has concluded a meeting in Vienna and will send a report to the United Nations in New York seeking a review of Iran's nuclear program.
Q&A: Iran nuclear stand-off
(BBC) -- The UN nuclear watchdog the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has decided to report Iran to the UN Security Council over its nuclear programme. The BBC News website looks at the issues involved.
RELATED
US Rights Report Critical of Arab Allies, Iran, China, Zimbabwe
(VoA) -- The State Department's annual report on human rights conditions worldwide, issued Wednesday, includes criticism of China, North Korea, Iran and some of the United States' Arab allies including Iraq. Department officials said their efforts to promote human rights have not been harmed by some controversial U.S. practices including the rendition of terrorist suspects.
Chronology of the Iran Nuclear Standoff
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Tags: terrorism, Middle East, Iran, war, IAEA, nuclear, Israel, Russia, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Cartoons, Arab, Islam, Muhammad, prophet, Mohammad, Muslim, France, terrorism, Denmark, Bush
Global Tags: Washington DC, News and Politics, News, Politics, Current Events, Current Affairs, Life, Culture, Tension
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